Shihab Mahmud

Communications Consultant at Expressive Communications Ltd.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh, BD
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Bangla Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • EFSET English Certificate 82/100 (C2 Proficient)
    EF Standard English Test (EF SET)
    Aug, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Bangladesh
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communications Consultant
      • May 2023 - Present

       Provide consultation on the ideation of lead-generating communications strategies;  Provide consultation services on content analysis, proofreading, translation, interpretation, desk research/review, and proposal/report writing. Key Assignments:  Prepared a draft proposal for developing and disseminating SBCC materials on road safety and traffic accident awareness issues. | May 2023 - May 2023  Proofreading, editing, and reviewing contents for 16 brochures of the Association for Socio-Economic Advancement of Bangladesh (ASEAB) | May 2023 - May 2023  Translated, adapted, and reviewed the narration of the animated medical visual “How we Breathe” of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) | May 2023 - May 2023 Show less

    • India
    • Business Content
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Linguist
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      Job responsibilities include:  Translations from English to Bengali  Revision/Proofreading  Transcription  Interpreting  Content Writing  Subtitling  Voice Over, Dubbing  Other language-related services Job responsibilities include:  Translations from English to Bengali  Revision/Proofreading  Transcription  Interpreting  Content Writing  Subtitling  Voice Over, Dubbing  Other language-related services

  • Dzable Studio
    • Dhaka, Bangladesh
    • Script Writer
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      In association with Dzable Studio, prepared eight (08) AV scripts for the promo teasers of corporate events of Banglalink and Nestle Bangladesh. In association with Dzable Studio, prepared eight (08) AV scripts for the promo teasers of corporate events of Banglalink and Nestle Bangladesh.

    • Bangladesh
    • Market Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Consultant
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Job responsibilities include:  Working on qualitative & quantitative research projects on an ad-hoc basis;  Data collection, review, quality checking, and analysis;  Assist in translation, interpretation, moderation, content analysis, churn analysis, profiling, and proposal/report writing. Key Assignments:  Consecutive Interpreter for eight (08) sessions of IDI for client Httpool. Job responsibilities include:  Working on qualitative & quantitative research projects on an ad-hoc basis;  Data collection, review, quality checking, and analysis;  Assist in translation, interpretation, moderation, content analysis, churn analysis, profiling, and proposal/report writing. Key Assignments:  Consecutive Interpreter for eight (08) sessions of IDI for client Httpool.

  • Freelance
    • Dhaka, Bangladesh
    • Interpreter & Translator
      • 2011 - Present

  • New Hymn Church
    • New York, United States
    • Translation Service Provider
      • Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

      Translating lyrics from English to Bengali; Adaptation of translated text into singable lyrics; Reviewing and copy-editing translated and adapted lyrics; Audio-review services by Church’s requirements; Proofreading, and/or reviewing original materials i.e.: certain religious books, articles, sermons, movie scripts, lyrics, or manuscripts, or/and adapting lyrics; Consultation regarding translation and adaptation of lyrics; Evaluation of translated adapted lyrics. Translating lyrics from English to Bengali; Adaptation of translated text into singable lyrics; Reviewing and copy-editing translated and adapted lyrics; Audio-review services by Church’s requirements; Proofreading, and/or reviewing original materials i.e.: certain religious books, articles, sermons, movie scripts, lyrics, or manuscripts, or/and adapting lyrics; Consultation regarding translation and adaptation of lyrics; Evaluation of translated adapted lyrics.

