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Syed Mushtaq

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

A resourceful professional with expertise in active listening, quality assurance, and team leadership, adept at motivating teams and fostering collaboration. Skilled in event planning, troubleshooting, and engaging with stakeholders and local authorities to drive impactful outcomes. Proficient in networking with MPs at both local and national levels, leveraging multi-lingual abilities in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Pushto, Arabic, and Hindi to build strong relationships. Demonstrates a commitment to excellence through effective leadership and strategic problem-solving.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Resettlement Regional manager UKRS

Refugee and Migrant Centre
Birmingham, West Midlands
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed multiple resettlement and integration projects
  • Achieved efficiency by streamlining regional operations.
  • Supervised 5 coordinators and 17 caseworkers across 3 different offices
  • Ensured quality service to over 350 clients at any given point.
  • Liaised with other departments within the organisation.
  • Reviewed managerial reports to pinpoint areas for development
  • Adhered to the relevant organisational policies and protocols, whilst ensuring the same for the team.
  • Organised regular team building activities and social events including other departments.
  • Assured, enhanced team moral by leading and encouraging staff development.
  • Developed resettlement plans by working closely with local authorities and relevant agencies
  • Led multi-agency meetings to improve client resettlement and integration
  • Supported immigrants with emotional and practical needs during resettlement
  • Liaised with family members and carers to ensure smooth transition into resettlement programmes.
  • Organised and led tailored training sessions to support employee development and performance improvement
  • Designed comprehensive training programmes for staff development.
  • Organised team-building initiatives to enhance staff morale and collaboration
  • Coordinated community events to foster political engagement, inviting local MPs and L.A. commissioners.
  • Organised cricket events with professional and semi-professional players boosting client morale
  • Organised and hosted community charity dinners with local MPs and multi-faith leaders
  • Organised and hosted cricket tournaments involving clubs across the country encouraging youth development.

Co-Founder & Volunteer

Curry for Charity
Birmingham, West Midlands
03.2013 - 01.2025
  • Facilitated smooth running of events averaging 150-200 guests.
  • Designed event set-up and displays to match client requests.
  • Remained calm under pressure to resolve issues and deliver smooth, professional event management.
  • Arranged and coordinated catering and signage with external providers.
  • Prepared comprehensive event briefs to ensure all volunteers were well-informed.
  • Managed logistics, ensuring smooth operations.

Cricket coach

cricket clubs and community
Birmingham, West Midlands
03.2009 - 09.2023

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I have Coached Cricket or various cricket clubs and upcoming youngsters for county and district trials. They are too many to name, hence references are available upon request

  • Attended regular training to maintain up-to-date health, fitness and sports science knowledge.

Assistant manager

National Bank of Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.1995 - 06.2004
  • Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
  • Handled complex project management concerns independently and accurately.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction scores through fast and knowledgeable issue resolution.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards across all banking procedures.
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
  • Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.

Desert Safari Driver

Freelances
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.1990 - 06.2000

Tour leader

  • Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure safe and smooth operation during safaris.
  • Documented daily tour activities and prepared incident reports.
  • Enhanced local tourism by recommending additional Safari attractions and points of interest in surrounding areas around the Desert of Emirates .
  • Led Safari tours including Dune bashing for various reputed companies

Education

A-Levels -

Arab Unity School
Dubai, U.A.E.

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team leadership and motivation
  • Event planning
  • Resourcefulness
  • Multi-lingual (English, Urdu, Punjabi, Pushto, Arabic, Hindi)
  • Leadership
  • Troubleshooting
  • Collaborating with stakeholders and local authority
  • Networking with MPs locally and Nationally
  • Integrity and ethics

Affiliations

  • I have played Cricket on a semi pro level. I am a qualified coach and have been coaching cricket to youngsters and young adults Still associated with local cricket clubs
  • In my spare time I love playing Badminton

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
pushto
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Upper intermediate
Punjabi
Fluent
Persian
Elementary
Dari
Beginner

Timeline

Resettlement Regional manager UKRS

Refugee and Migrant Centre
10.2021 - Current

Co-Founder & Volunteer

Curry for Charity
03.2013 - 01.2025

Cricket coach

cricket clubs and community
03.2009 - 09.2023

Assistant manager

National Bank of Dubai
01.1995 - 06.2004

Desert Safari Driver

Freelances
03.1990 - 06.2000

A-Levels -

Arab Unity School
Syed Mushtaq