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Ahmad Saeed Khan

Ahmad Saeed Khan

Ho Chi Minh City

Summary

Dynamic professional with proven expertise in building profitable client relationships and streamlining processes. Experienced Founder with a strong track record in securing investor funding and expanding customer bases. Results-driven leader focused on internal company development and achieving strategic business goals in challenging environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & CEO

Invi Bridge LLC
Texas
06.2021 - Current
  • Developed and executed strategic core values to enhance profitability and return on investment.
  • Led risk management initiatives, collaborating with senior management to secure investments and promote growth.
  • Cultivated relationships with government agencies, chambers of commerce, and trade missions to boost competitiveness.
  • Proposed and coordinated annual and biannual shareholder meetings for policy development.
  • Monitored company performance metrics, focusing on market share, financial procedures, and business development initiatives.
  • Developed innovative business strategies to drive growth and operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to improve project outcomes and service delivery.
  • Cultivated client relationships to strengthen loyalty and enhance customer satisfaction efforts.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders in industry associations to promote brand visibility.
  • Actively participated in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance brand visibility and business growth.
  • Implemented scalable processes and systems to support business operations and facilitate efficient growth.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.

Chief Executive Officer

Invi Bridge Company Limited
HO CHI MINH CITY
08.2014 - 06.2021

Secured capital to establish foundational company structure, enhancing growth and competitiveness.
Achieved product certification through collaboration with six leading market companies.
Increased revenue from $250K to $2.5M through strategic initiatives.
Developed diverse product lines in Adventure Sports, including Motorcycle Racing and Skiing.
Led marketing, sales, strategic management, customer care, R&D, and investor relations.
Applied SMART Management Skills for effective strategic planning to address challenges ahead.

Chief Executive Officer

Flying Bats Company Limited
Ha Noi, Viet Nam
11.2012 - 07.2014

Achieved national entity status by developing frameworks and promoting cultural diversity.
Implemented change management strategies, resulting in significant operational enhancements.
Cultivated strategic partnerships with international missions and diplomatic entities to expand influence.
Directed Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives to strengthen organizational presence and impact.
Supervised implementation of Quality Control Management System to improve product standards.
Monitored compliance of production processes with established quality requirements.
Managed daily operations of equipment and facilities to optimize performance and efficiency.

Consultant for Corporate Social Responsibility and Third Sector Development

Flying Bats Company Limited
Ha Noi, Pakistan
04.2011 - 11.2012

Established strategic linkages between corporate sector and civil society organizations in Vietnam.
Planned and monitored development projects to improve local quality of life.
Identified third-sector issues addressed through foreign aid and international support.
Collaborated with state-owned donor organizations to secure necessary project resources.
Fostered relationships among corporate sector, foreign missions, and embassies for project success.
Engaged international donor agencies to drive collaborative development initiatives.

National Consultant for Research and Social Mapping

Home Net Pakistan
Islambad, Pakistan
10.2010 - 04.2011

Designed and managed research on governance and third sector development, focusing on women's engagement in security issues.
Collaborated with ministries and civil society organizations to enhance project effectiveness.
Authored comprehensive reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
Engaged with senior management to align organizational goals with research outcomes.
Established networks with donor agencies to facilitate collaborative initiatives.
Coordinated meetings to discuss strategic directions and project progress.
Led initiatives aimed at increasing women's participation in governance-related discussions.

Research and Networking Officer

EURAC – European Research Academy
Bolzano, Italy
03.2009 - 06.2009

Designed, implemented, and managed research studies focused on minority rights.
Gathered data and evaluated quality of research materials to ensure accuracy.
Supervised field staff to maintain high standards in data collection.
Authored weekly and fortnightly reports to communicate progress and findings.
Finalized content for various publications, enhancing dissemination of research outcomes.
Facilitated internal and external communication to promote organizational objectives.
Conducted meetings with senior management and partner organizations for strategic alignment.

Lead Mobilizer

USAID (DTW)
Lahore, Pakistan
11.2007 - 03.2008

Strengthened district administration's capacity to implement Participatory Result Oriented Action Planning.
Documented project activities and outcomes for USAID progress reports and best practices.
Designed training workshops focusing on local governance, peace, equality, and human rights.
Delivered training sessions for government officials on governance, diversity, gender, and project management.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to improve team performance and outcomes.
Collaborated with diverse teams to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.

