Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
IPA Certificate (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)
Certification
Media Planning Introduction to Marketing (Course)
Media Planning Customer Analytics (Course)
IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate (Course)
Google Data Analytics Professional (Course)
Google Fundamentals Of Digital Marketing (Course)
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce (Course)
Google Ads - Measurement (Course)
Google Ads - Search Certification (Course)
AI Essentials (Course)
HubSpot’s Inbound Sales Certification (Course)
Salesforce SDR Professional Certificate (Course)
Salesforce Sales Representative Trail (Course)
My Favourite Campaign Execution
Professional Achievements
Personal Projects
Personal Achievements
Hobbies/Interests
Timeline
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Sakib Ahmed

Greater London,

Summary

Hi, I’m Sakib, a results-driven media planning and account management professional with hands-on experience managing major media accounts such as Allwyn and Aldi. I collaborate closely with clients and teams, using insights and media planning tools like TGI and YouGov to develop strategic solutions. My expertise includes competitor analysis, audience research, and campaign optimisation, with a focus on delivering measurable results. I thrive in fast-paced environments, prioritise tasks effectively, and bring a positive and friendly attitude to every challenge. Dedicated to continuous improvement, I am committed to driving success for clients and teams alike.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Executive

Omnicom Media Group (Hearts & Science)
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Client Account: Allwyn (Top 3rd Largest Media Account in the UK, £153m+)
  • Brand Management: Overseeing 3 of 5 key brands, including EuroMillions, The National Lottery, and Instant Win Games, while managing various unknown briefs.
  • Account Support: Assisting the Account Director and Account Manager in ensuring smooth account operations, involving end-to-end planning, activation, and team collaboration across the agency,
  • Competitor Analysis: Compiling regular competitor reports for clients, progressing to provide commentary and insights based on key learnings.
  • Financial Tracking: Managing POs and maintaining the financial tracker for the account.
  • Audience Research: Conducting audience research as part of the planning process, utilizing tools such as TGI, Omni Platform, and YouGov to build and profile target audiences.
  • Media Planning: Creating low-level media plans and briefing specialist teams on media strategies, including outdoor, paid social, paid search, and programmatic.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Building strong relationships with clients, media suppliers, and cross-functional teams, including exposure to high-level stakeholders (e.g., Managing Partner, Head of Strategy, Head of Finance) on the Allwyn account (40+ team members).
  • Campaign Analysis: Compiling post-campaign analysis, assessing campaign performance, and extracting learnings for future presentations.
  • Agency Support: Assisting other accounts, such as Jaguar Land Rover, with PO management and reporting.
  • Industry Knowledge: Staying up to date with the latest industry trends and category insights.
  • Additional Responsibilities: Completing all other duties as assigned by the Account Director to support account success.

Media Planning Intern

Publicis Media (Starcom)
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • 3-Month Internship – Client Account Aldi (45m+)
  • Client Servicing & Account Management: Acted as an Account Executive for Aldi, contributing to client servicing, strategy development, customer insight, and the maintenance of media plans. Supported administrative management to ensure smooth account operations.
  • Client & Supplier Relations: Maintained strong relationships with clients and media suppliers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  • Media Planning & Strategy: Translated target audience data, communication roles, and media channel knowledge into strategic media plans that addressed clients' business challenges.
  • Collaboration & Briefing: Worked with internal specialist teams (AV, Display, Outdoor, Social, etc.) to brief them on media campaigns and ensure seamless execution.
  • Tools & Data Analysis: Gained proficiency in media planning tools, including TGI, Addynamix, Commscore, Ad Intel, Mintel reports, Statista, and Google Trends, applying insights to media strategies and competitive analysis.
  • Campaign Performance & Reporting: Assisted with campaign optimisation, performance reporting, and analysis to drive continuous improvement.
  • Finance Support: Managed financial tasks such as PO management, bookings, reconciliations, and queries to support account efficiency.
  • Administrative Support: Took client and internal meeting notes, circulated agendas, and helped deliver media plans while managing creatives and follow-ups.

Media Planning Insight Day

Publicis Media
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Teamwork: Collaborated in a group of five on a task to increase Disney's subscribers aged 16-44 without children. We divided the target age groups, opting for social media ads for 16-24-year-olds and TV ads for the 25-44 age group. I actively contributed to brainstorming and strategy discussions with my team.
  • Problem Solving: Took responsibility for presenting how to measure the success of the campaign. I proposed tracking subscriber growth six months before the campaign launch, alongside using analytics to evaluate performance. Contributed to several key ideas for the overall strategy.
  • Communication: Engaged in networking with current Publicis Media apprentices and executives, asking insightful questions about their roles and experiences. For example, I asked a planner about navigating situations where client requests may not align with the best strategic approach.
  • Learning: Gained insights into the full media planning process, including campaign analysis and optimisation. Additionally, I toured the office to understand the company’s internal structure, learning about the responsibilities of different agencies within Publicis.

