Steve Lazars

Experience

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  Corporation Bank

  Jun 2004 - Oct 2009

  Customer Service Executive

  Worked with the team of customer executive who attended the customers quires and needs in the front office. It was a front end face to face retail environment where I worked with personal, current and business account holders with their daily transactions. Worked in a target lead outbound call center where accounts were reconciled weekly between branches and lending banks. -Customer Relations-Customer Service -Marketing-Corporate Account Management-Outbound Call Center Show less

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  YMCA Bengaluru

  Feb 2009 - Sept 2009

  Sports Development Officer

  Managed the overall operations and structure of the sport academy alongside sports directorsDeveloped and managed teams of coaches and support staff. Established new sports programs for young people with various needs. Successfully raised the profile of the organization and it's services at a national level by producing national and international players. Developed on a new curriculum for the sports academy and added value by introducing personalised coaching classes. Trained coaches for the future of the Academy which resulted in an increase of client intake in 6 months by 50%. Worked towards tapping various government & charity grants for business development. Was involved in marketing strategy of various programs with local newspapers, international institutions and sports organization. Show less

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  GP Charities

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

  Co-ordinator: Project Development

  Work placement through University of Gloucestershire (BA Hon)

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  Wrightbus

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

  HR Manager: International Projects & Employee Welfare

  Wrightbus, a Global Bus Manufacturing brand operating their businesses in all the five continents across the globe. I worked closely with directors across all divisions to roll-out various International HR and L&D strategies for new business formations within UK & EMEA regions. I lead high level partnership projects with Daimler India and Michelin UK and India to develop HR and training strategies to facilitate future collaborations. Partnered with market experts in Indian to draw out a 3 years recruitment strategy to employ 3000+ workers across various fields of Management, Engineering and Manufacturing sectors. Developed new contacts with educational institutions across India to facilitate apprentice and fresh graduate programs. Coached the Executive team on Inter-cultural management approaches as the business grew globally. I was responsible to develop and design the Global Induction program for the Wright Group. Worked closely with Invest Northern Ireland to run their Skill Growth Program for 450 employees where I partnered with managers and production teams to develop home grown leaders. Show less

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  MPA Recruitment

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  International Project Lead

  Developed a Business Plan for the Indian Market and assisted with Middle-East operations.● Recruited Senior Consultants, Surgeons and Specialist doctors for Middle-East clients.● Partnered with Invest Northern Ireland Export and Import plans to create a presence in Indiaand Middle East.● Established 6 new In-country partners alongside 4 high value clients covering around 240branches spread across India, Middle-East and Europe.● Established a thorough strategy to establish branches in India to support the UK and EMEABusinesses.● Put together a detailed end to end International recruitment process for qualifiedinternational nurses from India & Middle-East seeking opportunities to work with the NHSand Private Hospitals, Care-homes and Clinics in the United Kingdom.● Set a 3-year business plan with projected ROI’s and foretasted emerging market trends.● Successfully proposed new business opportunities into Pharmaceutical, IT and RenewableEnergy Industry alongside Healthcare.● Ensured that candidates and clients in India and ME always receive a professional andcomprehensive recruitment service.● Complied with company management systems, payroll and billing policies and proceduresincluding accurate database management. Show less

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  Eton Cricket Club

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Head Consultant - Coaching & Community

  Designed a comprehensive club development projects.● Rolled out local community engagement projects to enhance participation.● Worked with stake holders to roll out projects.● Worked with the board to roll out inclusion, diversity, equality & equity programmes.● Delivered a succession planning strategy to the board.● Promoted training & advancement of skills through the club.● Collaborated with local businesses and community groups.● Established coaching methods throughout the club for seniors and juniors.● Assisted, mentored and guided the club members in leadership and delegation. Show less

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  Ethnic Minority Employment & Entrepreneurship Network - EMEEN Network

  Dec 2020 - now

  Director & Founder - EMEEN

  As the founder of the Ethnic Minority Employment and Entrepreneurship Network - EMEEN, formerly known as NIOPF, I am dedicated to supporting and raising the profile of ethnic minority professionals who are making significant contributions to society in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. I founded EMEEN Network in 2020 with this goal in mind.With over 22 years of experience in the corporate, civil service, and charity sectors, I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in fields such as employee welfare, recruitment, banking, production, training and development, community work, and community relations. Through my work, I have seen the need for a platform that brings together professionals from ethnic minority backgrounds, and that is why I founded EMEEN as a Centre For Ethnic Minority Empowerment- Ethnic Minority Business Network - Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship Academy - Ethnic Minority Employment Academy- EMEEN Research & Development- Refugee & Asylum Seekers Talent NetworkOur network aims to engage, empower, and celebrate the achievements of ethnic minority professionals living in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. I am passionate about connecting with other professionals and organizations and supporting the growth and success of our members.If you are interested in joining our network, please visit our website at www.emeeen.co.uk to learn more and to become a member. Show less

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  INVESTORS IN ETHNICITY - IIE

  Feb 2023 - now

  Founder & Director - IIE

  Investors in Ethnicity - IIE, where we champion organisations actively dedicated to empowering ethnic minorities across the UK and Ireland. Through collaborative efforts with management, our qualified auditors will look to introduce measures where ethnic minorities are integral to organisational life cycle & growth. Our audits will also provide a comprehensive assessment, acknowledging and empowering organisations through our rating matrix. These ratings and endorsements hold significant value, showcasing to wider communities and stakeholders an active commitment to promoting ethnic minority empowerment. This accreditation is powered by EMEEN - The fastest growing ethnic minority professional network in the north and south of Ireland. Get in touch with us to explore this valuable accreditation. Show less

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  Ethnic Minority Business Network

  Jun 2023 - now

  Founder & Director - EMB Network

  Ethnic Minority Business Network - Northern Ireland is the first ever network of ethnic minority businesses in Northern Ireland. If you are an EMB and would like to join this network, get in touch with us on info@emeen.co.ukThis EMEEN Initiative that I founded in order to create a nation network of ethnic minority business men and women to support and inspire each other. I founded this network with a vision to support ethnic minority businesses in their entrepreneurial journey and how EMB's could access information and resources easily to scale and find new markets for their business. Show less

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  EMIT - Ethnic Minorities In Tech

  Oct 2023 - now

  Founder & Director - EMIT

  Ethnic Minority Business Network looks to bring together the tech professionals to network, innovate and contribute to the tech industry of Northern Ireland. It aims to maximise the economic and innovation potential of EM professionals in technology. This network comes under the umbrella of the EMEEN Nationwide Network.