Sara Abid
Organizational Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Learning & Development
Islamabad,IS
Summary
Results-driven OD professional with 9 years of experience in designing and implementing innovative organizational development strategies. Proven track record of driving employee engagement, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. Skilled in program management, training, and building strategic partnerships.
Overview
9
9
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Deputy Manager OD
Pakistan Single Window (PSW)
07.2023 - Current
- Developing and implementing organization's yearly OD strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
- Contributed to development and execution of talent management strategies, including talent acquisition, performance management, career development, and succession planning.
- Supported the development and implementation of organization's D&I strategy aligned with business goals and objectives.
- Contributed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization.
- Ensured inclusive practices in talent acquisition and retention efforts.
- Assisted in designing and delivering training programs to promote awareness and educate employees on D&I topics.
- Launched internal employee resource group - PSW LadyLeaders Lounge to create an inclusive environment.
- Developed and implemented initiatives to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive work culture.
- Conducted employee surveys and analyzed data to identify areas for improvement and action planning.
- Collaborated with HR and management to design and implement recognition and reward programs.
- Developed and supported employee feedback mechanisms and channels to promote open communication.
- Supported the establishment of performance goals and measures aligned with organizational objectives.
- Led and managed the end-to-end project management process for OD interventions, ensuring successful planning, execution, and evaluation.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and budgets, and monitored progress against established objectives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project deliverables were met.
Manager OD
IMARAT Group of Companies
- Rolled out a Leadership Development Program for the middle management
- Designed and launched a career relaunch program for women: Returnship, a 03 months long training and mentorship program for women returners after a career break
- Introduced Summer Internship Program for the people with disabilities for their professional grooming and polishing their skill-set in the real estate industry
- Conducted TNAs (training need analysis) all across the group and implemented L&D programs every year
- Designed and launched IMARAT Active Hub to increase employee motivation, engagement and overall productivity of the organisation
- Conducted 360 feedback surveys every 06 months all across the organization
- Designed, developed and launched 06 batches of Real Estate Science Certification in liaison with NUST University for the general public in Islamabad and Karachi: 240 graduates are working in the market.
HR & OD Manager
Jacked Nutrition
10.2020
- Assisted in strategic talent development plans to achieve departmental and organizational goals
- Worked on employees professional and personal development goals
- Developed employee recognition framework
- Executed a performance evaluation system
- Supported managers in building KPIs, providing feedback and improving team performance
- Developed company policies as per the labor law
- Recruitment of new talent pool
- Developed recruitment handbook.
Training & OD Lead
Minerva
- Developed a pool of external trainers
- Developed and executed one of its kind training and mentorship program for women who are on their career break but want to join back the workforce in order to be financially independent and be empowered, with the name of SheReturns: Career Relaunch Program for women
- The program components included: Confidence building & introspection exercise
- Goal setting and working on personal brand
- Time management skills and mock interviews
- Networking
- Managed and supervised Students Training and Internship Program – one of the core programs of Minerva
- Shortlisted, interviewed and recruited three batches in one year solely
- Conducted leadership and career readiness trainings of the batches
- Assigned real time projects and supervised the interns.
Trainer & Project Manager
School of Leadership
- Managed one of the teachers' training project across country: Pakistan School Safety Framework by NDMA
- Developed trainers' deployment schedule
- Assisted in developing the training manuals for PSSF training
- Got trained on the master PSSF training and became on of the master trainers for teachers' trainings at multiple cities
- Worked as Quality Supervisor in teacher's trainings (Quetta, Lahore & Islamabad) to ensure that the training content is being delivered effectively
- Did 10 school visits in the twin cities to ensure PSSF's implementation
- One of the member of the Management Team at the Young Leaders Conference'16
- As part of the management team, I contributed as a Young Facilitator at the Conference and mentored a group of 12 University students
- Conducted trainings for two of the core programs: IMPACT: A Public Speaking Training Program and EDP: Employability Development Program
- Modules I delivered were: The art of story telling
- The presentation skills (tone and body language)
- Basic Project Management Skills
- Interview Prep
- Managed NDMA funded training project, Executive Leadership Management Course with the Ministry of Planning Development & Reform Pakistan (MoPDR)
- My achievements in this project include: Coordinated with the MoPDR for getting nominations of the officials from different ministries and ensured their full participation in the trainings
- Facilitated the training sessions with the Master Trainers
- Supervised the logistics team for smooth execution of the project.
Education
Masters in project management - Project Management
SZABIST
Islamabad 09.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
SZABIST
Islamabad 09.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Certification
Train the Trainer
Timeline
Deputy Manager OD
Pakistan Single Window (PSW)
07.2023 - Current
HR & OD Manager
Jacked Nutrition
10.2020
Masters in project management - Project Management
SZABIST
09.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
SZABIST
09.2010 - 05.2014
Manager OD
IMARAT Group of Companies
Training & OD Lead
Minerva
Trainer & Project Manager
School of Leadership
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