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Hadia Usman

@hadiausman

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Strategic communications professional specializing in PR and project delivery.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead strategic communications and PR campaigns, manage stakeholders, and support policy-driven initiatives in collaborative, impact-focused organizations.

I am a results-driven communications and project management professional focused on delivering public relations campaigns and high-impact content that elevate organizational visibility.

At the Islamabad Policy Research Institute I pioneered a structured media and executive communications strategy, managed relations with 50+ national and international outlets, and produced 40+ press releases and 50+ digital assets.

I have led relaunch efforts for institutional publications, coordinated contributors to improve editorial quality, and directed national and international conferences and policy dialogues engaging 200+ high-level stakeholders.

I bring strengths in stakeholder management, crisis communications, policy analysis, and cross-sector collaboration to drive strategic alignment, protect institutional credibility, and strengthen policy influence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Advocacy and Media Specialist

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Islamabad Policy Research Institute

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Pioneered and executed multi-channel media and executive communications strategies, increasing outreach by 40% through 40+ press releases and 50+ digital assets and boosting institutional visibility via relaunch of IPRI Dispatches.

Strategic Communications Media Relations Public Relations Content Development Crisis Communications Stakeholder Management Event Management

Teaching Assistant

Wilfrid Laurier University

Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 (7 months)

Supported delivery of two undergraduate political science courses for 150+ students, coordinating materials and assessments and contributing to 98% student satisfaction through tutorials and office hours.

Course Coordination Student Support Assessment Design Communication Tutoring Academic Administration Workshop Facilitation

Corporate Affairs Intern

Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited

Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 (1 month)

Supported internal communications and stakeholder engagement by drafting employee updates and coordinating briefings, contributing to improved information flow and timely campaign logistics.

Internal Communications Stakeholder Engagement Briefings Coordination