Usama Samsudeen
Tiwi,Australia
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Ebony Holdings, adept in brand management and digital & traditional marketing. Excelled in enhancing brand visibility and intercultural communication, achieving significant market growth. Skilled in retail operations and visual communication, I bring a blend of strategic insight and effective communication to drive success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of SSA Operations, VM & Branding
Ebony Holdings
06.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Marketing Manager
MullenLowe, Sri Lanka
05.2023 - 02.2024
Account Group head
NOLIMIT, Sri Lanka
02.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Brand Executive
NOLIMIT, Sri Lanka
09.2018 - 02.2022
Brand Executive
NOLIMIT, Sri Lanka
12.2015 - 08.2018
Executive – Sales & Marketing
M Trading Sri Lanka
11.2014 - 11.2015
Marketing Trainee
Ralhum Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka
05.2013 - 11.2014
Education
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (G.C.E. O/L) -
Wesley College
01.2006
Masters - Fashion Business Management
University of Westminster
ReadingBSc (Hons) - Business with Marketing Management
Northumbria University
Graduate Diploma -
Business Management School (BMS)
Diploma of Business -
Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT)
University Foundation Program - Business
Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT)
Foundation Course - Human Resource Management
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
Skills
- Brand Management
- Digital & Traditional Marketing
- Retail Operations
- Visual Communication
- Event Management
- Effective Communication
- Intercultural Sensitivity and Language Skill
Accomplishments
- Dedicated Employee – Marketing Department – NOLIMIT Excellence Awards (2018)
- Represented the Marketing Division in the special committee appointed for Driving sales at NOLIMIT (2019-2020)
- Outstanding Player – Hockey (Senior) – Colors Night (2008)
- Champions - Colombo Hockey league ‘B’ division (Captain) - (2011 & 2012)
- Champions - Colombo hockey knockout championship ‘A’ division (2014)
References
Will be provided on request
Extracurricular Activities
Captain – U19 Hockey Team – Wesley College, Colombo (2008/09) Represented Colombo District Hockey team – School Nationals (2008-2009) Vice-Captain - Mercantile Hockey team - Junior Nationals (2010-2011) Member of Wesley College Soccer Team
Languages
- English
- Sinhala
- Tamil
Timeline
Head of SSA Operations, VM & Branding
Ebony Holdings
06.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Marketing Manager
MullenLowe, Sri Lanka
05.2023 - 02.2024
Account Group head
NOLIMIT, Sri Lanka
02.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Brand Executive
NOLIMIT, Sri Lanka
09.2018 - 02.2022
Brand Executive
NOLIMIT, Sri Lanka
12.2015 - 08.2018
Executive – Sales & Marketing
M Trading Sri Lanka
11.2014 - 11.2015
Marketing Trainee
Ralhum Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka
05.2013 - 11.2014
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (G.C.E. O/L) -
Wesley College
Masters - Fashion Business Management
University of Westminster
BSc (Hons) - Business with Marketing Management
Northumbria University
Graduate Diploma -
Business Management School (BMS)
Diploma of Business -
Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT)
University Foundation Program - Business
Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT)
Foundation Course - Human Resource Management
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
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