    • Project Coordinator
      • Oct 2019 - Aug 2022

      Coordinating the communications and advocacy for the ‘Trans-fat elimination and prioritizing hypertension treatment/control’ project, granted by Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), which included  Contribute to research, communication, and advocacy;  Stakeholder mapping, and influencer mapping;  Build rapport with targeted stakeholders for advocacy and lobbying;  Maintain coordination with multi-sectoral stakeholders;  Media mapping, and media monitoring;  Develop messages and communication and IEC materials for mass media and social media;  Run social media campaigns to create awareness of trans-fat and hypertension issues  Capacity building of journalists and follow-up on the issues;  Maintain liaisons and close contacts with journalists and media gatekeepers from a media network pool of 300 members;  Facilitate interviews of key stakeholders to publish special media stories in print, online, and electronic media;  Disseminate study findings via press releases, conferences, and other strategic media events,  Organize/conduct/participate in workshops, webinars, and national dialogue seminars;  Prepare and disseminate bi-monthly issues of Heart Health Alert BD E-newsletter;  Conduct regular desk reviews and keep updated on the national and global situation around the issues; Milestones:  Contributed to concerted advocacy efforts that resulted in the promulgation of the policy – “Controlling Trans Fatty Acids in Foodstuffs Regulations, 2021”  Facilitated capacity building on trans-fat and hypertension issues for 200 national and divisional journalists  Closely built rapport with around 400 national and divisional journalists including media gatekeepers  Facilitated publishing of around 2500 media stories on trans-fat and hypertension issues  Built rapport with officials of the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA), executive members of the Consumer’s Association of Bangladesh (CAB), and Bangladesh Food and Nutrition Association (BAFNA). Show less

  • Green Television
    • Dhaka, Bangladesh
    • Dubbing Script Translator
      • Feb 2022 - May 2022

       Translating and editing scripts of original movies and cartoons  Coordinating and synchronizing scripts with the program directors;  Ensuring appropriation of content for the target audience.  Translating and editing scripts of original movies and cartoons  Coordinating and synchronizing scripts with the program directors;  Ensuring appropriation of content for the target audience.

  • Duronto Television
    • Dhaka, Bangladesh
    • Dubbbing Script Translator
      • Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

      Translating and editing scripts of original movies and cartoons for the target group audience of 0-13-year-olds; coordinating and synchronizing the scripts with the program directors; ensuring appropriation of contents for the target audience. Translating and editing scripts of original movies and cartoons for the target group audience of 0-13-year-olds; coordinating and synchronizing the scripts with the program directors; ensuring appropriation of contents for the target audience.

  • Deshi Courier
    • Dhaka, Bangladesh
    • Operations, Branding & Communication Specialist
      • Mar 2019 - Sep 2019

       Managing and supervising overall operations of courier parcels;  Arranging pick-ups and assuring on-time deliveries;  Create and maintain comprehensive operations documentation,  Planning and designing branding roots to achieve credibility for the brand  Assist in developing and implementing strategic and tactical branding, external communications, and marketing plans for the organization,  Developing strategies and designing digital communication campaigns aligned with business goals  Managing marketing campaigns for social media platforms to ensure that services meet customers’ expectations  Developing business plans. Milestones:  Formulated an effective SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for the overall operations;  Managed a startup team of courier deliveries and accounts management. Show less

  • Adclub Ltd.
    • Dhaka, Bangladesh
    • Copywriter & Content Writer
      • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

       Planning and designing branding roots to attain and maintain credibility for the client brands;  Developing strategies and designing digital communication campaigns aligned with client targets;  Assist in developing and implementing strategic and tactical branding, external communications, and marketing plans for the client brands;  Generating creative ideas for marketing products/services;  writing copy and scripts for advertisements, and promotional communication materials;  Social media marketing;  Other contributions to business development. Clientele: SINGER, Partex Star Group, Meghna Group of Industries, AB Bank Ltd., X Ceramics, Novo Nordisk Bangladesh. Show less

    • Interpreter & Translator
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

      Providing interpretation and translation services for foreign delegates of the US Embassy, Bangladesh, and the High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh. Key Assignments:  Instructor Development Course (IDC)  Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (CISR)  Post Blast Investigation (PBI)  Managing an Anti-terrorism Training Program (MATP)  Facility Protection Training Course (FPTC)  Tactical Medicine (TacMed)  Case Preparation and Trial Skills (CPTS)  Immigration Interview for the High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh Show less

    • India
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Live Interpreter
      • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

      Provided live interpretation services for IDIs, Duads, Triads, MGDs, and FGDs for Shornokishoree Network Foundation (Adolescent Health Network) at Dhaka and Noakhali. Provided live interpretation services for IDIs, Duads, Triads, MGDs, and FGDs for Shornokishoree Network Foundation (Adolescent Health Network) at Dhaka and Noakhali.

