Abdul Karim Zakaria
Elizabeth
Summary
Versatile Business Operations Specialist with background in optimizing operational processes and implementing effective business solutions. Skilled in project management, strategic planning, and process improvement, consistently delivering results that drive efficiency and reduce costs. Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills contribute to successful project outcomes and positive impacts on overall business performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Jerome Avebue Men's Shelter
The Bronx
05.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with local law enforcement to coordinate security operations and investigations.
- Ensured security staff is properly trained and certified in accordance with company policies and local regulations.
- Periodically reviewed existing policies and procedures and made recommendations to improve security.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during security incidents.
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Maintained accurate records of security incidents and responses for compliance purposes.
- Provided ongoing coaching, feedback, development opportunities, discipline when necessary to ensure employees are meeting expectations.
- Participated in continuing education and seminars to learn about latest threats and risk prevention methods.
- Supervised team of security personnel, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and procedures.
Data Analyst
IQVIA
King Of Prussia
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Developed and maintained databases, data systems, reorganizing data in a readable format.
- Implemented new data analysis methodologies and data visualization techniques.
- Utilized predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, revenue generation, ad targeting, and other business outcomes.
- Created data visualizations and reports for management, showcasing findings and recommendations.
Secretary
Al-Haq Clinic
Kumasi
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
- Compiled data from various sources into clear, concise reports that could be used by management for decision-making purposes.
- Composed and distributed reports, routine correspondence and meeting notes with job-related software.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Prepared expense reports in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.
- Managed staff calendars and coordinated travel, meeting and hotel accommodations.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
Ghanaian Students Representative
Nizny Novgorod
Nizny Novgorod
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
- Led campus tours for potential students and their families, highlighting key facilities and student services.
- Communicated with faculty, staff and students to incorporate student involvement in decision-making processes that affect school programmes.
- Developed and led workshops on student life, academic programs, and extracurricular activities.
- Supported new students by providing directional information and participating in orientation.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Participated in board and committee meetings to share student views and issues.
- Posted social events and academic opportunities to social media avenues for campus awareness.
- Organized and facilitated open day events, ensuring attendees received a comprehensive overview of the university.
- Helped with registration processes and applications.
Freelance Russian to Kazakh Subtitle Translator
IYUNO Media Group
Moscow
09.2012 - 12.2016
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and language conventions within the subtitling field.
- Produced time-coded transcripts for use in the production process of subtitling projects.
- Adjusted translations to students' cognitive level and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary.
- Traveled with or guided tourists who speak another language to appreciate context and culture of foreign setting.
- Compiled technical, legal or medical terminology and information used in translations.
- Adapted existing scripts into different languages while preserving the original meaning.
- Read legal documents, scientific articles or news reports and rewrote into specified language.
- Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
- Reviewed feedback from viewers and adjusted translations accordingly.
- Facilitated communication for people with limited language proficiency.
- Discussed translation requirements with clients to determine fees to charge for provided services.
- Promoted translation accuracy by referring to reference dictionaries, lexicons or computerized terminology banks.
- Translated client documents between languages.
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
Education
Master of Arts - Financial Economics
Nizny Novgorod State University
Nizny Novgorod05-2012
Skills
- Security operations
- Incident reporting
- Compliance training
- Data analysis
- Surveillance monitoring
- Team leadership
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Collaboration skills
- Coaching and feedback
- Customer service
- Risk assessment
- Policy and procedure development
- Employee development
- Data analytics
- Team building
- Quality control
- Decision-making
- Staff discipline
- Negotiation
- Task delegation
- Financial management
- Human resources management
- Analytical thinking
- Public speaking
- Project planning
- Relationship building
- Staff management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor
Jerome Avebue Men's Shelter
05.2023 - Current
Data Analyst
IQVIA
08.2020 - 07.2023
Secretary
Al-Haq Clinic
02.2018 - 08.2020
Ghanaian Students Representative
Nizny Novgorod
04.2016 - 08.2018
Freelance Russian to Kazakh Subtitle Translator
IYUNO Media Group
09.2012 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Financial Economics
Nizny Novgorod State University
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