Syed Faraz Ahmad is a strategic communication and event professional with over 7 years of experience managing projects in the UAE and India. He has expertise in content development, strategic planning, relationship management, and event coordination. Faraz's previous roles include serving as the Content & Communication Head at Reliance Broadcast Network Limited, where he led content planning and production, and as the Coordinator at Vertex Group, where he managed strategic communication and event execution. He holds a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.

1. Syed Faraz Ahmad
Mobile No. 00971-55-9256308 E-mails: sfarazahmad@gmail.com
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 A result oriented, dynamic and dedicated content & communication and event professional with a clear
understanding of market.
 A strategic & analytical person with a creative understanding of communication process.
 Possess a good technical understanding of pre & post production activities and highly imaginative, original and
creative.
 Proven ability expertise in independently managing the production of shows, events, content & research work
and interviews for many projects of different genres broadcasted on (Radio Channel).
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Communication Planning Content Research & Development
360 Degree Communication Implementation Relationship Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (7years +)
Coordinator at Vertex Group, Dubai (UAE), working in exhibition, event & Conference industry
October 2013 till Feb 2016
Key Client Managed: The Domus Group
Key Responsibility
• Develop, implement and evaluate strategic and tactical communication plans
• Plan and manage the company internal and external communications
• Develop and communicate key messages to highlight Mission, Vision, Goals and achievements of the company
• Support the implementation of the of the company’s training/events and programs.
• Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
• Aggressively gather information on each project to achieve quality event productions.
• Work closely with logistics and program management team for the timely and quality execution of projects.
• Responsible for a variety of activities, preparation of program material, certificates, reports, venue preparations,
documentation, interfacing with trainers and clients.
• Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities.
• Coordination with PR agencies for promotion and distribution of publicity materials.
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
Exhibition:
 Worked on Dubai Helishow (Exclusively working on Air Medical Rescue)
 Oman Expo (Motor Show 2nd
to 5th
December 2014
Conferences:
 The Leadership Challenges
 Shine – Developing your Personnel Managerial Brand
 Managing Food Safety Hygiene Level 4
 Certified Social Media Professional
Cultural Events:
 Monologue (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad) by Tom Alter
 Rock Concert (Thaikkudam Bridge)
 Shaam –e- Ghazal (By Radhika Chopra)
 Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia Live in Concert

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Content & Communication Head at Reliance Broadcast Network Limited, Kanpur (India)
JAN-2008 AUG-2013
Key Responsibility:
 Work closely with the Research and Planning team to maximize integration and consideration of media strategy
across research & planning projects.
 Conducted research, ideation / concept development, content planning
 Designing the plan for all the content integration and making necessary pitches, including marketing and sales
integration, client solutions marketing and sales integration, spikes and designed local plans.
 Work closely on the subject and theme for script for the program to meet the management requirement.
 Outlined program to be produced and evaluated finished script.
 Timely coordination of communication through a wide-range of channels to ensure ease of access, clarity and
consistency.
 Coordinated various aspects of production, such as monitoring and evaluation of content, presentation and
delivery, audio work, music, timing for both on-air and on-ground show.
 Planning and directing the organization overall communication strategy and marketing of the company’s image
to clients and general public.
 Write, edit and manage all communications materials produced by communications department
 Reviewed production to ensure objectives were attained.
 Coordinated production details to produce live/ recorded radio programs.
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News Reporter at Press Trust Of India, Aligarh (India)
JUN-2006-MAY-2007
Key Responsibility: News Coverage from different parts of the city, on ground reporting, covering press conferences &
cultural programs
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Content Writer at SRE CONSULTING, Noida (India)
JUL-2007-DEC-2007
Key Responsibility: Writing daily 6 articles on Dental Insurance & Online flower delivery.
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
 Conducted & Coordinated all the interview and integrations for Urban Health Initiative (UHI) for their project on
family planning, on 92.7 Big FM
 Video & Audio Production – Won 1st
Prize at National Youth Film Festival held at Jahangirabad for producing a
short documentary based on the life of cemetery workers who perform the last rituals.
 Worked as Assistant Director for various Short Documentaries produced at University.
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EDUCATIONAL Qualification
 Master of Journalism & Mass Communication, 2006, Aligarh Muslim University, India
 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Linguistics, 2004, Aligarh Muslim University, India
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in the use of: MS-Office - (Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint) / Emailing & Internet. /Outlook
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PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 15-9-1982 Nationality: Indian Languages : English/Hindi/Urdu
Marital Status : Single Driving License: No Visa Status : Visit (Valid till 30th
Oct 2016)
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Language Skills:
English : Excellent (Reading, Writing & Speaking)
Hindi : Excellent (Reading, Writing & Speaking)
Urdu : Excellent (Reading, Writing & Speaking)