General Manager Production - Group
Express Publications
Total des années d'expérience :24 years, 4 Mois
I have over 25 years of diversified experience in the newspaper industry and operations. I have been managing teams and leading them to acquire better results. I have the ability to work in a new setup in any organisation such as operational matters and recruitment. I also know how to re-organise teams and their training. During my time with Express Media Group as General Manager Production, I have played a major role in setting up of 12 stations in various cities. I am ambitious, diligent and a good team player.
COURSES/TRAINING
Graphic Software
Layout Designing
Pre-Press Equipment, High Definition Laser Printers, Image Setters & Kodak Ctp
English language classes from (PACC)
WORK HISTORY
Organisation: Express Media Group - Pakistan
Tenure: 2000 to date
Designations: General Manager Production-Group
Organization: Unique Graphics (Pvt) Limited
(Pre-Press Solution Provider)
Tenure: 1997 to 1999
Designations: Manager Sales / Customer Support
Organisation: Financial Post
Tenure: 1994 - 1997
Designations: Manager Systems/Production
Organisation: Saudi Aramco (K.S.A)
Tenure: 1991 to 1993
Designations: Secretary
Organization: Jang Group-The News International
Tenure: 1989 to 1991
Designations: System Support Officer
Organisation: Karachi Development Authority
Tenure: 1989 to 1990
Designations: Secretary
In Karachi Mass Transit Program under Karachi Development Authority.
The Program is Consortium of:
Maunsell Consultants Ltd. (London, UK)
Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. (New York, USA)
Illyassons & Associates (Karachi, Pakistan)
Responsibilities - Job Descriptions
My responsibilities are to run all 12 stations in order; hire technical staff, arranged training, purchase of latest equipment to get better results to facilitate the Newspaper on top position in the market with its Layouts & Printing.
Frequently visits all remote stations to check out the staff performance, working environment, equipment maintenance & trouble shooting. In addition, I also deal with allied operational matters of the company and supervise all stations.
PROS:
I had been working in Express Media Group and the main reason for working was to acquire leadership qualities as well as office management work and did so.
CONS:
The main Cons of this job was that there was an unpredictability as I have a progressive nature so I wanted to bring progressive and modern changes in the organization. I decided to come for further progress.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
I have successfully achieved my all targets during 25 years job tenure;
Express Media:
a) Successfully lunched Express Media all Publications from all over the Pakistan, i.e. Daily Express, Express Tribune & Sindh Express in addition their Weekly Magazines too.
b) Hired competent & professional staff as required
c) Recommend to purchase software & equipment to be update and to cut down running cost by using these software like; GMG & CtP
d) Being a Departmental Head increase the confidence level between staff to work as ONE TEAM
Unique Graphics:
a) Due to my expertise in technical support, team work, hardworking & honesty I, got offer form Unique Graphics
b) During my two years job, I have played a major role and increased the company’s sales, also maintained the trust relation between company and clients.
The News International: (Jang Group)
a) I joined Jang Group in 1989, as the Data Entry Operator, but I showed my interest in technical side and learned all about Mac & PCs, operating, installations & troubleshooting. Also got training on high definition scanners & Image Setters.
b) I worked day/night to achieve my target, finally I were promoted at the position of System Support Officer.
EXTRA CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES
Working as a General Secretary of 100 apartments. Handling all issues and provide good leaving standard to residence.
Participate in general activities too in my surrounding to help out people.