A brand & marketing enthusiast with 2+ yrs. of experience in market research, client communication, and project management. An avid learner of Digital Marketing and brand marketing skills and strategies. Completed BBA & MBA from North South University with a focus in Marketing as major. Available to full time opportunities in BD and abroad.

1. Md. Risalat Rahman
Dewan City, Besides Uttara Sector # 06
Middle Azampur, Dakshin Khan, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh
risalat19@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/risalat-rahman-a6164b93/
Contact no.: +880 1875 680050
Highlights of Qualifications
 Career Summary: Trained professional with 2+ years of experience in Market Research [FMCG &
Telecom brands especially], Account Management, Project Management, Data Analysis
 Worked with: Robi, Perfetti Van Melle Bangladesh Ltd., Arla Foods Bangladesh Ltd., Nestlé
Bangladesh Ltd., L’Oreal, Axiata Group, Ncell Axiata Ltd., Kantar Malaysia, IMRB Kolkata, IPSOS
 Professional level expertise in MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
 Smooth drafting skills (reports and proposals), excellent presentation and public
speaking/workshop competence [IELTS Band 7.5; Certification link: https://tinyurl.com/hnuol3y]
Professional Experience
Kantar Research (Bangladesh) Pvt. Ltd.
[A Kantar Company (Kantar is the Data Investment Management division jointly held by WPP plc. & Bain Capital)]
Research Manager [Consumer Insights] May 2019 – August 2020 [1 yr. 3 months]
Associate Research Manager [Consumer Insights] May 2018 – April 2019 [1 yr.]
Responsibilities included:
 Executing timely delivery of research projects for the assigned national & international accounts
(FMCG brands - Nestlé, Confectionary brand – PVM, Telecom brand – Robi, etc.)
 Supervising Fieldwork; coordinating with project management and other internal stakeholders
 Managing client expectations on timeliness and data quality on the deliverable
Accomplishment(s):
 Awarded for being part of “Best Client Servicing Team Q4’19, Q1’20, and Q2’20”
 Awarded “Learner Of The Year (2018)” in Kantar South Asia Region
Citibank, N.A. [Bangladesh]
Intern [Corporate Affairs & Corporate Investment Banking] May 2016 – August 2016 [3 months]
Notable assignment(s): Arranging and coordinating 3 major events, namely – 11th Citi Microentrepreneurship Award
Ceremony, Global Community Day, 12th Citi Microentrepreneurship Award Launching Ceremony)

2. Professional Trainings & Courses
 ‘Certified Full Stack Digital Marketer’ [Status – ongoing]
Duration: 3 months [October 2020 – December 2020]
Components: Digital Strategy Blueprint making, Facebook & Google Ad & Analytics,
SEO, SEM, LinkedIn Marketing (B2B), Data Analysis & Visualization, Creative Design &
Animation
Credential provider: Learning Bangladesh
 ‘Route to Brand Management’ by G.M Kamrul Hassan [Group CEO of Igloo]
Duration: 5 days [7 September 2020 – 11 September 2020]
Components: Brand Management process & planning, STP, Effective brand strategy,
Case studies & real life professional experience
Credential provider: The Corporate Coach
Certification link: https://tinyurl.com/y2rdremv
 ‘Microlaunch’ – a registered Training Program [held in Kolkata IMRB HQ] - focused on New Product
Development and extensive research design skill enhancement [2019]
 ‘30th Lyceum’ - a one-of-a-kind training program held in India for the newly recruits of Kantar –
where the industry experts conduct 3 days session and workouts [2018]
Education
North South University
Master of Business Administration [MBA] 2018 - 2019
Major: Marketing | CGPA: 3.30/4.00
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] 2012 - 2016
Major: Marketing & HRM | CGPA: 3.56/4.00 [Distinction: Cum Laude]
*ECAs: General Member of NSU Communications Club [liaised with stakeholders for events]
Interest
Reading business fictions | Teaching IELTS | Branding & Consumer behavior | Learning Data Science
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 3rd
July, 1993 | Nationality: Bangladeshi [by birth] | Blood group: A positive
Abdullah Tahir Chowdhury
Head of Performance and Insights
British Council, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
Mobile: +880 1713 653227
Email: Tahir.Chowdhury@britishcouncil.org
Asaduzzaman Riad
Account Manager
Kantar Research (Bangladesh) Pvt. Ltd.
Mobile: +880 1716 432455
Email: asaduzzaman.riad@kantar.com
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