Sameera Abdullah

Sameera Abdullah

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of People and Strategy

  • Education

    • Al Hadaf Al Munir Pakistan School & College

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      Higher Secondary School Certificate Pre engineering A
    • Fahaheel Pakistan School & College, Mangaf

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      Secondary School Certificate (SSC) A
    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

      2019 - 2019
      Innovation and Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Organizational Leadership Certificate of New Ventures Leadership
    • Bahria University

      2010 - 2012
      MBA Human Resource/ Marketing CGPA- 3.75
    • Bahria University

      2005 - 2009
      BBA Marketing/ Human Resource CGPA - 3.72
  • Experience

    • KNPC

      Jul 2007 - Aug 2007
      Trainee

      •Worked in the Cost & Budget Department.•Collected, understood, processed, accounting related information •Recorded journal entries manually and in Oracle Financial System•Reviewed accounting journal entries and general Ledgers.•Assisted in preparation of Annual Budget.•Assisted in the preparation of monthly & weekly financial reports•Developed and utilized spreadsheets, databases and other computer applications

    • KNPC

      Jul 2008 - Aug 2008
      Trainee

      •Worked in the Payroll Department.•Assisted in Payroll Calculation, Processing and Disbursement •Assisted in calculation & checking of over time sheets.•Assisted in employees’ final settlement & Insurance settlement cases.•Recorded journal entries manually and in Oracle Financial System•Assisted in the preparation of various management reports.

    • Ufone

      Apr 2014 - Sept 2014
      Intern

      • Assisting in Recruitment & Employee Engagement. • Managing employee requests & solving their queries.• Assisting in orientation & final settlement of employees. • Coordination between departments. • Coordinating with Restaurants & Hospitals to provide Ufone employees Discounts. • Short-listing candidate profiles & conducting face to face interviews. • Visiting universities for Campus drives. • Handling the Summer Internship Program (SIP) and also managing regular interns. • Helping with the on boarding of new employees & Interns.• Issuing official Letters to employees (visa, hospitalization, reference etc). • Managing & Issuing warning letters & show cause notices to outsourced employees. • Updating the HR portal. Show less

    • Vasper Solutions LLC

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
      Technical Recruiter

      Conducting full life cycle of technical recruiting from cold calling to closing. Working with candidates through the hiring process including negotiation on salary, benefits &discussing candidates' career options.Working closely with hiring managers and vendors to analyze their business needs and develop staffing plans and strategies to achieve goals.Handling all inbound customer service related calls and inquiries.

    • Asnan Tower

      Sept 2015 - Oct 2019

      Provided HR guidance and support to management on employee-related issues, including performance management, disciplinary action, terminations, and policy interpretation.Developed recruitment strategies for sourcing qualified job candidates through online postings, social media campaigns, job fairs, universities and other relevant sources.Organized training sessions for new staff members on topics such as soft skills and company policies.Facilitated team building exercises among employees to foster a positive work environment.Analyzed causes of turnover and suggested approaches to drive improvements in employee retention.Advised managers on individual and development goal setting processes. including KPIs for the whole organization.Established & Organized all HR functions. Show less

      • Human Resources Manager

        Sept 2017 - Oct 2019
      • HR Generalist

        Sept 2015 - Sept 2017
    • Asnan Tower

      Aug 2020 - now

      Overseeing and managing all Marketing, Human Resources and Service Quality Functions.Directed human resources activities, including approval of human resource plans and projects, and established the organization of major departments.Created and implemented marketing strategies and plans using digital and traditional consumer marketing channels.Directed upper management operations and strategically addressed and resolved challenges.Established departmental responsibilities and SOPs.Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve company goals.Identified gaps in services offered and developed plans to address them.Recommended process improvements based on data collected from surveys sent out after each interaction with customers. Show less Overseeing all HR functions including Recruitment, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Training & Development and HRMS.Establishing & organizing the Service Quality department.Implemented best practices for providing excellent customer service at all times.Advised management on how best to implement changes based on feedback received from customers.Assisted in designing strategies aimed at improving the overall level of service provided by the organization.Monitored employee performance in relation to established service standards and took corrective action as needed. Show less

      • HR ,SQ and Marketing Manager

        Jun 2023 - now
      • Human Resource and Service Quality Manager

        Aug 2020 - Aug 2024
    • Beorganic Kw

      Oct 2020 - now
      Deputy General Manager

      Overseeing all operations related to Sales, Marketing, HR & Customer experience. Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share and profitability.Conducted market research to identify trends and inform product development decisions.Organized and managed staff recruitment, training and performance evaluation activities.Established strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful business operations.Overseeing the implementation of new technologies to streamline processes and improve customer experience.Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CHRM

      International Academy of Business and Financial Management
      Feb 2017
    • Master Leader

      Gulf University for Science & Technology (GUST)
      Apr 2013
    • CHRA

      North Star Management Consultancy
      Mar 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sameera Abdullah
      Audience Choice Award Gulf university for Science & Technology Apr 2013 Attended Kuwait Leadership Mastery Program (KLM) at GUST (Kuwait), and Developed & Implemented “The SMILE Campaign”.Received Audience choice Award & Third position in the KLM competition.
    • Awarded to Sameera Abdullah
      Distinction Award - Achieved distinctions in HSSC and SSC examinations of the Federal Board.
    • Awarded to Sameera Abdullah
      Scholorship Bahria University Awarded a Scholorship by Bahria University for best performance during the semester.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Operation Hope Kuwait on Oct 2012
      Operation Hope KuwaitAssociated with Sameera Abdullah