Mehras Karim

Experience

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  Iranian Yaragh Asia

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Operations Associate
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  LBIC (London Brunel International College)

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2013

  Student Ambassador
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  Brunel University London

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2016

  Club President

  Brunel University's Iranian society. Managed a team of 6 community members to sustain the welfare of more than 70 Iranians in the university.

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  Leisure inn hotel

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  Receptionist

  A small two-star hotel located in central London.Night shift receptionist.• Welcomed and accommodated guests from all around the world.• Established marketing section of hotel using booking.com, hotels.com and other major booking websites.• Performed bookkeeping to store and sort hotel’s financial data using programs such as Brilliant.

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  MaarkLuxury

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

  Operations Officer

  A startup specialised in building panic rooms and importing disruptive construction technology.I attended numerous trade fairs to identify new trends and disruptive technologies in the industry and reported back to the managing team. I have also sourced European suppliers of panic rooms and have negotiated a pre-sale agreement.

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  Little Kickers Group

  Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

  Football Coach

  Supervising and coaching football and general sports to children aged 6-15.

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  Hult International Business School

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2017

  Club President

  Hult International Business School's digital magazine run by the students, for the students. Learn today, Lead tomorrow.• Gathered and led a team of 10 volunteers on publication of 4 quarterly magazines with more than 100 articles published. • Managed the operations of the content creation team with more than 100 freelancers, editing team, marketing team, and event planning team. • Planned and maintained communications across 5 campuses in 3 continents. • Organized 4 events such as ‘Refugee Coffee Talk’ & “Blockchain Coffee Talk” discussing the effects of trends on international economics. Show less

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  S.F. Window Factory

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  Project Manager

  • Co-managed the completion of Oracle Arena renovation project as the assistant project manager.• Optimised the vendor selection process and achieved a 6% lower project cost on average, when comparing to the estimation.• Implemented new technologies to replace the older methods of tracking and archiving.• Lead the hiring process of the new employees and oversee their integration into the company.• Applied agile methods to achieve higher efficiency from the engineering teams working on multiple projects.Learnt how to read construction blueprints and how to apply academic theories in the real world. Show less

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  Labyrinth Consulting

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  Business Consultant

  • Assisted in the launch of 3 startups in the US through idea development and strategic planning.• Hired developers and supervised a scrum team in the development of an independent E-commerce platform.• Designed an online marketing campaign for an international law & immigration exhibition.• Enhanced family-owned businesses through leadership management, business planning, and resolving process lags. • Completed the patenting process for 2 innovative products in the US directory on behalf of the clients.Learnt the importance of analytical thinking and data driven decision-making. Show less

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  SIP Fintech

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

  Product Manager

  SIP is a fintech platform designed to bridge the gap between banks and users in four divisions of wealth management, payments, data accessibility and financial education. The features were optimized to empower users’ financial decision making by providing new options and information. SIP’s goal is to collaborate with banks to improve the banking and personal finances environment of Turkey.

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  Meet2Talk Cafe

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  English Tutor

  Tutored local learners on improving speaking skills in English.

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  CREED Podcast

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Podcast Producer

  Casual conversations with an existential twist joined by people from all walks of life.Delivering a journey of understanding what we are and what makes us who we are through personal conversations with ordinary people. I was joined by a guest every week where they discuss life's most thought-provoking questions such as the meaning of life and existence, as well as more general topics like stories, beauty, psychedelics, and being on the road.

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  TIF

  Oct 2021 - now

  Project Manager

  TIF is a private equity fund active in Istanbul's real estate market as a property developer and investor.• Negotiated purchasing and sales of 11 apartments and organised 7 residential renovation projects.• Controlled project finances during purchasing, renovating and sales.• Coordinated with in-field construction teams on project deliverables and schedules.• Collaborated with stakeholders during conception and construction to set project goals and purposes.• Developed working relationships with chain suppliers, realtors, and local builders.Learnt to collaborate with diverse teams and apply conflict resolution techniques during high tension project sprints. Show less

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  FICO Pets

  Jul 2024 - now

  General Manager

  Fico is run by two siblings who believe that pets are more than just animals; they are cherished family members deserving of the best care. Our mission is to empower pet owners to provide exceptional care for their beloved companions. We strive to create innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life for pets . At Fico, we aim to build a brand that feels like family, fostering a community where every tail wag and purr resonates with joy and love.