I am an accomplished Creative Director turned Ad Film Maker with a natural flair for advertising-creative writing. I am an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience delivering clutter-breaking ideas and cost-effective, high-quality production. An impulsive campaign driver, I’ve earned critics’ acclaim and am known as an image maker, mover and shaker. I’ve served as Creative Director for top ad agencies in the South Asia region and worked with global brands; I am now based in Canada working with brands like LT Foods, Grace Foods, Western Union, ITN Foods, BMO, Xoom, and Unilock Canada. I’m passionate about turning bold ideas into campaigns that resonate with audiences. I bring strong leadership, presentation, and collaboration to every project, delivering high-impact creative that builds brand equity and lasting partnerships.

Inam-ur Rahim

I am an accomplished Creative Director turned Ad Film Maker with a natural flair for advertising-creative writing. I am an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience delivering clutter-breaking ideas and cost-effective, high-quality production. An impulsive campaign driver, I’ve earned critics’ acclaim and am known as an image maker, mover and shaker. I’ve served as Creative Director for top ad agencies in the South Asia region and worked with global brands; I am now based in Canada working with brands like LT Foods, Grace Foods, Western Union, ITN Foods, BMO, Xoom, and Unilock Canada. I’m passionate about turning bold ideas into campaigns that resonate with audiences. I bring strong leadership, presentation, and collaboration to every project, delivering high-impact creative that builds brand equity and lasting partnerships.

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I am an accomplished Creative Director turned Ad Film Maker with a natural flair for advertising-creative writing. I am an entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience delivering clutter-breaking ideas and cost-effective, high-quality production. An impulsive campaign driver, I’ve earned critics’ acclaim and am known as an image maker, mover and shaker. I’ve served as Creative Director for top ad agencies in the South Asia region and worked with global brands; I am now based in Canada working with brands like LT Foods, Grace Foods, Western Union, ITN Foods, BMO, Xoom, and Unilock Canada.

I’m passionate about turning bold ideas into campaigns that resonate with audiences. I bring strong leadership, presentation, and collaboration to every project, delivering high-impact creative that builds brand equity and lasting partnerships.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Managing Director at SOCH CANADA INC
January 1, 2004 - March 1, 2014
Led a team of creative writers and art directors; managed Canadian accounts including LT Foods, ITN Foods, BMO, Taza Foods, Xoom money transfer, and Spout gum. Played a vital role in developing mainstream advertising campaigns and produced press ads, television commercials and other mediums of promotion.
Creative Director at JWT (WPP owned network)
October 1, 2002 - October 31, 2003
Provided comprehensive vision and positioning for leading brands; developed advertising/creative strategy and plans; idea generation and concept writing.
Creative Group Head at R-Lintas (Lowe Lintas and Partners)
November 1, 1993 - October 31, 2002
Team management, counselling, quality assurance and coaching; analyzed upselling reports; ensured targets were met. Roles included scriptwriter, broadcaster, interviewer and narrator; branded programs for Unilever, Nestle, J&J, Packages, KFC, Tapal and other major brands.
Scriptwriter, Broadcaster, Interviewer, Narrator at Radio Pakistan
January 1, 1993 - February 1, 2002
Developed radio campaigns and branded programs for major brands.
Visiting Faculty, Advertising & Film Production at Dept. Mass Communication, University of Karachi
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Taught Advertising Course (Bachelors & Masters students).
Scriptwriter, Broadcaster, Interviewer, and Narrator at Radio Pakistan
January 1, 1993 - February 1, 2002
Developed diverse radio campaigns and branded programs for major clients including Unilever, Nestle, J&J, Packages, and KFC, among others.
Visiting Faculty, Advertising & Film Production at University of Karachi
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Visiting faculty teaching Advertising to Bachelors & Masters students; contributed as visiting lecturer and coach.

Education

Masters, Honours in Mass Communication at University of Karachi
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Masters, Honours in Mass Communication at University of Karachi, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

Best Campaign Award, Bali Campaign Planning Workshop
January 1, 1997 - June 9, 2026
Campaign Planning Workshop Bali-Indonesia
January 1, 1997 - June 9, 2026
British Council & PIMS - Presentation & Communication Skills
January 1, 1996 - June 9, 2026
Regional Conferences on Various Brands, India and Bangladesh
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Thomson Total Branding Workshop
January 1, 2003 - June 9, 2026
Campaign Planning Training – Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan
January 1, 2003 - June 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail