Arshi Shaikh, Senior Business Analyst/State Account Manager

Arshi Shaikh

Senior Business Analyst/State Account Manager

Channels Business Solutions

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, MSc International Fashion Marketing
Experience
14 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 3 Months

Senior Business Analyst/State Account Manager at Channels Business Solutions
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2013

» Conducting research, collecting and analyzing data on specified industries to identify potential markets for international SMEs and factors affecting their product/service demand.
» Developing market-entry strategies, pricing strategies, and relevant marketing strategies for international SMEs.
» Assisting international SMEs with business matchmaking and market visits.
» Managing trade missions, delegations, and networking receptions.
» Managing booth at exhibitions such as Arab Health and Gulfood for the State of Pennsylvania and Scottish Development International.
» Content writing and designing B2B and B2C marketing material.
» Managing the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation account, Virginia Economic Development Partnership account, and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development account.
» Business intelligence specialties: healthcare; cyber security; fashion and lifestyle; defense; automobile; FMCG; industrial manufacturing; design and architects; F&B; and alternative energy.

Brand Management/Social Media Marketing Executive at Ecoluxe London
  • United Kingdom - London
  • June 2012 to December 2012

» Market research and creating content for social media platforms.
» Building, developing, and maintaining relationships with publishers and advertising networks.
» Creating strategic collaboration and increased visibility (across all social media platforms).
» Managing client relationships; while focusing on client retention and satisfaction, growth and renewal.
» Liaising with media sales people to adjust media schedules in response to audience figures, planning weekly schedules for social media platforms.
» Designing marketing tools and/or campaigns for consumers.
» Working with Ad Operations team to monitor campaign delivery and contract compliance.
» Analyzing the results of the online media campaigns in order to gauge outcome of the campaign.

Design and Development Officer at Windfall Information Technology Systems Pvt. Ltd. (WITS)
  • India - Mumbai
  • May 2010 to April 2011

» Scheduled updating of company website in terms of aesthetics and content (in response to audience figures and feedback).
» Developing promotional tools for B2B and B2C communication.
» Organizing promotional and corporate events.
» Managing social media marketing efforts of the company on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
» Procurement role to ensure the upkeep of the office.
» Communicating with web designers, IT personnel, and sponsors for the company’s website.

Network Marketing at WITS (E-learning – Equity Market Knowledge)
  • India - Mumbai
  • June 2010 to October 2010

» Establishing networks to direct sell and promote e-learning (equity market education/stock market trading).
» Responsible for conducting periodic performance appraisal of all assigned staff, and for coaching and guiding junior
marketing executives.
» Generating leads and cold calling to seek permission to carry out promotional activities in organizations.

Assistant Merchandiser at Basic Exports Co.
  • India - Mumbai
  • August 2008 to December 2009

» Providing production samples as per the specification sheet received from buying houses in Europe. » Performing administrative duties such as filing, copying, and faxing.
» Liaising with suppliers for procurement and delivery of raw materials.

Education

Master's degree, MSc International Fashion Marketing
  • at Coventry University – London Campus
  • November 2012

Modules studied: • Fashion Buying and Merchandise Management • International Fashion Marketing • Retail Marketing • Academic & Professional Skills • Marketing in Global Age • Sustainable Strategy • Trend Prediction and Fashion Forecasting • Buyer Behaviour Analysis • Fashion & Brand Management. • Employability and Consultative Skills • Business Research Method

Bachelor's degree, B.Com / Business Management
  • at M.M.K College of Commerce and Economics – Mumbai University
  • July 2011

• Specialisation in Business Management with additional subjects including Export Marketing and Psychology of Human Behaviour at Work.

Diploma, Foreign Trade Management
  • at M.M.K College of Commerce and Economics
  • February 2009

Subjects • Principles of Management • Basis of Foreign Trade • Effective Communication • French.

High school or equivalent, Commerce
  • at Our Own English High School - Central Board of Secondary Education
  • March 2008

All India Senior School Certificate Examination

Specialties & Skills

International Liaison
Social Media Relations
Social Networking Strategy
Social Media Marketing
Prezi Presentation
Networking
Business Research
MS Office
Marketing Research

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Urdu
Intermediate

Memberships

Ethical Fashion Forum
  • Fellowship 500 group on SOURCE Network
  • March 2012