Born in Pakistan, educated in the vibrant cities of London and San Francisco, and now a proud New Yorker, I bring a robust background in leading multidisciplinary projects and developing marketing communications.With an award-winning track record, my passion lies in crafting compelling stories that resonate with audiences and convey messages of authenticity. I believe that the most effective connection is by truly engaging with people’s experiences and emotions.I began my career in brand development, progressed to leading large-scale global accounts, and eventually returned to my first love: storytelling. I am driven by the challenge of bringing ideas to life.Today, I oversee comprehensive 360 campaigns and projects, managing large, diverse teams as well as lead mentorship, recruitment, and training. My responsibilities have included building departments, spearheading organic growth, and onboarding clients for tier 1 accounts.When not doing the above, I relish exploring history, architecture and or just doing nothing! Most of all, I enjoy spending time with animals, especially our senior Westie who owns all of my heart.Professional Coverage: US, UK, Europe, UAE, and Southeast Asia.Full portfolio/work: samarzaman.com or samarwajih@gmail.comAwardsEpica Awards Gold “Snickers” Communications & Print Award “Snickers"Cannes Nominee/Finalist "Johnson's & Johnson's" Adweek Top Ad of Year “Reform: Give Life Back”British Arrow Silver & Bronze “Life Needs Truth”Webbys “New York Times”One Show Silver & Bronze “New York Times”One Show Gold, Silver, Bronze (multiple) “Independence New York Times”Campaign Power of Purpose “Reform: Give Life Back”Fast Company Finalist “Reform: Give Life Back”Shots Agency Award “Reform: Give Life Back”Shots Agency Award “New York Times”D&AD Integrated Campaign (multiple) “Independence New York Times” D&AD “Reform Alliance”Cannes “New York Times” Bronze & Shortlists Clients: Chase Bank, New York Times, LVMH, Paramount +, Comcast, Pantone, Parle Argo, Google, Kering, Condé Nast, Anheuser-Busch, Westfield Group, Champion, United Airlines, Oreos, Tom Ford, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Parsons School of Design, Mercedes-Benz, AMEX, MasterCard, Gruppo Campari, The Macallan, GQ, Maybelline, STYLE.COM, Calvin Klein, MTV (Asia Pacific), Vogue US, Vogue UK, Champs, Johnson's & Johnson's, Snickers, Mars, ATT, American Red Cross, Nike, Jordan, Victoria’s Secret,Teleflora, etc.