Adnan D.

15+ years in communications, market research, and business development, with experience for Motorola, the Economist Intelligence Unit, UNICEF, and the World Bank across Brazil, Egypt, Chile, and Pakistan. I turn complex, messy information into clear reports and decisions — from telecom market forecasts to crisis situation reports to donor progress reports for World Bank-funded projects. In 2026 I completed IBM's AI Data Analysis Professional Track and now apply generative AI to speed up market research, reporting, and communications work — built into a portfolio of real use-case examples, not just theory. As a freelance consultant since 2014, I manage multiple clients independently, meet deadlines without supervision, and communicate clearly across time zones. Fluent English, based in Islamabad, Pakistan. I deliver research, analysis, and clear writing fast — now accelerated by AI — so you get better decisions with less of your own time spent.

• Freelance Consultant

  Mindmap Communications · 2014 — Present
  Executed a communications and advocacy project for a USAID-funded initiative in Islamabad, Pakistan. Facilitated a media training program for the World Food Program, improving delegates' interaction with local and international print, TV, and news media. Contributed as a freelance journalist for the Express Tribune. Oversaw an M&E consulting project for the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP), Pakistan. Continue to manage Communications and Advocacy projects on a consultancy basis as needed.

• Communications and Advocacy Consultant

  World Bank, Multi-Donor Trust Fund · 2013 — 2014
  Carried out a 1-year consulting assignment at the Pakistan World Bank Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) as Communications and Advocacy Officer, directly reporting to the Country Director. Developed a comprehensive communications strategy proposal addressing stakeholder needs, including the Donors Steering Committee and relevant NGOs. Compiled the bi-annual Progress Report covering all Pakistan MDTF projects by aggregating inputs from Project Task Team Leaders.

• Communications Specialist Consultant

  UNICEF, UN · 2011 — 2013
  Served as Communications Specialist in a 2-year consulting project for multiple United Nations agencies, representing UNICEF and managing communications with NGOs, government departments, and media regarding U.N. activities in Pakistan. Conducted field missions to gather and produce Human Interest stories, press materials, and opinion editorials. Provided communications materials to internal staff while coordinating with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team. Composed summary situation reports and presented weekly statistical reports on the 2011 floods, utilizing information from NDMA, PDMA, and OCHA.

• Regional Business Development Manager – Midwest U.S.A.

  Economist Intelligence Unit, The Economist Group · 2008 — 2011
  Directed efforts in lead generation and prospecting, managing the top of the sales funnel by identifying potential clients through cold calling, social media networking, and industry events. Established strategic partnerships to create new revenue streams and distribution channels while managing client relationships as the first point of contact. Collaborated across functions with Marketing, Product teams, and Sales to align campaigns and ensure seamless handoff of qualified leads. Monitored performance metrics using CRM software such as Salesforce or HubSpot.

• Market Research and Analysis Manager

  Network Management Group, Motorola Inc. · 1995 — 2007
  Led a team to conduct detailed market analysis and marketing planning, culminating in a successful bid for a multi-million-dollar cellular license in Brazil while stationed in São Paulo. Served as Project Manager – Pricing and Promotions at Motorola's wireless Joint Venture company in Egypt, Mobinil, and executed a due diligence project to improve marketing operations in Chile. Developed and implemented integrated communication strategies for Motorola phone lines and utilized strategic communication principles in alignment with corporate goals. Engineered market demand and revenue forecast models using MS Excel and Visual Basic, conducted extensive market research, and performed financial analysis on customer

• Bachelor of Arts, Economics and International Business

  Rockford University · 1992 — 1996
• Advanced Secondary Education (O’Levels and A 'Levels)

  Islamabad Grammar School · 1988 — 1992