AWARA RASOUL
Co-Founder of DataVista • Marketing & Digital Marketing Lecturer at Salahaddin University
ABOUT ME
I am a business consultant, marketing strategist, and lecturer with a strong record of helping organizations achieve measurable growth. As the Co-Founder of DataVista, a market research and business consultancy firm, I have supported industries including banking, healthcare, retail, and hospitality.
My leadership journey includes roles such as Director of Marketing & Sales at Korek Premium & VIP Numbers and Country Retail Manager of Jibal Zone, where I oversaw the expansion of a retail chain and led the development of its e-commerce platform.
In parallel, I continue my academic career as a Marketing and Digital Marketing Lecturer at Salahaddin University, shaping future leaders with applied business knowledge.
STRATEGIC GROWTH
Driving measurable business growth
LEADERSHIP
Team development & management
MARKETING
Digital & traditional strategies
INNOVATION
Creative problem solving
EXPERIENCE
CO-FOUNDER
DataVista
February 2025 - Present
Erbil, Iraq
Leading provider of business insights, market intelligence solutions, and data analysis that enables businesses to make strategic decisions.
LECTURER IN MARKETING
Salahaddin University-Erbil
September 2012 - Present
13+ years
Teaching marketing subjects at the College of Administration and Economics, managing classrooms, conducting research, and providing consultancy to government ministries and private sector organizations.
MANAGER
JiBAL Zone
April 2021 - December 2022
1 year 9 months
Managed the first and largest multi-brand Mobile Phone and accessories organized retailer with 14 stores across Iraq.
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND SALES
Korek - Grand Technology
October 2015 - February 2020
4 years 5 months
Exclusive provider of Korek Telecom's VIP and premium mobile numbers. Developed and implemented brand strategy, marketing campaigns, and digital marketing initiatives.
SKILLS
EDUCATION
MSC IN MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
University of Derby
2010 - 2012
BA (HONS) BUSINESS STUDIES
University of Derby
2006 - 2012
Business and Management