Bissmah M.

Chevening Scholar 2018/19 |Marketing Communications | Brand Management | Marketing Operations

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

About

Experienced Creative Director with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Corporate Identity, Creative Problem Solving, Advertising Management, Social Media, and Digital Media. Strong arts and design professional with an MSc focused in Marketing Communications from Birkbeck, University of London.

Experience

  • Creative Lead at Alt Story
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Marketing Communications Consultant at Penumbra Digital
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Formulating brand strategy & advertising strategy for local and international clients Conceptualising visual identity design for various brands Collaborating with design team and digital team

  • Creative Director at Conglo
    Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 · 6 mos

  • SHOLA Kitchen (1 yr 7 mos)
    • Head of Marketing Operations
      Dec 2022 - Jul 2023 · 8 mos

      • Liaised between the restaurant and business partners such as Deliveroo & UberEats to promote offers • Formulated marketing strategies to boost sales by partnering with pubs and catering companies in London • Leveraged online trends to formulate new products to appeal to Gen Z such as Masala Kits • Proposed content ideas for social media based on seasonal trends such as Eid, Valentines Day, Christmas • Formulating personal branding strategy for Co-founder & Head Chef Aida Khan • Coordinating day to day operational tasks for both on ground (kitchen & restaurants) and online (website) assets

    • Chief Operating Officer
      Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr

      • Liaised between the restaurant and business partners such as Foodpanda to promote offers • Collaborated with social media influencers to promote the brand and create trend based content • Promoted the restaurant via pop-ups in collaboration with local events and festivals • Catered weddings & corporate events for British High Commission, Huawei Technology, local schools & colleges etc.

  • Head of Marketing at GLAMUP
    Mar 2020 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Managed digital and on ground marketing operations in Pakistan for a digital retail brand based in UK • Launched a website/e-commerce portal for the brand • Leveraged social media to create content which generates leads and ultimately sales • Collaborated with social media influencers to promote the brand and create trend based content