Arsalan Shaikh

Seasoned services industry professional with 11+ years of experience in media buying, media planning, and campaign management. Strong expertise in performance tracking, data analysis, and deriving actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Skilled in media research, market planning, forecasting, and relationship management. Proven track record of delivering impactful campaigns for diverse clients across multiple organizations while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Self-directed and results-oriented professional focused on driving measurable outcomes and business growth.

[email protected] 9024038943 Saddlemont Manor, NE Calgary
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Senior Manager-Media Buying Hybrid
Starcrest Communication Pakistan Worldwide
Sep 2023 — May 2024
  • Engineered strategic budget allocations for 5+ clients, boosting audience reach and ratings by 15% through expert negotiations
  • Forged robust vendor partnerships, elevating client satisfaction scores by 25% and enhancing collaboration with Channels sales teams.
  • Delivered precise, actionable analyses to brand teams, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely insights for clients.
  • Spearheaded campaign execution strategies, achieving key objectives and driving a 30% increase in ROI across diverse campaigns
  • Led a cross-functional team to execute campaigns, achieving a 25% growth in client acquisition year-over-year
  • Analyzed market trends to refine targeting, boosting audience engagement by 40% within six months
  • Implemented data-driven insights, enhancing campaign efficiency and driving a 20% improvement in conversion rates
Manager-Media Buying
Starcom Worldwide (affiliated with Publicis Groupe)
Jan 2023 — Aug 2024
  • Managed a diverse portfolio across Telecoms, FMCGs, and FinTech in Pakistan, optimizing media spends exceeding 1.7 billion PKR.
  • Spearheaded Telenor's regional audit for Telenor Pakistan and Microfinance Bank, generating additional revenue streams through KPI adherence.
  • Negotiated high-value media properties for Lipton during major events like PSL and Asia Cup, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
  • Drove a significant increase in Telenor's BHI numbers in Northern Pakistan by securing deals with leading channels in underserved areas.
  • Engineered a surge in demand with the VISA campaign, leading to a temporary pause as the client was unprepared for the influx.
Assistant Manager-Media Buying
Starcom Worldwide (affiliated with Publicis Groupe)
Jan 2020 — Dec 2022
  • Led media buying initiatives for Telenor and Easypaisa, managing a portfolio valued at approximately 800 million
  • Expanded CPRP channel options for Telenor Pakistan by over 80%, enhancing advertising reach and effectiveness
  • Negotiated high-impact placements on Tier-1 Entertainment and News channels, optimizing KPI performance across multiple metrics
  • Engineered automated dashboards for Telenor and Easypaisa, providing real-time visibility of YTD SOS, SOV, and audience metrics
  • Spearheaded the implementation of the first-ever AR-based signboard for Easypaisa in Islamabad/Pindi, boosting brand engagement
Omnicom Media Group
Manager-Data & Analytics
Mar 2016 — Dec 2019
  • Spearheaded data analysis across diverse industries, including Telcos, FMCGs, Confectionaries, and E-Commerce, enhancing strategic insights by 30%
  • Engineered a robust Telco dataset, achieving 98% data accuracy and implementing quarterly backups to protect critical information assets
  • Delivered timely alerts to internal teams and clients about competitive launches, improving awareness of competitors' media investments by 40%
  • Facilitated regular meetings with tracking agencies, enhancing data accuracy by 25% and advocating for the inclusion of 15 new categories in tracking
Starcom Worldwide (affiliated with Publicis Groupe)
Assistant Manager-Data & Analytics
Apr 2013 — Feb 2016
  • Streamlined data processes and resolved queries for clients like Telenor, Samsung, and Punjab Oil Mills, enhancing team efficiency by 30%
  • Spearheaded the QlikView project, integrating advanced international database tools to enhance data visualization capabilities
  • Managed a comprehensive telecommunications database, optimizing rates and raw data for advertisements, improving media planners' access by 25%
  • Delivered over 12 detailed media reports monthly, providing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly insights for diverse clients
Projects
Business Data Analytics & Optimization Dashboard

Designed and developed an analytics dashboard to support business decision-making through structured data analysis and visualization. Processed and organized datasets to generate meaningful insights and performance reports. Implemented optimization logic to improve data quality and enhance evaluation accuracy. Focused on improving reporting efficiency and enabling clearer interpretation of business metrics.

Excel Dashboard & QlikView Analytics Project

**Project Description: Excel Dashboard & QlikView Analytics Project** Created Excel dashboards for data analysis and reporting. Worked on QlikView using backup data for visualization and analysis. Also contributed to a rating optimizer to improve data accuracy and performance tracking.

Data Visualization & Performance Optimization System

Developed a system for data visualization and performance tracking using Excel and QlikView. Worked on transforming backup data into meaningful dashboards for business insights. Contributed to optimizing rating and performance metrics to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.

Skills
Media Buying & Media PlanningMedia Budget Management (Multi-million portfolios)Data Analysis & Performance TrackingQlikView Dashboard Development & ReportingExcel Dashboards (Advanced Reporting & Analytics)KPI Monitoring (Reach, CPRP, SOV, SOS, Viewership)Data Visualization & Business IntelligenceDatabase Management (Telecom & Marketing Data)Market Research & Competitive AnalysisReporting Automation & Data Structuring
Education
BBA, Marketing
Kasbit
2006 — 20103.5 / 4.0
References
Jahanzaib Khalid
Media Director EMEA · Philips Electronics
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Sumbul Chaudhary
Associate Director Media Planning – PepsiCo · Omnicom Media Group, Toronto
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Languages
English
Professional
Urdu
Fluent