Danish Khan

Danish Khan

Founder & Director

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location of Danish KhanShipley, England, United Kingdom

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Manager | Project Manager | Entrepreneur | Curating Online Training Programs | Founder Kicksat Preparations

  • Education

    • Lahore University of Management Sciences

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      Bachelor's Economics and Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Director Logistics at Hum Aahang Team Member at Halqa-e-Danish Former Team Member at Spades Former Assistant Director Media at LUMS Culture Society

  • Experience

    • Ilm Kada

      Feb 2017 - May 2020
      Founder & Director

      • Trained 15,000+ youngsters in more than 6 cities and 250+ volunteers on topics of entrepreneurship, academic and non-academic mentorship, leadership, critical thinking, and empathy• Published 120+ blogs on Social Media to create awareness on Social Media • Empowered youngsters to design their own initiatives to become leaders

    • Khud

      May 2018 - Jan 2020
      Core Team Member

      • Offered training on basic computer skills to more than 30 students who had little to no computer knowledge and experience • Led two summer internships while working with 15+ interns in each internship cycle• Designed the organization's vision to equip 5th-8th Grade students with Advanced Digital Skills • Worked on the curriculum development with the experts • Mentored the full-time instructors and ensured execution of the curriculum

    • Beyond The Classroom Education

      Oct 2018 - Feb 2021

      • Led the hiring process of over 20 team members in two different cities • Launched a program named the Safe Space from the ideation stage to successful pilot run which is now a successful revenue generating business • Developed and implemented strategies and policies to improve employee work quality and speed along with the overall company's work culture• Analysed financial data to track and achieve budget targets• Managed the accounts and admin team to ensure smooth operations and managed annual salary reviews, career growth and performance management for all the employees Show less • Facilitated and led trainings with over 5000 people, including students, teachers, and young professionals through different programs focusing on critical thinking, empathy, leadership, and inclusivity. • Facilitated and led different training programs locally and internationally • Founded Bulandi Fellowship Program and led cohorts of young professionals learning about facilitation, how to start their own initiative, design thinking, and curriculum designing • Liaised between the organisation and communities of different programs to improve communication and relations. Show less

      • Operations Manager

        Oct 2019 - Feb 2021
      • Program Coordinator

        Oct 2018 - Jul 2020
      • Founder & Program Lead, Bulandi Fellowship Program

        Oct 2018 - Jul 2020
    • Seeds of Peace

      Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
      Mentor

      - Mentored teens for their social action projects (SAPs)- Ensured that all of them are on track and their project is impact making - Helped them with the network to convert SAPs into organizations

    • Kicksat Preparations

      Feb 2019 - now
      Co-Founder & SAT English Instructor

      • [Founder] Offered 30+ SAT & GRE Preparation Sessions and taught more than 450 students• Provided up to 100% financial aid to more than 300 students without any limitations in terms of number of Financial Aid spots in every session• More than 50 students are studying at LUMS and IBA in Pakistan and a number of universities in USA and Canada • Planned integral business operational mandates and policies, clearly defining customers and markets • [SAT English Instructor] Designed an interactive course for the students with effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students Show less

    • ISchool by EDTechWorx

      Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
      Subject Specialist Urdu

      • Creative Curriculum Development for secondary grades• Narration of engaging stories for making students think critically• Planned the action items for the Urdu Curriculum Development- Creative Curriculum Development for secondary grades - Narration of engaging stories for making students think critically - Planned the action items for the Urdu Curriculum Development

    • Digitly

      Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
      Co-Founder and Sales Executive

      • Acquired 15+ monthly clients in a short span of 6 months• Built focused new client networks, growing business opportunities and increasing revenue possibilities through weekly KPIs• Delivered professional sales presentations, creatively communicating product quality and market comparisons to prospective clients • Created and managed client contracts on profitable terms to achieve the revenue targets

    • Institute of Emerging Careers

      Mar 2021 - Oct 2022
      Head of Student Acquisition & On-Boarding

      • Assessed over 10,000 applicants and shortlisted 800 talented apprentices• Achieved an average of 88% quarterly goals and 90% plus annual goals• Shortlisted enrolled apprentices for Financial Support Program worth 8 Million PKR (Computer Devices and Monthly Stipend)• Attracted and engaged top talent from underserved communities suitable for learning web3 skills• Led high-performing Acquisition Team and Marketing Team

    • XWave

      Feb 2022 - May 2022
      Curriculum Developer

      • Researched on Graphic Designing, Video Editing, and Animation as a skill from beginner to advanced level and compiled available content for students• Designed a journey for students to develop their portfolios and continue practicing while learning and completing the course• Developed the content for learning Graphic Design starting from Photoship till Adobe Xd, Video Editing from Premier Pro to After Effects, and Animation from Adobe Animate to Maya & Blender.

    • Health Tech Academy

      Oct 2022 - now
      Product Manager

      • Launched 4 new products from content development to course launch and coaches on-boarding to quality assurance • Curating the Product (Healthcare Technical Skills Program) Road-map • Working in liaison with Subject Matter Experts to finalise the curricula, course content and assessments to prepare the apprentices for their respective certifications• Ensuring a smooth Learning Experience for Apprentices (Pre and Post Apprenticeship)

    • Impact Hub Bradford

      May 2023 - now
      Business Enterprise Coach

      • Coaching new businesses from ideation stage to becoming established and early stage businesses to support with any challenges that they are facing • Helped 12+ businesses across Bradford to establish themselves, develop their business plans, and make their first sale

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection and Prevent

      Connex Education Academy
      Jan 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Danish Khan
      Story featured in the book "50 Social Geniuses of Pakistan" Faida Foundation Oct 2017
    • Awarded to Danish Khan
      Paradigm Shifter at Leadership Program in Cyprus Seeds of Peace Aug 2016 Selection for Paradigm Shifting and Leadership Program by Seeds of Peace to represent Pakistan
    • Awarded to Danish Khan
      Delegate at Seeds of Peace Camp, Maine, USA Seeds of Peace Jun 2015 Selection for Seeds of Peace International Camp in Maine, USA to represent Pakistan
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Orientation Week Coach

      Issued by Lahore University of Management Sciences on Aug 2019
      Lahore University of Management SciencesAssociated with Danish Khan
    • Advisory Committee Member

      Issued by Wheeling for the World on Jun 2018
      Wheeling for the WorldAssociated with Danish Khan
    • Assistant Media Director & Volunteer

      Issued by Next Generation Pakistan on Nov 2017
      Next Generation PakistanAssociated with Danish Khan
    • Youth Council Member, Pak-US Alumni Network

      Issued by U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan on Jan 2016
      U.S. Embassy Islamabad, PakistanAssociated with Danish Khan
    • English Teacher

      Issued by Iqra School, Charrar Pind on Jul 2018
      Iqra School, Charrar PindAssociated with Danish Khan
    • Graphic Design Teaching Intern

      Issued by Khud on May 2016
      KhudAssociated with Danish Khan
    • Computer Instructor

      Issued by Harsukh School on Jul 2017
      Harsukh SchoolAssociated with Danish Khan