Hina Iftikhar, Research Associate

Hina Iftikhar

Research Associate

The Nielsen Company

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, International Relations
Experience
24 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 8 Months

Research Associate at The Nielsen Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2013

 Conducting Passengers’ Engagement surveys at Dubai Airport as a member of Dubai Int’l Airports / Al Maktoom Int’l Airport (DWC)Research Team
 Conducting Research about the demographics and Commercial/ marketing of Dubai Int’l Airports / Al Maktoom Int’l Airport (DWC)
 Process audits of the passengers’ touch points including arrivals, departures, immigration and transfer
 Collecting data, reviewing interview questions and maintaining accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality
 Requesting or acquiring equipment or supplies necessary for the project
 Managing and responding to project related email, attending project meetings, area seminars and other meetings as necessary
 Conducted pre and post-consumer satisfaction surveys for different market products in July - September 2013
 Conducted pre and post-consumer satisfaction surveys through computer-assisted telephone Interviewing (CATI) for Etisalat and Du mobile networks

Client Operations Executive at Procco Financial Services (Pvt.) Ltd. Formerly Global Processing & Marketing (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • April 2011 to June 2013

 Administered and monitored the provision of material in accurate and timely manner
 Ensured the proper maintenance of records, data entry into the system and production of reporting material
 Supervised administrative services within the office and involved in correspondence between clients and management
 Administered employees’ files and records in order to ensure accurate payment of benefits and allowances
 Ensured that all relevant senior staff members were fully aware of issues and developments concerning their clients, in particular relaying any problems, errors or queries immediately and seeking guidance

IT Consultant at Korangi Academy
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • September 2005 to April 2011

 IT Network and System Administrator
 Technical Expert
 Established and developed the Computer labs and networks of the NGO based organization
 Staff Training
 Media Development and management
 Developer and designer of the computer /project based learning

Administrator/ Procurement Incharge and IT In-charge at Karrar Hussain Academy
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • August 1999 to April 2007

• Responsible for managing in-house accounts
• Maintenance of important data, records and official documents
• In-charge procurement department
Planned and conducted fund raising campaigns and activities at different occasion
• Drafting and designing official documents and correspondence with other institutes
• Represented school at different events in other institutions, seminars and workshops of LHRLA, IRC, and NGOs
• Organizing and managing numerous events at various places
• Managing the entire IT set-up of the Academy

Education

Master's degree, International Relations
  • at University of Karachi
  • January 2007

Major Subject was International Relations

Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
  • at University of Karachi
  • January 2002

Subjects Included Chemistry (Major) Botany Bio-Chemistry English Islamic Studies Pakistan Studies

High school or equivalent, Pre-Medical
  • at Sir Syed Govt. Girls College
  • May 1999

Subjects included: English Islamic Studies Pakistan Studies Urdu Chemistry Physics Botany Zoology

High school or equivalent, Pre-Medical
  • at Metropolitan Academy
  • March 1996

Subjects Included: English, Urdu Pakistan Studies Islamic Studies Chemistry Biology Physics

Specialties & Skills

Administrative Support
Graphic Communication
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Educational Technology
Computer Networks
MS Office Skills
Graphic Designing
Event Management Skills
procurement skills
Communication Skills
Managerial Skills
Interpersonal Skills

Languages

Urdu
Expert
English
Expert
Persian
Beginner
Hindi
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

Ehsas Foundation
  • Visiting Member
  • January 2000

Training and Certifications

Computer Networking and Trouble shooting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 1999
Valid Until:
July 1999
Grafix Engineering (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2004
Valid Until:
June 2004
CCNA Training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2009
Valid Until:
April 2010
ICT for Educators (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
Valid Until:
August 2007
MCSE Practical Training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2009
Valid Until:
April 2010
Computer Hardware Assembling / System Developing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 1999
Valid Until:
July 1999

Hobbies

  • Photography, Travelling, Reading, Designing