Ismail Arshad

Procurement and Leather Processing Specialist

• Managed procurement and processing of raw hides to wet blue leather.
• Oversaw chemical handling processes ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinated production workflows, including tanning, dyeing, and finishing.
• Developed strong relationships with suppliers and shoe manufacturing companies.
• Conducted sales of finished leather products to shoe companies, increasing sales.
• Managed accounts and transactions related to procurement and sales, including Profit & Loss (P&L) analysis and balance sheet maintenance, ensuring accurate financial records.
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• Google Suite
• Power BI

• Opened and operated a new restaurant location specializing in Arabian cuisine (Little Arabia) and a laundromat service (Washouse).
• Successfully sourced products, hired chefs and laundromat staff, and managed their payroll.
• Set up both the restaurant and laundromat, including office spaces, ensuring efficient operations while maintaining a minimal budget.
• Developed operational strategies that led to the successful launch and sustained growth of both businesses.
• Gained expertise in end-to-end store setup, staffing, and budget optimization across different business sectors.

• Developed strategic business plans to streamline operations
• Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities and competitive positioning
• Implemented budgeting and financial forecasting models to enhance profitability
• Managed financial transactions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Developed sales strategies to increase market share and revenue
• Established and maintained strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Organization Skills
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• Google Suite
• Power BI

• Founded and managed an export firm focused on international trade with Malaysia and Dubai.
• Exported diverse products, including:To Malaysia: furniture (tables and chairs), food staples (rice, peanuts, pappad), Indian spices, and restaurant provisions.
  To Dubai: fresh vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, coconuts, bitter gourd, drumsticks, small onions, pineapples, and papayas.
  
• Sourced products directly from manufacturers, farmers, and wholesale distributors, effectively negotiating costs with vendors.
• Managed the entire export process including procurement, packaging to meet export standards, and coordination with forwarding agents for container booking.
• Oversaw financial operations including Profit & Loss (P&L) management and balance sheet maintenance.
• Achieved a 20% profit margin within three years, attaining a successful Return on Investment (ROI) for the business.