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Zeenat Ara Samina

Urmston,United Kingdom

Summary

Results-driven Manager with over 5 years of experience in professional communication and coordination within start-up environments. Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from routine administration to government officials. Strong problem-solving skills and team leadership capabilities, with a focus on effective time management and initiative-driven strategies for organizational growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Manager – Customer Relations

European Wellness Villa Medica
Dhaka, Bangladesh
03.2019 - 02.2021


  • Hold in charge of the Customer Service Department at EW Villa Medica – since start up, being solely responsible to deal with the VIP clients including Home Minister and other Premier Clients;
  • Organise and facilitate seamless customer service flow;
  • Inform clients about offered services including floor walkthrough;
  • Engage with existing departments to secure effective connections aimed at increasing in-house marketing activities;
  • Coach Customer Service professionals, nurses, and operational personnel in cultivating right attitude and communication skills as mandated by company guidelines;
  • Formulate and modify standard operating procedures for diagnostic, detoxification, and repair of health devices;
  • Engage with MY SOFT – software development company, to confirm accurate process application in software development relevant to Customer Service;
  • Addressing customer queries and complaints in accordance with clients' requirements to guarantee maximum customer satisfaction;
  • Maintain client records.


Achievements:

  • Promoted from Customer Relations Executive to Assistant Manager Customer Relations, under no immediate manager, over a period of 10 months at EW Villa Medica -Bangladesh.

Executive (Communication Officer) for Office of Placement & Alumni (OPA)

American International University-Bangladesh
, Bangladesh
10.2015 - 10.2017


  • Facilitated student internships and alumni job placements by liaising with multiple organisations, there-by headhunting to source top-tier candidates for available positions while supporting candidates during recruitment phases to enhance their prospects.
  • Coordinate seminars and workshops designed to inspire students and elevate their comprehension of career aspirations.
  • Drafting documentation such as MOUs and various proposals;
  • Monitoring alumni employment records.
  • Crafted new strategy that streamlined tracking of alumni job records at American International University – Bangladesh (AIUB).


Achievements:

  • Strengthened company relations, achieving 20% growth in annual job fair participants at AIUB.
  • Requested to take over as Director of OPA by Pro-Vice Chancellor after current director's retirement.

Data Processor

Lloyds Banking Group
Manchester, United Kingdom
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • Processed all data related to ISA accounts, including cash ISAs and stocks and shares.
  • Conducted quality checks and monitored hourly figures to ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs);
  • Engaged with customers and banks to resolve account-related inquiries and take necessary actions;
  • Participated in urgent discussions during absence of Flow Leaders.


Achievements:

  • Not Applicable

Others (Part Time)

01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Worked for Manchester United as Waiting on.
  • Worked in kiosk for Manchester Arena.

Programme Officer

United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Dhaka, Bangladesh
02.2009 - 08.2010


  • Collaborate with International Coordinator, engage with key partners and communicate across all levels from routine administration to Ministers and representatives of donor agencies to enhance standards of textile institutes and industries in Bangladesh.
  • Assist in work plans, budgets, implementation guidelines of the activities related to the project and take necessary actions;
  • Coordinate with the Chairman of International Events and thereby increase fellowship textile professionals in Bangladesh.
  • Worked as Liaison Officer to the International Coordinator before being promoted to Programme officer in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.


Achievements:

  • Given in charge by “The Textile Institute”, UK to promote the advancement of The Textile Institute in Bangladesh;
  • Created Power Point Presentations that has been presented by the International Coordinator of UNIDO in International Conferences.

Administration and Sales Personnel (Communication Officer)

ATLAS COPCO
Dhaka, Bangladesh
02.2008 - 10.2008


  • Connect with Regional Manager, work alongside maintenance expert, and communicate across all levels to optimise administration and sales strategy for start-up franchise;
  • Administrative responsibilities including updating data records associated with sales and preparing price quotations for potential customers;
  • Planning experts, sales team, customer visits and ensure proper coordination within the team;
  • Sales and Marketing efforts involving detailing engineering functionalities of machines to clients;
  • After sales service to ensure customers positive attitude towards the brand;
  • Arranging seminars to elevate sales figures;
  • Telesales;
  • Visa related issues of Management for factory visits in New Zealand.


Achievements:

  • Not Applicable

Education

GCSE Ordinary Level - Science

Private (Under British Council)
01.2000 - 01.2001

GCE Advanced Level - Science

European Standard School
02.2001 - 01.2003

BSc. - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

American International University-Bangladesh
09.2003 - 03.2008

MSc. - Systems Engineering (Electronics) and Engineering Management

University of Bolton
09.2010 - 07.2012

Skills

  • Effective leader
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Data Analytics
  • SQL
  • Python (Beginner Level)
  • Microsoft Office Tools
  • Research Work

Affiliations

  • Travelling; Travelliing, activities related to Networking and Communication development;, exploring new activities.

Project Experience

  • Conducted a project on “To Rotate a Motor with the Help of a Transformer” followed by successful completion of Bachelors in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at American International University-Bangladesh;
  • Research on “An investigation and analysis on the competitive advantage of the Indian Textile Industry” followed by successful completion of Masters in Systems Engineering (Electronics) and Engineering Management at University of Bolton, UK.

Courses completed

  • Graphic Designing, mainly using Adobe Illustrator to design various brand assets, draw vector graphics and utilize other illustrator features - from European IT Solutions Institute;
  • Machine Learning Services, mainly using the SQL Server for predictive data analytics. (Private course);
  • Python programming language such as the use of pandas for open source data analysis and NumPy for working with arrays (Beginner level – Private course).

Personal Information

Nationality:  Bangladeshi

Date of Birth:  July 26, 1984

Marital Status:  Married

Training History

  • Security Awareness Training organized by ”United Nations Department of Safety and Security”(UNDSS)

References

Dr. Khaleda Adib Binte Abdullah 

Medical Director and CEO

Total Wellness Care, Bangladesh

Mobile: +88-01845085021

Email :drkhaledaadib@gmail.com

Relation: Professional


Rebecca Unsworth   

Executive Director

The Textile Institute, Manchester

Mobile: +44-7592113132

Email: runsworth@textileinst.org.uk

Relation: Professional


Ankur Arora  

Product & Business Development Manager

NEAT & NESP Division

Cryogenic Industries Service Companies, LLC, New Zealand

Mobile: +6421496470

Email: ankur.arora@nikkisoceig.com

Relation: Professional

Timeline

Assistant Manager – Customer Relations

European Wellness Villa Medica
03.2019 - 02.2021

Executive (Communication Officer) for Office of Placement & Alumni (OPA)

American International University-Bangladesh
10.2015 - 10.2017

Data Processor

Lloyds Banking Group
03.2013 - 08.2014

Others (Part Time)

01.2012 - 01.2013

MSc. - Systems Engineering (Electronics) and Engineering Management

University of Bolton
09.2010 - 07.2012

Programme Officer

United Nations Industrial Development Organization
02.2009 - 08.2010

Administration and Sales Personnel (Communication Officer)

ATLAS COPCO
02.2008 - 10.2008

BSc. - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

American International University-Bangladesh
09.2003 - 03.2008

GCE Advanced Level - Science

European Standard School
02.2001 - 01.2003

GCSE Ordinary Level - Science

Private (Under British Council)
01.2000 - 01.2001
Zeenat Ara Samina