Local Government Consultant & Project Manager Community Empowerment Services

City District Government Karachi & Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI)
Karachi, Pakistan
08.2006 - 09.2007

Developed training manuals, booklets, and a comprehensive calendar for government officials and community organizations.
Designed and executed a social marketing plan to empower disadvantaged communities through Local Government Ordinance 2001.
Organized local Community-Based Organizations and Citizen Community Boards to enhance community engagement.
Facilitated stakeholder workshops focused on economic development initiatives.
Collaborated with teams to improve public-private partnership strategies and community programs.
Provided technical guidance on policy development and implementation to government officials.
Analyzed legislation for compliance, ensuring accuracy in policy recommendations.
Utilized document management systems to maintain organized, accessible company files.

Project Coordinator

Citizen Commission for Human Development (CCHD)
Lahore, Pakistan
05.2006 - 07.2006

Developed comprehensive work plans for targeted districts, implemented by field staff and office.
Facilitated mobilization campaigns and capacity-building workshops for local representatives and civil society.
Established alliances among local governments to enhance governance and community engagement.
Promoted effective police-public relationships through behavioral change incentive systems.
Supported outreach initiatives to actively involve community members in development activities.
Provided guidance and support to team members during project execution phases.
Coordinated with departmental heads to devise solutions for client-specific challenges.
Allocated resources across departments to effectively meet operational demands.

Assistant Program Manager Training & Advocacy

Bargad
Gujranwala Cantt, Pakistan
08.2005 - 04.2006

Established framework for peace and youth cooperation among universities in Pakistan, India, Iran, and Afghanistan.
Organized regional dialogues, seminars, study circles, and film screenings to promote peace initiatives.
Conducted regional situational analysis reports on peace and youth activism to develop actionable plans.
Coordinated program activities to align with organizational objectives and enhance impact.
Implemented feedback mechanisms to collect participant insights and improve program effectiveness.
Provided guidance to staff for executing specific program-related tasks.
Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, and policies governing program operations.
Engaged in strategic planning to address future challenges using public management skills.

Research Associate

Strengthening Participatory Organization
Lahore, Pakistan
05.2005 - 07.2005

Supervised data collection utilizing advanced research techniques to evaluate local government efficiency.
Developed training manual and case studies on good governance and public-private partnerships with team leader.
Conducted qualitative research to assess community needs and preferences for targeted initiatives.
Coordinated focus groups to gather insights for participatory development efforts.
Analyzed data sets to identify trends, influencing strategic program decisions.
Assisted in survey design, collecting feedback from community members effectively.
Presented findings at community meetings to enhance transparency and foster dialogue.
Participated actively in weekly research team meetings to monitor project progress.

Master Trainer

Youth Commission for Human Rights – Centre for Research & Training (YVHR-CRT)
Lahore, Pakistan
11.2004 - 04.2005

Conducted mobilization training workshops and project cycle management courses for local representatives and government officials.
Developed training programs on human rights topics for youth.
Evaluated effectiveness of training and adjusted methods accordingly.
Identified resource needs for successful implementation of new processes.
Monitored employee performance post-training to assess method effectiveness.
Established relationships with councils, government institutions, and external partners.
Advised managers on effective team motivation strategies to enhance performance.
Fostered collaboration with internal stakeholders to deliver quality services.

Manager Human & Institutional Development

Rural Community Development Society (RCDS)
Sheikhupura, Pakistan
03.2003 - 08.2004

Supervised three offices to ensure a family-friendly working environment and quality output.
Designed and oversaw recruitment processes across all locations.
Coordinated project planning and resource allocation for diverse initiatives.
Conducted training needs analysis and organized staff training sessions.
Managed the performance and compensation system, performing biannual employee appraisals.
Maintained efficient filing and dispatch systems within the organization.
Collaborated with local organizations to foster partnerships and resource sharing.
Led community program development to boost local engagement.

Manager Networking & Capacity Building Unit

Centre for Policy and Development Alternatives (CPDA)
Lahore, Pakistan
12.2001 - 01.2003

Developed annual training calendar in collaboration with resource personnel and organizations nationwide.
Established networking pool with national and international organizations to enhance collaboration.
Maintained comprehensive contact diaries for government officials, partner organizations, and donor agencies.
Coordinated logistics and training arrangements for National Trust for Population Welfare (NATPOW) sessions.
Facilitated communication between participants and partner organizations to ensure engagement.

