Afsana Rotna

Brand Strategy & Integrated Marketing Communication Professional | IT /FinTech Focus

IT /FinTech Focus

Profile summary

Strategic Brand Strategy & Integrated Marketing Communication Professional with 12 years of experience across 3 organizations, specializing in integrated marketing communication, Go-To-Market strategy development, and trade marketing execution. Built the first dedicated marketing function from the ground up, executing 400 partner shop branding projects and driving a 20% growth in online sales through targeted digital growth strategies. Committed to delivering measurable campaign performance and scaling brand presence through agency and cross-functional stakeholder management.

Career highlights

Brand Development: Built the first dedicated marketing function from the ground up, directing an annual budget and expanding social media following significantly.

Trade Marketing Execution: Executed 400 partner shop branding projects and coordinated 250 installer training programs engaging 7,000 installers.

Digital Growth Strategy: Designed and launched social media advertisements, driving 20% growth in online sales across marketing campaigns.

Professional Certification: Completed specialized credentials in Digital Marketing from Coders Trust and Google Digital Marketing Fundamentals.

Key skills

TechnicalDigital
ProfessionalTechnology & FinTech Integrated Marketing Communication: ATL BTL PR Social Media & Experiential Campaign Management & Go-To-Market Strategy Development Retail & Trade Marketing Execution POSM & In-Store Branding Campaign Performance & ROI Measurement Social Media Advertising PPC Paid Media Analytics & Ad Performance Tracking Agency & Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management Campaign Briefing & Creative Evaluation Budget Management & Cost Optimization Excel Outlook Word PowerPoint

Professional experience

Brand Manager, Growth and MarketingMay 2026 - Present
TallyKhata

Reports to senior leadership, guiding day-to-day promotional execution and marketing operations. Coordinates collateral production and social media management while collaborating across departments to align communication output with established company guidelines.

  • Manages the official Facebook page by planning content, publishing updates, and handling community engagement for the fintech platform.
  • Coordinates print production including QR sticker collateral, brochures, and banners to support on-ground marketing touchpoints.
  • Collaborates with the design team on creative execution for social media and print materials to align output with brand guidelines.
  • Collects customer testimonials from existing users to support brand storytelling and ongoing marketing content creation.
  • Supports the growth team in shaping strategic approaches aimed at re-engaging churned users.
Marketing Specialist, Brand CommunicationOct 2022 - May 2026
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technologies Co. Ltd

Directed nationwide ATL and BTL campaigns across digital, PR, social media, and experiential channels. Oversaw partner networks, distributor collaborations, agency relationships, and training programs across Bangladesh.

  • Built the first dedicated marketing function from the ground up, directing an annual budget exceeding 500,000.
  • Expanded the brand Facebook following from 4 to 107 thousand through content planning, achieving a 25 percent engagement increase in six months.
  • Executed 400 partner shop branding projects and coordinated 250 installer training programs engaging 7,000 installers.
Asst. Brand Manager, Brand CommunicationJan 2014 - Jan 2022
Global Brand Pvt. Ltd

Shaped regional brand communication strategy and advertising production. Steered agency partnerships and marketing operations.

  • Designed and launched social media advertisements, driving 20% growth in online sales.
  • Managed in-store promotional activities, improving customer engagement and boosting sales.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in brand messaging and visuals.

Projects

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rotnaafsana-coder.github.io/afsana-portfolio

Education

MBAJan 2014
Eastern University, Bangladesh

Marketing | CGPA: 3.73/4.00

BBAJan 2013
Eastern University, Bangladesh

Marketing | CGPA: 3.52/4.00

Certifications

Digital MarketingCoders Trust
Google Digital Marketing FundamentalsGoogle Digital Garage
English SkillsBritish Council
DV360 Step-by-Step Tutorial & CourseSenator We Run Ads2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
International English Language Testing SystemIDP2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Languages

Bengali · Professional

English · Professional