experienced in creating delightful customer experiences
in advertising, digital and marketing industries
(I've also won some awards if that matters to you)
Please say hello@khadkhalid.com
with almost a decade of experience
in Singapore's advertising and marketing industries
(and oh, I've also collected some metals in my lifetime)
Please say hi@khadkhalid.com
Or ring me at +65 8222 4626
WORK EXPERIENCE
JPMORGAN INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE BANK • CONTENT DESIGN LEAD • HONG KONG
July 2022 to Present
• Create seamless content narratives across digital products to drive efficiency for clients and advisors
• Identify areas of improvement and propose strategies to enhance client communications across the firm
• Led content design and strategy for the successful roll-out of the International Private Bank mobile app
• Improved client engagement for GVA with an enhanced notification strategy
• Contributed to the successful launch of a new EMEA online trade feature
AIA GROUP OFFICE • GROUP SENIOR UX WRITER • HONG KONG
February 2021 to June 2022
• Established and implemented UX content guidelines across 18 markets
• Led content strategy for AIA app launch in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam
• AIA Thailand app (ALive) was shortlisted as a finalist for the Innovation Award category
OCBC BANK • FREELANCE UX STRATEGIST / SENIOR COPYWRITER • SINGAPORE
October 2019 to January 2021
• Successfully launched OCBC Mobile App in Singapore as content lead
• Won ‘The Best Digital Banking App 2020’
• Ensured the continued success of the OCBC App through iterations defined by user research
RAPP DIGITAL WORLDWIDE • STRATEGIST / COPYWRITER • SINGAPORE
April 2019 to September 2019
• Created strategic proposals with data-driven insights that won business for the company
• Led the creative team in ensuring high-quality output that aligns with the creative strategy
FACEBOOK INC. • APAC MARKETING COPYWRITER • SINGAPORE
September 2018 to February 2019
• Crafted and successfully launched regional marketing campaigns as lead copywriter
• Launched new websites within the Facebook ecosystem as lead UX writer
OGILVY • DIGITAL CREATIVE STRATEGIST / COPYWRITER • SINGAPORE
August 2015 to September 2018
• Led the digital content strategy for local to global digital products
• Won international awards and successfully increased sales for clients as lead copywriter
Brands: Unilever (Pond’s & Comfort), IHG, Huggies, Kotex, Kleenex, OMO, KFC, WDA, LTA, Philips, Martell, Singtel, Prudential, Electrolux, Epson, Oogachaga
MIRUM JWT (NOW WUNDERMAN THOMPSON) • CONTENT STRATEGIST / DIGITAL COPYWRITER • SINGAPORE
June 2015 to August 2015
• Won ASUS global pitch with the creative strategy crafted as lead copywriter
• Led digital transformation projects with content strategy proposals
Brands: ASUS, Singapore Tourism Board, HSBC, Gardens By The Bay
BBDO PROXIMITY • DIGITAL CONTENT STRATEGIST / COPYWRITER • SINGAPORE
June 2012 to June 2015
• Led the social, digital and creative strategy for regional campaigns
• Exceeded engagement KPIs with creative content strategy for clients’ regional platforms
Brands: VISA, HP, P&G, ExxonMobil, FedEx, Fonterra (Anlene), Mercedes Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Tourism Australia
HIGH ACHIEVERS TRAINING CONSULTANCY • ASSOCIATE EDITOR • SINGAPORE
December 2011 to June 2012
• Launched corporate communication brand reports
SEDGWICK RICHARDSON • CREATIVE ASSISTANT • SINGAPORE
May 2011 to July 2011
• Worked on brands such as ComfortDelGro, Singapore SportsHub
INNOVATIVE TUITION CENTRE • TEACHER • SINGAPORE
January 2008 to May 2011
• Assisted in the production of brand and product photography
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION • CONVERSATIONAL MALAY LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR • SINGAPORE
August 2009 to September 2009
• Taught a Malay Language conversational course to English-speaking students
THE PICTURE PLACE • PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT • SINGAPORE
May 2009 to August 2009
• Assisted in the production of brand and product photography
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance
Strategist + Writer
February 2019– Present
