Hello 👋🏻 welcome to my profile!

I'm Shahbaz, an award-winning communications marketing strategist with over a decade of experience helping brands achieve remarkable results. From driving $100M+ in share of voice to boosting sales by 120%, I've consistently delivered outstanding outcomes for my clients across consumer, corporate, and non-profit sectors.

As a Vice President of Brand Marketing, I specialize in crafting impactful strategies, executing successful go-to-market planning and campaigns, and managing end-to-end marketing initiatives. 

My work portfolio spans across CPG clients like Sephora, World Gold Council, GAP, GANT, Nautica, United Colors of Benetton, PepsiCo, and Unilever (Dove). 
B2B/ Start-ups: LinkedIn, Google, Microsoft, Accenture, Mobileum.
Non-Profits: Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention, UNICEF, Pride Toronto, The519.

Throughout my career, I've been recognized for my exceptional work, including winning the prestigious Fulcrum Award for the Best CSR Campaign, the 2X Best Brand Communications Campaign, and being named the Best Strategist at Edelman for two consecutive years. I'm proud to have spearheaded teams, tapping into their expertise and empowering them to be better managers. My passion for empowering others and my commitment to excellence have been the driving forces behind my success.

I'm a passionate and versatile professional who believes in the power of uninhibited creativity, measured strategy, and sustained impact. My co-related specialties include: Public Relations, Digital Strategy, Issues & Crisis communication, Brand Reputation Management, Business negotiation, Content development, Communications Marketing Strategy, Retail, CPG and Non-profits consultant.

I hope this gives you a glimpse into who I am and what I do. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat more. Thanks for stopping by!

Email: Yourstoryteller.co@gmail.com

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