Sarmad Iqbal

International Operations Assistant at Wediacorp
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Istanbul, Turkey, TR
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Punjabi Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency
  • Korean Elementary proficiency
  • Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Turkish Full professional proficiency
  • Arabic Professional working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
    Coursera
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • DELF B1
    Alliance Française de Lahore , Pakistan
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fundamentals of Media Relations
    Muck Rack
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fundamentals of Social Media
    Muck Rack
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
    Google Digital Garage
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • DELF A2
    Alliance Française de Lahore
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • DELF A1
    Alliance Française de Lahore
    Nov, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
    Harvard University
    Oct, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • IELTS Academic
    British Council
    Nov, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Türkiye
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • International Operations Assistant
      • Aug 2023 - Present

    • International Channel Manager
      • Apr 2023 - Present

    • Pakistan
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Opinion Writer
      • Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

      In my work, I cover culture and current affairs. Link to Byline : https://www.thefridaytimes.com/author/sarmad-iqbal/ In my work, I cover culture and current affairs. Link to Byline : https://www.thefridaytimes.com/author/sarmad-iqbal/

    • News Correspondent (Istanbul, Türkiye)
      • Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

      Within this role, I have contributed news items, and information to the SMNI News reports pertinent to the 2023 Earthquake in Türkiye. Links to Work : https://www.facebook.com/SMNINews/videos/1221909148685339 https://www.facebook.com/SMNINews/videos/595019008692152 Within this role, I have contributed news items, and information to the SMNI News reports pertinent to the 2023 Earthquake in Türkiye. Links to Work : https://www.facebook.com/SMNINews/videos/1221909148685339 https://www.facebook.com/SMNINews/videos/595019008692152

    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • French Tutor
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

      IGCSE, CIE, CBSE, GCSE, and Edexcel syllabi are taught to students from various grades and countries. Adult students and individuals willing to attain proficiency in the French Language for professional purposes are also being taught.

    • English Tutor
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

      IGCSE, CIE, CBSE, GCSE, and Edexcel syllabi are taught to students from various grades and countries. Adult students and individuals willing to attain proficiency in the English Language for professional purposes are also being taught.

    • Social Studies Tutor
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

      IGCSE, CIE, CBSE, GCSE, and Edexcel syllabi are taught to students from various grades and countries.

    • Geography Tutor
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

      IGCSE, CIE, CBSE, GCSE, and Edexcel syllabi are taught to students from various grades and countries.

    • History Tutor
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

      IGCSE, CIE, CBSE, GCSE, and Edexcel syllabi are taught to students from various grades and countries.

    • Sociology Tutor
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

      IGCSE, CIE, CBSE, GCSE, and Edexcel syllabi are taught to students from various grades and countries.

    • Biology Tutor
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

      IGCSE, CIE, CBSE, GCSE, and Edexcel syllabi are taught to students from various grades and countries.

    • English Literature Tutor
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

      IGCSE, CIE, CBSE, GCSE, and Edexcel syllabi are taught to students from various grades and countries.

    • Psychology Tutor
      • Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

      IGCSE, CIE, CBSE, GCSE, and Edexcel syllabi are taught to students from various grades and countries.

    • Israel
    • Internet News
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Blogger
      • Jul 2017 - Mar 2023

      As a blogger, I have covered various international and Middle-Eastern politico-cultural affairs. Link to Byline : https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/sarmad-iqbal/ As a blogger, I have covered various international and Middle-Eastern politico-cultural affairs. Link to Byline : https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/sarmad-iqbal/

    • Blogger
      • Jun 2021 - Feb 2023

      As a blogger, I have covered various international and Middle-Eastern politico-cultural affairs in French language. Link to Byline : https://frblogs.timesofisrael.com/author/sarmad-iqbal/ As a blogger, I have covered various international and Middle-Eastern politico-cultural affairs in French language. Link to Byline : https://frblogs.timesofisrael.com/author/sarmad-iqbal/

    • Pakistan
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • HR Specialist - Policy & Review
      • Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

