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Khoolud Sarmad

Copywriter & Content Creator/Strategist
Iraq, Baghdad
Khoolud Sarmad

Summary

With a passion for storytelling and a desire to make a lasting impact in the advertising world, I've dedicated the past few years to developing my skills in marketing and content creation.

My diverse skill set includes social media management, project coordination, and collaboration with creative teams to ensure on-time and high-quality project delivery. I'm committed to facilitating seamless workflows and fostering creativity, whether it's through sourcing captivating visuals or crafting compelling messaging.

My influence contributed to realms other than advertising. As a former book translator of various books/novels (English into Standard Arabic), I'd developed the skills needed for translation, language writing, proofreading, content quality assurance, and deadline management of the following books:

• A House of Pomegranates by Oscar Wilde

• Mathilda by Mary Shelley

• Book of Dragons by E. Nesbit

• Van Gogh Letters by Anthony M. Ludovice

• The Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish

• Demian by Hermann Hesse

• Benita: An African Romance by Henry Rider Haggard

• Angel by Elizabeth Taylor

• 1948 by George Orwell

Overview

3
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
10
Certifications
2
Languages

Work History

Baly

Copywriter
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Wrote captivating, goal-oriented lieces of content for: Social Media Posts, Push Notifications (for app), In-App Banners, In-App Popups, Articles (SEO), Flyers, Company Profiles, In-App Waiting Screens, Scripts, Google Ads Posts (usually 5 options of captions and videos/designs for the same concept), and Google Forms Content.
  • Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
  • Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
  • Created content for websites and online publications.
  • Improved click conversion rates with strategic creation of online advertisements.
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
  • Formatted copy to align with project-specific guidelines.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
  • Crafted effective call-to-action statements within copy, driving desired consumer behavior and increasing conversion rates.
  • Ensured consistency in brand messaging across multiple channels by adhering to established style guides and tone standards.
  • Transformed complex information into easily digestible pieces tailored for specific audience segments using plain language principles.
  • Increased brand awareness through the creation of compelling content for website landing pages, blog posts, and email newsletters.
  • Edited existing copy for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and overall effectiveness while respecting original author''s intent.
  • Supported SEO initiatives through strategic keyword incorporation in web content, driving organic traffic growth.

HRES Marketing Agency

Content Team Lead and Creative Coordinator
05.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

Hired as a Copywriter and Content Creator/Strategist


  • Guided a skilled content team to deliver monthly social media content
  • Oversaw creative teams' day-to-day operations
  • Fostered a collaborative environment
  • Coordinated projects to ensure creative visions were affectively driving results
  • Executed effective Content Plans and Strategies for multiple clients and industries
  • Collaborated to social media management (statistics and content publishing) to improve content
  • Continuously honed content strategy by regularly monitoring data analytics, using insights to inform future decision-making and drive ongoing improvements.
  • Enhanced overall content quality by providing thorough editing services for internal documents, marketing materials, and web copy.
  • Boosted brand engagement by creating compelling social media posts and campaigns.
  • Facilitated seamless collaboration between departments via clear communication of project goals, timelines, and desired outcomes throughout all stages of content development.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce engaging multimedia content for both online and offline channels.
  • Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
  • Analyzed conversion and bounce rates to measure success of content.

Doinc

Copywriter & Social Media Management Associate
12.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Developed captivating content across various platforms
  • Managed the company's presence on social media channels
  • Engaged with the audience
  • Executed Content Plans and Strategy to ensure effective communication
  • Published and scheduled all content.
  • Produced bilingual (Arabic and English) content for various social media platforms.
  • Edited content as needed to be published on LinkedIn.
  • Consistently met project objectives by effectively managing multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Optimized social media presence by creating share-worthy content that encouraged organic reach and audience engagement.
  • Ensured consistency in brand messaging across multiple channels by adhering to established style guides and tone standards.

Leausion Academy

Creative Copywriter - Content Creator & Strategist
02.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Optimized landing pages for maximum user experience, resulting in lower bounce rates and increased conversions.
  • Developed captivating headlines and taglines that captured consumer attention and drove sales.
  • Showcased expertise in storytelling by turning complex ideas into easily digestible narratives tailored towards specific target audiences.

Ishtar Iraq Film Production

Translator & Proofreader
11.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Script translation (Arabic into English and vice versa), Proofreading (Arabic & English -in terms of grammar, context, language, and expressions)
  • Developed a strong working knowledge of industry-specific terminology through extensive research and continuous professional development.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.

Education

Almustansiriyah University
Baghdad, Iraq

College Of Arts from Translation Department
01.2016 - 04.2020

University Overview

Certification

Social Media Advertising - Leausion Academy

Timeline

Creative Thinking - The Copywriter platform

05-2024

In progress: McKinsey & Company's Forward Program

05-2024

Introducion to Social Media Strategy | Buffer ft. Skillshare

05-2024
Copywriter
Baly
04.2024 - Current

Creative Direction - The Copywriter platform

12-2023
Copywriter & Social Media Management Associate
Doinc
12.2023 - 03.2024

Content Marketer Diploma - Learn N' Digital

06-2023
Content Team Lead and Creative Coordinator
HRES Marketing Agency
05.2023 - 03.2024

Screenwriting Masterclass - ARK Film School

03-2023
Creative Copywriter - Content Creator & Strategist
Leausion Academy
02.2023 - 06.2023

Marketing Planning - Leausion Academy

09-2022

Social Media Content Writing - Ruq3a Platform in collaboration with Leausion Academy

07-2022

Social Media Marketing - Leausion Academy

06-2022

Social Media Advertising - Leausion Academy

03-2022
Translator & Proofreader
Ishtar Iraq Film Production
11.2021 - 07.2022
Almustansiriyah University
College Of Arts from Translation Department
01.2016 - 04.2020
Khoolud SarmadCopywriter & Content Creator/Strategist