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Syahirah Mazlan | Gengen

Actively looking for my next role

Syahirah Mazlan


Strategist | Brand, Business, Experience
Singapore

Summary

Strategist with 8+ years of experience driving research-led, commercially grounded strategies across brand, experience, and business transformation. Proven ability to translate complex market, audience, and operational insights into strategic frameworks that guide creative and experiential outcomes. Strong background in championing multi-disciplinary teams and advising clients through change, optimisation, and growth.

Education

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    WEE KIM WEE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION (NTU) Bachelor of Communication Studies, Communication Studies Aug 2013 - May 2017

Experience

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    Lead Strategist, Solutions MCI Group APAC Pte Ltd Oct 2019 - Oct 2025 • 6 yrs 1 mo
    Full-time |
    Singapore
    | Hybrid

    Progressed within the team to spearhead strategic direction, solution design and complex client engagements across brand, experience, and business transformation initiatives.

    • Led research-based strategy development across core industries of finance, insurance, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, ICT, and FMCG sectors, to inform actionable recommendations for key clients such as AIA, Prudential, HSBC, FWD, Red Hat, Terumo, Galderma, and more
    • Spearheaded strategic planning across projects, ensuring solutions were insight-driven, commercially viable, and operationally sound
    • Built and led strategic frameworks that guided creative, experiential, and execution teams from concept to delivery
    • Applied deep process design, operational excellence, and change methodologies to help clients adapt to shifting market demands
    • Guided teams in aligning brand, experience, and engagement strategies with business goals and audience needs
    • Championed end-to-end projects — diagnosing problems, synthesising insights, testing ideas, and delivering actionable recommendations
    • Mentored planners and junior strategists, strengthening overall strategic capability and consistency within the team

    Project Management
    Competitive Strategy
    Customer Experience Design
    Market Research
    Creative Thinking
    Brand Management
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    Accounts Executive Ambrosia Communications Mar 2018 - Mar 2019 • 1 yr 1 mo
    Full-time | Onsite

    Multi-hatted client servicing and project delivery role, operating at the intersection of stakeholder management, creative solutioning, and operational execution.

    • Managed client relationships and served as primary point of contact across multiple accounts
    • Orchestrated end-to-end campaign and project delivery, managing timelines, resources, and stakeholders
    • Coordinated event operations and vendor management to deliver seamless activations
    • Supported healthcare, consumer, and public-sector clients including Invisalign, Abbott Diagnostics, Boston Scientific, SAFRA, and SATA CommHealth

    Client Care
    Project Management
    Interpersonal Communication
    Advertising
    Problem Solving
    Email Marketing

Work Preferences

Role preference
Actively applying
Expected job titles
Strategic Planner
Brand Strategist
Marketing Specialist
Marketing Communications Manager
Event Planner

Skills

  1. Business & Brand Strategy
    Expert
  2. Research & Insight Development
    Expert

Languages

  1. English
    Native speaker
  2. Malay
    Native speaker

Certifications

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    Digital Event Strategist (DES) Certification PCMA
    Issued Oct 2024 • No Expiration Date