      The purpose of this job had been to support and ensure the delivery of HR strategies, policies and procedures which are in line with MCB Islamic Bank Ltd. and to ensure the achievements of Bank’s strategic goals through effective people management skills. The Job Description comprises of : 1). Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating and recommending Human Resource policies and procedures. Drafting "Change Document” describing any addition, modification/deletion in HR Policy and mentioning existing & revised HR policy change along with rationales. 2). Focus on the continual process improvement (versus historic, error detection and correction), and on the rationalization of control measures to enhance the efficacy of operations and realize cost saving opportunities. 3). Assist to prepare Inter Office Memorandum that is to be approved by Shari’ah Board. Follow-up with RSBM/Head Shari'ah Compliance Department and BOD/HRRC, for their approval regarding policy and procedures. 4). To assist line manager / Dept. Head regarding BOD / HRRC presentation and supporting slide. Follow-up for receipt of Minutes from Company Secretary with regard to BOD / HRRC approvals. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing results as needed. 5). Review Policy documents, SOPs, RCSA checklist and COSOs. Coordinate with stakeholders and provide suggestive measures accordingly. 6). Any other task assigned by line managers or GH-HRMG. 7). Maintain historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system (MIS); keeping current and past record. 8). Liaison with staff and assist them in queries regarding MIB’s policy. Write circulars when needed. Show less

    • India
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Opinion Writer
      • May 2022 - May 2022

      In my work, I covered South Asian political affairs. Link to Byline: https://myvoice.opindia.com/2022/05/pakistan-indian-muslim-obsession-jahangirpuri/ In my work, I covered South Asian political affairs. Link to Byline: https://myvoice.opindia.com/2022/05/pakistan-indian-muslim-obsession-jahangirpuri/

    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contributing Writer
      • Jun 2021 - May 2022

      https://www.buzzfeed.com/bloggersarmad ( Link to my byline). At Buzzfeed Community , as a contributing writer , I wrote articles covering fandom , stardom and lifestyles of superstars belonging to the global entertainment business. https://www.buzzfeed.com/bloggersarmad ( Link to my byline). At Buzzfeed Community , as a contributing writer , I wrote articles covering fandom , stardom and lifestyles of superstars belonging to the global entertainment business.

    • Internet News
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Opinion Writer
      • Jun 2021 - May 2022

      https://www.newsweek.com/change-really-air-pakistans-transgender-community-opinion-1600557 ( Link to byline). At Newsweek , as an opinion writer , I used the platform to shine the spotlight on the unheard and marginalized voices from Pakistan including those of Pakistan's Transgender community. https://www.newsweek.com/change-really-air-pakistans-transgender-community-opinion-1600557 ( Link to byline). At Newsweek , as an opinion writer , I used the platform to shine the spotlight on the unheard and marginalized voices from Pakistan including those of Pakistan's Transgender community.

  • Naya Daur
    • Pakistan
    • Freelance Blogger
      • Jun 2021 - May 2022

      https://urdu.nayadaur.tv/author/sarmad-iqbal/ ( Urdu blogs byline) https://urdu.nayadaur.tv/author/sarmad-iqbal/ ( Urdu blogs byline)

    • United States
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Contributing Writer
      • Jul 2020 - May 2022

      https://sermet-akbal.medium.com/ ( Link to my byline). At Medium , as a contributing writer , I wrote articles on social issues, poems and published interviews of influential change-makers from around the world. https://sermet-akbal.medium.com/ ( Link to my byline). At Medium , as a contributing writer , I wrote articles on social issues, poems and published interviews of influential change-makers from around the world.

    • Qatar
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Blogger
      • May 2020 - May 2022

      https://bit.ly/3hhu2hY ( Link to my byline). At Al Jazeera Mubasher , as a blogger , I published news stories with my opinion in Arabic for an audience that resides mainly in the Arab world and Middle East. https://bit.ly/3hhu2hY ( Link to my byline). At Al Jazeera Mubasher , as a blogger , I published news stories with my opinion in Arabic for an audience that resides mainly in the Arab world and Middle East.

