I. T. Skills

OS:
DOS, Windows 9x, Windows XP/Me, Windows 2000, NT, Unix I Linux and AS 400

Programming Skills:
Excellent programming skills in FORTRAN, COBOL and GW BASIC

Date Base:
SOL, Oracle, Dbase, FoxBASE and FoxPro

System Administration & Networking:
Comprehensive exposure of LAN I WAN, LAN topologies (Bus, Star, Token Ring), Cabling UTP, STP, Switching (VLAN, STP etc) and Routing, TCP/IP protocols and other routing protocols. Knowledge of Windows Client, Windows Server, MS Office SUite and MS Exchange, ISA Server, experience to include hands on knowledge of Basic Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WINS administration, VPN installation and trouble shooting, backup operation & maintenance. Good knowledge of Network Management and Monitoring Applications and Network Security devices and applications. Experience of developing, implementing and testing Disaster Recovery Plans. Project Management skills and demonstrated aptitude for creativity, innovation and learning new technologies. '
Certification Courses:
Network+ and CCNA

Additional Training

F. ADDITIONAL TRANING:

Completed "IS09000: Internal Auditor course" conducted by Moody's International Certification Ltd., Karachi passed and fulfill all the requirements of the ISO 9000 Standards (Known as BS EN ISO 9000 & ISO 10011 Part I & II ) and lOA requirements of International Registration of Certified Auditors.
Familiar with TQM techniques and know the uses ,of TQM Tools like SWOT Analysis, PARETO Analysis, Cause & Effect (FISH BONE) Analysis for finding problems and their. solution in routine works. Good Knowledge of Mathematical Programming, Game Theory and other statistical tools to forecast and obtain results from provided data.

Educational Background

B: Educational Background

Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
From Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi / Pakistan
Main subjects: Marketing & Finance

Masters Degree in Applied Mathematics (MSc)
From University of Karachi / Pakistan
Main subjects: Mathematical Statistics, Operational Research & Computer Programming

Bachelors Degree in Mathematics (BSc Honors)
From University of Karachi / Pakistan
Main subjects: Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics

Career Summary

A: Career Summary

08/2006 – today
Manager Exports in a leading terry towel manufacturing company in Karachi / Pakistan
01/2003 – 07/2006
Manager Exports / Manager Coordination in Siddiqsons Denim Mills Ltd / Karachi
09/1999 – 12/2002
Manager Exports Rafi Sons Textile / Karachi
06/1994 – 07/1999
Export Executive Rahman & Rahman / Karachi
08/1993 – 06/1994
Assistant Export Manager Erums (Pvt) Ltd. / Karachi

Work Experience (In reverse chronological order)

08/2006-today Manager Exports in a leading manufacturer & exporter of terry towels & made-up, Karachi

• Responsible for development of new markets and sustain existing customers.
• Oversee all internal & external communications, merchandising issues and ensure prompt & appropriate replies to customers.
• Evaluate marketing conditions, competitor’s data and identify prospective buyers and/or agents.
• Calculate competitive prices & negotiate with customers according to terms & conditions.
• Demonstrate high grade product knowledge and development of new product and packaging ideas.
• Headed Quality control staff for assurance of quality products and development of new techniques / tools / formats for quality assurance.
• Identify, planning and participation in exhibitions and fairs.
• Responsible for development and adoption of quality procedures required for QMS ISO: 9000:2001.
• Achievements:
• Increase in export turnover from $4 millions to $6 millions within 2 years.
• Improve product quality by implementation of QMS standards.
• Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification.
• Implementation of Social Compliances and Health & Safety issues within the working area and achievement of SA-8000 certificate.

01/2003-07/2006 Manager Exports / Manager Coordination in SIDDIQSONS DENIM MILLS LTD, Karachi

• Responsible for logistic arrangements for immediate deliveries and quick preparation of clean & non-discrepant shipping documents.
• For smooth operation of commercial activities keep close liaison with customs, banks, state banks, chambers, TDAP and other government & non government agencies.
• Responsible for giving up-to-date information about market conditions, government incentives and regulation to Chief Executive.
• Treasury activities, negotiation of exchange rates, forward bookings and refinance matters.
• As Manager Coordination: Responsible for timely embarkation, Closely monitoring of all export orders and develop & run a order tracking system for up-to-date information to customers about their orders. Ensure timely shipment within L/C expiry. Ensure perfect packaging as per customer’s need and quality inspection of fabric on 4 point system.

• Achievements:

• Curtail document preparation time up to 6 days and presentation of 80% discrepant free docs.
• Increase company profit margin by 100% gain in forward booking and by better exchange rate.
• Decrease company overheads by decreasing logistic & sea freights expanses.
• As Manager Coordination: Increase customer’s trust and satisfaction level by prompt & up-to-date information and development of a non-interactive Order Tracking System. Decrease company’s financial risk by 100% on time shipments within L/C / Contractual time frame.

09/1999-12/2002 Manager Exports in Rafi Sons Textile / SIDDIQSONS GROUP, Karachi

• Establishment of export house from scratch.
• Aggressive marketing by emails, telephone calls and frequent visits to buying houses.
• Involve in development of new samples according to trends and vogue.
• Preparation of all shipping documents and other commercial activities independently.

06/1994-07/1999 Export Executive in RAHMAN & RAHMAN = M/Exporter of Readymade Garments, Karachi

• Responsible for all export commercial activities of from sampling to shipment.
• Maintain correspondence files, replies to buyers with coordination of Director Marketing
• Keep liaison with Banks, Shipping Companies, Customs, Sales Tax and other government agencies.
• Assist Director Marketing during business meetings and tours.

08/1993-06/1994 Assistant Export Manager in ERUMS (PVT) LTD M/Exporter of Knitted Garments, Karachi

• Reported to General Manager Exports
• Preparation of shipping documents and follow-up shipments.
• Maintain Quota records and prepare quota documents.
• All other routine jobs of an Export House.
• Also handle import matters of their sister concern “KUBRA TEXTILE (PVT) LTD”