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Saifun Nahar Akhi

Visa Verification Officer
I am seeking a challenging and appropriate opportunity to participate in a progressive organization adding a significant contribution to achieving objectives to the organization which offers a career path and advancement based on demonstrated performance. I also have the ability to work well within a team demonstrating great motivation and ambition.
The Headway International School
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American International University-Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
  • Fields
  • Work experience
    6-10 years (6-10 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 15+ people
  • Skills
    Progressive
    Comprehensive
    Comprehension
    Improvement
    Sensitivity
    Assisted
    Honest
    Motivation
    Meet Strict Deadlines
    Learning Skills
  • Highest level of education

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    English Teacher
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Part-time freelancer

Work Experience

English Teacher

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
3 yrs 0 mos
Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh ✪ Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts. ✪ Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes. ✪ Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education. ✪ Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement. ✪ Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignments and homework. ✪ Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature. ✪ Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics. ✪ Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading. ✪ Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues. ✪ Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula. ✪ Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network.

Senior Counselor

Apr 2012 - Nov 2014
2 yrs 8 mos
Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka, Bangladesh ✪ Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated. ✪ Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems. ✪ Developed team communications and information for meetings. ✪ Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources, and presented results. ✪ Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and a great work ethic. ✪ Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time. ✪ Maintained an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time. ✪ Successfully verified approx 1000+ visa applicant files, including 373 UK files. ✪ Worked with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service. ✪ Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues. ✪ Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, and handled challenging situations with ease. ✪ Completed paperwork, recognized discrepancies, and promptly addressed for resolution. ✪ Collaborated with team members to achieve target results. ✪ Managed a team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees. ✪ Engaged clients in conversations to determine feelings and apprehensions. ✪ Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served. ✪ Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems. ✪ Acted as a client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. ✪ Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement. ✪ Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals. ✪ Provided an emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

Senior Merchandiser & Director

Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
4 mos
Sector 12, Uttara, Dhaka ✪ Planned and scheduled projects and directly performed installations. ✪ Controlled costs by negotiating pricing with domestic and foreign vendors. ✪ Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes. ✪ Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials, and product visibility. ✪ Partnered with merchandising team to create and implement profitable pricing strategies. ✪ Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on the sales floor. ✪ Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on the floor. ✪ Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities. ✪ Removed damaged, out-of-code, unset, and discontinued items from display. ✪ Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales. ✪ Monitored raw material costs and fluctuations, sourced new suppliers, and identified favorable opportunities. ✪ Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers. ✪ Monitored packaging, supplied inventory, and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages. ✪ Reviewed order slips, picked up products, and staged merchandise to be shipped. ✪ Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment, and analyzed buying reports. ✪ Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements, and shipping inspections. ✪ Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy. ✪ Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.

Senior Merchandiser

Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
1 yr 3 mos
Dhaka, Bangladesh ✪ Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on the floor. ✪ Analyzed local markets and opportunities to improve marketing strategies. ✪ Liaised between store personnel and reset teams for restocking and presentation of merchandise. ✪ Planned and participated in conference calls and meetings with planning and management departments. ✪ Showcased completed displays and presentations to management prior to making merchandise changes. ✪ Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities. ✪ Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set, and discontinued items from displays. ✪ Cautiously practiced risk management regarding budgeting and expenditures. ✪ Worked closely with management in observing and actively monitoring sales. ✪ Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing. ✪ Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers. ✪ Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.

Trainee Merchandiser

Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
3 mos
Barenda, Kashimpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh ✪ Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on the floor. ✪ Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business. ✪ Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales. ✪ Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color. ✪ Traveled to market, visited vendors, and assisted buyers with merchandise selection. ✪ Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set, and discontinued items from displays.

Spoken English and IELTS Trainer

Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
1 yr 8 mos
Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh ✪ Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students. ✪ Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information. ✪ Created teaching materials and developed engaging lesson plans for IELTS Modules. ✪ Proctored IELTS testing to maintain secure testing locations and honest test results. ✪ Multitasked and prioritized student assignments to meet strict deadlines and last-minute requests. ✪ Instructed 25 students in listening, speaking, and academic reading and writing. ✪ Assigned lessons and corrected homework. ✪ Managed several internet-based language programs. ✪ Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement. ✪ Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements. ✪ Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions. ✪ Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction. ✪ Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills. ✪ Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with the use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.

Education

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Finance and Banking, Grade: CGPA -3.88 out of 4.00
2012 - 2013
Diploma in Immigration Law January
2010 - 2011
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Master of Arts-MA , English Language & Literature January
2009 - 2009
Bachelor of Arts-BA , English Language & Literature January
2005 - 2008
HSC Certiicate HSC , Humanities/Humanistic Studies May
2001 - 2003