Yasir Qureshi, Senior Copywriter

Yasir Qureshi

Senior Copywriter

Geometry Global

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, MIS, Computer Engineering
Experience
20 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 0 Months

Senior Copywriter at Geometry Global
  • United Arab Emirates
  • My current job since October 2017

I craft and conceptualise creative campaigns that drive innovative omni-channel brand experiences.

Senior Content Writer at Focus Advertising
  • United Arab Emirates
  • April 2016 to October 2017
Creative/Concept Copywriter at Leo Burnett Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2012 to April 2016

Philip Morris International Portfolio (MENA), Kiri (MENA), Rainbow Milk (MENA), McDonalds (MENA)

Conceive, develop and execute creative ideas and concepts. Creating innovative platform thinking rooted in strong strategic insights as well as composing and editing copy for utilization across all media. Conceptualizing consumer engagement platforms on core Philip Morris portfolio brands.

Senior Creative Manager at Ogilvy & Mather
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2011 to December 2011

Worked on a wide range of reputable clients including:

BAT - British American Tobacco (Dunhill, John Player Gold Leaf, Capstan, Gold Flake), Unilever Beverages, Kraft Foods (Cadbury, Tang) Supreme, A1, Pearl Dust, JS Investments, JS Bank, Habib Oil Mills (Pvt) Ltd., Ponds, Wi-Tribe, Trakker Direct Insurance, Dabur, Comfort, Dove, Nishat Linen, MAGGI, Nestlé Juices, Infant Formula Brands, Cerelac, Milo.


" Concepts and creative packaging
" Developing big ideas for brands.
" Creative concept writing, script writing, core concept development
" Complete 360 creative idea packaging
" Worked on TVCs and Brand Videos for Trakker Direct Insurance, Habib Cooking Oil, British American Tobacco, Unilever Beverages, Cadbury, Comfort.
" Re-Launched Dunhill & John Player Gold Leaf, two of the most prominent cigarette brands in Pakistan and globally.
" Worked on numerous manuals, reports, newsletters for various brands.
" Habib Banaspati's Launch Campaign
" JS Large Capital Fund Launch Campaign
" JS Cash Fund Launch Campaign

PITCHES: JS Bank, Unilever, Gul Ahmed, Engro Fertilizers, Continental Biscuits, Creek Developers.

Senior Copywriter at Ogilvy & Mather
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2010 to May 2011

Senior Creative Manager Edit
Ogilvy & Mather
Public Company; 10, 001+ employees; WPP; Marketing and Advertising industry
December 2008  December 2011 (3 years 1 month) Karachi - Lahore

Worked on a wide range of reputable clients including:

BAT - British American Tobacco (Dunhill, John Player Gold Leaf, Capstan, Gold Flake), Unilever Beverages, Kraft Foods (Cadbury, Tang) Supreme, A1, Pearl Dust, JS Investments, JS Bank, Habib Oil Mills (Pvt) Ltd., Ponds, Wi-Tribe, Trakker Direct Insurance, Dabur,


" Concepts and creative packaging
" Developing big ideas for brands.
" Creative concept writing, script writing, core concept development
" Worked on TVCs and Brand Videos for Trakker Direct Insurance, Habib Cooking Oil, British American Tobacco, Unilever Beverages, Cadbury, Comfort.
" Re-Launched Dunhill & John Player Gold Leaf, two of the most prominent cigarette brands in Pakistan and globally.
" Worked on numerous manuals, reports, newsletters for various brands.
" Habib Banaspati's Launch Campaign
" JS Large Capital Fund Launch Campaign
" JS Cash Fund Launch Campaign

Creative/Concept Copywriter at Ogilvy & Mather
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • December 2008 to May 2010

Worked on a wide range of reputable clients including:

BAT - British American Tobacco (Dunhill, John Player Gold Leaf, Capstan, Gold Flake), Unilever Beverages, Supreme, A1, Pearl Dust, JS Investments

Product Development Associate at Geo TV Networks
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2008 to December 2008

" Analyze market trends and incorporate strategies
" Concepts and creative packaging
" Creative branding ideas and strategies
" Developing promotional plans, media plans for campaigns etc
" Developing ideas for the creative outlook of the product/channel
" Creative Writing for scripts, promos, print ad copies etc
" Concept/Product & Development for campaigns

Manager Program Development& Music at Radio1fm91
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • June 2006 to May 2008

" Managing programming department for the Karachi Station/Nationwide
" Produced Radio Shows
" Represented the station at a variety of media events
" Developed Special days programming for the station
" Designed presentations/creative content for sponsored/regular shows
" Creative Writing for scripts/ads etc
" Concept/Product & Development for shows and creative campaigns
" Managing Music for the station
" Training Radio Jockeys
" Hosting Radio Shows

Producer Special Projects at Cityfm89
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2004 to May 2006

" Part of the launch team for Cityfm89
" Produced Music/Interview based radio show CLOUD89  Nationwide
" Produced Back to Back Music- Local/Nationwide
" Represented the station at various media events. Allowing me the opportunity to interact with many prominent personalities, as well as to polish my interpersonal and public speaking skills
" Worked in the Production department
" Designed shows/content
" Designed adverts, web banners for Cityfm89 website

Education

Bachelor's degree, MIS, Computer Engineering
  • at Preston Institute of Management Sciences & Technology
  • February 2004

Specialties & Skills

Writing
Problem Solving
Idea Creation
Creative Concept Development
Copywriting
Great People Skills
Excellent communication skills
Problem Solving
Creative Direction
Team Building
Photography
Team Leadership
Responsibility
Promotions
Writing
Concept Development
Creative Development
Creative Writing
Brand Development
Advertising
Social Media
Digital Marketing
Copywriting
Social Media Marketing
Conceptualization

Languages

English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Playing music, sports