Iqran Arshad

Experience

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  Freelance

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Content Writer

  Wrote short articles on any topic assigned.

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  Mindbridge Private Limited

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Customer Service Representative
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  Learning Streams International

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

  Near Peer Mentor

  • Mentored high school students in the USA and Pakistan, guiding them in interdisciplinary approaches to address the global water crisis and climate change impacts at the grassroots level.• Learned web-based vegetation mapping through i-Tree tools to estimate tree cover and benefits for any given area, tree keying and identification, investigative forest monitoring skills, and dendrometry• Explored how urban, suburban, and rural areas are facing and adapting to environmental challenges through architectural improvements (such as green roofing, bioswales, rain gardens etc.), and development of environmental policies Show less

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  Climate Heroes

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Co-Founder

  • Co-founded an organization dedicated to fostering sustainability and combating climate change in Pakistan.• Demonstrated exceptional leadership in promoting community engagement, prioritizing effective communication and collaborative teamwork.• Conceived and executed green initiatives, including resource conservation seminars, tree planting campaigns, and environmental clean-up drives, amplifying the organization's impact.

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  International Affairs Society at Forman Christian College

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  President

  • Planned, developed, and managed all aspects of the student-led society • Executed events to raise awareness about a variety of global matters, including climate change, international cultures and traditions, women’s rights and gender equality, the plight of Kashmiris, impact of COVID-19 etc.• Hosted lectures, documentary screenings, clothing donations, discussions, and online events

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  Giant group

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Welcome Team Advisor

  • Providing advice and promoting Giant’s products through front-line client communication• Learning new methods of management with effective use of technology

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  Airlift Technologies

  Dec 2020 - Oct 2023

  Built and led Airlift’s Fresh Produce function from ground up, including establishing consistent supply lines, in-warehouse processes and management systems. Notably I played a key role in the establishment of the fresh produce function, which evolved into a cornerstone of the company's achievements. Within a year of launch the fresh produce function started generating 60Mn+ in monthly revenues leading to 30% of the total orders and 45% of new customer orders. Alongside I led recruitment to build a world class team of 100+ employees including 5+ managers. Show less

  • Supply Chain Controls and Compliance

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Fresh Produce Operations Lead

    May 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Live Operations Lead

    Dec 2020 - May 2021
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  Metal

  Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  Product Manager

  • Worked as an early team member in a YC-backed startup that raised $1m+ to develop an advanced fundraising SaaS product aimed at revolutionizing capital access for startups.• Established standards and processes within JIRA for product management, contributing to the creation of a groundbreaking SaaS product catering to fund-seeking founders.• Played a pivotal role in shaping an intelligently engineered database and a fundraising-centric CRM tool that synergistically collaborate to empower users with exceptional operational efficiency.• Led end-to-end product management cycles, from ideation to launch, while spearheading initiatives to attain product-market fit through user research and rapid iterative development. Show less

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  COUNT

  Dec 2023 - Jun 2024

  Product Manager and Executive Assistant

  Spearheaded the coordination and implementation of diverse responsibilities such as orchestrating product management sprints, and ideating on new features for a modern accounting software. Also conducted thorough market research and user feedback analysis to refine product features, ensuring optimal usability and customer satisfaction.