WARDA ASIF MAHMUD
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Analyst with 3+ years of progressive work experience in finance, consulting, HR and accounting roles. Solid planning, budgeting and forecasting talents and competency and knowledge of reporting to maintain HR records and prepare financial and accounting analysis.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Entrepreneur
Clumsy Butter
06.2020 - Current
- Bespoke online bakery that successfully catered to more than 200 clients within 6 months of its inception.
- Increased business revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and expanding product offerings.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures that improved overall profitability.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Optimized supply chain processes for increased efficiency, cost reduction, and better inventory management.
- Managed financial aspects of business including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting to stakeholders.
Junior Consultant
Public Private Partnership Authority, Prime Minister’s Office
1 2021 - 7 2021
- Worked directly under the CEO and assisted her with strategic and operational support
- Correspondence with foreign Embassies to facilitate meetings with PPPA
- Worked on a project with BIDA to establish business with the People’s Republic of Turkey in Bangladesh through PPP program
- Worked collaboratively to organize a Stakeholder’s workshop for Financing Partnerships with PPPA and the leading Private investment banks of the country
- Organized a stakeholder workshop with BTMC and private investors to invest in projects under PPPA and BTMC collaboration
- Maintaining communication with national/ international stakeholders (ADB, World Bank, etc.)
- Developing and updating project action plans (currently assisting in developing a youth development programme in collaboration with UNFPA and UNV, Bangladesh)
- Providing support in training/workshop sessions to Line Ministries
- Content development, strategic development and knowledge management
- Contributed towards internal knowledge-sharing initiatives by documenting best practices, case studies, and lessons learned from past engagements.
Intern
Robi Axiata Ltd.
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Extracted financial data to analyze important trends and price comparisons with competitors in the market
- Prepared 3 monthly reports for the CFO to analyze and comment on trends in APPD and APPM of the operator
- Prepared 2 extensive Financial Reports for the 8 Divisions of Bangladesh namely ‘Thana Report’ to study the financial turnover and effectiveness of the ongoing bundle offers in the regions
- Worked with the Digital Services team to kick start their pilot program- Axiata Game Hero.
HR Assistant
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in a special HR project to create database of 3000 potential recruits for ‘Project Hunt’
Entrepreneur
Wardrobe by Warda Asif
06.2017 - Current
- Achieved an overall ~26% rise in profits over the 4 years of business
- Served a cumulative total of 4000+ clients in 4 years, averaging 1000 sales per year.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key industry players to enhance brand visibility and credibility.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Tutor
Edification Dhaka
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Educated a group of 25 students on Business Studies and Economics coursework for O level
- Assisted the Head of Business Studies in organizing and preparing coursework for a batch of 200 O and A level exam candidates
- Led a group of 50 grade 9 students and helped them with daily tasks by uncovering and removing obstacles to success; as well as giving extra hours to help children in their areas of academic weakness.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for group tutoring sessions, accommodating the diverse needs of participating students and their families.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance and Accounting -
BRAC Business School, BRAC University
Dhaka, Bangladesh 09.2015 - 12.2019
Skills
Corporate finance
Operational planning
Revenue Generation
Financial Oversight
Project Management
Data Analysis
Data Modeling
Customer Service
Pastry Baking Proficiency
Other
- Scored a 98 (A
- ) in O Levels Mathematics D Examination 2013
Additional
Volunteered at Autism Welfare Foundation, Worked as an Admin member for the university’s independent publication, BRACU Express., Hosted seminars and events under BIL, Participated and stood 1st Runner’s up in a public speaking competition organized by the BRAC university communications and Language Club., Qualified as semifinalist in HSBC business case competition 2017, Qualified as semifinalist in Robi AdMaker competition 2016
References
- Salauddin Ahmed, General Manager, Robi Axiata Ltd., +8801833180451, salauddinahmed@robi.com.bd, Previous Line Manager
- M Murshed Haider, PPP Specialist, PPP Authority, Prime Minister’s Office, +8801917251966, murshed.ppp@gmail.com, Supervisor
Timeline
Entrepreneur
Clumsy Butter
06.2020 - Current
HR Assistant
12.2019 - 01.2020
Intern
Robi Axiata Ltd.
09.2019 - 11.2019
Entrepreneur
Wardrobe by Warda Asif
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance and Accounting -
BRAC Business School, BRAC University
09.2015 - 12.2019
Tutor
Edification Dhaka
06.2013 - 12.2016
Junior Consultant
Public Private Partnership Authority, Prime Minister’s Office
1 2021 - 7 2021
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