    • Bangladesh
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Live Interpreter
      • Feb 2018 - Feb 2018

      Provided live interpretation services for MGDs and FGDs at Gazipur for New Zealand Dairy. Provided live interpretation services for MGDs and FGDs at Gazipur for New Zealand Dairy.

    • Bangladesh
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Copywriter
      • Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

       Planning and designing branding roots to attain and maintain credibility for the client brands;  Developing strategies and designing digital communication campaigns aligned with client targets;  Assist in developing and implementing strategic and tactical branding, external communications, and marketing plans for the client brands;  Generating creative ideas for marketing products/services;  writing copy and scripts for advertisements, and promotional communication materials;  Social media marketing;  Other contributions to business development. Clientele: Prime Bank Ltd., Vision Electronics, Bestbuy, PRAN Foods, Maxx Cola, PRAN Juice, PRAN Active Drink, RUCHI - Square Food & Beverage Ltd. Show less

    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Copywriter
      • Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

       Planning and designing branding roots to attain and maintain credibility for the client brands;  Developing strategies and designing digital communication campaigns aligned with client targets;  Assist in developing and implementing strategic and tactical branding, external communications, and marketing plans for the client brands;  Generating creative ideas for marketing products/services;  writing copy and scripts for advertisements, and promotional communication materials;  Social media marketing;  Other contributions to business development. Clientele: Sanmar Properties Ltd., Sanmar Interior & Architecture Ltd., SK+F, Cross-world, Purnava Limited. Show less

    • Bangladesh
    • Market Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Moderator
      • Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

      Moderated a market analysis survey using the provided questionnaire for Phillip Morris International. Moderated a market analysis survey using the provided questionnaire for Phillip Morris International.

    • Denmark
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Client Coordinator
      • Aug 2014 - May 2015

       Communicating with 300 suppliers providing them assistance and collecting their cargo;  arranging storage facilities for received cargo;  contacting designated shipping liners for shipment;  communicating with 30 different destination countries worldwide;  reporting to global teams;  ensuring the SCM services comply with the client’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedure);  Provide daily reports of stored cargo to the client's local liaison office;  Responding to liability for any kind of occurrence – i.e.: loss of cargo, delay of shipment, or anything regarding the SCM process. Milestones:  Promoted to Client Coordinator from Senior Officer.  Independently coordinated and managed the entire Supply Chain Management (SCM) process for "Hennes & Mauritz" (H&M) under the Customer Service - Solution Team.  Developed an SOP for the SCM of a new shipment. Show less

  • DAMCO
    • Dhaka, Bangladesh
    • Senior Officer
      • Mar 2013 - Jul 2014

      Working under the Sea Operations Department of the DAMCO Customer Service Office was assigned to the SCM Documents Management Team of the client "Hennes & Mauritz" (H&M) to:  collecting shipping documents from 300 suppliers;  auditing shipping documents for discrepancies with the data system;  orderly arranging and dispatching the audited documents to 30 different destination countries respectively;  send daily reports to the client's local liaison office. Working under the Sea Operations Department of the DAMCO Customer Service Office was assigned to the SCM Documents Management Team of the client "Hennes & Mauritz" (H&M) to:  collecting shipping documents from 300 suppliers;  auditing shipping documents for discrepancies with the data system;  orderly arranging and dispatching the audited documents to 30 different destination countries respectively;  send daily reports to the client's local liaison office.

    • Bangladesh
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Customer Care Executive
      • May 2010 - Apr 2011

      Provided customers with help and information regarding the products and services over the telephone for the Customer Care Help Line of Robi. Provided customers with help and information regarding the products and services over the telephone for the Customer Care Help Line of Robi.

Education

  • Jahangirnagar University । জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
    Master of Social Science in Development Studies, Economics
    2023 - 2025
  • Jahangirnagar University
    Bachelor’s of Arts (Honours), English Language and Literature
    2004 - 2008
  • Adamjee Cantonment College
    Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), Science
    2002 - 2004
  • Monipur High School
    Secondary School Certificate, Science
    2000 - 2002

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