Regional Manager
Pearson
Total years of experience :25 years, 7 Months
• Re-established the constructive impact of Edexcel in Pakistan’s education scenario.
• Formulate business, marketing plans and strategies for Pearson in Pakistan
• Successfully established market from 12 to 90 centres, increased the revenue approx 20% annually
• Successfully launched the new programs/product e.g. iPLSC, IAL and 9-1 Grading System
• Initiated the training sessions in Pakistan by UK trainers after the gap of 10 years; approx 15-20 sessions per year
• Successfully launched and conducted the High Achievers Award Ceremonies, first ever in history of Pakistan
• Reviewed constantly the customers feedback, suggested ways to improve the processes & customer service level
• Approvals and recognition of Pearson's program from IBCC
• Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve business
• Proven ability to grow a business.
• Demonstrated success in product launches and end-to-end execution of marketing strategies.
• Establishment of Pakistan offices and Social media initiatives for Pearson in Pakistan
• Lead the area students recruitment, registration, Centre Approval, EV visits, Training and other field supervision
• Increasing brand awareness and bringing in new customers
• Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
• Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition.
• Worked with the Education Institutions, departments, Government, Channel Partners for the formation of joint technology programs
• Support programs to promote PC Access in the Country; Developing an Eco System to support such programs; support PC Financing program through Banks; Working with Government department
• Worked with the Channel to develop in country plans for the platforms; sales forecast; ROI for the Country and detailed marketing strategies for accessibility and Telco program
• Plan and execute GTM, Road shows, Kiosk activities for the promotion of programs with stake holders
• Managed to deploy with partners more than 700 computer labs(400 CoW with EdLinks USAID)
• Lead and manage the “IW Float Activity” with 28 schools, 20 Universities and Consumer locations- Reaching out to an audience of more than 150K.
• Worked very closely with Education department Punjab for 200, 000 laptops program
This was additional project given to me.
Responsibilities included to start and Launch the ICT for Education Program in Pakistan. This program was started at a time in 7 countries with lead manager from Intel USA. Work with the Federal and Provincial education Ministries; Local OEM, and public institutes to give access to technology; Introduced a Classmate PC (A purpose built laptop for students) with a complete Education Solution- equipping students with these devices or even equipping classrooms with these devices would bring about a shift to preparing students for a knowledge based economy Job Responsibility includes;
• Local project management of all proof of concept activities, setup of wifi labs in Pakistan including Technical Support, Coordination and Tracking of deliverables from: Local OEMs, Local education experts, Local ISV, Local hardware providers, Setup and maintenance of Pc Wireless Network and associated Servers System Administration, Identification and resolution technical and logistical obstacles to successful PoC completion.
• Also provide training to local technical and education personnel on: Technical environment setup and maintenance, Application software / classmate pc usage model, and work with Intel Education/local country POC lead to monitor the evaluation & assessment co-designed and executed with MOE.
• Leading Intel-AIOU 1:1 computing Project for more than 700, 000 students and 34000 tutors
• Supervise and support 136 labs in Pakistan in 2007-08
Major Achievements
• Successful launch of 3 Proof of Concept (POC) labs in Pakistan in 2007 before the deadline-First Ever 1:1 computing labs totally on wifi in Pakistan
• 136 labs setup across Pakistan with support from Federal and Provincial Education Ministry,
• Timely execution, delivery and monitoring of all projects under Intel World Ahead Program in Pakistan, ensuring smooth implementation across the Country
• Worked with team and senior management in the areas of accessibility, connectivity, education, content and digital health, develop and drive programs for the same.
• Managed and Monitored deployment of 350 Rabta Ghar Project with PTA-Develop comprehensive project outline, SoP, feasibility, training manual, Initiated Tele-center program with NBP under President Rozgar Scheme
• Start/Launch the ICT for Education Program in Pakistan with lead manager from Intel USA
• Launched the program with Armed Forces Personnel under CSD umbrella, Launched Mobile initiatives for Learning in Education program with different universities in the region.
Worked as a Coordinator Intel Innovation in Education (Project of Intel Pakistan Corporation and implementing agency was Helium Pvt Ltd). Intel innovation in education (Project of Intel Pakistan Corporation)is a worldwide program that collaborates with the educators and govt. in 40 countries around the world to to promote interest amongst student of class 9-12 in Science, Maths and Computer and improve the quality of education. Responsible for coordination, supervision and technical support in ICT, Rawalpindi division, NWFP and AJK for training project. Responsible for coordination of Intel Science and Engineering Fair in ICT, Rawalpindi Division, and NWFP. Maintaining the database of Intel Science and Engineering Fair all across Pakistan.
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Responsible for technical support (hardware and software problems), and smooth operations, Responsible for development coordination & supervision of projects, documentation, report writing and presentations, Arrangement of events and activities, Preparation of management assisting reports and financial proposals, Coordinate and keep close liaison with concerned organization and companies.
Responsible for all smooth operations of PSA, Make Policies, Technical support, Training and communication skills development, Conductance/facilitation of various training course, Functions & Workshops.
Dealing with Parents, handle the core staff, Make new policies. Selection of new Staff, Make budgeting and yearly planning. Conduct workshops and training.
Interinship with NBP. Worked in all the areas
2.9 GPA; Worked on real life projects; e-marketing is the final year project. Have studied and worked in the areas of business management, information technology and project management. Also done projects like research and surveys and have also arranged seminar and workshops.