Laima Imran

Experience

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  Daraz

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Virtual Assistant

  - Assistance: Hunted, launched, and ranked four different products from Daraz and outsourced three products for two clients which are collectively making a monthly revenue of 60,000 PKR.

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  Amal Academy

  Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  Career-Prep Fellow

  - Communication: Completed a competitive written application and interview process to be selected from over 6000 applicants for an intensive 3-month Fellowship funded by Stanford University and sponsored by Pepsico.- Skills development: Invested 150 hours to develop business skills (e.g., communication, leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, etc.) that will help me make a more profound impact in my professional life.- Mega Project: Collaborated and worked with 3 other team members to career counsel over 50+ secondary school level students in a backward area of Balochistan, Pakistan. Show less

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  Amal Academy

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Human Resources Intern

  – Recruitment: Involved in interviewing and managing 2500-3000 candidates in one month and made sound judgments while evaluating candidates' suitability for the fellowship for the Amal Career Prep Fellowship.– Communication: Demonstrated conversational attitude while conducting interviews and developed professional behavior to ensure fair and unbiased hiring.– Collaboration: Worked closely with a team of 40 members, collaborating to manage the application and interview process smoothly. Show less

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  PepsiCo

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Roshan Kal Learning Academy

  This learning academy was a first-of-its-kind experience that included four engaging and empowering virtual sessions which offered a comprehensive understanding of Pepsico operations and assisted in enhancing personal effectiveness through frequent interactions with the Pepsico senior leadership team.The four amazing virtual sessions comprised:- The Pepsico Story: Learned all about Pepsico culture, ambitions & structures.- From Farm to Fork: Understood the end-to-end supply chain process at Pepsico.- The Commercial Dimension: Understood Pepsico marketplace and consumers.- Personal Branding: Discovered how to shape, own, & shape my personal story with the world. Show less

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  Alif Laila Book Bus Society

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

  Teaching Intern

  Alif Laila Book Bus Society is a mobile library that collaborates with underprivileged schools and focuses on developing children's reading skills and is working nationwide.- Teaching: Fostered and developed written and reading skills via activity-based learning in over 200+ elementary-grade students from different government schools.- Lesson Planning: Planned and built collectively 30 new activities and lectures in various subjects for numerous grades with a team member.

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  McKinsey & Company

  Nov 2022 - May 2023

  Mckinsey Forward Program

  The McKinsey & Company's Forward program is an initiative by McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm that offers mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and a chance to learn about the consulting industry through virtual events and workshops.– Networking: Gained exposure to the consulting industry and had the opportunity to network with professionals and other fellow participants at McKinsey & Company and other top consulting firms.– Training: Participated in 3 virtual events and workshops and dedicated 37+ hours on courses designed by the company to learn about the professional industry and develop skills in problem-solving and communication. Show less

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  Amal Academy

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  Assistant Program Manager

  Education startup funded by Stanford University and Pepsico that teaches professional & leadership skills to students and corporations. - Facilitation: Facilitated 3 fellowships successfully, impacting 200+ participants, and consistently achieved a 95% satisfaction rate in post-program evaluations.- Mentoring: Conducted 1:1 conversations with 20% of fellows, providing personalized guidance resulting in a 15% increase in fellows' confidence levels and career clarity.- Training: Implemented 72+ dynamic training sessions, resulting in a 75% improvement in participants' soft skills and a 20% increase in successful project completions.- Leadership: Supervised a team of 40 members during the fellowship selection process, interviewing candidates and making data-driven decisions that led to a 15% increase in successful admissions.- Management: Led a team of 5 interns, and conducted onboarding and training sessions, resulting in a streamlined process with a 20% reduction in errors in the interview and selection phase.- Enablement: Conducted professional development sessions for interns, focusing on communication and problem-solving, contributing to a 20% increase in overall team productivity.- Recruitment: Scheduled and conducted over 50+ comprehensive interviews of prospective candidates to assess their qualifications, skills, and alignment with organizational requirements.- Candidate Assessment: Facilitated candidate demos for 30+ candidates to gauge their practical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and technical proficiency, ensuring a thorough assessment of their capabilities.- Excel\Google Sheets: Optimized data analysis processes, extracting actionable insights and implementing quality control measures, resulting in a 20% increase in workflow efficiency. Show less

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  PepsiCo

  Aug 2023 - Sept 2023

  Human Resources Research Intern

  PepsiCo Pakistan spearheaded the launch of nationwide internship program that aimed to create learning opportunities for the youth of Pakistan, opening avenues for future employment.- Collective Analysis: Worked in a team of 5 interns in researching HR practices and policies of globally recognized companies, including Unilever, British American Tobacco, and Amazon.- Benchmarking: Analyzed and compiled data on recruitment processes, application structures, and interview practices, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of industry benchmarks.- Optimization: Developed a comparative report on PepsiCo's HR recruitment process, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement based on the research findings, resulting in a projected 15% optimization in PepsiCo's recruitment efficiency.- Standardization: Improved documentation and communication of recruitment processes, potentially reducing time-to-hire by 10%. Show less

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  Cogent Labs

  Jul 2024 - now

  People and Culture Executive

  - Transformation: Improved Assistant and Project Managers' performance by 45% by developing a KPI system, aligning job responsibilities with growth areas, and providing actionable insights for ongoing development.- Optimization: Developed a handbook by translating the software engineers' competency matrix, clarifying performance expectations for new hires, which reduced onboarding confusion by 80% and increased time-to-productivity by 25%.- Evaluation: Led the Performance Improvement Plan for underperforming employees, resulting in a 60% improvement in performance through structured action plans, confidential conversations, and bi-weekly check-ins.- Onboarding: Onboarded 20+ employees by introducing them to company processes, software tools, and key team members, organizing meetings with senior management and increasing new hire satisfaction by 30% and time-to-productivity by 20%.- Employee Data Management: Managed and updated confidential employee records, maintaining a 100% up-to-date system. Reduced administrative discrepancies by 15%.- Exit Interviews & Feedback: Conducted exit interviews and addressed concerns, strengthening retention strategies. Reduced the company's turnover rate by 10%.- Engagement Initiative: Launched "Workplay Wednesdays," increasing team collaboration by 35% and overall engagement by 40%, while organizing 10+ in house events to enhance workplace culture and retention rates by 15%.- Team Feedback: Improved performance review efficiency by 20% by collecting monthly and quarterly feedback from team leads, enabling better tracking of employee performance and growth. Show less