Atekka Iqbal
Advertising Creative
RESUME
Professional ​
info​​
I am a highly passionate and creative thinker with a willingness to go above and beyond to make great thing happen. My specialist area is copywriting but I also enjoy social media, conceptual thinking and creative strategy. I have worked across a range of media, from digital to print and I'm confident in developing integrated campaigns from any brief. Connect on my LinkedIn or download my CV.
Skills
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Copywriting
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Advertising
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Art Direction
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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Problem Solving
Work​
experience​
Designer/Content Writer
Crescent Services
May 2012 – November 2013
My role was to raise awareness of the company through a range of adverts. These were published in major hospitality magazines such as Eat Sleep Drink and Hospitality Today. I was also in charge of all online written content for their website, editorials and case studies. Alongside this, I dabbled in SEO and Google Adwords.
Content Writer
Cosy Dreams
May 2012 – November 2013
​My role was to write all online content for their website and blog, making sure all content fit their online personality and used the correct terminology expected in their industry. I gained valuable experience working as a content writer.
Volunteer Content Writer
Forever Manchester
June 2011 – September 2011
Forever Manchester is a community foundation dedicated to strengthening the local community, creating opportunities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion. My role was writing community project case studies, here is an example.
Interests
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Books
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Photography
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Social Media
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Creativity
Education
BA Advertising Design
University of Salford
2011 – 2014
Developing strategies for creative advertising campaigns, running through different media and presenting those ideas in a professional and engaging way.
During my time at University I've developed skills in key areas such as creative thinking, art direction, copywriting, typography, layout, computing, drawing and verbal presentation. I have produced work for a wide range of media such as print, TV, ambient, guerilla, web, viral and social networks such as Twitter and Facebook.
Art and Design Foundation
University of Salford
2010 – 2011
Completed modules including:
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Graphic Design
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Fine Art
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Textiles
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Photography
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3D Design
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Digital Art
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Illustration