Education

One Year Traiing Fellowship On Group And Social Therapy For Human Rights - Psychobiology. Social Therapy, Huma Rights

East Side Innstitute
New York
06-2010

Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development - Sociology, Economics, Law, Thesis Writing/Project Work

University of Trento, Italy, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary, the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia and the University of Regensburg, Germany
Trento, Italy
02.2010

Master in Public Administration - Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Development Management, Financial & Marketing Management, Training & Development, Seminar In Management, Thesis Writing

University of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2004

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Risk management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Investor relations
  • Customer acquisition
  • Policy development and procedures
  • Negotiation

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  • Date of Birth: 05/15/80
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Pakistani

Languages

Punjabi
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Intermediate
B1
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Vietnamese
Intermediate
B1

Accomplishments

Won the Asian Pacific Leadership Program Award in 2010 from the East West Centre, Washington, D.C.

Received Magna Cum Laude in Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development, 2008 – 2010

Awarded a scholarship from East Side Institute, New York, to attend a training fellowship from Oct 2009 to June 2010 on group and social therapy for human rights

Received Most Outstanding Participant and Best Presentation Award in a two-week summer school (July 13 – 24, 2009) on "New Regionalisms, Emergent Powers, and the Future of Security and Governance," organized by CEU Summer University, Budapest, in collaboration with the Soros Foundation and Centre for Innovative Governance International Canada (CIGI)

Received a scholarship from the Council of Europe to attend the three-day annual Human Rights Education Forum 2009

Got Best Hard Worker Delegate Award in the 2nd Annual MUN (Model United Nations) Simulation Conference, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2009

Awarded a scholarship from SIT Graduate Institute, USA, to attend a three-week intensive Summer Peace-building Training Program in 2008

Got a fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship (42,000 EUR) to attend the Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development from 2008 to 2010

Awarded a scholarship from the Austrian government to attend the Core Course on Civilian and Peacekeeping in Vienna, held from February 3 to 16, 2008

Received a scholarship from the Open Society Institute, Budapest, to attend the Diversity Management ToT on Cultural Competencies, held from January 22 to 26, 2007, in Budapest, Hungary

Awarded a scholarship from ALDA and the Council of Europe to attend a five-day human rights training in 2006

I got a scholarship from the Open Society Institute, Hungary, to attend the training on ethnic diversity management in 2005 and 2006 in Budapest

Declared the best event organizer in 2003 at the Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab

Led the university debate competition team as team leader, debater, and won second prize in the national debate competition in 2002

Winner of the year 1996 in the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Faisalabad, and won the first prize in the poetry competition

Timeline

Founder & CEO

Invi Bridge LLC
06.2021 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

Invi Bridge Company Limited
08.2014 - 06.2021

Chief Executive Officer

Flying Bats Company Limited
11.2012 - 07.2014

Consultant for Corporate Social Responsibility and Third Sector Development

Flying Bats Company Limited
04.2011 - 11.2012

National Consultant for Research and Social Mapping

Home Net Pakistan
10.2010 - 04.2011

Research and Networking Officer

EURAC – European Research Academy
03.2009 - 06.2009

Lead Mobilizer

USAID (DTW)
11.2007 - 03.2008

Local Government Consultant & Project Manager Community Empowerment Services

City District Government Karachi & Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI)
08.2006 - 09.2007

Project Coordinator

Citizen Commission for Human Development (CCHD)
05.2006 - 07.2006

Assistant Program Manager Training & Advocacy

Bargad
08.2005 - 04.2006

Research Associate

Strengthening Participatory Organization
05.2005 - 07.2005

Master Trainer

Youth Commission for Human Rights – Centre for Research & Training (YVHR-CRT)
11.2004 - 04.2005

Manager Human & Institutional Development

Rural Community Development Society (RCDS)
03.2003 - 08.2004

Manager Networking & Capacity Building Unit

Centre for Policy and Development Alternatives (CPDA)
12.2001 - 01.2003

One Year Traiing Fellowship On Group And Social Therapy For Human Rights - Psychobiology. Social Therapy, Huma Rights

East Side Innstitute

Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development - Sociology, Economics, Law, Thesis Writing/Project Work

University of Trento, Italy, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary, the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia and the University of Regensburg, Germany

Master in Public Administration - Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Development Management, Financial & Marketing Management, Training & Development, Seminar In Management, Thesis Writing

University of the Punjab
Ahmad Saeed Khan