Zanib Ahmad

Cultural Institutions Coordinator at NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency
  • Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Punjabi Full professional proficiency
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Credentials

  • Project Management Foundations: Schedules
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Communicating with Confidence
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • InDesign CC 2019 Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • InDesign: Interactive PDFs
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Leading with Values
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Learning Data Analytics
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Marketing Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Marketing Tools: Digital Marketing
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Marketing on Instagram
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Running a Design Business: Creative Briefs
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Art Teaching Certificate
    AmeriCorps
  • Painting/Drawing
    Kingsborough Community College

Experience

  • NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Cultural Institutions Coordinator
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      • Establishing/institutionalizing formal programmatic frameworks for new civic arts programs, with guidance from agency leadership. • Operationalizing programs, in close coordination with other agency units and external stakeholders. Specifically: - For PAIR – implementing all program aspects including agency and artist recruitment; facilitating legal and financial program aspects; moving projects along throughout the year from scope development to fabrication to implementation; facilitating weekly calls to keep projects on track, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and ensure all stakeholder interest are aligned; identifying potential additional resources, coordinating media outreach with various communications teams, etc. - For City Canvas – implementing all aspects of the program including permit and artwork review, coordination with NYC Department of Buildings and other stakeholders, etc. • Establishing ways to build and nurture the network of artists engaged in agency civic arts programs • Documenting residency processes and final projects for archival/research purposes, etc. • Facilitating, with resources provided, the development of an online archive of past and current civic arts projects • Facilitating panel discussions and public presentations around civic art projects; joining other public discussions on relevant topics as a representative of the agency •Joining other Public Art efforts including participating in artist selection panels; providing expertise on materials, maintenance, budget, and project feasibility Show less

  • Method Agency
    • United States
    • Marketing Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Digital Media Editor
      • Feb 2019 - Dec 2021

      Produced professional quality videos in new gathering style to the Method Agency's YouTube channel. • Sourced 700+ images and wrote over 500 captions. Used Photoshop and Illustrator to develop 300+ original designs. • Utilized Adobe programs such as After Effects, Illustrator and PremierePro to enhance edits and produce original content. • Collaborated with Creators to develop additional content for website and socials. as needed. Produced professional quality videos in new gathering style to the Method Agency's YouTube channel. • Sourced 700+ images and wrote over 500 captions. Used Photoshop and Illustrator to develop 300+ original designs. • Utilized Adobe programs such as After Effects, Illustrator and PremierePro to enhance edits and produce original content. • Collaborated with Creators to develop additional content for website and socials. as needed.

  • New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Community Affairs Coordinator
      • Sep 2017 - Dec 2021

      - Develop and conduct workshops and training for workers; to help them understand their rights.- Building and engaging workers', non-profit, clergy, employer based communities in New York City.Provide feedback on performance and engagement with agency featurecontent on social media platforms and organic share metrics. • Priorities relevant content creation and platform management againstidentified goals, knowing which platforms and tasks are more important within the scope of agency digital strategy. Show less

    • City Service Corps Associate
      • Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

      I provided as needed support within the Office. performing various tasks within the outreach division, assisting attorneys, investigators and under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations and Deputy Commissioner. -Initial design and preparation of new outreach materials.- Monitor social and traditional media for articles, marketing tools relevant to assignment.- Building of outreach database, including data entry, contact info, business information, client background. - Short term research assignments related to new laws. Show less

  • That's Normal
    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • Video and Podcast Manager
      • Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

      - Edit and assemble together video content (interviews, red carpets, etc) for social media platform; YouTube, Facebook, Twitter. - Edit and assemble together podcasts for social media distribution. - Create strategy and content for social media outlets including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram - Edit and assemble together video content (interviews, red carpets, etc) for social media platform; YouTube, Facebook, Twitter. - Edit and assemble together podcasts for social media distribution. - Create strategy and content for social media outlets including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram

  • Kingsborough Community College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Editorial Production Assistant
      • Jan 2011 - Aug 2015

      • Content writer and editing assistant. •Assisted with bluelines and layout of book, which included overall production of billing, typesetting, and paper quality. •Developed design and promotional kits for publicity Created original content for daily posts utilizing SEO best practices to achieve views, shares and comments *Produced and edited video content for social media and website. *Created press kits for book launch, and follow-up with authors. • Content writer and editing assistant. •Assisted with bluelines and layout of book, which included overall production of billing, typesetting, and paper quality. •Developed design and promotional kits for publicity Created original content for daily posts utilizing SEO best practices to achieve views, shares and comments *Produced and edited video content for social media and website. *Created press kits for book launch, and follow-up with authors.

  • Hunter College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Stage Manager/Prodcution Assistant
      • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

      assisting Production Manager and Assisting Director with various tasks—wardrobe, props, lighting, casting. assisting Production Manager and Assisting Director with various tasks—wardrobe, props, lighting, casting.

  • PickledPress Fotofobia
    • Brooklyn
    • Assistant Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

      • Created and scheduled 50+ social events for the purpose of connecting with local artists and likewise art nonprofits. • Maintained brand innovation and kept abreast of the latest social media trends. • Monitored brand-related mentions on all social platforms and engaged with readers’ responses to articles. • Managed website metrics. • Managed administrative tasks in absence of Executive Director. • Engaged with external stakeholders to plan and execute bi-seasonal book launches. Show less

  • AmeriCorps
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Educator and Squad Leader
      • Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

      * Assist with building of outreach database, including data entry, searches for relevant contact info. * Monitor social and traditional media for articles, reports, and other material relevant to work of Office. * Assist with initial design and preparation of new outreach materials. * Conduct supervised compliance reviews for previously executed settlement agreements. * Compilation and preparation of documents and evidence in advance of hearings on division cases. * Assist with outreach to worker and employer groups with significant South Asian membership bases. * Respond to inquires to the Office (i.e. hotlines/311 calls, emails, and in-person inquiries) in an effective, timely and efficient manner. * Short-term research assignments related to new laws, such as doing scans of upcoming workers' rights events or training, lit reviews for research on specific workforces, etc. Show less

Education

  • City University of New York-Hunter College
    Bachelor's Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, Combined Media
    2014 - 2016

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