Azra Saeed, Training Manager

Azra Saeed

Training Manager

Infocenter

Location
Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Commerce & Accounts
Experience
28 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :28 years, 5 Months

Training Manager at Infocenter
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since January 2003

• Selected to establish and direct startup operations in Kuwait to provide training courses in accounting, finance, auditing, human resource and project management (CPA, CMA, CFA, CIA, PHR, SPHR, HRBP, HRMP, CSCP & PMP).
• Took over day-to-day management including staffing, training, purchasing, cost control, and facilities.
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures and coordinated initial operations.
• Built a strong team fostering both independence and a cohesive, productive team environment.
• Performed market research, developed documentation and recommended need for courses.
• Created budgets, forecasts, marketing collateral and business development strategies.
• Spearheaded a diverse range of programs including student counseling, training of instructors, scheduling, performance appraisals, and quality assurance.
• Coordinated the successful simultaneous development of the above mentioned courses.
• Trained sales team of ten members to establish brand awareness and promotion.
• Utilized clarity, humor, well defined goals and a positive work ethic to establish a spirited organizational culture.
• Recommended industry-recognized certification programs for companies to aid in the professional development of their employees.
• Maintained inventory control.
• Managed and analyzed account summaries for sales operations.
• Planned, directed and administered overall operations in Kuwait.
• Analyzed results of operations to discover more efficient ways to utilize resources.
• Prepared bi-weekly reports to be sent to the Regional Office in Lebanon.
• Commended for top-notch organizational skills.

Real Estate Agent at Remax Professionals Inc
  • Canada
  • January 2000 to January 2002

♦ Involved in acquisition and sales of residential and commercial properties all over Ontario,

Systems Tester at Inlogic Solutions
  • Canada
  • January 1997 to January 2000

♦ Tested software developed for major communication companies like MetroNet and AT&T.

Office Manager at KEO International Consultants
  • Kuwait
  • January 1994 to January 1996

♦ Worked at Kuwait University (Khaldiya Campus) and Rekka Wastewater Management Plant
construction projects. Provided continuous, high quality support to Resident Engineer.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Commerce & Accounts
  • at University of Karachi
  • January 1991

Specialties & Skills

Group Collaboration
Getting The Job Done
Motivation
Decision Making Skills
Communications
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
BUDGETING
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
QUALITY
REAL ESTATE

Languages

Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Expert
French
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Professional in Human Resources (Training)
Training Institute:
Society of Human Resource Management
Date Attended:
August 2010
Duration:
100 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading, TV (if time permits)