Nidha Ashrafi
COLUMBUS
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OWNER
Self-employeed
Detroit
05.2025 - Current
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Owner
Self Employed
COLUMBUS
10.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
Manager
ASTRAFUEL 2882 INC
Columbus City
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
MANAGER
VETERANS 7890 INC
Columbus
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
MANAGER
WARM SPRINGS 2024 INC
Columbus City
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
MANAGER
Self-employeed
Pine Mountain
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Assistant Manager - HR
EVOLUTION MEDIA NETWORK PVT
KARACHI
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided support for recruitment efforts by sourcing potential candidates through various channels like job postings or referrals.
MANAGER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MICROCHIP ENTERPRISES PVT LTD
ISLAMABAD
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing and IT on cross-functional projects that drove organizational efficiency.
- Managed the daily operations of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, partners, and clients.
- Recruited, trained, managed, mentored, evaluated performance of team members.
Assistant HR Manager
SKY NET WORLDWIDE EXPRESS
KARACHI
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Maintained accurate records of employee personnel files according to legal requirements.
- Organized training sessions for staff members on topics such as safety protocols, communication techniques and customer service skills.
- Performed regular audits of HR processes to ensure accuracy of information stored in HR systems.
- Participated in salary surveys conducted by external organizations.
- Analyzed data from exit interviews to determine areas of improvement within the organization.
ASSISSTANT MANAGER RETAIL
SYNERGY INTERNATIONAL
LAHORE
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
INCHARGE
PAKISTAN AIRFORCE WOMEN ASSOCIATION
QUETTA
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Principal
PAKISTAN AIR FORCE WOMEN ASSOCIATION
SARKESAR
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights and safety regulations.
- Ensured that all classrooms are equipped with necessary materials needed for successful instruction delivery including textbooks, computers, lab equipment .
- Designed comprehensive plans for professional development activities that focused on improving teacher performance levels across all subject areas.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Provided coaching sessions for teachers on best practices for classroom organization and management as well as effective instructional strategies.
- Supervised administrative staff responsible for student records, health services, transportation and food services.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends.
Computer Teacher
The City School - PAF Chapter
KARACHI
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that engaged students with interactive activities.
- Monitored student behavior during class sessions to ensure a safe learning environment was maintained at all times.
- Assisted students with troubleshooting technical issues related to hardware or software usage.
- Instructed students on how to use a variety of programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other specialized software applications.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum by introducing new tools for learning and teaching.
- Managed lab equipment inventory and maintained records of student progress using an online gradebook system.
Computer Teacher
Kids University
KARACHI
01.2005 - 08.2006
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that engaged students with interactive activities.
- Monitored student behavior during class sessions to ensure a safe learning environment was maintained at all times.
- Assisted students with troubleshooting technical issues related to hardware or software usage.
- Instructed students on how to use a variety of programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other specialized software applications.
- Provided instruction on the basics of computer hardware and software to students in a classroom setting.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum by introducing new tools for learning and teaching.
Education
BELT TEST - ENGLISH
BEACON HOUSE
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN08-2018
IN SERVICES TRAINING PROGRAM - EDUCATION/ TEACHING
THE CITY SCHOOL PAF CHAPTER
KARACHI, PAKISTAN06-2010
High School Diploma -
MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL
Monticello, NY01-2004
Skills
- Financial management
- Budgeting
- Market analysis
- Strategic planning
- Policy development
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Verbal and written communication
- Investor relations
- Business launch
- Client service
- Hiring and staffing
- Labor relations
- Sales leadership
- Marketing
- Staff hiring
- Customer relations
- Business management
- Market trend awareness
- Human resource management
- Partnership development
- Small business operations
- Operations management
- Business administration
- Staff management
Affiliations
- GARDENING
- PLAYING LAWN TENNIS
- PET LOVER
- DOING SOCIAL WORK
Certification
- INSET ( IN SERVICES TRAINING PROGRAM 2008) THE CITY SCHOOL PAF CHAPTER
- OXFORD ORIENTATION WORKSHOP/ TRAINING 2010
- GABA TRAINING FOR PRIMARY SERIES 2011
- OXFORD ORIENTATION WORKSHOP/ TRAINING 2014 EXCEL EARLY SKILLS
- OXFORD ORIENTATION WORKSHOP/ TRAINING 2014 URDU LANGUAGE
- GABA TRAINING FOR PRIMARY SERIES 2015
- OXFORD ORIENTATION WORKSHOP/ TRAINING 2016 URDU LANGUAGE
- OXFORD ORIENTATION WORKSHOP/ TRAINING 2016 EXCEL EARLY SKILLS
- GABA TRAINING FOR PRIMARY SERIES 2016
- BELT ( BRITISH COUNCIL ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST BEACON HOUSE) 2018
Accomplishments
- ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE HONOR ROLL CERTIFICATE 2002-2004
- G.P.A 4.0 (2002-2003)
- PRESIDENTS EDUCATIONAL AWARD PROGRAM YEAR 2004
- CERTIFICATE DE MERITE (EXCELLENCE IN FRENCH 3 LEVELS)
- ACADEMIC ACHIEVER AWARD 2003
- M.H.S WILLIAM STICKNEY PRINCIPAL EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
- BRIAN INGBER MEMORIAL SCHOLORSHIP
- JAY J. WHEELER SCHOLORSHIP
- MONTICELLO KIWANIS CLUB MAX SCHOLORSHIPS
- CLASS OF 1966 AWARD
- PRESIDENTS AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
- MAGNA CUM LAUDE MEDAL
- COMMENDATION CERTIFICATE BY BASE COMMANDER PAF BASE SAKESAR 2010
- COMMENDATION CERTIFICATE BY BASE COMMANDER PAF BASE SAMUGLI 2015
Languages
English
Professional
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
SINDHI
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
OWNER
Self-employeed
05.2025 - Current
Owner
Self Employed
10.2024 - Current
Manager
ASTRAFUEL 2882 INC
01.2022 - Current
MANAGER
VETERANS 7890 INC
01.2022 - Current
MANAGER
WARM SPRINGS 2024 INC
01.2022 - Current
MANAGER
Self-employeed
01.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager - HR
EVOLUTION MEDIA NETWORK PVT
07.2019 - 10.2019
MANAGER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MICROCHIP ENTERPRISES PVT LTD
01.2017 - 06.2019
Assistant HR Manager
SKY NET WORLDWIDE EXPRESS
04.2016 - 07.2018
ASSISSTANT MANAGER RETAIL
SYNERGY INTERNATIONAL
09.2015 - 07.2018
INCHARGE
PAKISTAN AIRFORCE WOMEN ASSOCIATION
12.2014 - 06.2016
Principal
PAKISTAN AIR FORCE WOMEN ASSOCIATION
01.2009 - 12.2010
Computer Teacher
The City School - PAF Chapter
05.2007 - 06.2009
Computer Teacher
Kids University
01.2005 - 08.2006
BELT TEST - ENGLISH
BEACON HOUSE
IN SERVICES TRAINING PROGRAM - EDUCATION/ TEACHING
THE CITY SCHOOL PAF CHAPTER
High School Diploma -
MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL
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