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Zain Saeed

Drumchapel/Anniesland Ward, Glasgow,Scotland

Summary

Strategic and resilient business founder with over 4 years of hands-on experience launching and scaling a successful venture from the ground up. Known for a proactive and adaptable approach to challenges, with a strong ability to identify market opportunities, implement effective strategies, and sustain growth in changing environments. Committed to continuous learning, long-term value creation, and delivering practical, data-informed solutions that drive both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Entrepreneur

Self Employed
Glasgow, Scotland
04.2020 - Current

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

• Implemented streamlined operational improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, including transitioning to a thermal printer to minimise maintenance and eliminate ink expenses.
• Cultivated a positive and supportive work environment to boost team morale, collaboration, and overall productivity by 150%.
• Demonstrated strong financial awareness by effectively managing budgets and optimising expenditure to maximise cost-efficiency.
• Conducted in-depth market research to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
• Introduced efficient workflows that enhanced productivity, improved quality of work, and increased operational effectiveness.



Business Development & Strategy

• Developed innovative business strategies that increased profits by over 125% and established a consistent income stream, securing strong competitive positioning and sustainable growth.
• Identified and explored new markets through comprehensive industry and competitor analysis.
• Monitored trends and developments in the supplements industry to maintain relevance and competitive advantage.
• Defined the business plan, mission statement, and vision, providing clear strategic direction and purpose.
• Mapped and implemented income-generating strategies to drive consistent revenue growth.
• Secured initial funding to successfully launch and sustain business operations.



Client Relations & Commercial Operations

• Cultivated strong professional relationships with clients, fostering trust, loyalty, and repeat business.
• Leveraged customer feedback to refine business strategy and strengthen customer retention.
• Founded and managed a profitable business, demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and commercial acumen.
• Forecasted sales figures and aligned inventory with expected demand to optimise stock levels.
• Tracked industry and consumer trends to identify opportunities and adapt product offerings accordingly.
• Oversaw budget management, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and maintaining cost control.

  • Fostered a positive work environment to boost staff morale.

Affecc worker

Affecc mosque
Glasgow , Scotland
03.2025 - 03.2025

Volunteered at a mosque during Ramadan, assisting with meal preparation and distribution to support community members in need

Education

Completed: Years 1 & 2 of Bmeng (Hons) - Biomedical engineering

Strathclyde University
Glasgow
09.2023

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Advanced Higher Mathematics

Holyrood Secondary School
Glasgow
08.2023

Scottish Qualification Centre - Higher Chemistry

Holyrood Secondary School
Glasgow
08.2023

Scottish Qualification Certificate - Higher Human Biology

Holyrood Secondary School
Glasgow
08.2023

Scottish Qualification Centre - Higher Physics

Holyrood Secondary School
Glasgow
08.2023

Scottish Qualification Certificate - Higher Mathematics

Holyrood Secondary School
Glasgow
08.2022

Scottish Qualification Centre - Higher Computing Science

Holyrood Secondary School
Glasgow
08.2022

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 English

Holyrood Secondary School
Glasgow
08.2021

Skills

  • Decisive problem solver
  • Time management & meeting deadlines
  • Team collaboration & willingness to learn
  • Budget tracking & expense management
  • Numerical accuracy & attention to detail
  • Data analysis & trend identification
  • Interest in financial markets/investments

Timeline

Affecc worker

Affecc mosque
03.2025 - 03.2025

Entrepreneur

Self Employed
04.2020 - Current

Scottish Qualification Centre - Higher Chemistry

Holyrood Secondary School

Scottish Qualification Certificate - Higher Human Biology

Holyrood Secondary School

Scottish Qualification Centre - Higher Physics

Holyrood Secondary School

Scottish Qualification Certificate - Higher Mathematics

Holyrood Secondary School

Scottish Qualification Centre - Higher Computing Science

Holyrood Secondary School

Completed: Years 1 & 2 of Bmeng (Hons) - Biomedical engineering

Strathclyde University

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Advanced Higher Mathematics

Holyrood Secondary School

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 English

Holyrood Secondary School
Zain Saeed