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Zarlish Khan
xerlish@[Link] Account Manager at 10 Communications
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
[Link]/in/zarlish
(LinkedIn)
Summary
Top Skills Seasoned professional with experience in the field of project
Digital Marketing management, human resouces and digital marketing (social and
Training Delivery affiliate marketing). Has a proven track record of driving successful
Project Management initiatives that lead to significant growth and revenue boost.

Experience
10 Communications
Account Manager
November 2024 - April 2025 (6 months)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

• Lookout for positive news coverage about clients or products

• Cooperate with clients and media on a daily basis to come up with news
content
• Research, draft and issue press releases, blogs and features to the news
media and blogs
• Build strong relationships with clients, the media and other employees in the
company
• Constantly monitor the news media, social media and blogs to find new
opportunities for clients
• Attending client meetings and preparing reports for clients
• Work with the accounts team to craft client proposals and help implement PR
activities

ittrends
Project Manager
November 2022 - November 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

• Manage software development projects from start to finish. Oversee and

manage the planning, execution, and delivery of software development
projects.
• Ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the client's
satisfaction.

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• Create a project plan that outlines the scope, timeline, and budget of the
project, break down the project into manageable tasks and assign them to
team members.
• Manage the project team and ensuring that everyone is working together to
achieve the project goals, also motivate and resolve conflicts alongside.
• Identify and manage risks associated with the project. Develop contingency
plans when needed and mitigate risks to ensure the project stays on track.
• Communicate effectively with the all stakeholders throughout the project.
Share technical information to stakeholders who may not have a technical
background.
• Manage the project budget effectively and ensure that the project is delivered
within the allocated budget.
• Ensure that the project meets the client's quality standards and that the
software is thoroughly tested before it is delivered to the client.
• Use Agile methodology to manage software development projects, applying
Agile principles and practices and adapt to changes in project requirements as
per need.
• Understand and communicate basics about software development, web
development technologies, and software testing.

Arrowsol8
Human Resources Project Manager
September 2017 - October 2022 (5 years 2 months)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

• Manage full-cycle of recruitment & selection for the organization, job need
analysis, sourcing/prospecting, head hunting, initial screening, candidates
ranking, preparation of assessment tests and other selection tools, structuring
& conducting interviews, making offer, negotiating, documentation and hiring
• Partnering with hiring managers to ensure realization of company hiring
goals. Reviewing the Payroll Request Form and Job Description to understand
the requirements of the role and determine the selection criteria of the
candidates by liaising with the relevant hiring manager.
• Define, understand, develop and maintain a pipeline of talent for staffing
needs for both current and future opportunities through direct sourcing, social
media, job boards, career sites, internal referrals. networking, and advertising
• Consistently identify optimal talent to achieve or exceed goals via developing
Recruitment plan and sourcing strategies with the specialist’s skill sets and
quality of the candidates.
• Run Recruitment Drives in order to attract the fresh top talent for Internship
and Management Trainee Programs in the organization and to maintain the

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Professional relationship with the placement department of the Universities/
Institutes
• Conduct employee engagement activities and manage employee relations.
Develop on-boarding process which creates an exceptional experience.
Acclimatize the candidates by informing them about company’s needs and
culture, reviewing job responsibilities, and prepping them for interviews. Effort
to cater to management concerns, reduce/eliminate workplace disruptions
• Manage employer branding through social media & campaigns highlighting
top reasons to be a part of the company. Work closely with the executive team
members for good understanding of business acumen and strategic plans

MCB Bank Limited

HR Executive
June 2015 - March 2016 (10 months)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

• Conduct complete end-to-end recruitment process, employee verification;

extensive documentation as per legitimate banking standards
• Proactive role in devising foundation for HR department at MCB Islamic
Bank (MCB new initiative) by developing of HR SOPs, forms, letters, circulars,
memos, orientation, job descriptions, HR efficiency
• Vital role SAP/ERP system implementation at MCB Islamic Bank; hands-on
experience on SAP HCM module, maintaining nation-wide employees’ data
along administration and payroll execution in alignment to business processes
• Grip on SAP operational function; generating employee ID, entering and
maintaining personal data of employee (details, education, experience,
references, organizational assignment, leave record) & financial function;
EOBI, Loans, Provident Fund, Performance-based or Position-based
Allowances maintenance, bonus & reward, increments, final settlement; payroll
execution, extracting queries
• Ensure compensation and benefits standards comply with company policies;
develop, analyze, review, recommend, and obtain approval for these policies
at the country level; review packages to maintain market positioning and
participate in surveys
• Coordinate with Line Managers to define, develop and implement recruitment
plans
• Design and implement employee training and professional development
programs to improve productivity and knowledge; formulate and promote
retention strategies

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• Manage Payroll, HRIS upgrades, while professionally developing HR process
forms, guidelines, standards and frameworks (COSO), workflow charts; make
solid recommendations for process improvement

Activ8 Games
Human Resources Associate
February 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 4 months)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

• Develop and facilitate complete training program for the firm Activ8
• Formulate training material (proposals, schemes, manuals, engagement
activities, presentation)
• Draw-up a training plan in accordance with client needs and budget, working
with clients’ to conduct training need analysis and develop customized
company-relevant learning content
• Moderate/facilitate the corporate training session and provide support in
delivery of training, gather participants’ feedback and evaluating learning
outcomes
• Customer relationship management i.e. correspondence with multinational/
national corporate clients
• Organize corporate conferences, make logistic arrangement including flights
reservations, meal plans, hotel and vehicle arrangement; conduct procurement
of activities’ props/stationery
• Provide HR consultancy, HR restructuring; policies and development plan;
conducting recruitment drives for clients, keen assessment of candidates, aptly
completing new hire documentation, negotiating package offer and handing
over the resources

Pakistan Human Capital Forum

Coordinator
March 2014 - December 2014 (10 months)
Pakistan

ForEd Consultants
Human Resources Officer
February 2012 - March 2014 (2 years 2 months)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

• Office administration and daily operations

• Point of contact for all HR-related queries; reception; handling office
expenses; administer HR-related documentation; ensure the relevant HR
database is up-to-date

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• Assist in the recruitment process; maintaining employee files; compensation/
wage structure, employee orientation, benefits’ administration
• Conduct on-campus campaigns and seminars in different universities;
attending educational expos and conferences, coaching for IELTS/English
language proficiency, conducting competitive analysis to develop strategies for
profitability

Education
The University of Lahore
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources · (2010 - 2012)

Max Foster Global

Advanced Diploma in HRM, Human Resources Development · (2013 - 2014)

Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Finance · (2005 - 2009)

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