    • Pakistan
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Columnist
      • Mar 2019 - May 2022

      https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/author/sarmadiqbal/ ( Link to my byline). As a columnist , I debuted with an article on Pakistan's relations with Turkey during India-Pakistan standoff of 2019. https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/author/sarmadiqbal/ ( Link to my byline). As a columnist , I debuted with an article on Pakistan's relations with Turkey during India-Pakistan standoff of 2019.

    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Columnist
      • Dec 2017 - May 2022

      https://dailytimes.com.pk/writer/sarmad-iqbal/ ( link to my byline). Through my articles here , I advocated global cross-cultural dialogue through identifying commonalities and common bonds in cultures of countries with non-existent relations. https://dailytimes.com.pk/writer/sarmad-iqbal/ ( link to my byline). Through my articles here , I advocated global cross-cultural dialogue through identifying commonalities and common bonds in cultures of countries with non-existent relations.

    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Opinion Writer
      • Nov 2017 - May 2022

      https://www.eurasiareview.com/21112017-russo-turkish-relations-vacillating-between-regional-vying-and-mutual-cooperation-oped/ ( link to my byline). Through my articles here , I have analyzed Eurasian socio-political affairs including the nature of bilateral relations that exist between Russia and Turkey. https://www.eurasiareview.com/21112017-russo-turkish-relations-vacillating-between-regional-vying-and-mutual-cooperation-oped/ ( link to my byline). Through my articles here , I have analyzed Eurasian socio-political affairs including the nature of bilateral relations that exist between Russia and Turkey.

    • United States
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Opinion Writer
      • Sep 2017 - May 2022

      I wrote articles on socio-political issues as well as did book and movie reviews. https://intpolicydigest.org/author/sarmad-iqbal/ ( Link to the published work) I wrote articles on socio-political issues as well as did book and movie reviews. https://intpolicydigest.org/author/sarmad-iqbal/ ( Link to the published work)

    • United States
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • Contributing Writer
      • Jun 2017 - May 2022

      https://www.comebackmag.com/issue5 , https://www.comebackmag.com/issue7 ( links to my work). Here , I have presented a Pakistani world view in front of a largely American audience through narrations that transcend borders and class differences. https://www.comebackmag.com/issue5 , https://www.comebackmag.com/issue7 ( links to my work). Here , I have presented a Pakistani world view in front of a largely American audience through narrations that transcend borders and class differences.

    • Pakistan
    • Online Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contributing Writer
      • Mar 2017 - May 2022

      https://www.parhlo.com/author/sarmad-iqbal/ ( link to byline). I have authored here article covering the worlds of politics , entertainment and culture. https://www.parhlo.com/author/sarmad-iqbal/ ( link to byline). I have authored here article covering the worlds of politics , entertainment and culture.

    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Blogger
      • Jan 2017 - May 2022

      https://blogs.arynews.tv/blog/author/sarmad-iqbal ( link to byline). Through my debut article , I covered cinema and the influence it wields on international audiences. https://blogs.arynews.tv/blog/author/sarmad-iqbal ( link to byline). Through my debut article , I covered cinema and the influence it wields on international audiences.

    • Pakistan
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Content Writer
      • Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

      Content Writing and Proof Reading of Insurance and PR articles. Content Writing and Proof Reading of Insurance and PR articles.

    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Intern
      • Dec 2020 - Feb 2021

      Under Digital Eco Internship Programme, I took part in numerous activities, learning modules, creating awareness about the environmental challenges the world is facing while formulating a paper on the issues and its outcomes. The internship was aimed at equipping the students to not only learn about the environmental challenges faced at the global level but also to generate innovate solutions within the context of Pakistan. Under Digital Eco Internship Programme, I took part in numerous activities, learning modules, creating awareness about the environmental challenges the world is facing while formulating a paper on the issues and its outcomes. The internship was aimed at equipping the students to not only learn about the environmental challenges faced at the global level but also to generate innovate solutions within the context of Pakistan.

  • Lahore Tutor
    • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    • French Tutor
      • Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

      Tutoring Grade 4 Pakistani Canadian student Akbar from Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School , Toronto , Canada. Tutoring Grade 4 Pakistani Canadian student Akbar from Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School , Toronto , Canada.

