Wafeeq Zarif

About Wafeeq Zarif

I am a results-oriented writer, a relationship builder, and manager, specializing in motivating people to achieve success. I find the real story, shine the spotlight on the truth, and regardless of how disjointed the information may be, make it an engaging reality that people will want to follow no matter the medium: print, audio, visual, digital space, social media or other platform. Give me a product and/or service to sell or market; I will get people to see the value it adds to their lives, and buy it. Give me people to manage; I will motivate them to maximize their resources and perform at their bests. QUALIFICATIONS • 5 years radio network experience • 38 newspaper writing credits • 6 years customer service experience • 5 years marketing experience • 2+ years inbound & outbound sales experience • 2 years project management experience • Proficient at upselling • Experience in needs analysis and data entry • Driven by results and sales standards • Eager to work in commission sales environment • Typing speed 65 WPM • Passion for journalism, comedy, and sports • Experience in quick deadline reporting • Works well under pressure and within a team • Self-motivated, adaptable, and detail oriented • Accomplished problem solver • Flexible work schedule with personable demeanor • Strong verbal and written communication, time management, and interpersonal skills • Skilled story teller using a variety of multimedia platforms: print, audio, visual, online • In-depth knowledge of social media tools, marketing, and trends and standards • Proficient with WordPress CMS, e-commerce, SEO, Microsoft & Mac OS, Microsoft Office • In-depth knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and the willingness to learn about other social media platforms • Experience writing and performing comedy used to engage with and promote to followers across social media platforms • An understanding of social media metrics: likes, followers, page views, engagement, reach, etc.

Experience

1. Facilitator

   Time Warner Cable

   May 2017 — Present · Morrisville, NC

Education

• Benedict College

  N/A

  2002 — 2004

• Winthrop University

  Broadcast Journalism

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Wordpress
• Social Networking
• Editing
• Physical Comedy
• Technical Writing
• Sketch Comedy
• Copy Editing
• Sales
• Creative Writing
• Newspapers
• Social Media Marketing
• Writing
• Press Releases
• Blogging
• Radio
• Radio Programming
• Resume Writing
• Radio Advertising
• News Writing
• Radio Producing
• Report Writing
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Publicity
• Indesign
• Proposal Writing
• Comedy
• Event Management
• Marketing
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking
• Dark Comedy
• SEO
• Improvisational Comedy
• Radio Promotions
• Romantic Comedy
• Marketing Strategy
• Radio Broadcasting
• Facebook