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Khawar Abbas

Khawar Abbas

Tunstall,UK

Summary

Ambitious and motivated Management graduate with an MSc from the University of Hertfordshire and a strong work experience foundation in strategy, leadership, finance, and marketing. Experienced in management support, customer engagement, sales, and digital marketing, with proven ability to manage projects, analyse data, and develop solutions that improve performance. Skilled in stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, bringing adaptability, critical thinking, and a results-driven approach to dynamic business environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Manager

Jubilee Insurance
Kotli
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supported business growth by advising clients on customised insurance solutions, demonstrating skills in stakeholder engagement, financial planning, and client relationship management.
  • Assisted in managing claims processing, renewals, and customer portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with senior managers to improve customer retention strategies, contributing to a 15% increase in renewal conversions.
  • Developed leadership skills through mentoring new team members and coordinating daily operations.

Sales & Customer Service Associate

Pak Qatar Family Takaful
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Delivered consultative sales support for financial and protection products, consistently achieving sales targets.
  • Conducted needs assessments to design tailored solutions for individual and corporate clients.
  • Supported awareness campaigns and local outreach initiatives, enhancing brand visibility and contributing to business development.
  • Strengthened communication, negotiation, and customer service skills in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Content Writer and Social Media Marketer

Freelancer
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Created digital content and managed social media campaigns for SMEs, achieving up to 40% growth in engagement and brand visibility.
  • Applied SEO, social media analytics, and digital campaign strategies to improve client reach and performance.
  • Managed multiple projects independently, demonstrating entrepreneurial initiative, time management, and digital literacy.

Customer Service Representative (CSR)

Mango
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2022 - 03.2022

A three month internship where I:

  • Handled customer enquiries, complaints, and service requests, ensuring a high standard of customer satisfaction and problem resolution.
  • Gained first-hand exposure to service delivery, conflict resolution, and operational processes.
  • Developed confidence in working within client-facing environments.

Education

Master of Science - Management

University of Hertfordshire
Hertford, Hertfordshire
09/2024 - 09/2025

Bachelor of Science - Management Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF KOTLI
09/2017 - 06/2023

Skills

Strategic Management & Leadership
  • Business strategy, organisational behaviour, and cross-cultural management
  • Leadership, people management, and stakeholder communication
  • Critical thinking and decision-making skills
Project & Operations Management
  • Project planning, reporting, and process improvement
  • Operations, supply chain, and resource management
  • Experience working in diverse, multicultural teams
Marketing & Customer Engagement
  • Strategic marketing planning and digital campaigns
  • Customer service, client care, and relationship management
  • Sales, negotiation, and brand development
Data Analytics & Financial Management
  • Financial analysis: forecasting, ratio analysis, NPV/IRR
  • Business research, survey analysis, and reporting
  • Problem-solving using quantitative and qualitative data
Digital & Technical Tools
  • MS Office, MS Excel (advanced), Power BI, SPSS, QuickBooks
  • MS Project, Trello, Asana, MS Teams, Jira, Confluence, Wrike
  • HubSpot, Google Analytics, Canva, SEO

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Jubilee Insurance
12.2023 - 05.2024

Sales & Customer Service Associate

Pak Qatar Family Takaful
06.2022 - 10.2023

Customer Service Representative (CSR)

Mango
01.2022 - 03.2022

Content Writer and Social Media Marketer

Freelancer
01.2020 - 01.2022

Master of Science - Management

University of Hertfordshire
09/2024 - 09/2025

Bachelor of Science - Management Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF KOTLI
09/2017 - 06/2023
Khawar Abbas