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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

● Developed and executed strategic sales plans and took ownership of account strategy and demand generation through the data analysis of customer footprint, market direction, industry trends, key differentiators, and competitive landscapes. This led to the penetration of new markets and customer base expansion, resulting in a 40% increase in market share.● Managed a portfolio consisting of multiple Fortune 100 companies, cultivating strong relationships with executive leadership and delivering exceptional customer service to drive retention by 60% and build upon existing customer footprint.● Achieved company wide recognition for outstanding sales performance and exceeding annual targets by 30%, resulting in $2.5M in gross sales.● Built quality pipeline by prospecting into mid- and upmarket accounts using a multi-channel engagement approach of social outreach and direct contact methodologies - such as cold calling, emails, and LinkedIn messaging - to increase customer engagement and retention.● Developed and delivered compelling sales presentations, initial high-level demonstrations, and proposals to C-level executives, effectively communicating value propositions and closing high-value deals upwards $3M.● Utilized CRM software to manage pipeline, track sales activities, and generate accurate sales forecasts.● Provided ongoing sales training and development to junior team members (15+ people) on value storytelling, research and analysis techniques, best practices, and product. Resulted in improved sales effectiveness and increased performance by 95%.

Newport Beach, California, United States

● Established relationships with Wall Street Secondary investors to deliver closed loan packages with 100% approval rates, resulting in a 99% satisfaction score. Loan Products include Conventional Loans, Fixed-Rate Mortgage (FRM), Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM), Jumbo Loans, Reverse Mortgages,, and Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC).● Experienced in assessing new mortgage inquiries and analyzing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to gain insights into clients' financial positions and identify areas for potential mortgages.● Oversaw accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, processing and reconciling invoices, payments, and customer accounts with a high degree of precision, increasing process efficiency by 90%.● Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing requested documentation and ensuring smooth audits.● Approved and disbursed funds per the final approved Settlement Statement. This included verifying wiring instructions and initiating wires for disbursements, ensuring loan pipeline is up-to-date for onboarding.● Utilized Microsoft Office Suite to prepare reports and communicate with stakeholders. Uses include the creation of standardized Settlement Statements with built in formulas to allow for others to use as automated data entry templates.

El Segundo, California, United States

● Worked cross functionally to devise and implement a standardized system within our company to identify, store, and send out final documents to their intended destination. This improved efficiency by 100% and decreased late fees by 100%.● Achieved 13% logistical cost savings ($4k) over 8 months by reducing late fees (-8%) and use of overtime (-5%).● Managed the accounting for $150M worth of loans. Produced and distributed >300 purchase advice company-wide to assist the accounting and risk departments in assessing new mortgage sales opportunities.● Provided exceptional customer service to mortgage clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and guiding them through the loan application and process. Resulted in increased referrals for new business by 70%.● Creating shipping reports daily to track the status of loans in the pipeline, which involved daily entry and maintenance of accurate loan application data in the loan origination software (Encompass).● Developed an onboarding process to train new hires internally which added 100% productivity to the back end of the loan closingprocess by preparing these new recruits for career progression within the mortgage business.● Played a pivotal role in organizing company events and workshops, fostering a collaborative and uplifting team environment.● Served as the initial point of contact with clients through leading the coordination and scheduling of appointments, meetings, and follow-ups with clients, loan officers, and underwriters, ensuring seamless communication and timely progress. Allowed for streamlined progression of the loan sale cycle by keeping all parties updated and highly aware of all movement for each individual loan in the pipeline.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

● Led Personalized cross channel marketing campaigns, events, and webinars to generate measurable results, convert campaign leads into sales opportunities, foster client relationships, and uncover needs with executives of multiple top 50 universities.● Conducted thorough market research by analyzing industry reports, staying updated on campus safety threats, and understanding competitor offerings to identify potential clients and industries aligned with Livesafe’s products and services.● Achieved 100-120% quota attainment every month, booking SQO’s through phone, email, and social channels.● Exceeded team KPIs completing 70+ dials, 25+ personalized emails, and prospecting into 9+ net new accounts daily.● Achieved 85% increase in lead conversion rates by optimizing lead scoring models and refining targeting strategies within Salesforce.● Engaged in lead generation activities, including cold calling, email campaigns, and social selling, to create a robust sales pipeline worth $1.5M targeting prestigious Universities in the Washington D.C. area.● Utilized Salesforce as the primary CRM tool to manage and organize leads, contacts, and opportunities throughout the sales cycle.● Organized product demonstrations and presentations for potential clients, showcasing the competitive differentiation and unique value of Livesafe’s solutions.● Collaborated cross functionally across business practices to ensure accurate and up-to-date information entry and maintenance within Salesforce, enabling seamless communication and coordination.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

● Conferred with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products to their intended destinations. ● Analyzed inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service experiences. ● Monitored supplier performance reviews to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.● Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments of steel products, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to customer specifications.● Collaborated closely with suppliers, carriers, and warehouse teams to coordinate shipping schedules, resolve issues, and minimize delays.● Utilized transportation management software to plan and optimize routes, maximizing efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.● Managed documentation for shipments, including bills of lading, customs paperwork, and certificates of origin, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.● Conducted regular inventory audits to track stock levels, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate records of steel products.● Monitored and reported on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation and inventory management, presenting findings to management for strategic decision-making.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

● Research, write, and edit news articles covering a diverse range of topics, including politics, community events, human interest stories, and more.● Conduct in-depth interviews and gather information from various sources to produce accurate and well-researched news content.● Craft compelling headlines and leads that capture readers' attention and provide concise summaries of the articles' key points.● Collaborate with editors and layout designers to ensure the visual presentation of articles is engaging and aligns with the newspaper's style guidelines.● Utilize social media platforms to promote articles, engage with readers, and drive traffic to the newspaper's website.● Adapt writing style and tone to suit different sections of the newspaper, such as news, features, and opinion pieces.● Attend editorial meetings to brainstorm story ideas, pitch articles, and contribute to the overall content strategy.● Stay informed about current events, trends, and developments, maintaining a strong knowledge base to provide insightful and relevant reporting.● Reviewed, edited, and corrected errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial styles and formatting guidelines for over 80 articles. ● Lead the Ittefaq youth writers team, serving as a liaison between senior and junior writers, discussing issues with editors to establish priorities and political stances.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Asian Media "Political Club", LA Voters Field Research, Model United Nations, Kajol Project.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Communication And Media Studies