Hi, I’m
Faris Zakaria
Executive, Corporate Communications
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
High-performing Corporate Communications executive with solid experience in networking, marketing and crisis management. Adept in creating and implementing effective communication strategies. Collaborative and committed to nurturing relationships with stakeholders, media and clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
UMW Corp (Corporate Communications)
Executive, Special Projects
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Manages Special Projects Oversees UMW mobile application creation (Wow Connect), Manages phase 1 content creation in Wow Connect
- Ensuring UMW staff gets on board to Wow Connect
- Creating Standard Operating Procedure for uploading content in Wow Connect
- Creation of internal department database
- Shared events calendar
- Vendor master list
- Department budget sheet
- Committee for CSR events - Ramadan dinner with orphanage at Menara UMW
- Zakat distribution
- Vetting through zakat applications
- Filing zakat applications
- Proposal paper for programmes budgeted under the UMW zakat funds UMW GreenShoots (UGS) initiative tree planting events
- Liaise with the Malaysian Nature Society to organize the program
- Liaise with universities and Yayasan Didik Negara for volunteers
- Updating factsheet to be distributed to stakeholders
- Backdrop and VIP name tagging designs for programmes
- Minggu Saham Amanah (MSAM) UMW Booth - Planning and Execution for 12 days
- Committee for Internal company events - UMW Excellence Award 2023 Pre-program preparation VIP management Registration and ushering of guests UMW Group Hari Raya Celebration 2023 Branch engagement ( We Are One Roadshow)
ProAR Enterprise
Electrical Technician
07.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Overhauling, maintaining and installation of wiring in multiple locations (on-site)
MRT Corp Sdn Bhd (Strategic Communication)
Internship
04.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Involved in planning and execution of internal event i.e
- Award giving ceremony MC
- Involved in execution of external events i.e Launching of MRT 3; Prize giving ceremony of external contractors
- Drafting write ups for involved events to include in weekly newsletter
- Drafting write ups for annual report
- Translating documents from English to Bahasa Malaysia
BERNAMA (Media Relations and Events Management)
Internship
03.2019 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Involved in execution and networking in media relations event i.e media relations night
- Attended Bangladeshi Independance day celebration at the hosted by Bangladesh High Commision Kuala Lumpur and prepare a report for it
- Attached with a senior journalist and drafting news reports for events i,e BNM Art Exhibition at Petronas Art Gallery; Press Conference at the Mandarin Oriental
- Drafting news reports from international media releases for BERNAMA website.
Education
Multimedia University
Bachelor of Communications (Strategic Communications) (Honours)
University Overview
- Deans List Trimester 2 & 3
- Treasurer for Communicators for Life
- Final Year Project Research Title - The Relationship Between Leaders' Communication Style and Satisfaction Among Employees in The Klang Valley
- GPA: 3.27
UiTM
Foundation In Law
University Overview
GPA: 3.02
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Canva
Vegas Pro
CapCut
Ableton Live 11
Administrative Functions
Professional Demeanor
Content Development
Strong graphic and visual sense
Contact Info
017-2007 082, fariszakaria1337@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/fariszakaria-b33978199/
References
- Akhbar Puteh, +60 19-389 5604, akhbar.puteh@umw.com.my, Manager, Corporate Responsibilities Unit
- Badrul Rahman, +60 12 319 0270, badrul.rahman@umw.com.my, General Manager, Corporate Communications
Hobbies
Fitness
- Spartan race Finisher
- Full Marathon Finisher
- Documenting the journey in Instagram @42dinners
Music
- Creative Agency Asia Music Production Bootcamp Batch 3 2022
Timeline
Executive, Special Projects
UMW Corp (Corporate Communications)
03.2023 - Current
Electrical Technician
ProAR Enterprise
07.2022 - 01.2023
Internship
MRT Corp Sdn Bhd (Strategic Communication)
04.2021 - 07.2021
Internship
BERNAMA (Media Relations and Events Management)
03.2019 - 06.2019
Multimedia University
Bachelor of Communications (Strategic Communications) (Honours)
UiTM
Foundation In Law