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Ashkan Abdollahi

Account Manager / Production Manager
Dubai

Summary

Account Manager with over a decade of experience in managing production processes and marketing strategies within the content production industry. Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. Adept at client servicing, operations management, and marketing. Committed to expanding skills and knowledge in a dynamic work environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Artology Creative
12.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated and managed project schedules, budgets, and resources for projects ranging from AED250,000 to AED750,000, resulting in a 90% on-time project delivery rate.
  • Introduced Synology Server for data management and Asana for project management, significantly increasing productivity and reducing costs.
  • Communicated effectively with clients and a 10-person team across five locations for the NYE fireworks project, ensuring successful project completion and high client satisfaction through meticulous preplanning and clear alignment of team goals.
  • Provided comprehensive support to the production team from inception to execution, including client management and operations, significantly improving efficiency and reducing feedback rounds by 20%.
  • Developed and implemented a CPS template used for each production step, enhancing client visibility and reducing feedback rounds, thereby streamlining the production process.
  • Monitored project progress and provided regular updates to clients, increasing retention and securing additional projects due to improved client relationships.
  • Coordinated shoots, including location scouting and booking, resulting in a 25% improvement in shoot preparation efficiency through the use of Asana and unified file management.
  • Implemented Synology Server and a unified file management system, ensuring all footage was properly organized and archived, leading to 100% client approval on first submissions.
  • Coordinated post-production tasks, including color correction and sound mixing, using Asana for task visibility and delegation, achieving a 30% faster completion rate and high-quality output.
  • Collaborated with the creative team to develop innovative concepts, such as seamless AI motion for the Abu Dhabi Fountain and Saatchi's Deep Dive YouTube channel, increasing client engagement by 20%.

Marketing Manager

Brothers FMCG
10.2018 - 11.2021
  • Created and established a new B2C business model under www.Fishmesh.ae and handled the backend and SEO.
  • Used Google Adwords and other platforms to identify and analyze current market trends.
  • Designed comprehensive marketing strategies and oversaw implementation for stakeholders and in a wide array of industries.
  • Introduced, implemented, and oversaw short and long-term media and digital strategies, including executing programs across print, mobile, and event platforms.
  • Monitored market performance, forecasts, tracked key metrics, and reported monthly, reduced cost by 15%.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with clients to gain insight into their individual needs and goals, creating strategic initiatives that address those objectives.
  • Created ‘Corrective Action Reports' for key clients including Emirates Airlines and Le Méridien, increasing sales by 27% by client retention.

Marketing & Media Consultant

TPG MEDIA
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Evaluated competition within the market and performance on various social media campaigns and platforms of TPG's magazines, including Emirates Projects, to gain insights and improve future performance.
  • Collaborated with the social media team and other stakeholders for digital campaigns, media buying, and activation on Facebook, analysis, auditing, and reporting.
  • Fostered relationships with stakeholders and facilitated client satisfaction and retention, identifying appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.

Education

BBA - Marketing, Communication

CANADIAN UNIVERSITY DUBAI
Dubai, UAE

Skills

Client Servicing

Schedule Management

Project Management

Operations Management

Account Management

Branding

Team Leadership

Budget Oversight

Work Planning and Prioritization

Digital video production process

Post-Production Processes

Data Analytics

Languages

English

Advanced

Farsi

Upper intermediate

Hindi (Conversational)

Intermediate

Arabic (Conversational)

Elementary

Timeline

Account Manager

Artology Creative
12.2021 - Current

Marketing Manager

Brothers FMCG
10.2018 - 11.2021

Marketing & Media Consultant

TPG MEDIA
02.2018 - 09.2018

BBA - Marketing, Communication

CANADIAN UNIVERSITY DUBAI

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