Muhammad Taaha Zaffar
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Led/team member in several research and practical projects involving innovation, ecommerce, and startup businesses
Studied a variety of courses in various fields to acquire knowledge beyond my specialization
Gained valuable experience from working in dynamic settings and different organizational structures
EDUCATION
Jan '14 – Aug '18American University of Sharjah Sharjah, UAE
BSBA in Management Information Systems
Relevant Coursework: Accounting Information Systems,
Business Policy & Strategy, Career Management, Databases,
Digital Marketing, Ecommerce, Information Systems Strategy,
Managing Change & Innovation, Networking,
Project Management, Systems Analysis & Design
Areas of research: Food-delivery business in the UAE, Internet
startups, Sheraa: Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre, Smart Dubai,
AUS Graduates & MBA Choices, Dubai Islamic Bank, I
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jun '18 – Aug '18U.S. Commercial ServiceDubai, UAE
U.S. Consulate General
Trade Assistant
Conducted market research using surveys and questionnaires
Promoted American goods through telephone calls & emails
Created & managed databases for various business sectors
Digitized business cards into Outlook contacts
Jul '16 – Aug '16Marketing & PromotionKarachi, Pakistan
Stealth Marketing (Confidential)
Social Media/Online PR Intern
Built web-presence on geographically-popular platforms
Reduced average reply time to private messages by 52%
Led cost-efficient campaigns, saving 45% of the budget
Trained next batch of interns and part-time employees
Sep '15 – Jan '16Self-employmentSharjah, UAE
American University of Sharjah
Peer Tutor
Designed simpler lesson plans and study guides
Prepared fellow students for midterms and final exams
Mar '10 – Apr '10‘Datoo Electronics’Dubai, UAE
Young Entrepreneurs’ Competition (Dubai Mall)
All-rounder/Entrepreneur
Handled cash and kept books
Sold items and faced customers daily
Promoted business both offline & online
Designed marketing content; posters, pamphlets, & flyers
ACHIEVEMENTS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Participation in talk with Audemars Piguet’s CEO (19 Nov '17)
Volunteer usher for Romeo & Juliet (13 Nov '17)
Participation in 3rd Chalhoub Luxury Brands Symposium at AUS (12 Nov '17)
Activities Coordinator for Bangladesh Cultural Club (Sep '17 – Jan '18)
Volunteer for Pakistan Cultural Club (May '14 – May '15)
HIGHSCHOOL VOLUNTEER WORK
Sep '12 – Jun '13Senior Library/Support StaffDubai, UAE
The Westminster School
Library Systems Administrator/IT & Communications Assistant
Implemented changeover to smart barcode system
Repaired laptop computers and troubleshot MS Windows
Managed installation of hardware & software
Organized and managed school events e.g. Careers Fair
Communicated with universities, consultants & food vendors
Sep '08 – Jun '13Charity Bake SalesDubai, UAE
The Westminster School
Accounts, Operations, Sales
Kept books for all purchases and sales
Procured raw materials in bulk at cheaper rates
Produced baked goods e.g. muffins, cupcakes, patties
Conducted quality control before dispatching items
Donated revenues to Red Crescent & Dubai Cares
REFERENCES
John E. Katsos – Associate Professor – Department of Management
Business Law Professor-| -
Dr. Virginia Bodolica – Professor – Department of Management
Strategic Innovation Management, Business Policy & Strategy Professor-| -
Dr. Jeffrey Baker – Associate Professor – Department of Marketing & Information Systems
Fundamentals of MIS, Networking, Object-Oriented Android Programming Professor-| -
Lali Saji – Sixth Form Team Leader – The Westminster School
Economics Instructor-|-SKILLS
Problem-solving
Presentation
Critical analysis
Communication
Emotional intelligence
Driving results
Information Technology
Leadership qualities
