Ainy Haider-Shah

About Ainy Haider-Shah

Comms & Marketing Exec | Messaging & Brand Expert | Launcher of 3 Comms Depts20+ years of outstanding writing and editing expertise, 15+ years of experience creating, implementing, and evaluating communications strategies, and 10+ years of direct management and leadership experience. I’m a trusted advisor in crisis communications, marketing, and internal comms. As a proven strategist skilled in crafting and executing communication initiatives that enhance brand reputation, drive engagement, and influence key stakeholders, I thrive when you present me with thorny challenges to solve! Proficient in marketing and project management software like Marketo, Meltwater, Adobe InDesign, Figma, HubSpot, Hootsuite, Salesforce, Mailchimp, WordPress, Jira, Confluence, Asana, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite.Fun facts about me- I am a voracious reader and consumer of books and periodicals - I love to volunteer on Election Day - I taste-test pastries internationally because someone has to do it, right?

Experience

1. Senior Director, Communications for the Usaid Africa Trade and Investment Activity

   DAI

   Feb 2024 — Present

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  BA, Political Science

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Crm
• Sdlc
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Program Management
• Training
• Analytics
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Public Speaking
• Business Intelligence
• Editing
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Negotiation