Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Thesis in MBA (Marketing)
Organizing Conferences
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Asna Shahid

Karachi,Pakistan
Asna Shahid

Summary

Dynamic Editorial Manager with a proven track record at Bentham Science Publishers, excelling in project management and oral/written communication. Mastered both traditional and digital publishing, significantly enhancing publication efficiency. Known for a keen eye for detail and innovative marketing strategies, consistently delivering high-quality content and solutions.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work History

Bentham Science Publishers (c/o ITS)
Karachi, Pakistan

Editorial Manager
03.2007 - Current

Job overview

  • Skilled in leveraging both traditional and digital publishing platforms.
  • Coordinated with the editor-in-chief, authors and reviewers on daily basis for article processing.
  • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

EUREKA CONFERENCES
Karachi, Pakistan

Executive Secretary
01.2010 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
  • Booked flights and hotels for domestic and international meetings.
  • Drafted documents and reports for management review.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence, facilitating positive communication for enhanced business processes.
  • Welcomed arriving visitors and directed to appropriate meeting rooms.
  • Coordinated events and conferences, offering support with set-up and resources to guarantee smooth operations.
  • Collaborated with admin teams, human resources and finance department on special projects.

Education

Iqra University
Karachi, Sindh

Master of Business Administration from Marketing
01.2020 - 04.2023

Karachi University
Pakistan x

Master of Science from Biochemistry
12.2003 - 12.2006

GAP Years (2008-2019)

University Overview


From 2008 to 2019, a gap in formal education can be seen due to dedicated professional development and practical experience during job. . This involved extensive travel to the UAE and the USA to organize and participate in various conferences, which not only enriched the understanding of the industry but also enhanced the skills in project coordination and leadership.


Additionally, I faced some time constraints at home that required my attention and commitment. Balancing these responsibilities with my professional ambitions provided me with valuable life lessons in time management and adaptability


Skills

  • Project Management
  • Strategic content planning
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Oral and written communication
  • Marketing and advertising strategies
  • Content creation
  • Customer complaint management
  • Policy development

Thesis in MBA (Marketing)

Factors affecting Attitude and Intension to Use Chatbots

Organizing Conferences

  • Part of the organizing team for “2nd International Conference on Drug Discovery and Therapy which was held in Dubai, UAE, from 2010-2017.
  • Part of the organizing team for Drug Discovery & Therapy World Congress held in the USA in 2015, 2016 & 2017.

Accomplishments

    Received Best Manager Awards in 2014, 2016, 2019 on outstanding performance.

Certification

Presented a conference paper as a Session Speaker on topic ‘'Transforming Education in Pakistan with Artificial Intelligence' at 'The International Conference on Revolutionizing Higher Education', (The International Centre of Excellence (ICE) has been established by iQualify UK).

Languages

English
Advanced
Urdu
Native
French
Beginner

Affiliations

  • Tourism
  • Photography

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Iqra University

Master of Business Administration from Marketing
01.2020 - 04.2023

Executive Secretary

EUREKA CONFERENCES
01.2010 - 06.2019

Editorial Manager

Bentham Science Publishers (c/o ITS)
03.2007 - Current

Karachi University

Master of Science from Biochemistry
12.2003 - 12.2006

GAP Years (2008-2019)

Asna Shahid