Maria Akter

Maria Akter Sector 10, Road 12 B, Uttara, Dhaka 1230 Email:-Mobile:- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maria-akter-1836b613b Professional Summary Accomplished HR and business professional with over five years of diverse experience spanning Human Resources, Finance, Business Development, and International Affairs. Adept at strategic organizational growth, talent acquisition, and global business practices, having worked with both local and multinational organizations, including WeCare Education, Akij Bakers Ltd, Bproperty, and Nestlé Bangladesh Limited. Passionate about bridging talent gaps and fostering organizational excellence, with expertise in HR strategy, recruitment, employee engagement, training, business expansion, and public relations. A results-driven leader with a collaborative, innovative, and people-first approach to driving business success. Core Competencies          Full-cycle recruitment & manpower planning HR policy formulation & compliance Employee engagement & performance management Training & organizational development Public relations & stakeholder engagement International student recruitment & counseling Business development & strategic partnerships Financial planning & market expansion Corporate communication & brand positioning 1 Professional Experience HR & International Business Consultant WeCare Education | 2023 – Present     Spearheaded international student recruitment across South Korea, Malta, Romania, Hungary, UK, USA, AUstralia, China and Cyprus. Developed strategic partnerships with universities and institutions, expanding market reach. Designed and implemented HR policies, optimizing recruitment and workforce management. Managed public relations and stakeholder engagement, enhancing brand reputation globally. HR & Admin Officer Akij Bakers Ltd. | Feb 2022 – Nov 2023     Led full-cycle recruitment, employee onboarding, and talent acquisition strategies. Conducted HR policy development, performance appraisals, and payroll management. Organized training programs to boost employee productivity and engagement. Managed HR compliance, employee relations, and benefits administration. Accounts and HR Executive FM Consulting International | March 2019 – Nov 2022              Prepared bills and vouchers. Coordinated with Admin and HR departments on various bills. Partially handled final settlements. Reported reimbursement reports for the entire organization. Developed a database and updated software on a daily basis. Managed payable accounts. Managed day-to-day petty cash for the Head Office and six branch offices. Reported on vendor payments, expense bills, adjustments, office supplies, etc. Maintained Musok (6.3 and 6.6). Calculated VDS and TDS. Assisted the team in sorting and collecting CVs. Organized and oriented recruitment activities. Supported the onboarding process. 2 HR Trainee Nestlé Bangladesh Limited | Nov 2018 – Feb 2019   Assisted in recruitment coordination, employee database management, and internal audits. Facilitated employee orientation programs and official events. Education & Certifications    Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Human Resource Management | BIHRM | 2023 MBA in Human Resource Management | Jahangirnagar University | 2021 BBA in HRM & Accounting | IUBAT | 2018 Technical & Soft Skills        HRIS & ERP systems Data analysis & reporting MS Office Suite Leadership & team collaboration Negotiation & conflict resolution Strategic planning & problem-solving Public speaking & presentation Extracurricular Activities & Achievements    Active participant in Rotaract Club of IUBAT. Engaged in case studies, book reading competitions, and university conferences. Presented in multiple women’s leadership and business development events. References Available upon request. 3