Family owned business that operates 8 units of an Irish Cafe businessStrategic Leadership•Directed strategy towards the profitable growth & operation of the company•Developed strategic operating plans, from ideation to execution, that reflectedthe longer-term objectives & high-priority projects established by the board•Managed & spearheaded key projects, particularly in order to achieve costefficiency- Led negotiations to achieve a 5% decrease in costs of raw materialspurchased from local market- Led market analysis on the challenges & cost of importing vs purchasingpremium produce available locally due to a country wide restriction on imports•Conducted market entry assessment analysis on market size & demand sideanalysis for imported Irish produce across multiple socio economic classes•Developed & implemented company policy & improved existing systems to fostera culture of innovation & collaborationOperational & Financial Management•Put in place adequate operational planning & financial control systems•Ensured that the operating objectives & standards of performance are not onlyunderstood but owned by the management & other employees•Developed & managed the e-commerce & marketing operations of the business•Prepared budgets, sales targets, resource allocation & other organisational reports•Developed & monitored the operating KPIs & financial results against plans &budgets with an agenda to drive growth, increase efficiency & reduce costs•Took remedial action, assumed full accountability & maintained communicationwith the franchisor for all company operations•Implemented an ERP software - SAP B1 across different locations•Represented the company to major customers building strong relationships•Built & maintained an effective team by providing mentorship, coaching sessions& performance evaluations

•Specialised in Financial Technology (FinTech) - buy & sell side•Engaged in extensive market research & analysed industry prospects by gatheringinformation about growth, competitors & market share possibilities•Conducted strategic reviews of potential targetsIn depth review & evaluation of company financial statements & preparation ofmanagement packs•Financial modelling experience specifically in valuation models - DiscountedCash Flow, Comparables Method, Precedent Transactions & others•Collaboration with management, accountants & lawyers for due diligence

A major humanitarian initiative founded by HRH The Prince of Wales to support projects in health, education, livelihoods and homes for those affected by the 2010 floods in Pakistan. A Worldwide Partnership based on support from Los Angeles, Washington, London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Pakistan.

•Interned in Treasury and Capital Markets and the Investment Banking Division•Compiled the FX rate sheet and analysis reports for the regional office •Derived problem solving techniques for clients with both inward and outward remittanceson the same day •Communicated and liaised with brokers and regional offices •Researched new and upcoming industries within the Pakistani market •Looked at different valuation methods (DCF, Comparables and Multiples analysis) •Gained valuable experience and insight into the world of Global Banking and Capital Markets

•Interned at the Head office with different desks •Prepared compliance reports, client reports, financial plans and structures •Thoroughly enjoyed the emerging markets and integrated well with the Russian and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) teams

•Assisted in the preparation of advisory reports for clients •Observed how the firm pitches the business idea and realised the importance of client-manager relationships