CV — Aaka Tarannum

Profile

Aaka Tarannum is an early-career researcher and research educator trained in business studies (University of Dhaka, BBA Marketing; CGPA 3.34). She teaches research-focused courses across nonprofit and edtech contexts and contributes to SDG-aligned initiatives through structured communication and program support. Professionally, she has led editorial operations and cross-border client acquisition, working with EU-based clients and coordinating delivery with multi-member teams. Her work is defined by research literacy, execution discipline, and a multidisciplinary orientation toward real-world problem solving.

Education

BBA (Marketing)

University of Dhaka • 2024

CGPA 3.34

HSC (Business Studies)

Holy Cross College

GPA 4.92

SSC (Business Studies)

Udayan Higher Secondary School • 2017

GPA 5.00

Experience

Head of Client Acquisition & Content Manager

Code Prophet (Remote) • Jun 2024–Present

Leads a 14-member team delivering SEO-focused content for international stakeholders and clients.
Improved delivery efficiency by ~30% by standardizing workflows and coordinating review cycles.
Heads client acquisition and relationship management with EU-based clients, translating requirements into clear delivery plans and milestones.
Maintains quality assurance standards and ensures stakeholder-aligned outcomes under deadlines.

Course Instructor — Business Studies Research

Open Scholar Bangladesh (Nonprofit) • Past 1 year (as provided)

Teaches applied research foundations: research question formulation, literature mapping, ethics, and academic writing.
Guides learners in structuring proposals and translating ideas into defensible research designs.
Emphasizes reproducible reasoning, transparent limitations, and clear presentation of evidence.

Course Instructor — Research Courses

Harriken Education (US-based startup founded during COVID-19) • Past 1 year

Delivers remote instruction on research design, critical reading, synthesis writing, and presentation of findings.
Uses structured rubrics and iterative feedback to improve learner outputs and research clarity.
Supports multidisciplinary learners in developing research discipline and communication standards.

Member/Contributor

Path Bangladesh (Nonprofit, SDG-focused) • Past 2 years

Contributes to SDG-aligned initiatives via communication support, documentation, and impact-oriented writing.
Translates program activities into outcomes-focused narratives and stakeholder-ready materials.
Supports awareness-building grounded in credible evidence and community context.

Staff Correspondent

People’s News Network (PNN) • Past 1 month

Produces reporting and commentary focused on public-interest themes such as education, youth development, and SDG progress.
Applies verification discipline: clear sourcing, structured argumentation, and audience-appropriate framing.

Vice President (Operations)

University of Dhaka — FBS Dance Squad • May 2024–Present

Organized major programming and executed three flash mobs; led end-to-end operational coordination.
Managed logistics for international conference participation (communications + transportation).

Deputy Head of Public Relations

Dhaka University Marketing Club • Mar 2022–Oct 2022

Directed PR strategy and sponsor/stakeholder communications for major initiatives.
Secured sponsorships enabling full execution of club programs and events.

Management Trainee

Youth School for Social Entrepreneurs (YSSE) • Apr 2021–Jul 2021

Created content campaigns to engage audiences and support brand outcomes.
Led communication initiatives to enhance visibility and streamline outreach.

Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office • Google Workspace • Canva • SPSS

Strengths

Communication & negotiation • Team leadership • Problem solving • Presentation

Awards

Intern of the Month (Marketing & PR)

YSSE • Jan 2021

Recognized for contribution to marketing and PR execution.

Publications & Writing

See Publications and Writing.

Aaka Tarannum

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