PRODUCT CONTENT STRATEGIST + WRITER 

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 

STRATEGIST + COPYWRITER

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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