CAMPAIGN DIGITAL FACES TO WATCH 2019 – MUHAMMAD UMER KHAN, 29, SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST, ZIA CREATIVE NETWORK

Nominated by Charlotte Obando, director of marketing and communications, ZIA Creative Network
“Umer Khan is a social media specialist at ZIA Creative Network, responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring our clients’ Social Media strategies in order to increase brand awareness, improve marketing efforts and increase sales. Over the past 10 months, he has attended clients such as Al Tayer Motors Jaguar, Al Tayer Motors Land Rover, National Marine Dredging Company, Sharjah Charity Association, and United Gulf Properties. Umer is a remarkable employee, surely a huge asset to our department and is so deserving of this recognition.”

Career path
“I have a passion for Digital Marketing and all the elements involved ensuring that a brand is portrayed in the most appropriate way. I have in-depth knowledge of all the social media platforms, social media monitoring and listening tools which are essential in today’s fast paced digital era. As digital marketing trends are increasing rapidly, I keep an eye on all the latest trends and technologies to provide the best online solutions for the clients.”
“In my current position as a Social Media Specialist, I am a part of a creative mind team where I work with content writers, photographers and graphic designers to design and execute the strategy in right direction . I optimize social media platforms, social media campaigns and monitor the brand performance.”

Guiding principles
•Learning has no end, especially in digital marketing.
•Love your work.
•Never take work pressure.