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SIDRA RANA

SIDRA RANA

Professional Copywriter, English Teacher
Dubai

Summary

Seasoned Copywriter, Entrepreneur, and Educator with 8 Years of Writing Excellence and Business Acumen – Ready to Elevate Your Team with Creativity and Experience

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Copywriter

The Genie Agency
04.2014 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated with local education counselors to refine college application essays and craft compelling narratives.
  • Selected high-quality visuals to complement written content for an all-purpose content development agency.
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy, grammar, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Conducted research to identify audience demographics, informed copywriting with industry trends and SEO strategies.

Co Founder and Owner

Writers Guild
08.2006 - 01.2011
  • Co-founded and owned a small online writing company, overseeing a team of 20 writers
  • Successfully managed client interactions on global freelancing platforms such as Elance, Upwork, and Freelancer
  • Demonstrated strong leadership in guiding the writing team to consistently meet project deadlines
  • Applied effective communication skills to liaise with clients worldwide, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business
  • Utilized expertise as a copywriter to contribute to the company's high-quality content output and client engagement.

Co-founder, & Studio Manager

Etalage
04.2014 - 11.2016
  • Executed Facebook campaigns, managed paid advertisements.
  • Organized multi-brand exhibitions, enhancing market presence.
  • Secured media features, including fashion magazines and TV interviews.
  • Implemented operational initiatives, optimized supplier relationships, and managed resources for business growth and efficiency.

English Language Teacher

SCIL
11.2012 - 02.2014
  • Evaluated student progress, providing recommendations for development.
  • Established positive classroom management for a safe learning environment.
  • Tutored students in English language comprehension and mastery.
  • Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students and support skill development.

English Language Teacher

Beaconhouse School System
05.2010 - 06.2012
  • Developed worksheets and conducted research to enhance the Summer School Programme.
  • Led as the Head Coach of The Student Dramatic Society and assisted in school events management.
  • Spelling Coach for the yearly DAWN Spelling Bee contest, providing coaching to students aged 9 to 17.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators, creating engaging lesson plans, grading assignments, and fostering student curiosity through hands-on activities.

Education

Master of Arts - English Literature

Kinnaird College for Women
06.2012

Skills

  • Social Media Copywriting
  • Marketing Communications Expertise
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Marketing and Advertising Strategies
  • SEO Strategies
  • Editing and Review
  • Copywriting
  • Product-Specific Writing
  • Corporate Communications
  • Content Writing
  • Storytelling
  • Proofreading
  • Articulate Communications
  • Team Contribution
  • Content Development
  • Product Research
  • Team Collaboration
  • Promotional Marketing and Advertising
  • SEO
  • Social Media Content
  • Public Relations Campaigns

Additional Information

Peer Review Publication:

Generalization of suppression in Norma Khouri's Forbidden Love.

ADVANCES IN LANGUAGE & LITERARY STUPID. VOL 5, ISSUE NO 6. (2014).

Timeline

Creative Copywriter

The Genie Agency
04.2014 - 01.2021

Co-founder, & Studio Manager

Etalage
04.2014 - 11.2016

English Language Teacher

SCIL
11.2012 - 02.2014

English Language Teacher

Beaconhouse School System
05.2010 - 06.2012

Co Founder and Owner

Writers Guild
08.2006 - 01.2011

Master of Arts - English Literature

Kinnaird College for Women

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