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SUMMIYA Zia, Health & Safety Officer & Operations Manager

SUMMIYA Zia

Health & Safety Officer & Operations Manager·The City School International,

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Banking & Finance Pakistan

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 4 months

Health & Safety Officer & Operations Manager

September 2016 - October 2025

The City School International,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2016 - October 2025

• Represented the school during inspections by KHDA, Civil Defence, DHA, RTA,
and Dubai Municipality, maintaining 100% compliance across all audits.
• Conducted regular risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations,
reducing workplace incidents by 30% over 3 years.
• Developed and enforced emergency response and contingency plans; led drills and
awareness sessions for staff and students.
• Managed building facilities and BMS operations, overseeing contractors,
maintenance teams, and vendor performance.
• Supervised transport safety, conducting RTA compliance checks on buses, and
preparing related documentation.
• Directed three major facility expansion and refurbishment projects (2016-2020),
ensuring safety standards integration and zero regulatory penalties.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School

Administration Officer

March 2011 - March 2012

Top Line Cargo,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2011 - March 2012

• Planned, coordinated, and tracked international and local shipments, ensuring
timely delivery in line with customer requirements and regulatory procedures.
• Maintained accurate warehouse inventory records, shipment logs, and executed
order documentation, supporting transparency and compliance across the supply
chain.
• Prepared shipping and customs clearance documents, ensuring adherence to UAE
import/export laws and minimising delays at ports and checkpoints.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Administration

Office Assistant

January 2006 - January 2010

The City School Iqbal Campus,

Sialkot, Pakistan

January 2006 - January 2010

• Managed parent communications, addressing 50+ feedback cases weekly with
timely resolutions.
• Supported daily school operations to enhance service delivery.
• Served as editor of the school magazine, from data collection to final print.
• Coordinated events including staff training, parent-teacher meetings, sports day,
and the annual gala.

Company industry:
Higher Education

Education

Allama Iqbal Open University

January 2006

January 2006

Master's degree, Banking & Finance Pakistan

Pakistan

Skills

CIVIL DEFENSE
Intermediate
CIVIL DEFENSE
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY
Intermediate
ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY
Intermediate
FACILITY OPERATIONS
Intermediate
FACILITY OPERATIONS
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Intermediate
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SAFETY TRAINING
Intermediate
SAFETY TRAINING
Intermediate

Languages

English

Beginner

Urdu

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
IOSH Health & Safety Certification –
PMP Training
Child Safeguarding Course (BSME) –
International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety