Akil Sukumar

Experience

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  Earth Hour

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Photographic Assistant

  • Preformed touch ups and edits on images in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.• Maintain maintenance for both camera and lighting equipment.

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  Sony

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2015

  Marketing Assistant

  GITEX Shopper September 2015Support the planning and execution of on-site marketing events, ensuring logistics are in place.Engage with customers or clients on-site, collect feedback, and promote brand awareness.Gather real-time feedback from on-site interactions to inform marketing strategies.Provide immediate reports on the outcomes and performance of on-site marketing activities.

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  Western Digital

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2017

  Marketing Associate

  GITEX Shopper September 2017Plan, organize, and execute on-site marketing events or promotional activities.Create and manage visually attractive product displays and marketing materials in-store.Coordinate for product sampling or demonstrations for immediate engagement.

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  宏達電

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Marketing Specialist

  HTC Vive - Middle East & AfricaPartnering with Dubai Future Foundation to share insights on the benefits of Virtual Reality with students, organizations, and government officials.Develop engaging content to highlight HTC Vive product's features and capabilities.Lead digital campaigns aimed at VR, gaming, and tech enthusiasts.Plan and execute virtual reality events or participate in industry conferences, trade shows and networking with key stakeholders.Implement marketing strategies in collaboration with retail partners to promote HTC Vive products in-store.Identify potential partnerships with game developers, content creators, and other stakeholders in the virtual reality ecosystem.Oversee public relations initiatives to boost HTC Vive's image in tech and gaming communities. Show less

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  Unified Communication LLC

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2022

  Content Marketing Specialist

  Develop and implement SEO, PPC strategies and social media campaignsCreate and manage link-building strategies, content marketing strategies, and social media presence Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges.Develop engaging online content including, forums, videos, graphics, and blogs; monitor and analyze the content successDevelop and implement B2B marketing strategies targeting businesses and enterprises.Forecast marketing campaign growth and ROI for marketing campaignsUse Google Analytics, Google Ads, and other relevant sitesPromote the company’s products and services in the digital space.Ensure consistency in brand messaging and tone across all content.Develop compelling content for email marketing campaigns to nurture leads and retain customers. Show less

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  Turiya Communications

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Digital Marketing Intern

  Assisted in the development and implementation of core digital marketing strategies, including such as SEO and SEM.Research ways to attract more followers/fans, increase fan engagement, and the latest trends and developments in social media and digital marketing.Create newsletters/articles for important announcements on the website and YouTube channel "TuriyaTalks"Assist in the development and execution of email marketing campaigns, including creating templates and analyzing campaign performance.Hosted interviews with eminent guests and influencers on various engaging topics.Assist in the development and distribution of agency newsletters to clients or stakeholders. Show less

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  Tailslife PetCare

  Dec 2022 - Jan 2023

  Content Writing Intern

  Conducting in-depth research on industry-related topics in order to develop original content.Assisting the marketing team in developing content for advertising campaigns.Organize writing schedules to complete drafts of content or finished projects within the deadlinesContent for websites, email marketing, blogs, and so on for communicating the value of the services and products of the organisation to the target audience.Assist in the development of the message to meet the unique value proposition of the organisation.Optimise the content for SEO, WordPress & Google Analytics. Show less

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  Dream A Dream

  May 2023 - Jun 2023

  Communications Intern

  Assisted in creating compelling and engaging content for various communication channels, including social media, website, blog posts, etc.Create visuals, infographics for various communication materials, online and offline.Optimise the content for SEO, WordPress & Google Analytics.Capture photos and videos of events, projects, and activities for use in communication materials.Hosted "Beyond the Norm," a diverse open mic event promoting cross-cultural empathy through poetry, stories, singing, and more.Monitor performance In social media engagement, website traffic, and email campaigns.Provided support for the Vox Pop video titled "Redefining Success". Show less