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Lahore, Pakistan

Descon Engineering Limited is an integrated engineering services and manufacturing company operating in Pakistan and the Middle East. It is in the business of delivering client-specific solutions for projects related to Energy, Infrastructure and Process industry. The integrated package of services encompasses engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning and maintenance. Key Responsibilities:• Liaison with PMO’s of public sector clients ( Wapda, Irrigation Department, SEDA,PEDO,CAA etc.) for update on current infrastructure projects like dams, canals, barrages etc.• Follow up of upcoming public or private sector infrastructure projects and preparation of competitive bids for infrastructure projects in consultation with concerned department teams• Maintain business relationship with international and local vendors and local representatives of multinationals for potential joint ventures

Lahore, Pakistan

LDCMMC is owned by Government of Punjab, registered under section 42 of Companies Ordinance 1984, it has the mandate of establishing, operating and regulating markets in Lahore Division which include Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Pattoki and Nankana. Key Responsibilities:• Establishing and implementing of objectives and SOP’s in line with HR and Operations manuals• Managing outsourced services contracts like transport/logistics, parking lots, maintenance of facilities and assets• Preparing and implementing operational and procurement plan in accordance with approved annual budget• Managing the correspondence for support needed from government agencies like DCO’s Office and City Traffic Police• Presenting reports and projects output/results to BOD and related government officers for policy formation • Ensuring that company goals are met in a timely fashion by the efficient and effective management of personnel and resources• Monitoring complaint cell and grievance handling mechanisms

Lahore, Pakistan

LTC is owned by Government of Punjab, and is registered under section 42 of Companies Ordinance1984, it has the mandate of deployment and regulation of urban transport services in Lahore. LTC awards urban/sub-urban bus routes to private companies through exclusive route franchise awards under Public Private Partnership framework backed by concession agreements. Key Responsibilities:• Formulated operational plans and coordinated with local/foreign operators/government departments for implementation of those plans• Conducted inspections on various urban routes to ensure operational compliance of parameters and plans issued by planning department• Managed the correspondence for support needed by foreign operators from government agencies like Transport Department, DCO’s Office and City Traffic Police.• Presented reports and projects output/results to BOD and related government officers for policy formation• Participated in various public awareness programs by Government of Punjab• Monitored and Evaluated parameters mentioned in service level agreements

Turkey, Branch Office Lahore ( Metrobus And Urban Transport Projects)

Organization is responsible for procurement, operations and maintenance of articulated Metro buses for the much acclaimed Mass Rapid Transit system in Lahore. Platform also operates 137 buses at different routes in Lahore region under contracts with Lahore Transport Company. Key Responsibilities• Directing a staff of 12 HR professionals for development and implementation of all HR functions• Development and implementation of HR policies• Training of newly hired employees and their performance appraisal• Management of legal and compliance issues like EOBI and social security• Liaison with Punjab Metro Bus Authority and Lahore Transport Company/Government of Punjab• Coordination of activities for smooth operations of Metro Buses• Managing the flow of information among different subsidiaries of Albayrak Holding• Follow-up/implementation of contractual obligations between Platform Turizm A.S. and advertising agencies for inside and outside branding of busesKey Achievements• Successful adaptation and implementation of HR policies consistent with those of Albayrak Holding Turkey• 90 % reduction of penalties imposed by Punjab Metro Bus Authority owing to non-compliance in HR related issues• Conducted at least 8 goal-oriented training sessions for different cadres resulting in significantly improved KPIs

Dubai U.A.E

The group employing over 2600 staff is among the leading service providers in real estate with clients all over UAE. The services include maintenance, landscaping, security and cleaning.Key responsibilities:• Managed contracts/operations of security/cleaning division including procurement/ inventory management• Supervised the allocation of 360 employees, equipments and resources for different projects• Prepared, bid, negotiated and won contracts with multinational facilities e.g. Citibank, Emirates/DNATA, HSBC and various shopping malls• Redesigned operations in central Dubai decentralizing warehousing facilities, which resulted in 20% reduction in cost of resources• Evaluated and appraised the performance of 3rd party logistic operators

Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

The organization is involved in import and export of home textiles, carpets, furniture items and other home décor products. It has exclusive distribution rights for markets in Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia. Moreover, the organization operates a chain of retail showrooms across Indonesia.Key Responsibilities• Managed demand and supply for all retail outlets across Indonesia• Negotiated with and procured from suppliers in Turkey, U.A.E and E.U• Trained 80+ sales staff and outlet managers• Successfully managed the expansion from 10 to 16 outlets within 2 years• Introduced new products in textile section into Indonesian and Malaysian markets benefiting the organization by 15% increase in sales and increased market penetration

Istanbul ,Turkey

The organization was ranked among the top weaving mills in Turkey in terms of capacity and exports. Key Responsibilities:• Participated in exhibitions for tapping customers across the globe and developed new market in Indonesia • Coordinated and liaised with buyers and production managers for order preparation and shipments• Decreased delivery time by 10% for exports/outbound shipments to Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia

Mba ( Executive), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.62

Bachelor Of Business Administration [ B.B.A (Hons) ], Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 3.63

Graduate Cum Laude

Associate'S Degree, Engineering

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