I work as a freelance Social Media Manager and Content Creator under the name Simple Media Management, which I launched in 2023. My proudest achievement to date has been signing a high-profile client in Dubai, working across multiple ventures in the aesthetics and wellness industry. In my personal time, I am a well-established author on Wattpad with over 26k followers on the app and over 27 million reads. In the summer of 2022, I earned a 2.1 degree in History and Political Science from the University of Birmingham. In 2023, I devoted nine months as Head of Research, Strategy and Content with the Light and Hope Initiative in Kenya, receiving the ChangeMaker Award from We Make Change in recognition of my contribution to the charity. I am also a creative writing author on Wattpad.

Zahra Sarwar

I work as a freelance Social Media Manager and Content Creator under the name Simple Media Management, which I launched in 2023. My proudest achievement to date has been signing a high-profile client in Dubai, working across multiple ventures in the aesthetics and wellness industry. In my personal time, I am a well-established author on Wattpad with over 26k followers on the app and over 27 million reads. In the summer of 2022, I earned a 2.1 degree in History and Political Science from the University of Birmingham. In 2023, I devoted nine months as Head of Research, Strategy and Content with the Light and Hope Initiative in Kenya, receiving the ChangeMaker Award from We Make Change in recognition of my contribution to the charity. I am also a creative writing author on Wattpad.

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I work as a freelance Social Media Manager and Content Creator under the name Simple Media Management, which I launched in 2023. My proudest achievement to date has been signing a high-profile client in Dubai, working across multiple ventures in the aesthetics and wellness industry.

In my personal time, I am a well-established author on Wattpad with over 26k followers on the app and over 27 million reads. In the summer of 2022, I earned a 2.1 degree in History and Political Science from the University of Birmingham. In 2023, I devoted nine months as Head of Research, Strategy and Content with the Light and Hope Initiative in Kenya, receiving the ChangeMaker Award from We Make Change in recognition of my contribution to the charity. I am also a creative writing author on Wattpad.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Social Media Manager and Content Creator at Simple Media Management
November 1, 2023 - Present
Freelancing since 2023, offering bespoke digital marketing funnels and services including Social Media Management, Filming/Photography, Podcast and YouTube Management, Paid Advertising, Blog/Case Study Writing, Email Marketing (Klaviyo), Strategy Creation and Branding, and Social Media Audits. Clients span medical aesthetics, skincare, architecture/property, investment, charity/non-profit, printing, wholesale, journalism, personal branding, and podcasts.
Head of Research, Strategy and Content at The Light and Hope Initiative
November 30, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Led research and content strategy for a Kenyan charity; crafted bespoke social media strategies, authored articles for LinkedIn, contributed to grant concept notes (African Community Fund), revamped website content, and managed the newsletter. Gained experience in project methodology, sustainability, and program storytelling.
Content and Operations Manager at Doctors Dose (Dr Hasia Mahmood)
May 31, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Temporary cover managing backend WordPress orders, customer service, and admin tasks; drafted business-partner contracts; designed copy and imagery for a new website; sourced packaging/suppliers; planned filming in studios in Dubai; managed influencer partnerships and UGC campaigns; contributed to social media launch strategy.
Credit Control / Administrator at Giro Food Ltd.
February 28, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Credit control and debt recovery following acquisition; liaised with customers, initiated legal actions, structured payment plans, maintained ledgers, and supported IT, purchasing, and admin tasks. Improved online promotions and e-commerce initiatives to drive traffic and orders.
Administrator at John Price Printers Ltd.
July 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Prepared records for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 external audits; performed daily invoicing and purchasing admin tasks.
Freelance Social Media Manager and Content Creator at Simple Media Management
November 1, 2023 - Present
Provide bespoke social media management and content creation; develop robust digital marketing funnels; filming, photography, podcast and YouTube management; paid social advertising; blog and case studies; email marketing using Klaviyo; strategy creation and branding; social media audits.
Head of Research, Strategy and Content at The Light and Hope Initiative
November 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Led research, strategy and content for a Kenyan charity; crafted social media strategy; wrote articles; contributed to website design; developed grant concept notes; managed newsletter and content production; supported project management and sustainability planning.
Content and Operations Manager at Doctors Dose
May 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Managed product orders, customer service, and admin on WordPress; drafted business-partnership contracts; planned studio shoots in Dubai; handled influencer management and UGC campaigns; planned a social media launch strategy; wrote speeches.
Credit Controller at Giro Food Ltd.
February 28, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Led debt recovery project following acquisition; contacted customers, initiated legal proceedings, and drafted payment plans; maintained ledger; generated weekly aged debtors and opened new accounts; collaborated with directors on strategy.
Administrator at John Price Printers Ltd.
July 1, 2022 - Present
Updated records ahead of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 external audits; managed invoicing and purchasing; supported daily administrative tasks.
Freelance Social Media Management and Content Creation at Simple Media Management
November 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance social media management and content creation with bespoke packages post-consultation; services include social media management, filming/photography, podcast and YouTube management, paid social advertising, blog and case study writing, email marketing (Klaviyo), strategy and branding, and social media audits across diverse industries.
Content and Operations Manager at Doctors Dose
May 31, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Contract role handling backend WordPress orders, customer service (DMs/comments/emails) and admin tasks; drafted partner contracts, designed website copy, sourced packaging/suppliers, planned shoots in studios in Dubai, managed influencer campaigns and UGC, wrote speeches, planned social media launch strategy.
Head of Research, Strategy and Content at The Light and Hope Initiative
November 30, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Led research, strategy and content for the charity; developed bespoke social media strategy, produced articles and LinkedIn content, contributed to grant proposals, managed newsletter design and website content, collaborated on website revamp and content creation, and supported program storytelling and impact reporting.
Credit Control / Administrative Roles (Summer roles across multiple departments) at Giro Food Ltd.
August 31, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Credit control project following brand acquisition; recovered £300,000 debt, maintained ledgers, handled customer communications, initiated legal actions as needed, created payment plans, and supported purchasing and IT activities for e-commerce updates.
Administrator at John Price Printers Ltd.
July 31, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Administrative support assisting ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 audits; invoicing and purchasing tasks and general office administration.

Education

BA History and Political Science at University of Birmingham
July 18, 2022
BA History and Political Science – 2.1 at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
A Levels: Sociology (A), Psychology (B), History (B) at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
GCSEs: 11 GCSEs including Maths and English at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
BA History and Political Science – 2.1 at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
BA History and Political Science – 2.1 at University of Birmingham, UK
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
A Levels at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, UK
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
GCSEs at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, UK
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

CPD Social Media
January 8, 2024
Social Shells Coaching Program – CPD- Accredited Social Media Certification
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
CPD- Accredited Social Media Certification
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Social Shells Coaching Program – CPD- Accredited Social Media Certification
January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution