Iltija Afzal Email and Phone Number

As a Co-Founder, I would like to have more focus on the brand and strategic marketing of the business. I will still continue with my other roles in the business but will do on a smaller scale and focus most of my time and efforts towards the role of a Creative Director. This includes managing the creative process for marketing campaigns, brand development, and various projects, ensuring that the final product aligns with the company's vision and goals. My role involves conceptualising ideas and overseeing the execution of visual and strategic elements to create compelling and cohesive narratives.Responsibilities:Concept Development: Generate and pitch creative ideas for campaigns, branding initiatives, and projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and target audience preferences.Brand Strategy: Develop and maintain brand guidelines and strategies to ensure consistency across all marketing and communication channels.Collaboration: Work closely with marketing and product development to align creative efforts with overall company goals and strategies.Market Research: Conduct market research and analyse trends to keep the brand relevant and competitive.Client Interaction: Engage with clients to understand their vision and requirements, presenting creative concepts and making adjustments based on feedback.Content Creation: Oversee the creation of visual content, including advertisements, social media visuals, video productions, and other marketing materials.Innovation: Continuously seek out new trends, technologies, and methods to enhance creative output and effectiveness.

As a co-founder, I undertook multiple roles, ranging from sales assistance in our Derby retail store to website development, brand marketing, product design and photography/videography.Responsibilities:Customer Interaction: Engaged with customers in-store, at events, and through social media, providing comprehensive product knowledge to meet their preferences and needs. Managed customer service both online and in-store, ensuring high satisfaction levels.Order Fulfilment: Processed and shipped online orders efficiently, maintaining a seamless customer experience.Marketing and Branding: Developed and executed strategic marketing campaigns to raise brand awareness and generate demand. Designed innovative marketing strategies and created captivating content through photography, videography, and effective cinematography.Website Development: Designed, developed, and maintained a user-friendly and visually appealing website. Focused primarily on front-end development, with significant contributions to back-end functionality to meet business and customer requirements.Product Design and Photography/Videography: Managed product design projects and produced high-quality visual content, enhancing the brand's appeal and market presence.This multifaceted experience has equipped me with a diverse skill set, including customer service, marketing, web development, and creative content production.

Entrepreneurial Experience:Quick Print Clothing (April 2020 - Present):
Amid the challenges posed by the 2019/2020 pandemic, I identified an opportunity to start Quick Print Clothing, a business specialising in personalised clothing. Through this venture, I honed my customer service and design skills, successfully catering to a substantial market demand for personalised clothing.Dott Comm Solutions (March 2022 - Present):
In March 2022, I founded Dott Comm Solutions, a web and marketing agency. My goal is to focus on this venture and support small and local businesses in enhancing their digital presence. This endeavour represents an exciting and limitless journey of opportunities.

Tae Kwon-Do Kickboxing InstructorResponsibilities:Instruction and Training: Provided comprehensive Tae Kwon-Do Kickboxing instruction to both children and adults, tailoring techniques to suit varying skill levels and ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.Communication: Regularly communicated with parents and students about tuition, progress, and personalised strategies for skill improvement and training enhancement.Skill Development: Focused on building students' confidence and educating them on the importance of teamwork, dedication, punctuality, and discipline in their martial arts journey.Motivation and Inspiration: Fostered a positive and motivating atmosphere in classes, encouraging students to stay inspired and committed to their practice.Achievements:Successfully improved students' technical skills and overall performance through structured and effective training programs.Cultivated a supportive and disciplined community, promoting values of teamwork and mutual respect.Enhanced students' personal growth by instilling confidence and a strong work ethic through martial arts education.