Adobe Photoshop
Waqas Manzar
Software Engineer
Rawalpindi,Punjab
Summary
A Knowledgeable IT Manager oversees technology deployment and maintenance. Instructs and leads IT staff members in support of Web, SEO and Digital Marketing. Actively works with executives to determine and implement tech needs. Manages technology strategy, training and documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
IT Manager
Global Marketing UK
Islamabad
01.2021 - Current
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Worked with marketing department to create targeted advertising strategies for key customer demographics.
- Implemented Google-based SEO and ad campaigns to meet budget specifications.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX and JSON coding.
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot and other editing software.
- Applied latest emerging technology, software and project application trends to update and maintain sites applicability.
Social Media Marketing/Google Ads/Marketing Graphic Designer
Green Metro Cars UK
Islamabad
06.2016 - 01.2020
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Planned and instituted social media marketing plan for clients in various industries.
- Managed Google Ads account and created leads.
- Set clearly defined goals to drive customer retention, brand awareness and website or social media traffic.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Promoted successful outcome of web development strategy by aligning consistent brand messaging and visual designs across digital outlets.
- Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
Senior Web Developer
Logictoss Solutions
Rawalpindi, Punjab
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX and JSON coding.
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot and other editing software.
- Determined coding requirements for site creation, e-commerce capability, security and specialized scripts.
- Drafted customized layout and wireframes based on predetermined parameters and expectations.
- Oversaw back-end development using PHP to maintain website integrity, security and efficiency.
- Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites and public-facing online deliverables.
- Modified existing code written in programming languages such as PHP.
- Pulled from PHP, SQL, JavaScript and other back-end library knowledge to bolster programming resources.
- Coded websites using HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript and jQuery languages.
WordPress Developer
Designbee
Islamabad
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Created and updated re-usable code libraries to streamline WordPress development cycle.
- Leveraged strong understanding of WordPress core to manipulate admin and theme components.
- Collaborated with design and project developers to understand project scope and offer elegant, creative and scalable solutions.
- Responded to and corrected issues preventing business or customer use of site or features.
- Converted design assets into component-based HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Installed required plugins and additional coding to fit final design and functionality requirements.
- Collaborated with end users on project specifications, strategy and execution to build new WordPress pages and update existing ones.
- Created powerful Content Management Systems to serve as interface for client.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Riphah International University
Islamabad 08.2009 - 09.2013
Skills
Marketing and advertising
Brand development
Campaign management
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Strategist
Google Ads Expert
Web Development
SEO Specialist
SEO Strategist
Web Designer
Facebook Ads Expert
Social Media Advertisement
Digital Marketing
Graphic Designing
Quality assurance
Team Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30+ staff members.
- Increased Green Metro Cars revenue by 200%.
- Created Freelancer accounts and started generating revenue within 3 months.
Additional Information
I started my career as a web developer and Alhamdulillah now i am working as an IT Manager. Throughout my career i have been exploring different skills and now i can proudly say that i am an expert Web Developer, Digital Marketing Expert, SEO Expert, Google Ads Expert, Facebook Ads Expert, Graphic Designer and a Team Leader.
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premier Pro
Notepad
Microsoft Dynamics
Office Suites
Spreadsheets
Databases ( Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL )
SEO Tools (SEMrush, Ahref, Google Analytics)
G Suite
Trello / Asana / Dropbox
Dreamweaver
PHP / Perl / JavaScript / Html / CSS / NET / WordPress / Shopify / Ecommerce /
Certification
Google Ads Search Certification
Interests
Movies, Sports, Travelling
Timeline
IT Manager
Global Marketing UK
01.2021 - Current
Google Ads Search Certification
06-2019
.NET Certification
10-2017
Social Media Marketing/Google Ads/Marketing Graphic Designer
Green Metro Cars UK
06.2016 - 01.2020
Senior Web Developer
Logictoss Solutions
01.2013 - 03.2015
WordPress Developer
Designbee
04.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Riphah International University
08.2009 - 09.2013