    • Director Of Publications
      • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

      I created written content for social media posts, sponsorship forms, proposal forms and invites. I also edited written content. I created written content for social media posts, sponsorship forms, proposal forms and invites. I also edited written content.

  • Surkhiyan
    • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    • Opinion Writer
      • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

      https://surkhiyan.pk/author/sarmad-iqbal/ ( Link to my byline). I have authored articles on my perception of China as a citizen of Pakistan as well as a debut news story on the international achievements of Pakistani public speakers. https://surkhiyan.pk/author/sarmad-iqbal/ ( Link to my byline). I have authored articles on my perception of China as a citizen of Pakistan as well as a debut news story on the international achievements of Pakistani public speakers.

    • India
    • Internet News
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Certified Citizen Journalist and Opinion Writer
      • Nov 2017 - Jun 2019

      News reporting and writing on Pakistani and South Asian issue http://www.thequint.com/author/541700/sarmad-iqbal https://www.thequint.com/author/387719/sarmad-iqbal News reporting and writing on Pakistani and South Asian issue http://www.thequint.com/author/541700/sarmad-iqbal https://www.thequint.com/author/387719/sarmad-iqbal

    • Director Of Publications
      • Apr 2019 - May 2019

      I created written content for social media posts, sponsorship forms, proposal forms and invites. I also edited written content. I created written content for social media posts, sponsorship forms, proposal forms and invites. I also edited written content.

    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Opinion Writer
      • Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

      https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/author/sarmadiqbla/ ( Link to my byline). I authored article on India-Pakistan standoff of 2019 from the perspective of Pakistani populace. https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/author/sarmadiqbla/ ( Link to my byline). I authored article on India-Pakistan standoff of 2019 from the perspective of Pakistani populace.

    • Director Of Publications
      • Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

      I administered the creation and editing of all the written content pertaining to the event. I spearheaded the work on press release of the event too in both English and Urdu. I administered the creation and editing of all the written content pertaining to the event. I spearheaded the work on press release of the event too in both English and Urdu.

  • MIDA
    • Online
    • Blogger
      • Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

      In my work, I covered the prospects of a potential normalization between two currently hostile states in Middle East and South Asia. Link to Byline : https://en.mida.org.il/author/sarmadiqbal/ In my work, I covered the prospects of a potential normalization between two currently hostile states in Middle East and South Asia. Link to Byline : https://en.mida.org.il/author/sarmadiqbal/

    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Blogger
      • Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

      As a blogger covered various international and Middle-Eastern politico-cultural affairs. Link to Byline : https://www.jpost.com/blogger/sarmad-iqbal As a blogger covered various international and Middle-Eastern politico-cultural affairs. Link to Byline : https://www.jpost.com/blogger/sarmad-iqbal

    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Opinion Writer
      • Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

      In my articles, I covered the connections shared by two distant languages and cultures. Link to Byline : https://www.algemeiner.com/author/sarmad-iqbal/ In my articles, I covered the connections shared by two distant languages and cultures. Link to Byline : https://www.algemeiner.com/author/sarmad-iqbal/

    • Pakistan
    • Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teaching Intern
      • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

      I interned at CARE Foundation adopted CDG Boys High School , Rehmanpura in which I along with the other interns was entrusted with the task of training the government school teachers on various topics , such as classroom management , reading , writing , charisma , tone etc. I interned at CARE Foundation adopted CDG Boys High School , Rehmanpura in which I along with the other interns was entrusted with the task of training the government school teachers on various topics , such as classroom management , reading , writing , charisma , tone etc.

Education

  • Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)
    Bachelor of Science (Honors), Major in Economics and Minor in Political Science
    2017 - 2021
  • Lahore College of Arts and Science
    A Levels, Humanities and Social Sciences
    2015 - 2017
  • Keynesian Institute of Management Sciences ( KIMS)
    O Levels, Physical Sciences
    2013 - 2015
  • Kadir Has University
    Master of Business Administration - MBA (Thesis)
    2022 -

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