Education

George Greens Sixth Form

George Greens Secondary School

Skills

    1 Media Planning and Buying

  • Creating media plans (social media, TV, outdoor, etc)
  • Campaign optimisation and performance analysis
  • Audience targeting and segmentation
  • Using media planning tools (eg, TGI, Omni Platform, Hubspot, Addynamix, Commscore)
  • Booking outdoor campaigns using Hive
  • 2 Account Management

  • Managing major media accounts (Allwyn, Aldi, EuroMillions, The National Lottery)
  • Client servicing and relationship management
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (AV, Display, Social, Outdoor, etc)
  • Assisting Account Directors and Managers with campaign execution
  • 3 Data & Analytics

  • Competitor analysis and insights generation
  • Audience research and profiling
  • Utilising data analytics tools (eg, YouGov, AdIntel, Mintel Reports, Lumina, Statista, Google Trends, Google Statitics)
  • Post-campaign analysis and reporting
  • 4 Communication & Collaboration

  • Presenting ideas and results to clients and internal teams
  • Networking with stakeholders and media suppliers
  • Collaborating with high-level stakeholders (Managing Partners, Heads of Strategy/Finance)
  • 5 Problem Solving

  • Translating data into actionable media plans
  • Solving clients' business challenges with creative strategies
  • Measure campaign success using analytics and KPIs
  • 6 Financial Management

  • PO management and financial tracking
  • Processing bookings, reconciliations, and queries using Mediaocean
  • Maintaining financial accuracy across campaigns
  • 7 Industry Knowledge & Tools

  • Staying updated on industry trends and category insights
  • Proficiency with tools like TGI, Addynamix, Ad Intel, Mintel reports, Commscore, and Statista
  • 8 Organisation & Administration

  • Maintaining detailed campaign records
  • Preparing meeting notes, agendas, and follow-ups
  • Handling administrative tasks to support smooth account operations
  • 9 Project Management

  • End-to-end planning and activation of media campaigns
  • Coordinating with internal specialist teams for campaign delivery
  • Managing multiple brands and briefs simultaneously
  • 10 Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong team player with leadership experience in group tasks
  • Building collaborative relationships with clients, suppliers, and team members
  • Friendly and positive attitude in handling challenges

IPA Certificate (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)

I completed the Effectiveness Essential Certificate this course to enhance my strategic advertising skills. Driven to understand campaign effectiveness, I studied frameworks like the Effectiveness Ladder, mastering how to measure and optimise results. This course improved my ability to craft impactful, results-driven marketing strategies.

Certification

  • IPA Certificate (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)
  • IBM Data Analyst Professional Certification
  • AI Essentials Certification
  • Introduction to Marketing Certification
  • Customer Analytics Certification
  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Certification
  • Google Ads - Measurement Certification
  • Google Ads - Search Certification
  • HubSpot’s Inbound Sales Certification
  • Salesforce SDR Professional Certification
  • Salesforce Sales Representative Trail Certification
  • BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Business Studies
  • LIBF Level 3 Certificate in Banking & Finance

Media Planning Introduction to Marketing (Course)

I was interested in learning more about media planning and found this amazing course that covered the 3 types of media and the media planning process. This gave me a better understanding of the process that marketers use to determine the best method of communicating a message to an audience.

Media Planning Customer Analytics (Course)

  • I completed this course to boost my data-driven decision-making in marketing. Motivated to understand consumer behavior, I explored segmentation, predictive analytics, and customer lifetime value. This course equipped me with skills to analyse data and craft targeted, impactful strategies.


Certificate: https://urlgeni.us/LJjjH

IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate (Course)

I was passionate about data-driven decision-making and explored topics like Excel, SQL, Python, data visualisation, and data analysis techniques. I used tools such as Pandas, Matplotlib, and Cognos Analytics. The course strengthened my analytical skills, preparing me for real-world data challenges.


Certificate: https://urlgeni.us/Toloq

Google Data Analytics Professional (Course)

The Google Data Analytics Course enhanced my skills in data analysis, empowering me to solve real-world problems. I covered topics like data cleaning, visualisation, SQL, and R programming. This journey deepened my understanding of data-driven decision-making, preparing me for a career in analytics.


