Sadeed Mirza, Chief Experience Officer

Sadeed Mirza

Chief Experience Officer

d-chowk

Location
Pakistan - Karachi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Commerce
Experience
17 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 8 Months

Chief Experience Officer at d-chowk
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since July 2014

d-chowk is a brainchild of mine and a digital agency where we do digital marketing, social media marketing, web development and provide customized digital solutions to all business needs.

Managing Director at Aleph etc (Formerly MS Mirza Sdn Bhd)
  • Malaysia
  • My current job since January 2012

As the Managing Director of Aleph Events Training and Consultancy(Mirza & Co. Sdn Bhd.), Malaysia, where I am running the whole firm Operating in Premium Coachings, Trainings and Marketing Solutions.

This has been my brainchild and project which has trained from different platforms including projects involving international bodies and is partners with International leadership events like the IYLC.

I am also the Lead Trainer & Consultant for the Company.

Turning Officer/ Event Management at Torque
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • September 2011 to December 2011

At Torque (Corporate Training & Event Management Firm) as part of the core management team for the TRG LearnFest which is Pakistan's Largest Corporate Event with over 1500 corporate professionals from 300 organizations who attended 100 sessions by 80 Corporate Trainers under One roof. I was one of the 4 Core members & Leading the Project in terms of Marketing & Logistics.

Chief Marketing Officer at Mirza & Co. Printing Presses
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2010 to July 2011

This was an expansion and an offshoot from Ad-Serv, and my Family business. My responsibilities here revolved around the Marketing and Sales aspect of our unit and dealing with the clients, facilitating them and handling all communications.

Lead Event Consultant/ Manager at Ecstacy Communications
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • December 2007 to May 2010

Worked as an Event Manager & Event Consultant for Media and Corporate events with Vendors and Partners like Mega Connections, The work involved working with clients such as TV channels, Institutes and Institutions as well as doing private events. This involved planning, organizing, coordinating and communication and negotiation with the clients. Also, sometimes coming in as a consultant for High Profile events and making sure­ that each event was executed perfectly.

Brand Ambassador at Zong
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • November 2008 to December 2008

Was inducted as Brand Ambassador for Zong (China Mobile) for a high-end BTL Activity at the International Airport, Where we had to greet, answer the queries and deal with the International Arrivals on behalf of the company. It was truly a learning experience with exposure to people from all over the world.

Real Estate Consultant at Memon Real Estate
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2007 to October 2007

I was approached by this company to supervise their operations in the Ajman and work as a real estate consultant for Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman. It was an interesting work and learning experience but due to educational commitments I couldn't continue.

Sales Executive at Ad serve Printing Press
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2006 to April 2007

This was my induction into the family business, where I was responsible for all sales & marketing operations of the company, from insuring quality production to coordinating to insure timely deliveries. This was my first experience of the actual market and a good one at that.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at University of Karachi
  • July 2010

After studying 2 years of Architecture and 2 years of media sciences, I completed my graduation with a degree in Commerce and with the Highest possible grade ie. A.

Specialties & Skills

Public Relations
Interactive Marketing Strategy
Developing Training Programs
Marketing
Training
Teamwork & Team Leadership
Marketing & Copywriting
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Event Management & Planning
Training Design and Delivery
Delegation & Management
PR & Networking
Gorilla Marketing & Growth Hacking
Design & Creative

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Punjabi
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Memberships

International Youth Council
  • Life Member
  • December 2010
Youth Mentoring Educating & Enlightenment Initiative
  • President
  • August 2010

Training and Certifications

Train The Trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
Skill City Dubai
Date Attended:
March 2012
Duration:
40 hours
Design Lab- Training design & Development (Training)
Training Institute:
Skill City Bahrain
Date Attended:
March 2014
Duration:
8 hours
Train The Trainer (Training)
Training Institute:
Skill City Bahrain
Date Attended:
January 2014
Duration:
42 hours
Facilitator Development Program (Training)
Training Institute:
We Team
Date Attended:
June 2011
Duration:
16 hours

Hobbies

  • Writing
    I have written for and been published by the Express Tribune (The Herald Tribune) as initially a restaurant critic and then also as a writer on Education & Career development. Writing is a passion with it's own deep pleasures and I still discover and learn more every time I sit down and write.
  • Socializing and PR
    I have come to discover, with time, that Public relationing is not only a forte of mine but also a personal passion. I have an innate interest in Sociology and human psychology as well as a deep love for socializing and getting to know new people, therefore, the love of working with people only grows.
  • Youth Activism
    As a youth leader and activist, I have worked on several fronts including disaster relief, career guidance, and youth mobilization through my public speaking. Some of my official roles as a youth leader are: -Youth Council Representative 2 years running @ Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture (2007-2008). -Youth Minister Sindh for the Youth Senate of Pakistan (2011). -President of YMEEEI.
  • Food
    From learning about to cooking to eating out, Food has proven to be a true love all my life. Translating to me being a food critic for the tribune and an acclaimed chef in my personal circles.
  • Public Speaking
    I have achieved a comfortable place as an International Public Speaker and have spoken at International Conferences and Platforms in 5 countries, across 2 continents and spoken to thousands through this. My core as a public speaker revolves around social dynamics and how people work and I am more active on topics of Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship & People Skills + Self Development.
  • Traveling
    Travelling has also proven to be an innate passion, where I've visited the Middle East, Russia, Sri Lanka, the Far East(Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand) and the USA. The exposure gained has benefitted me greatly, equipping me with a respect and love for the diversity of cultures and their understanding as well. I am always the curious adventurer, pushing the limits, even in unknown territories.
  • Reading
    Reading has, since my childhood, been a cherished activity. Where it has evolved from reading novels by authors like R.L. Stein to Stephen King. And now, to reading on any and all subjects that interest me. Coelho and Shamsie are a few modern writers I read along with books on history to sociology to Wikipedia whenever I am free. It's a treasure-trove without a bottom.