Adeel Afzal

Experience

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  Airsoft Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd

  Apr 1998 - Dec 1998

  Flight Services Officer

  Responsibilities included providing complete flight planning systems and software to airlinesComputerized Flight Planning as per route, aircraft performance, weight, en-route weather etc.

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  Gravity Communications (Pvt.) Ltd

  Dec 2000 - May 2001

  Account Service Executive

  Responsibilities included client servicing and related issues such as devising strategies, campaigns etc.Co-ordination with other departments and disciplines of the advertising agency

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  Karachi Marriott Hotel

  Aug 2001 - Nov 2001

  Sales Manager

  Responsibilities included corporate sales and marketing.

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  Tyco Fire & Security Pakistan Limited

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Sales Manager

  Responsibilities included marketing of different Tyco products such as (CCTV, Fire Alarm and Fighting System, PA Systems & ADT Monitoring System) in Industrial and Corporate Sector.Conducting researches and marketing plans for new products.

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  Airblue Limited

  Jun 2004 - Nov 2016

  Responsibilities include:Terminal Handling.Cargo Affairs.Passenger handling.Orderly flow of activities.Managing Delayed/ Diverted flights.Flight Filings.Flight Messages.Liaison with CAA and other airport agenciesFlight Data AnalysisLoad / Trim Sheet ChecksSafety Audits/ Inspections Worked as station head Logistics / Quality Assurance from Dec 06 to Jan 15 Responsibilities include: Quality assurance setup and control Ground operations Inventory management and distribution. In-flight and on ground services monitoring. Working knowledge of all ground operations including traffic, ramp, TGS, catering etc. Vendor negotiation saving company a huge amount in procurements around 30% Responsibilities included:Marketing of airline services, implementation of any new policyOn hands experience on GDS system (SABRE)Creating strategies for optimum sales revenues, liaison with travel agents.Working knowledge of SPAs and SSIMMarket research / analysisSales targets achievements etc.

  • Manager

    Jan 2012 - Nov 2016

  • Asst. Manager Logistics

    Dec 2006 - Feb 2012

  • Client Relations Executive

    Jun 2004 - Nov 2006
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  Serene Air (Pvt.) Limited

  Nov 2016 - Oct 2021

  Airport Services Manager / Deputy Station Head

  Responsibilities include:· Developed strong self-supportive shifts, based on sound operating procedures, with built-in flexibility to ensure optimum coordination of work under all anticipated airport conditions. · Circulated new procedures, policies and regulations to concerned areas. · Arranged in-house Professional Training / Courses to update staff regarding new policies, procedures and other professional techniques. In house training for Customer Services to station staff members.. Implementation for Quality Management System.· Introduced electronic filing of relevant documents/ maintenance of records at station that can be accessed in no time apart from manual data · Developed optimum manpower structure at airport to manage all key areas and value added services efficiently and effectively.· Monitored Boeing 737-800 & Airbus A-330 load and trim sheets and changes to weight and balance reports if any. Closely monitored on time performance/ turnarounds by optimizing procedures and saving expenditure by cutting costs on ground handling, fuel and other station overheads by 30%· Negotiated price with GHA saving company a huge amount in Ground Handling charges and other overheads. · Developed Management Information Reports for monitoring and control of performance, time standards, identification and eradication of trouble spots or bottlenecks. · Made budget proposals and monitored progress of work against agreed budget heads saving company a huge amount in expenditures by 15-20%. · Managed personnel efficiently in terms of selection, development, motivation and discipline of employees. · Ensured effective implementation of Safety Management System and Risk Assessment. Show less

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  Speedbird Aviation

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2024

  Business & Operations Consultant (Comm/ Ops)

  - Commercial and Operations Management - Project Planning/ Project Management - Concept and scope for AAV operations. - Startup studies and working for a new commuter airline service establishment. - Operations Management. - Project Management - B2B / B2C Solutions - Buss Development

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  Exponent Technology Services

  Mar 2024 - now

  Manager Operations & Training