Faraz Ahmed

Sachse

Summary

Founder and Creative Director at XCEPTIONL, I spearheaded brand development and strategy, elevating a premium streetwear label through innovative social media marketing and compelling storytelling. Expert in e-commerce and video editing, I successfully enhanced brand visibility and engagement, driving impactful influencer campaigns and optimizing paid ads for maximum return on ad spend.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/Creative Director

XCEPTIONL

Dallas

01.2023 - Current

Launched a premium streetwear brand rooted in culture, intention, and quality.
Directed product design, branding, and storytelling across all channels/platforms.
Managed e-commerce through Shopify, including all inventory and fulfillment logistics.
Shot, edited, and posted high performing video and photo content for Instagram and TikTok.
Grew brand awareness through influencer gifting and strategic content drops.
Ran paid ad campaigns on Meta and TikTok, optimizing creative performance and ROAS.

Education

Business Administration And Management

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

Brand Development & Strategy
Social Media Marketing (IG, TikTok, Threads, X, Snapchat)
Video Editing (Final Cut Pro, CapCut, Canva)
E-Commerce (Shopify, Product Uploads, Order Fulfillment)

Paid Ads (Meta, TikTok Ads Manager)
Email Marketing (Postscripts, Yotpo)
Influencer & Community Management

Websites

www.xceptionl.com

Languages

English

Native/ Bilingual

Spanish

Professional

Urdu