Zahra Merchant
Content Creator & Administration
Dar es salaam
Summary
Dynamic Content Writer with a proven track record at Adshape Media, showcasing exceptional content creation and teamwork skills. Excelled in managing social media accounts and coordinating videography projects, significantly enhancing campaign efficiency. Proficient in Tally and Microsoft Office, with a strong work ethic and ability to multitask effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Writer
Adshape Media
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
02.2024 - Current
- Managing customer accounts on social media.
- Managing videographers' activities to deliver the footage on a timely basis.
- Preparing for the weekly schedule for upcoming shoots with the team and clients.
- Provide mood boards or video ideas to schedule for the shoot.
- Create and maintain file tracking for each campaign.
Content Writer
Social Media Reels Maker
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Developing engaging content for our social media platforms, including videos, images, and written posts.
- Creating, editing, and optimizing short-form video content for Instagram's Reels
Volunteered at the Covid-19 department
IST Clinic
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Making entries in Tally for personal and health-related information.
- Generating invoices in Tally for sales and purchases.
- Providing the end-of-day sales report.
- Registered the patients' details into the clinic's system and stored the patients' hard copies in their particular files.
- Preparing checks and invoice receipts for the patients, as well as managing the paperwork for insured patients.
- Handling petty cash and providing a daily basis report.
Assistant Teacher
Toddler's House
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards
- Observed each child to help improve social, mental and behavioral competencies
Summer Camp Volunteer
Growing Tree School
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Facilitated programming for groups of children ages 5 to 10
- Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs
Education
Primary Education - Secondary Education
Al Muntazir School
United Nations Road, Upanga01-2019
Skills
- Designing
- Strong work ethic
- Content creation
- Teamwork
- Observation, communication, and active listening
- Multi-tasking
- Basic knowledge of the Tally system
- Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Data entry skills, such as quickly inputting the necessary data into the system
Volunteer Experience
- Husaini Blood Drive, 2021, Ebrahim Haji
- Media Room Team, 2021 - 2022, KSIJ DAR
- Tanga Health Camp, 2018, Lion's Club
- Solidarity Blood Drive, 2018
- Kigamboni Mega Health Camp, 2019, Maisha Njema
- Tiba Health Care Blood Drive, 2019, Who is Hussein
- Imam Hussain Mega Health Camp, 2019, Maisha Njema
- Global Kindness Foundation (GKF) Blood Drive, 2019, Iraq, Karbala
- Blood Drive, 2022, Who is Hussein
- Husayni Madresah Assistant Teacher, 2019 - 2021
- Leo's Club, 2019 - 2020
References
Mr. Abbas Manji, Manager at IST CLINIC, +255776934934
Mr. Nishit Bhikha, Manager at Lumumba branch - Furniture Centre (DSM) Ltd, + 255713465765
Languages
- English
- Swahili
- Gujarati
- Urdu
Additional Information - Description
Founder of The dream team and I am very passionate about it. I use creative approaches to handle my side business related issues. I make sure my clients are happy with their order and also have great communication skills. I love socializing and meeting new people. I can handle multiple tasks on a daily basis and have the ability to organize events and collaborate well with my peers.
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujrati
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Content Writer
Adshape Media
02.2024 - Current
Content Writer
Social Media Reels Maker
04.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteered at the Covid-19 department
IST Clinic
02.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Teacher
Toddler's House
06.2019 - 09.2019
Summer Camp Volunteer
Growing Tree School
05.2019 - 06.2019
Primary Education - Secondary Education
Al Muntazir School
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