Yasmin Zafar
Director of Markting & PR at GRiDD Technologies- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Farsi Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Amir Zafar
I have known Yasmin in a variety of capacities for many years. Yasmin is organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with people. Her communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent. In summary, I highly recommend Yasmin for any position or endeavor that she may seek to pursue. She will be a valuable asset for any organization.
Nancy Cole Silverman
Yasmin was there when I needed her with ideas and suggestions that made the project not only successful but a joyful expereince. I recommend Yasmin. She's fabulously detailed, organized and always a step ahead.
Amir Zafar
I have known Yasmin in a variety of capacities for many years. Yasmin is organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with people. Her communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent. In summary, I highly recommend Yasmin for any position or endeavor that she may seek to pursue. She will be a valuable asset for any organization.
Nancy Cole Silverman
Yasmin was there when I needed her with ideas and suggestions that made the project not only successful but a joyful expereince. I recommend Yasmin. She's fabulously detailed, organized and always a step ahead.
Amir Zafar
I have known Yasmin in a variety of capacities for many years. Yasmin is organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with people. Her communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent. In summary, I highly recommend Yasmin for any position or endeavor that she may seek to pursue. She will be a valuable asset for any organization.
Nancy Cole Silverman
Yasmin was there when I needed her with ideas and suggestions that made the project not only successful but a joyful expereince. I recommend Yasmin. She's fabulously detailed, organized and always a step ahead.
Amir Zafar
I have known Yasmin in a variety of capacities for many years. Yasmin is organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with people. Her communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent. In summary, I highly recommend Yasmin for any position or endeavor that she may seek to pursue. She will be a valuable asset for any organization.
Nancy Cole Silverman
Yasmin was there when I needed her with ideas and suggestions that made the project not only successful but a joyful expereince. I recommend Yasmin. She's fabulously detailed, organized and always a step ahead.
Experience
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GRiDD Technologies
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Internet Marketplace Platforms
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Markting & PR
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Feb 2014 - Present
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Capital Ship Marketing Group
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Advertising Services
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Account Manager
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Jul 2015 - Mar 2019
I work for a local digital marketing company based in Valley Village specializing in custom online marketing solutions, inbound marketing campaigns, SEO, PPC, Social Media, Web Analytics, and Web Design. Primary responsibilities include providing quality content for clients including writing blogs and social media management. I also manage customer accounts and have a focus on expanding the company through marketing and incurring new accounts. I work for a local digital marketing company based in Valley Village specializing in custom online marketing solutions, inbound marketing campaigns, SEO, PPC, Social Media, Web Analytics, and Web Design. Primary responsibilities include providing quality content for clients including writing blogs and social media management. I also manage customer accounts and have a focus on expanding the company through marketing and incurring new accounts.
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DriveProfit
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United States
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Marketing and Advertising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Global Services
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
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Artist's Representative
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May 2007 - Jun 2010
Represented renowned photographer Lori Stoll. Researched and called prospects, made presentations and closed deals. Arranged and coordinated photo shoots including negotiation of fees, scouting location, assisting during the shoots, and maintaining excellent customer relations. Responsibilites included marketing, networking and PR. Lori Stoll specializes in photographing people/ celebrities. Her client list includes iconic personalities such as Michael Jackson, Al Pacino, Sir Anthony Hopkins, and Ray Charles to name a few. www.loristollstudio.com
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The Wesley School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chair and Co-Chair of Major Gala Fundraisers
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2008 - 2010
Planned and initiated events from conception to completion. Solicited major donations and sponsorships, coordinated entire event liaising between venue, catering and school. Oversaw set up of venue including décor, invitations, auction displays and menu. Introduced technology to facilitate and expedite check-in and check-out of guests as well as to help organize and input donations culminating in a brochure, auction sheets, and bar-coded bidding ID’s. Planned and initiated events from conception to completion. Solicited major donations and sponsorships, coordinated entire event liaising between venue, catering and school. Oversaw set up of venue including décor, invitations, auction displays and menu. Introduced technology to facilitate and expedite check-in and check-out of guests as well as to help organize and input donations culminating in a brochure, auction sheets, and bar-coded bidding ID’s.
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President and Founder
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2007 - 2009
Founded a dog food company that specialized in creating fresh, home cooked meals that were hormone free, additive free, and grain free. Company philosophy emphasized sustainability with use of organic recyclable packaging. Built up company to cater to over 50 personal clients as well as provide services to high end dog retail stores. Initiated all PR, marketing and organization of various events to promote business including: setting up and participating in various promotional venues, creating brochures, labels and an e-commerce web-site.
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The Nurtury Preschool
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board President, Board Vice President
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1999 - 2003
Helped revive a school that was in dire straits with only 5 enrolled students remaining. Restructured, hired new staff, worked on PR and marketing (web site, brochures, networking through joining Chamber of Commerce). Chaired major fundraising events that brought in an increased income of over 50% over 3 years. Helped bring school out of the red and back to full enrollment capacity of 30 students and full staff, and a healthy waiting list. Helped revive a school that was in dire straits with only 5 enrolled students remaining. Restructured, hired new staff, worked on PR and marketing (web site, brochures, networking through joining Chamber of Commerce). Chaired major fundraising events that brought in an increased income of over 50% over 3 years. Helped bring school out of the red and back to full enrollment capacity of 30 students and full staff, and a healthy waiting list.
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Coldwell Banker
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Realtor
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1994 - 2000
Specialized in the million dollar plus market in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Sunset Hills, Studio City and Sherman Oaks. Recipient of an Outstanding Achievement Award from Coldwell Banker in 1994. Specialized in the million dollar plus market in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Sunset Hills, Studio City and Sherman Oaks. Recipient of an Outstanding Achievement Award from Coldwell Banker in 1994.
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Kiper Lascu
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager / Client Liaison
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1989 - 1993
Account manager / Client Liaison for a marketing and advertising firm catering to top motion picture and video distribution companies such as Warner Bros., Orion Pictures, Sovereign Pictures, and Tri Mark. Responsibilities included: overseeing various projects from start to finish, proof reading, coordinating with artists and clients, billing, meeting with clients to discuss and incur new projects. Responsibilities also included preparing clients with various materials such as signage, brochures, posters, displays, gift bags and newspaper ads. Coordinated various events.
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Education
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University of California, Los Angeles
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Saddleback College
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Santa Monica College
Art History, Criticism and Conservation