• Brands worked with over the years: Braun Buffel, SUSS, StarHub, Singapore Tourism Board, Essilor,
Cognizant, Great Eastern, Aviva, OCBC Bank, LUX, LifeBuoy, IMDA
RAPP Worldwide
Creative Strategist + Copywriter
April 2019– September 2019
• Worked on brands such as Edrington, Brewerks, Juniper, Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL), ExxonMobil, UI Path, Daimler
Facebook Inc., Singapore
Marketing Copywriter
September 2018– February 2019
• Launched FB brand campaigns in emerging markets such as rural India, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Ogilvy & Mather Singapore
Digital / Content Strategist + Integrated Copywriter
August 2015– August 2018
• Worked on brands such as Unilever (Pond’s & Comfort), IHG, Huggies, Kotex, Kleenex, OMO, KFC,
Pizza Hut, MCCY, WDA, LTA, Philips, Martell, Singtel, Prudential, Electrolux, Epson, Oogachaga
Mirum JWT Singapore
Digital Copywriter
June 2015– August 2015
• Worked on brands such as ASUS, Singapore Tourism Board, HSBC, Gardens By The Bay
BBDO & Proximity Singapore
Content Strategist + Digital Copywriter
June 2012– June 2015
• Worked on brands such as VISA, HP, P&G, ExxonMobil, FedEx, Fonterra
(Anlene), Mercedes Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Tourism Australia
High Achievers Training Consultancy, Singapore
Associate Editor
December 2011– June 2012
• Launched corporate communication brand reports
Sedgwick Richardson Communications, Singapore
Internship, Creative Assistant
May 2011– July 2011
• Worked on brands such as ComfortDelGro, Singapore SportsHub
ACHIEVEMENTS
Finalist for the Innovation Award 2022
AIA Thailand app (ALive)
2020 Best Digital Banking App
OCBC Bank Singapore, 2020
Creative Circle Awards
Bronze in Best Design, 2018
Heartbreak Stickers
Cannes Lions Festival
Silver Cannes Lion in Media 2016
Snapchat from the closet
Cannes Lions Festival
Shortlist for Glass Lion for Change in 2016
Snapchat from the closet
Lisbon International Advertising Festival
Gold in Mobile Public Service, 2016
Snapchat from the closet
Lisbon International Advertising Festival
Gold in Mobile Best Use Of Mobile, 2016
Snapchat from the closet
Creative Circle Awards
Silver in Best Use Of Mobile, 2016
Snapchat from the closet
DM Asia Innovation Lab
Silver in Direct Response - Promotion & Activation, 2016
Huggies Mum On Board
Young Glory Competition
Silver Award, September 2015
Refugee Brief – Space Trade
2015 Mobile Excellence Award
Silver in Most Informative App 2015
Visa Asia Pacific Explore App
Marina Bay Poster Design Competition
Winning entry, 2012
URA + LASALLE Collaboration
Andy Warhol Competition
Grand Prize, 2012
Exhibited in ArtScience Museum
Singapore Airlines Ad Competition
2nd Runner Up Prize, 2011
Singapore Airlines Cargo
OCBC Credit Card Design Competition
Merit Award, 2009
OCBC Bank Corporation
Awards for Publication Excellence
APEX, 2007
NYConneXions, NYJC
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
汉语水平考试三级
(Chinese Proficiency Exam HSK3 / CEFR B1 equivalent)
2024
HSK Centre of Beijing Language & Culture University, China
M.Sc. in Marketing and Consumer Insight
Dean's List Award Winner
DesignSingapore Scholar
2018–2019
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
BA(Hons) in Design Communication (Advertising)
2nd Upper Class Honours
2011–2012
LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
Open University, United Kingdom
Diploma in Design Communication
LASALLE Merit Scholar
2008–2011
LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
Diplome de Français Professionnel - Affaires B2 avec mention bien
(Diploma in Business French with distinction)
2010
Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Paris
Université de Perpignan, Perpignan, France
Qualified Conversational Malay Instructor
2009
Ministry of Education, Singapore
GCE ‘A’ Level
with a distinction in General Paper
2006–2007
Nanyang Junior College, Singapore
LANGUAGES
English (1st Language)
Spoken: Native
Written: Native
Mandarin
Spoken: Intermediate
Written: Intermediate
French
Spoken: Business proficient
Written: Business proficient
Malay
Spoken: Business proficient
Written: Business proficient
Bahasa Indonesia
Spoken: Business proficient
Written: Business proficient
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