Areesa Ahmed

Areesa Ahmed has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Areesa has been working at Ready Set since 2021, starting as a Creative Strategist and progressing to Senior Creative Strategist and then Senior Creative Strategist II. Areesa previously worked as a Content Creator for TikTok starting in 2019. Areesa also has experience as a Content Creator for YouTube since 2015, where they gained expertise in creating short and long-form content, video editing, and community building. Areesa worked as a Digital Content Creator and Social Media Manager at Sociable Media in 2021. Prior to that, they were a Marketing Coordinator at Urban Eyes Doctors Of Optometry, where they were responsible for website design and marketing materials. Areesa also worked as a Student Consultant for BC SPCA, collecting data and developing a marketing plan. Areesa has prior retail experience as a Sales Associate at Godiva Chocolatier and as a Guest Review Manager at Evergreen Hotel Group. Areesa has also worked as a Barista, Server, Cashier at Truffles Fine Foods Catering and as a Barista and Cashier at Baguette & Co.

Areesa Ahmed began their education at York House School, where they completed their high school degree from 2001 to 2014. Areesa then pursued further studies at The University of British Columbia from 2014 to 2018, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology. Following this, they attended the UBC Sauder School of Business from 2018 to 2019 to complete their Masters of Management degree.