Kazz Khalid

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075******** abhx90@r.postjobfree.com @mr_kazz

Career Objectives

Having recently completed a degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications it

is my aim to work in marketing as a long-term career prospect. I am an efficient and

effective learner teamed with being a very hard worker and a highly proficient

communicator. Next to this, I can adjust to new situations quickly and have a high

knowledge of human nature which is advantageous in marketing as I can understand

different demographics and varying demands.

Education/Qualifications

De Montfort University, September 2011 – July 2014

BA (Hons) Advertising and Marketing Communications – 2:1 Achieved

Created an integrated marketing campaign for The Body Shop, integral

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member of the group as the whole creative proposition was from my vision.

Dissertation – The effectiveness of interactivity in online video advertising – an

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area of advertising that fascinates me is the interactivity with online videos

that is becoming increasingly popular.

Other modules included Brand Management, Buyer Behaviour, Contemporary

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Issues in Advertising and PR, Creative Customer Communication, Customer

Management, International Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Retail Business.

All areas of advertising and marketing were very interesting. The course gave

me a great understanding of the sector, certifying my ambition to succeed in a

marketing role.

Newcastle-under-Lyme College, September 2008 – June 2010

Business Studies (A) History (C) Sociology (C)

Thistley Hough High School, September 2003 – August 2008

English (C) Maths (C) Science (B) History (C) RE (C) ICT (C)

Employment History

Designeering, Creative Design Agency, January 2015 – Present

Marketing Officer: I am currently undergoing a 6 week part-time internship at a

creative design agency. My role is to help grow the business by acquiring new clients

through marketing. Further to this, I am responsible for creating a marketing strategy

that can be utilised after my internship.

RKW: Tower Housewares, December 2014 – January 2015

Marketing Assistant: My role within RKW was working on their newly acquired

housewares brand Tower. I was responsible for creating marketing campaigns, from

idea generation, to writing up marketing proposals that can seamlessly be carried out

in-house or given to a marketing or PR agency.

River Island, June 2014 – January 2015

Sales Advisor: Mainly working on the shop floor building rapport with customers,

giving advice on the latest trends with a view to selling products. My confident,

outgoing personality helped me immensely in this role, by building rapport and

asking relevant questions to learn customers’ (fashion) problems ensuring I found

the right solution for them.

Phones4U, July 2014 – September 2014

Customer Care Team: Outbound calls contacting customers who made a purchase

from Phones4U, getting feedback on experiences in store, alleviating issues that

customers may have. It was cited that my rapport building with customers was one of

my major strengths.

Argos LTD, October 2010 – September 2011.

Customer Advisor: Argos was a fantastic opportunity to learn how to deal with the

public; the customers come from a multitude of psychographics. Worked in a very

fast-paced environment having started just before Christmas therefore I had to adapt

quickly to ensure I was in control.

Ashiana Kashmiri Restaurant, January 2009 – Intermittent

Barman/Waiter: I gained my first real business experience and quickly became

accustomed to a fast-paced, high energy role. It is vital to remain focused at all

times, ensuring there is communication within the team to avoid any pitfalls as the

restaurant seats around 180. Therefore communication and teamwork is essential,

as is providing a very high level of customer service.

Interests

University comedy society member – created my own stand-up comedy

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material and performed at several gigs whilst at university. There is huge

pressure performing your own comedy in front of people, it was terrifying

however I enjoy being out of my comfort zone as it is the only way to develop.

Newcastle-under-Lyme College Students’ Union President – Campaigned

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successfully to be elected by the students to be the SU President. Executed

several campaigns and fund-raisers working effectively with the Students’

Union executive team. The responsibility was great yet it did not intimidate me

being the voice of the students.

Sports and fitness – It is important for me to keep in shape and eat right,

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attending the gym, playing football and cooking/eating nutritious food are a

great interest of mine. If you eat well and maintain a decent shape then you

feel good and can have the confidence to flourish.

I have a car and hold a full UK driver’s license with 0 points.

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