Md Ashrafi
Forest Hills,NY
Summary
A hard working, committed team player with versatile work experience, driven by goal directed work ethics and communication skills. Have years of experience as a sales executive and exposure to retail business. Recent education in IT offers technical skills of software application with ability to endure new and changing work environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Excutive
Shiva Sai Corp
Manhattan, NY
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Negotiated contracts with clients on behalf of the company.
- Created marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and newsletters, to promote products or services.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure advantageous pricing terms.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to meet customer needs and increase revenue.
- Developed pricing strategies that maximized profits while remaining competitive in the market.
Account Marketing and Sales Manager
HD Gifts
Yonkers, NY
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Designed promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, catalogs.
- Managed all aspects of lead generation programs including distribution lists, email templates and tracking results.
- Conducted market research activities to understand customer needs and preferences.
- Coordinated with advertising agencies for online and offline advertising campaigns.
- Conducted market research to evaluate current trends in the industry.
- Created, organized, and managed marketing campaigns for various products.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients while targeting new ones.
- Implemented strategies to maximize profits through effective cost control measures.
- Monitored competitor activities in the marketplace and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Assisted in developing pricing strategies that optimize profits while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost savings.
- Provided training to sales staff on product knowledge and selling techniques.
- Developed reports on customer feedback and provided insights into areas of improvement.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements from sales and marketing teams for accuracy and completeness.
- Created and managed budgets for sales and marketing initiatives.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by ensuring their needs are met on time.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to target potential customers.
- Evaluated performance metrics such as revenue generation, customer acquisition rate. to measure success of initiatives taken up by the team.
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
Media Assistant
Ain o Shalish Kendra
Dhaka, Dhaka
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Prepared presentations that highlighted key accomplishments during quarterly meetings.
- Assisted in the creation of press releases, newsletters, and other marketing materials.
- Created graphic content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
- Scheduled interviews with key personnel for media appearances.
- Developed relationships with local media outlets to ensure coverage of company news stories.
- Conducted interviews with stakeholders to gather information for feature stories.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop creative strategies for multimedia projects.
- Maintained a library of images that can be used across various platforms for marketing purposes.
- Organized interviews between clients and journalists or bloggers.
- Assisted in creating promotional materials including press releases, pitch letters and newsletters.
- Proofread all press material prior to distribution.
Model United Nations Volunteer
UNYSAB
Dhaka, Dhaka
04.2009 - 10.2014
- Organizing Committee Director of UNYSAB (2013-2014)- a non-profit youth organization promoting "Leadership Through Volunteerism" in Bangladesh
- Facilitated training sessions focused on teaching effective negotiation strategies in order to achieve desired outcomes during a Model United Nations conference.
- Contributed ideas when developing new initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of global affairs among young people.
- Prepared presentations and handouts to inform students about the roles, responsibilities, and procedures for participating in a Model United Nations conference.
- Collaborated with faculty advisors to ensure all members of the team were adequately prepared for the upcoming event.
- Provided guidance and resources on writing resolutions that are applicable within the context of a Model United Nations conference.
- Developed lesson plans to educate students on the structure and purpose of Model United Nations.
- Maintained records documenting student attendance at meetings, trainings, and other activities associated with preparing for a Model United Nations conference.
- Coordinated logistics such as travel arrangements, room reservations, and catering services for attending delegates.
- Conducted workshops designed to reinforce public speaking skills necessary for successful participation at a Model United Nations conference.
- Trained students on research techniques to help them prepare for their respective committees.
- Arranged cultural exchange activities between delegates representing different countries while promoting diversity and inclusion.
Model United Nations Delegate
Dhaka University Model United Nations Associations
Dhaka, Dhaka
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Founding member and General Secretary of DUMUNA Session 2013-2014
- Worked closely with members of different committees in order to coordinate activities related to Model United Nations initiatives.
- Edited written documents, such as reports and memos, for accuracy and clarity prior to submission.
- Presided over committee meetings to ensure the efficient flow of debate and discussion.
- Created detailed proposals outlining potential solutions for addressing complex international problems.
- Delivered powerful speeches in front of large audiences to advocate for a particular position or resolution.
- Organized events, such as fundraisers, conferences, seminars, and workshops aimed at raising awareness of global topics.
- Analyzed voting records of member states in order to better understand their stance on various matters.
- Conducted mock negotiations with other delegates to simulate real-world diplomatic talks.
- Researched and analyzed global political issues, such as human rights, international law, and economic development.
Education
QA Engineer in Test - Information Technology- Software Testing
Smart Tech IT Solution
Queens, NY04-2023
Master of Arts - History
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh07-2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh06-2012
Skills
- Professional Networking
- Sales and market development
- Lead prospecting
- Market trends understanding
- Agile Best Practices
- Sprint Planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Risk Identification
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Planning
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Power Point
- Quickbooks
- Problem-Solving
- Team building
- Documentation Writing
- Creative Direction
- Social Media Presence
- Portfolio Development
- Product Promotion
- Relationship Building
- Press Release Writing
- Advertising Strategy
- Crisis Management
- Internal and Strategic communications
- Program and Event Planning
- Project development and Coordination
Languages
English
Professional
Bengali
Professional
Hindi
Limited
Certification
Python Basics ( Coursera, University of Michigan) - 2024
https://coursera.org/verify/LNCAJXM9PSS2
Affiliations
- Soccer, Cricket
- Hiking, Traveling
Timeline
Sales Excutive
Shiva Sai Corp
10.2022 - 12.2023
Account Marketing and Sales Manager
HD Gifts
02.2017 - 11.2021
Media Assistant
Ain o Shalish Kendra
03.2014 - 01.2015
Model United Nations Delegate
Dhaka University Model United Nations Associations
01.2011 - 12.2013
Model United Nations Volunteer
UNYSAB
04.2009 - 10.2014
QA Engineer in Test - Information Technology- Software Testing
Smart Tech IT Solution
Master of Arts - History
University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Dhaka
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