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Dubai, Ae

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Fast Bundle is a Canadian-based international solution developer that helps Shopify merchants grow and diversify their sales, improve conversion rate, increase average order value (AOV), and add upselling and cross-selling opportunities to their stores.

Providing consultancy services to publishing community for expanding into the international market.

As a dedicated author and lecturer for over 15 years, I have cultivated a multifaceted career in the content, media, and publishing industry, with a particular focus on international perspectives. My contributions span various areas:Publishing Scout Blog: Founded and regularly update 'Publishing Scout,' a blog that offers insights and analysis on the international publishing scene to share my expertise and views on evolving trends and industry dynamics.Book and Article Publications: Authored and translated 5 books and over 30 articles, demonstrating a prolific capability in content creation. My works range from academic publications to more general interest topics, reflecting a diverse skill set in writing and research.Education and Training: Conducted over 10 courses and workshops, focusing on topics such as creative writing, publishing trends, and translation techniques. These educational sessions underscore my commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering skill development in others.My freelance journey emphasizes a blend of creative writing, insightful translation, and educational outreach, aligning with my broader career focus on business development, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration in the content and publishing sector. My skills in publishing, research, presentation, writing, and marketing strategy have been pivotal in building a successful freelance career.

Cairo, Egypt

IntraZero is an international tech firm and digital solution development company working with prestigious organizations across the MENA region including WHO, UNICEF, WFP, MoHE, MoHP, Saudi Central Bank, and IAU, providing them with bespoke solutions.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Notion Wave is a tech firm based in Toronto, with offices in Dubai and Cairo specializes in developing digital solutions for content, publishing, and education industries catering publishers, universities, and educators for over 10 years.As Business Development Manager my role was to expand the market of our digital book distribution platform, PUBNiTO, across the global market. My role entails engaging with a diverse range of clients, including university presses, STM publishers, indie publishers, educational organizations, and booksellers. Key achievements include:- Cultivating strategic partnerships and relationships through active participation in major industry trade shows such as FBF, ADIBF, and SIBF.- Employing market research, sales tactics, and strategic planning to identify and seize new business opportunities.- Collaborating with internal teams like product development and marketing to align offerings with market needs.- Developing a comprehensive understanding of the digital publishing landscape to enhance our market reach and product relevance.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Literary Sapiens Agency, part of IPS ME, was one of the most active literary agencies based in the Arab world dealing with a great deal of both Arab and international publishers facilitating their rights exchange.As Managing Director, I led Literary Sapiens Agency to substantial growth by driving strategic initiatives and expanding our business into 14 global markets. My role encompassed:- Establishing and nurturing relationships with over 200 clients from 31 countries, including major publishing houses.- Managing over 100 successful deals, emphasizing sales, marketing, and legal strategies for business pipeline development.- Engaging in international book fairs and fellowship programs such as FBF, SIBF, and BCBF to enhance visibility, generate leads, and establish new client relationships.My passion for literature, coupled with my business acumen, played a crucial role in propelling Literary Sapiens to new heights, demonstrating my ability to align business viability with customer needs for optimal results

Tehran, Iran

Tehran Province, Iran

Blue Circle Agency was the leading literary agency based in Iran providing foreign rights exchange services for a significant number of well-known Iranian publishers and authors.As a Co-Founder and Foreign Rights Director of Blue Circle Agency, I was instrumental in shaping the agency's strategic direction and driving substantial business growth. Highlights include:Assembling and leading a team of 15 professionals in sales, marketing, and content development.Creating over 30 contract templates covering various aspects such as agency representation, different types of licensing, service provision, and HR agreements, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency. Spearheaded fundraising activities, including pitching, negotiation, and securing strategic partnerships which resulted in raising the agency's seed stage fund from a venture capital firm.As a result of all this, we managed to establish Blue Circle Agency as a key player in the region's literary industry through innovative business development strategies.

Tehran Province, Iran

Avand Capital Management was part of Saman Financial Group, a well-known and large banking and finance group based in Tehran, with a focus on early stage investments in promising startups in the Fintech and E-commerce sectors in order to complete the group's value chain.In my role as an Investment Coordinator, I played a critical role in orchestrating the investment pipeline from screening to the end, with key responsibilities:Conducting in-depth market research to identify emerging opportunities and high-potential startups.Nurturing over 250 startups into the VC's pipeline through skilled account management and due diligence.Coordinating effectively with the investment committee and consultants to optimize decision-making and streamline the investment process.Ensuring alignment with Avand's investment strategy through meticulous review of investment agreements and proactive due diligence follow-ups.Providing and presenting investment proposals to the Group's high-level investment committee, which includes the chairman and C-level executives.

Terhan

As the Marketing and Branding Consultant at Bazdid Cafe Gallery, I leveraged my communication and problem-solving skills to drive the company's marketing efforts. My proficiency in marketing, digital marketing, and content marketing enabled me to help the team conduct comprehensive market analysis and marketing campaigns.

Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

As a Director of Marketing Strategy at Faridea, I developed comprehensive marketing plan for Lernito, company's leading product. The plans includes SWOT, competition, portfolio, and pricing analysis, customer persona development, and customer journey mapping. My proficiency in digital marketing planning and monitoring marketing and sales KPIs contributed to the company's strategic direction and growth.I led the development of a Go-To-Market strategy for MENA market for PUBNiTO, a digital publishing solution within company's portfolio. My role involved continuous adaptation in line with market trends, ensuring the company remained relevant and competitive.

Tehran Province, Iran

Avid is a well-established tech firm with a portfolio of products in content and education industries serving universities, schools, and educators.As Marketing Manager I was responsible for the formation and development of the company's inaugural marketing team. My expertise in recruitment and team building was instrumental in assembling a strong marketing team, capable of driving the company's marketing initiatives.I was responsible for creating comprehensive marketing plans, action plans, and performance evaluations for our leading product, Lernito, which is a online exam maker for K12. My adeptness in campaign planning played a crucial role in driving the company's marketing initiatives.At AVID, we pioneered digital, content, event, and social marketing campaigns, leveraging an array of online and offline tools. My role involved orchestrating these diverse campaigns, ensuring their successful execution and alignment with our strategic objectives.My role also involved managing relationships with external and internal stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that optimized decision-making and resolved challenges effectively.

Tehran

Avid was founded by some university professors and informatics industry managers in 1990.At first, the company was generally dealing with software engineering field and providing comprehensive solutions, and while cooperating with large software companies, it was able to develop a large number of general and practical software in a short time.I worked as the Content and Digital Marketing Manager of the marketing team of Lernito, a new product of Avid.

Tehran

I worked there as a researcher, research manager, production manager, writer, and translator. 3 books, 2 documentary films, and 10 motion graphic animations were my main products of working in Seen Text House.

Qom

Qom Province, Iran

Gozaar was a cultural organization which focused on human sciences and philosophy. I worked here as the editor in chief of www.gozaar.ir, a website aimed to provides high-quality content on new trends in human sciences and philosophy. Also, I helped Gozaar as the idea developer and strategic planner in holding some workshops and educational courses.

Qom Province, Iran

Qom Province, Iran

Qom Province, Iran

I work here as the secretary of research unit which means I plan for education courses, create suitable material for those courses and hold some of the workshops. After a while, I start teaching some classes and work as the project manager of some research projects there which almost all of them focused on the philosophy of cinema and art.

Master'S Degree, International Trade Management

Master'S Degree, Environmental Law

Bachelor’S Degree, Law

High School

Shahid Beheshti Educational Complex