Arshad Soomro

Experience

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  Siemens Pakistan Engineering Co, Karachi

  May 1991 - May 1992

  Management Trainee

  Worked one year as trainee engineer for Siemens Pakistan, one of the giants in manufacturing of transformers, switch gears, motors, generators, telecommunication etc. My responsibilities included production planning and control and technical calculations. In addition involved in manufacturing and operations of:•Single and three-phased motor from 1 HP to 100 HP.•Diesel generating sets from 12.5 KVA to 140 KVA.•Switch gears including LT / HT panels and distribution plants.•Distribution transformers 25 KVA to 2 MVA. Show less

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  M/s Arshad & Company, Karachi

  Jun 1992 - Sept 1994

  Managing Partner

  Established Construction Company in partnership. Taken good advantage of the boom in construction business. Purchased and constructed a multistory commercial buildings in Defense Hosing Authority, Phase 5 in partnerships.Responsibilities included dealing with architectural firms for designing and construction plan approval. Managed project on a day-to-day basis, purchasing of materials and its management, hiring of skilled and non-skilled laborers.

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  Karachi Water & Sewerage Board, Karachi

  Oct 1994 - Mar 1996

  Assistant Executive Engineer

  BPS 17 officer under local government Karachi. Responsible for Clifton initially and later old city area’s water supply and sewrage collection. Managed a team of 250 permanent employees. Assigning jobs, training of employees. Customer service and representation of department at the local government level and raising customer complains to the policy level.Apart from administrative responsibilities, construction of water supply pumping stations. Preventive Maintenance and installation of motors, diesel generators and compressors. Show less

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  Pakistan State Oil

  Apr 1996 - Dec 2006

  Senior Executive

  As Sr. Executive, I was involved in manging and soliciting of Vendors for PSO and its Relationship Management and to insure the implementation of quality management system (ISO 9001:2000) at Head office/ Lubricants manufacturing Plants.Participation in tender business for the supply of petroleum and its related products, their storage, stocking, disposal of slow stocks, lubricants base oil coordination, preparation of capital budget, processing of contractor bills, coordination with lubricants manufacturing plants, technical evaluation of suppliers and inventory control has been my additional responsibility. Show less

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  GfK - An NIQ Company

  Dec 2006 - Sept 2007

  Assistant Vice President

  Managed External Agencies Relationship & Verification Processes, Credit Quality; Ensure Portfolio Management and Monitoring of the Secured & Unsecured Assets Business,Verifying customer’s existence at his work, home and business for all unsecured & secured products/lending as per credit policy.

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  Atlas bank Ltd.

  Oct 2007 - Sept 2010

  Vice President

  As Head of Fraud Risk Management Unit, I dealt with the detection, investigation and prevention process of fraudulent losses by implementing proactive control measures to increase profitability of the business. Identified and prevented from potential fraudulent activities where needed, represented bank with law enforcement agencies.

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  Sindh Bank Ltd

  Jan 2011 - now

  Head of Administration & Security

  To Manage Administration & Security Affairs of the Bank. Overall Responsibility.• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes.• Manage schedules and deadlines.• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints.• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation.• Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments.• Interact with other group / departmental heads in managing the entire administrative operations.• Train personnel and allocate responsibilities.• Assess staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency.• Safety and security of personal, material and information.• Development of :-• Strategy and set direction for most efficient administrative procedures by drawing policies & guidelines that• assist the bank in effective management of business operations.• System to abreast with all organizational changes and business developments.• Inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints.• System to manage operations adherence to policies and regulations.• System for smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations.• Procurement of goods and services through tendering process in compliance with Sindh Public Procurement Rules.• Acquiring of Premises including handling of their legal matters.• Maintenance and Renovation of the Premises.• Disposal and Repair / Maintenance – fixed assets.• Printing matters related to security and office stationery.• Procurement & Maintenance – Transport • Security:• Security & Safety – related to branch banking.• Procurement maintenance of security equipment.• Formulating the Security plan for the Branches and Central Office.• Update Bank’s Policy & Procedures, pertaining to Security measures. Show less