Nahidur Rahman

Email: nahidur@hotmail.co.uk Twitter: @nahidur Linkedin: uk.linkedin.com/in/nahidur

I am an aspiring graduate seeking to pursue a career in communications. I am a motivated, energetic and driven
individual with an array of transferable skills. I enjoy writing and have a keen eye for accuracy. I have the ability to work
in pressurised environments and working towards tight deadlines. Furthermore, I am passionate about traditional media
and a curious but active user of new media.

Education

2007-2010 University of East London (UEL)

BA Marketing Hons (1st class)
2005-2007 Newham Sixth Form College (New Vic)
A - Level Business Studies (B), A - Level ICT (B) and AS - Level Accounts (C)
2000-2005 Forest Gate Community School
GNVQ – ICT (Merit)
9 GCSEs – English Language and Literature (CC), Maths (B), Science (BB), PE (A), RE (A),
Business Studies (CC)
Employment

02/2011 – Present Racepoint Group - PR

Assistant Account Executive (Full-time)

11/2010 – 02/2011 Tactical Solutions – Marketing and Sales Agency

Territory Sales Manager (Full-time)
 Dealing with client in the FMCG industry with the likes of Heinz, Burtons Foods, Coors,
etc.
 Creating and implementing marketing strategies for clients
 Creating new business for the company and clients
 Managing a territory of clients around London.

06/2010 – 08/2010 Brunswick Financial PR Internship

PR Intern (Full-time)
 Formal training in PR, Media and finance as well as hands-on work experience.
 Dealing with clients press issues - media relations work
 Drafting press release
 Working with a team on client tasks
 Conducting media reviews
 Research task - New Media research
 Weekly presentations to industry professionals including CEO of Chime PLC and Lord
Hastings
 Building relationships with journalists
 Bespoke training from Brunswick, Taylor Bennett and Unicorn Jobs.
 Access to FT, Thomson Reuters, The Observer, Home Office, PR week and other PR
and media related companies

11/2009 – 09/2010 Education and Community Partnerships, University of East London

Student Ambassador/Press Office Assistant (Part-time ad hoc)
 Representing and promoting University of East London at events.
 Responsibility of an events co-ordinator. Assisting with preparation for events including
setting up and undertaking lessons. Participating in Higher Education fairs and representing the
university at school parents evening.
 Dealing with stakeholder groups like student unions, societies and student media.
 Assisting in the university press office, general press officer role and responsibilities

03/2008 – 11/2010 Telefonica O2 UK

Supervisor/Sales Advisor (Part-time weekend job)

10/2005 – 12/2007 Union Income Benefit - Insurance

Family Protection Consultant (Part-time)

Voluntary Experience

09/2009 – 03/2011 Metropolitan Police Service

Special Police Constable
01/2008 – 05/2008 Forest Gate Community School
Teaching Assistant

Additional Information

Skills Literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Social media user – I regularly Blog (nahidur.blogspot.com) and Tweet (@nahidur). I am also an
active Facebook and Linkedin user.
Emergency Life Support and First Aid trained.
Football Association coaching badge - level 1

Interests I enjoy playing, watching and coaching football.

Travelling around the world - having recently been to India, Bangladesh and Burma.
I am a media junkie - love reading daily newspapers like The Sun, The Guardian and The FT at
times.
I enjoy organising events for friends and family from weddings to parties to general catering.
Enjoy reading books, watching films and socialising with friends and family as much as possible.