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SYED ZAHURULLA

SYED ZAHURULLA

Business Administration / Operations Professional
Bengaluru,Karnataka

Summary

An experienced professional, Executive Assistant to CEOs and Directors! An Enthusiastic Go-getter, pleasant personality possessing strong skillset in operational efficiency, calendar management, travel management, project management, P&L Analysis, Investor relations and decision facilitation


My unwavering commitment is to leverage this diverse skill set, ability to work under pressure at times, handling a variety of activities, confidential matters with discretion and provide strategic support and leadership which results in organizational success and individual growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead Assistant - CEO Office

Unacademy (Sorting Hat Technologies Pvt Ltd)
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Handled broad variety of administrative tasks for CEO
  • Managing extremely active calendar of appointments, completing expense reports, composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential, arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas
  • Compiling documents for travel-related meetings
  • Successfully completing critical aspects of deliverables with hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate CEO's ability to effectively lead the company
  • A bridge between CEO and internal & external stake holders, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
  • Prioritizing conflicting needs & handling matters expeditiously, proactively, quick turnaround time to involve in projects/tasks completion, often with deadline pressures

QTC Analyst/Assistant Manager - Director's Productivity

BeyondID Managed Services India Pvt Ltd
1 2022 - 2 2024
  • Expertly managed Director's calendar and complex travel arrangements
  • Act as a Virtual assistant to all US clients & employees during their India travel for business growth
  • Ensured Accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of information
  • Working with Strategic Initiatives team in coordinating director’s outreach activities
  • Single point of contact for all Admin/Facility related tasks
  • Maintaining documents and sheets like KYC, purchases, login credentials
  • Assist HR team in hiring, profile activations and background verifications
  • Led a team of 6 in Quote to Cash Process
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals in a fast paced environment
  • Successfully trained people on work management software like NetSuite, OpenAir, Salesforce
  • Co-ordinate project activities and communicate project status to the stake holders.

Executive Assistant - Founder's office

Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Calendar, Travel Management of the Founder
  • Keeping the meticulous record of all business related expenditures (Travel expenses to office supplies)
  • Prioritized tasks with exceptional efficiency
  • Maintained confidentiality in every task given and completed
  • Assisted Expansion team in expanding Auto Category business across cities in Supply and Marketplace
  • Maintaining documents, sheets related to business efficiently

Generalist (CEO's Office)

Bounce (Wicked Ride Adventure Services Pvt Ltd)
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Pioneering cross functional initiatives to drive organizational growth
  • Collaborate with Hiring teams to secure top talent and ensure organizational growth
  • Seamless communication through regular co-ordination with the CEO
  • Executing travel plans for city visits and new market launches
  • Crafting detailed meeting agendas to optimize executive discussions
  • Streamlining documents management, improving government relations for multiple projects, city launches and new initiatives
  • High impact and comprehensive presentations for senior leadership meetings and resolving conflicts
  • Recording Minutes of Meetings, sending and following up on the action plans of the internal & external stake holders
  • Manage and resolve Social Media escalations and issues
  • Spear headed multiple city launches and franchise model execution across 4 cities for Bounce Infinity
  • Supported multiple teams during multiple projects like Redistribution, Movement, EV Rides, LTR and Metro Station Stores
  • Engaging in Market research, competitor analysis and prepare data driven reports for board of directors meetings and helping growth of business
  • Single handedly worked with 5 different vendors, with fleet of 40 trucks
  • Ensured 50,000 + bikes are safely moved to safe parking centers during lockdown
  • Trained 2 EAs in daily reports and action plans
  • Built collaborative working relationships with project teams.
  • Delivered high-quality work consistently, exceeding performance objectives regularly

Administrative Officer

Just Dial Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Operational upkeep of office premises through maintenance routine and inspections
  • Managed staffing schedules and housekeeping/security roster
  • Managed meeting/conference rooms reservations
  • Managed travel requests of senior management
  • Cost efficient procurement of essentials by negotiating with the vendors
  • Controlled stock and supplies to meet team needs.

Senior Executive - Admin

Stay Fit
08.2010 - 12.2013
  • Maintenance of Stores and facility management roster
  • Keep a track of service-related requests and cost
  • Plan and execute new Installations and delivery requests
  • Stock building and inventory management.
  • Established strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support company objectives
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Bangalore University
Bengaluru, KA
08.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Bangalore University
Bengaluru, KA
08.2009 - 07.2012

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Calendar Management

Travel Management

Training & Development

Project Management

Multi-Tasking

SOP Preparation

Adaptive Leadership

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

P&L Analysis

Resourceful Team Player

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Lead Assistant - CEO Office

Unacademy (Sorting Hat Technologies Pvt Ltd)
02.2024 - 07.2024

Executive Assistant - Founder's office

Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 11.2021

Generalist (CEO's Office)

Bounce (Wicked Ride Adventure Services Pvt Ltd)
02.2018 - 03.2021

Administrative Officer

Just Dial Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2018

Master of Business Administration -

Bangalore University
08.2013 - 07.2015

Senior Executive - Admin

Stay Fit
08.2010 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Bangalore University
08.2009 - 07.2012

QTC Analyst/Assistant Manager - Director's Productivity

BeyondID Managed Services India Pvt Ltd
1 2022 - 2 2024
SYED ZAHURULLABusiness Administration / Operations Professional