Certificate: https://urlgeni.us/4HSEA

Google Fundamentals Of Digital Marketing (Course)

I took this amazing free course to deepen my knowledge of online strategies. Covering SEO, social media, and analytics, I learned to engage audiences, measure success, and optimise campaigns. The course empowered me to apply these skills to drive growth and make informed marketing decisions.

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce (Course)

I completed the Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce course to gain practical skills in a growing field. The course covered SEO, email marketing, social media strategies, and e-commerce analytics. I learnt how to build digital campaigns, optimise user experiences, and drive online sales effectively.


Certificate: https://urlgeni.us/PsMwb


Google Ads - Measurement (Course)

I completed the Google Ads Measurement course to improve my ability to assess campaign performance. Driven to master analytics, I learned about conversion tracking, attribution models, and performance metrics. This course empowered me to measure, analyse, and optimise campaigns for maximum impact.


Certificate: https://urlgeni.us/pDHFK

Google Ads - Search Certification (Course)

I completed this certification to enhance my proficiency in search advertising. Motivated by a desire to master keyword strategies and ad optimisation, I learned about campaign setup, bidding, and performance analysis. This certification equipped me to create and manage effective search campaigns.

Certificate: https://urlgeni.us/RDioj

AI Essentials (Course)

This outstanding course fueled my interest in AI, covering topics like machine learning, neural networks, and ethical AI. I was motivated to understand AI's impact on various industries. I learned to build basic AI models and gained insights into the ethical considerations of AI deployment.


Certificate: https://urlgeni.us/3s31r

HubSpot’s Inbound Sales Certification (Course)

I pursued HubSpot’s Inbound Sales Certification to enhance my sales techniques and learn modern, customer-centric strategies. The course covered lead qualification, buyer personas, sales funnel stages, and closing techniques. I gained skills in nurturing leads, building relationships, and driving conversions effectively.


Certificate: https://urlgeni.us/mB5RA

Salesforce SDR Professional Certificate (Course)

I pursued the Salesforce Sales Operations Professional Certificate to enhance my understanding of CRM tools and streamline sales processes. The course covered data management, pipeline tracking, and automation. I learnt to leverage Salesforce to improve team efficiency, reporting, and customer relations.


Certificate: https://urlgeni.us/Ooso

Salesforce Sales Representative Trail (Course)

I completed the Salesforce Sales Development Representative course to strengthen my skills in prospecting and building client relationships. The course covered key areas like lead generation, outreach strategies, pipeline management, and effective communication. I learnt how to identify opportunities, qualify leads, and drive sales growth.


Certificate: https://urlgeni.us/y_bNQ

My Favourite Campaign Execution

  • I was tasked with creating and presenting my favorite campaign execution to the Business Directors during my second-stage interview for the Account Executive role, which left a strong impression on them.


Presentation: https://urlgeni.us/Qsh44

Professional Achievements

  • Collaborated with creative and media teams to deliver a campaign for a top client, delivering results 2 weeks ahead of schedule and reducing costs by 10%.
  • Developed targeted media plans for clients that optimized ad spend, resulting in a 25% improvement in ROI across campaigns.
  • Supported the Account Director in delivering a multi million pound media campaign, contributing to the successful launch of the brand’s largest product line.

Personal Projects

  • I created a magazine on men's fashion which involved writing articles, adding a cover image, placing a masthead, writing supporting lines, and taking photos
  • I created my own personal blog based on fitness and nutrition using Squarespace
  • I filmed my own music video and added clips that showcased my journey from the start to the end of secondary school

Personal Achievements

  • At 14, I generated over £4,000 through a side hustle by selling digital video game accounts, providing gaming software services, and reselling electronics."
  • Demonstrated commitment and discipline by achieving a personal goal of losing 25kg through consistent exercise, balanced nutrition, and goal-setting over the course of 12 months. This experience strengthened my perseverance, self-motivation, and ability to maintain focus on long-term objectives.

Hobbies/Interests

  • In my spare time, I enjoy reading books, taking online courses, lifting weights, playing football, and spending time outdoors.

Timeline

Account Executive

Omnicom Media Group (Hearts & Science)
10.2023 - 03.2024

Media Planning Intern

Publicis Media (Starcom)
03.2023 - 05.2023

Media Planning Insight Day

Publicis Media
01.2023 - 01.2023

George Greens Sixth Form

George Greens Secondary School
Sakib Ahmed