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Abdullah Khan

Marketing Executive @ Deal Drive

Dubai

3+ years of work experience

Deal Drive
Feb 20266 mosPresent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Buzz Ent
Sep 20232 yrs 11 mosPresent

Bengaluru

- Developed and expanded a successful event management platform, resulting in 80% year-over-year revenue growth and built a thriving community of 5,000+ active members. - Cultivated strategic alliances with prominent event companies in India, such as District, Swiggy Scenes, TribeVibe, and BookmyShow, in addition to more than 50 event management businesses. - Led a team of five professionals spanning community engagement, marketing initiatives, and operational tasks to implement on-site brand activations and collaborative ventures
Freelancer- Self employed
Dec 20223 yrs 8 mosPresent

Bengaluru

- Partnered with 20+ brands across diverse industries (F&B, fashion, tech, real estate, education & lifestyle). - Delivered end-to-end marketing solutions, including Graphic design & brand identity, Web development, Influencer marketing campaigns, Social media content strategy & viral content development - Achieved 4M+ organic views across brand campaigns through data-driven storytelling and creative execution. - Currently working with founders to build strong personal brands, improve digital presence, and position them as thought leaders in their domain.
SuperStuff
Aug 20255 mosDec 2025

New York, United States

Control One | AI Startup
Jun 20245 mosOct 2024

Bengaluru

- Worked closely with the Founder in defining business strategy, marketing plans, and stakeholder relations. - Ensured clear and regular communication with clients, stakeholders, and investors, keeping them informed on startup advancements. - Discovered opportunities for cost reduction, successfully decreasing vendor costs by 27%.
Control One | AI Startup
Jun 20242 mosJul 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Business/Management

Kristu Jayanti University

20223 yrs2025

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Headline

Marketing Executive @ Deal Drive

About

I started out as a student with a passion for solving problems in finance, strategy, and growth. What began as small projects soon turned into scaling communities and start-ups. Today, I’ve built and scaled communities from zero to 15,000+ members pan-India, while driving ₹1.5Cr+ in business growth across startups and projects. My expertise spans brand partnerships, finance, marketing, and scaling growth operations, with a focus on turning ambitious ideas into sustainable, revenue-generating ventures. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution. Designing financial roadmaps, unlocking growth opportunities, and building meaningful partnerships that drive long-term impact. The results? → ₹1.5Cr+ business generated in the past year → Doubled revenues to ₹40 Lakhs in year one, boosting profit margins from 15% → 30% → Expanded partnerships and recurring revenue streams with national & international brands Here’s what I bring to the table: → Scaling communities & ecosystems from scratch → Driving high-value partnerships with 20+ leading brands → Delivering strong business outcomes (revenue growth, cost optimization, and profitability) → Blending financial acumen with creativity in marketing and growth strategy Beyond the numbers, I’m passionate about building opportunities for the next generation of creators, entrepreneurs, and students. I believe in leveraging data, finance, and storytelling to create ecosystems where people and brands thrive.

Location

Dubai

Work experience

Marketing Executive at Deal Drive, Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founder, Head of Marketing, Partnerships & Community at Buzz Ent, Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos, Bengaluru, - Developed and expanded a successful event management platform, resulting in 80% year-over-year revenue growth and built a thriving community of 5,000+ active members. - Cultivated strategic alliances with prominent event companies in India, such as District, Swiggy Scenes, TribeVibe, and BookmyShow, in addition to more than 50 event management businesses. - Led a team of five professionals spanning community engagement, marketing initiatives, and operational tasks to implement on-site brand activations and collaborative ventures

Marketing Strategist at Freelancer- Self employed, Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, - Partnered with 20+ brands across diverse industries (F&B, fashion, tech, real estate, education & lifestyle). - Delivered end-to-end marketing solutions, including Graphic design & brand identity, Web development, Influencer marketing campaigns, Social media content strategy & viral content development - Achieved 4M+ organic views across brand campaigns through data-driven storytelling and creative execution. - Currently working with founders to build strong personal brands, improve digital presence, and position them as thought leaders in their domain.

Brand Partnerships & Growth Manager at SuperStuff, Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 · 5 mos, New York, United States

Marketing Strategy and Operations at Control One | AI Startup, Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 · 5 mos, Bengaluru, - Worked closely with the Founder in defining business strategy, marketing plans, and stakeholder relations. - Ensured clear and regular communication with clients, stakeholders, and investors, keeping them informed on startup advancements. - Discovered opportunities for cost reduction, successfully decreasing vendor costs by 27%.

Business Analyst at Control One | AI Startup, Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Business/Management, Kristu Jayanti University

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