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MD Atikul Haque

Hospitality Leader → Media | MA Film & TV | Editor @ Big Bollywood Buffs | Content Creator | Aspiring Producer
About

I’m a film and TV graduate with over 3 years of management experience and a passion for media and storytelling. While leading operations in hospitality, I’ve continued to build my media portfolio through editorial work, production assistance, and digital content creation. Currently, I am the Editor at Big Bollywood Buffs, where I cover film features, social media campaigns, and red-carpet premieres. I’m now actively exploring opportunities in creative content, production, and social media that allow me to combine my leadership skills with my media background.

Previous Brands
LEON Restaurants
Big Bollywood Buffs
Fuller's Brewery
Yolk
Little Big Films Bangladesh
The Daily Star
Work Experience
Assistant Manager
Nov ‘23 - Now
LEON Restaurants

• Led team in ensuring excellent customer service, overseeing operations, and managing inventory at LEON London Moorgate. • Collaborated with management to drive sales through promotional activities and stock count. • Trained staff, managed finances, and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.

Editor in Chief
Sep ‘23 - Now
Self employed

As Editor-in-Chief of Big Bollywood Buffs, I lead the content strategy for a leading social media entertainment platform focused on Bollywood. My role involves overseeing content creation, including celebrity interviews and event coverage, managing a creative team, and collaborating with celebrities and partners to deliver engaging content. I drive brand growth through innovative marketing strategies, stay on top of Bollywood trends, and lead event promotion, ensuring we provide fans with timely, impactful, and entertaining content.

Assistant Manager
Dec ‘22 - Oct ‘23
Fuller's Brewery

As an Assistant Manager, my role is to oversee floor operations, lead and support the team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. I handle deliveries, maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, manage cash transactions, and handle critical situations. Additionally, I create team schedules, handle cash reconciliation, manage opening and closing procedures, and oversee marketing, administrative, and overall business operations

Customer Service Team Lead
Oct ‘22 - Dec ‘22
Yolk

Assistant Director
Feb ‘21 - Sep ‘21
Little Big Films Bangladesh

Little Big Films is a prominent production house in Bangladesh, renowned for its significant contributions to online and television video commercials. In my role as an assistant director, my responsibilities included preparing pre-production presentations for meetings and delivering these presentations effectively. I was responsible for liaising with clients, managing their needs, and persuasively addressing any concerns they had. During the shooting phase, I oversaw various aspects such as script management, artist coordination, and the overall production team. Additionally, I took charge of the post-production processes, ensuring seamless execution until the final delivery of content to the client.

Photographer and feature reporter
Jan ‘16 - Sep ‘20
The Daily Star

As a feature reporter and photographer, My job tasks include developing and pitching story ideas, conducting interviews, writing engaging feature articles, and capturing high-quality images. Achievements include having work published in high-profile publications and building a network of contacts in the industry. Skills set include strong storytelling abilities, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment. My experience, achievements, and skill set make me a strong candidate for any freelance photography and feature reporting role.

Casting Assistant
Jan ‘16 - Sep ‘18
Freelancer

As an Assistant Casting Director, I assist with organizing and managing audition sessions, providing feedback on actors' performances and suitability for roles, and liaising with production team members. They also manage the Casting Director's calendar and appointments, prepare call sheets, and communicate with talent agents and actors. I had to prove strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Languages
English - Fluent
Bengali - Native
Recommendations
Mohit Govindani
Direct manager - Media / film / television / social media / content creation , Big Bollywood Buffs
Sep 2023 -

Atikul has been working with me for the past two years as the editor-in-chief of my media outlet bigbollywoodbuffs. He has done an excellent job as the creative head of my outlet and has given a lot of innovative ideas. In addition, his editing skills have been very useful and he is a very talented photographer and videographer who has shot all my interviews with celebs. I would recommend Atikul for his abilities and I think he would be a great asset to any firm.

Education & Training
University of Portsmouth
‘21 - ‘22
Msc Film and Television
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
‘16 - ‘19
Bachelor of Social Science, Media Studies and Journalism
Narayanganj University College
Higher Secondary Certificate
Wembley, UK