Hi, I’m
Samia Zaheer Abbas
Lahore,Pakistan
Overview
7
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
University of the PunjabLahore, Pakistan
Conference and Events Supervisor
11.2017 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Managed small and large scale events, conferences and seminars.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in event specifications, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated on-site event setup and breakdown, adhering strictly to venue policies and timelines.
- Collaborated effectively with events and venue staff, enhancing smooth operations before, during and after gigs.
- Planned and organised invites and participant registration.
- Worked with tireless energy and enthusiasm to aid team achievement against event deadlines.
- Handled administrative requirements for events to manage contracts, payments and records.
- Managed guest lists, invitations, and RSVPs, ensuring accurate attendance tracking for events.
- Organised catering, venues and AV requirements for conferences.
- Used customer service expertise to enhance audience enjoyment and provide first-class event experiences.
- Maintained an up-to-date inventory of event supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for all events.
- Maintained exceptional levels of physical fitness to aid smooth-running event setup and pack down.
- Negotiated costs with suppliers to maximise event budget.
- Sourced external service and resource suppliers to achieve exact client requirements.
- Transported equipment between event spaces safely and responsibly, avoiding damage and limiting risk.
- Organised invite list and managed registrations for [Number]+ guests.
- Determined client budget, vision and requirements through consultations.
- Arranged and coordinated catering and signage with external providers.
- Designed event set-up and displays to match client requests.
Allied schoolLahore, Pakistan
Administrative Officer
02.2016 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Managed daily office operations, maintaining efficient workflow and meeting administrative deadlines.
- Handled daily office activities, including data entry and database auditing, maintaining smooth operations.
- Answered calls and emails efficiently, recording accurate messages and swiftly following up on enquires.
- Maintained organised and updated file systems for easy staff use.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism, improving customer satisfaction.
- Worked as part of administrative team, identifying and suggesting improvements to internal administration processes and systems.
- Offered high levels of administrative support to managers, ensuring smooth running of company operations.
- Organised and maintained files and databases in a confidential manner, adhering to data protection regulations.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, placing orders as necessary to avoid disruptions.
- Created employee attendance reports verifying compliance with company policy.
- Maintained manual and electronic filing and information systems, ensuring ready available and accurate data.
- Photocopied and printed documents for office team members.
- Coordinated meeting rooms and agendas.
Education
University of the Punjab Lahore
Mphil Education from Research and Assessment
02.2017 - 11.2019
University Overview
University of the PunjabLahore
MA Education from Research and Assessment
04.2010 - 07.2012
University Overview
Skills
- Developed effective digital marketing strategies
- Developed engaging content tailored to target audiences across multiple channels
- Directed multidisciplinary teams achieving project goals
- Managed cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery timelines
- Executed event planning and logistics effectively
- Facilitated collaboration among cross-functional teams
Languages
Punjabi
First language
English
Advanced
C1
Urdu
Advanced
C1
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Member and conference event organizer at International conference of Education at Institute of Education and Research at University of The Punjab from 2017 to 2022.
Certification
- Social Media Marketing from TEVTA
- MS Office course
- Peer counseling from Anti Narcotic force.
- English language course from Kinnaird College Lahore.
Timeline
Conference and Events Supervisor
University of the Punjab
11.2017 - 11.2022
University of the Punjab
Mphil Education from Research and Assessment
02.2017 - 11.2019
Administrative Officer
Allied school
02.2016 - 04.2022
University of the Punjab
MA Education from Research and Assessment
04.2010 - 07.2012