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WASIM ASHSHOWWAF

Account Executive
Riyadh
WASIM ASHSHOWWAF

Summary

Results-driven account executive with distinct understanding of business development and marketing, providing +3 years of experience in the field. Gained international exposure, living and working in the Washington D.C. area for 9 years. Hardworking, reliable and known for excellent relationship building and project management skills.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
11
Certificates

Work History

Hrmny
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Account Executive
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinated all aspects of client social media campaign including copy, production and designs
  • Leveraged online tools to implement digital marketing campaigns and generate reports detailing campaign performance
  • Assisted in creating written, video and image content for marketing channels
  • Intimated paid media campaigns across different channels to drive traffic to our clients
  • Researched competitive landscape and emerging technologies adhering to best practices
  • Oversaw social media management of 14 different accounts of Saudi Esport Federation, Gamers8 (largest Esports event worldwide.)


Saudi Customer Experience Association
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Editor in Cheif
07.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Work closely with executive committee to lead editorial team and oversee calendar and content strategy
  • Collaborate productively with cross-functional teams to drive action and realize goals
  • Edited and prepared submitted articles for publication on weekly basis
  • Developed clear and compelling vision for look, feel, and voice of overall content

DRC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Business Developer
07.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Established department-wide CRM system with automation and integration functions to streamline lead generation
  • Developed live dashboard to report on key performance metrics and presented to SMT
  • Coordinated strategy formation across departments, working hand-in-hand with strategy consultant
  • Provided insights and recommendations to revise and enhance company’s profile
  • Selected during third month at job to represent DRC at GITEX 2021

UnstuckLabs (Startup Studio And Digital Agency)
Virginia, USA

Marketing and Business Development Associate
02.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Provided support to entrepreneurs across ideation and validation on business plans and marketing tactics
  • Qualified leads by scheduling introductory discovery meetings and calls.
  • Instructed junior team members on protocols and procedures to maximize contributions.
  • Developed network of local entrepreneurs, mentors, institutions, investors and industries to utilize DC startup ecosystem
  • Coordinated internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless execution of projects.

Rooam (Fintech)
DC, USA

Market Development Intern
05.2017 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Created market development reports as geo maps of attractive regional hotspots
  • Identified new leads and updated CRM system with over 500 contact points
  • Assisted with new market growth and user acquisition of restaurants to determine new market viability within three major regions

American Express
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Operation and Commercial Card Intern
07.2011 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Department due to exceeding expectations
  • Conducted research on market and produced weekly reports to regional acquisition managers
  • Prepared and organized cardholder dispute cases and conducted client calls for follow up
  • Reviewed and examined commercial credit card applications prior to approval
  • Cross-checked dispute status reports ensuring conciliation

Education

American University, Kogod School of Business
Washington DC, USA

Master of Science from Marketing
08.2017 - 12.2018

University Overview

GPA: 3.65/4.0, Conducted an independent study on Customer Experience & Artificial Intelligence, Grade Received

American University
Washington DC, USA

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration, Marketing
08.2012 - 12.2016

University Overview

GPA: 3.33/4.0

Instiute of Public Adminstration
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Associate’s Degree from Business Banking
09.2009 - 12.2011

University Overview

GPA: 4.9/5.0, Received Certificate of Appreciation

Certification

McKinsey and Company Take A Step Forward (on-going)

Affiliations

Affiliations

CX Saudi Association - Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

January 2022– Present

  • Participated in a three day conference on customer experience, marking the launch of the CX Saudi Association
  • Selected to become the Editor and Chief for the Content Committee

Marketing Consulting Association - Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

December 2021– Present

  • Conducted a workshop on Customer Experience and Artificial Intelligence
  • Worked in a team of four to develop a marketing strategy for Ektfa (a credited association that aims to help families)
  • Attended weekly meetings to contribute to the association’s plans and initiatives.

American Marketing Association - Washington, DC

Member September 2017– November 2019


Kogod Marketing Association - Washington, DC

Executive Board Member January 2015 – December 2015


  • First place group winner of the Annual Creative Challenge
  • Attended Google personal branding workshop (Exclusively for KMA Members)


American Cancer Society Washington, DC

January 2013 – May 2015

Publicity and Marketing Co-Chair – Executive Board Member of Relay For Life of American University

Developed and managed social media and email marketing campaigns to promote awareness and fundraising activities


  • Utilized CRM system to identify and target highly contributing donors
  • Participated in weekly meetings to communicate weekly marketing campaign goals with chair members


International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) - Washington, DC


  • Panelist and tour guide to Global Young Leadership Conference (GYLC visiting student groups

July 2013 – July 201


  • AU International Orientation Leader Assistant for first-year international students

July 2012 – July 2014

Skills

Digital Marketing

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