Akbar Bektemis
Fort Lauderdale,USA
Summary
Diplomatic and disciplined marketing professional with a major in marketing and minors in sustainable business and English literature. Fluent in English and Russian, currently learning Arabic, with a strong commitment to expanding knowledge in the global business landscape. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments, leveraging skills in communication and strategic thinking. Passionate about integrating interests in technology, sports, and gaming into innovative marketing strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Founder & CMO
NewBooksEra
Pompano Beach, FL
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Founded and scaled independent Amazon e-commerce venture, specializing in books and manga bundles, achieving 66.7% ROI in first year.
- Built and managed a multi-person team for operations, logistics, and customer service.
- Negotiated with international producers and printing partners in China and UK for high-quality production.
- Developed original book editions, overseeing layout, design, and distribution strategy.
- Implemented data-driven marketing and SEO tactics to optimize product listings, driving sales growth.
Marketing Research and Marketing Development (Class Project)
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted market research, including focus groups and pilot surveys, to collect primary data.
- Investigated consumer opinions and their impact on purchasing behaviour regarding unsustainable fast fashion.
- Applied advanced statistical analysis using SPSS to evaluate research findings.
Digital Marketing (Class Project)
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed comprehensive marketing campaign, initiating and maintaining multiple social media platforms.
- Created and implemented engaging social media content to drive awareness.
- Achieved over 500 followers on Instagram by optimising advertising strategies.
- Utilised Microsoft Excel for progress tracking and PowerPoint for presenting insights.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Minor in Sustainable Business
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FLSkills
- Languages: English, Russian, Arabic (beginner), Kazakh (beginner)
- Data analytics: Excel, SPSS
- Technical proficiency: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
- Design tools: Canva, Adobe InDesign
- E-commerce tools: Keepa, SellerApp
- AI tools: ChatGPT, Gemini
Timeline
Founder & CMO
NewBooksEra
02.2025 - 11.2025
Marketing Research and Marketing Development (Class Project)
University of Miami
08.2024 - 12.2024
Digital Marketing (Class Project)
University of Miami
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Minor in Sustainable Business
University of Miami