Faizah Zahir
Lead, Branding And Communications | ICF-Certified Coach | PRINCE2 Certified
Subang Jaya, Selangor
Summary
With over 8 years of expertise in corporate communications, partnership management, branding and media liaison, Faizah excels in crafting internal communication materials, organizing events, and managing online platforms. A passionate lifelong learner, she combines her professional acumen with a keen interest in life coaching. Faizah extends her impact by founding a support group for working mothers, exemplifying her commitment to empowering women to thrive personally and professionally.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead, Branding and Communications
LeapEd Services Sdn. Bhd.
Selangor
06.2018 - Current
- Curate content and develop digital marketing strategies for LeapEd's products and services on all available communication channels
- Lead and manage project team to deliver expected outcomes
- Oversee end-to-end process of annual reports' production and other corporate publications
- Coordinate deliverables from external marketing partners such as advertising agencies, digital research firms, and PR agencies
- Involve in networking events and ensure smooth execution from marketing and branding perspectives
- Lead social media and website management
- Do translations and subtitling for communication-related materials
- Envision, design and launch revamped website to better convey company brand
- Help with planning and hosting of marketing events
Communication Executive
Labuan Financial Services Authority
Labuan
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
- Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
Corporate Communications Specialist
1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)
Kuala Lumpur
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
- Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
- Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
Executive Assistant (Recruitment)
Khazanah Nasional Berhad
Kuala Lumpur
04.2011 - 07.2012
- Carried out sourcing and selection of recruitment consultant for positions up to the Assistant Manager level
- Conducted candidate profiling and screening scheduling of interviews as well as candidate briefings
- Rendered assistance during career fairs and milk rounds as well as the Khazanah's Graduate Trainee Programme
- Assisted in processing invoices and payroll as well as maintained the recruitment system database.
Education
Master of Science - Political Communication
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
International Islamic University Malaysia
Malaysia 04.2001 -
ICF-Certified Coach -
Awarded By LeapEd Services
Malaysia 04.2001 -
PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training -
PeopleCert
Malaysia 04.2001 -
Credentialed Practitioner of Coaching -
International Coaching Institute
Australia 04.2001 -
Skills
Website Managementundefined
Timeline
Lead, Branding and Communications
LeapEd Services Sdn. Bhd.
06.2018 - Current
Communication Executive
Labuan Financial Services Authority
05.2015 - 05.2018
Corporate Communications Specialist
1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)
01.2015 - 05.2015
Executive Assistant (Recruitment)
Khazanah Nasional Berhad
04.2011 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Political Communication
University of Glasgow
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
International Islamic University Malaysia
04.2001 -
ICF-Certified Coach -
Awarded By LeapEd Services
04.2001 -
PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training -
PeopleCert
04.2001 -
Credentialed Practitioner of Coaching -
International Coaching Institute
04.2001 -
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