Work experience

• Procurement Manager

  Shua Traders

  2021.01-Current

  (6 years)

  1. Independently identify, evaluate, and negotiate with international suppliers to secure favorable long-term business terms 1. Build and sustain professional relationships with overseas business partners, resolving issues and maintaining trust over multi-year engagements 1. Track market trends and pricing to drive measurable improvements in cost and sourcing efficiency — directly transferable to competitor and market analysis work
• Trade & Marketing Manager

  Shua Intl. Trade Shanghai Ltd.

  2015.01-2018.01

  (3 years)

  1. Served as primary point of contact for international clients based in China, managing inquiries and coordinating meetings between clients and suppliers 1. Supported import/export activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policy, and coordinated logistics and shipping arrangements 1. Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to identify business growth opportunities 1. Gained first-hand experience navigating Chinese business culture and communication norms while representing the company to external stakeholders
• Marketing Manager (Part-time)

  Raskoh Import and Export

  2012.06-2013.10

  (a year)

  1. Managed client inquiries and coordinated visits and meetings with international suppliers
• Assistant Media Planner

  BTL Out of Home Communication

  2010.04-2011.02

  (a year)

  1. Planned media activities and organized client events for major accounts including Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, GSK, Pepsi, and Telenor LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY 1. Chinese (Mandarin) — HSK Level 5, advanced proficiency (read/write/speak) 1. English — Fluent, professional written and verbal communication 1. Urdu & Punjabi — Native

Educational experience

• Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China

  Chinese Language and Literature

  2011.04-2015.06

  (4 years)

  Finished Degree with distinction, HSK level 5
• Pakistan

  Communication Studies (Media Studies)

  2007.08-2009.09

  (2 years)

  Master in Mass Communication with CGPA 3.45

Languages