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Nimra Sarwar

Nimra Sarwar

Summary

With 8+ years of professional experience in customer service, administration, management and sales, specialized in understanding customer needs, resolving issues efficiently, and ensuring satisfaction at every role, delivering innovative solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and exceed expectations for an organisation.

Driven and goal-oriented with strong communication skills, Proficient in identifying customer needs and providing tailored solutions, whilst leveraging negotiation skills to achieve sales targets.

Organised and adaptable person with multitasking abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Representative

Wafra Gulf Financial Services Co.
Kuwait City, Kuwait
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Providing training to new clients for online trading platform MT5, FOREX markets, Indices etc
  • Responsible for identifying a customer's needs, pitching relevant strategies or services, and ensuring they have a positive experience from start to finish
  • Strategic approaches to develop client trust to boost professional relationships and company's sales
  • Direct interactions with clients throughout all phases of the training process
  • Follow up on existing clients on trading platform
  • Update of client's database with entry/exit - trading progress etc
  • Expanded client base through targeted outreach initiatives.
  • Fostered strong customer relationships through exceptional service.

CMR Assistant

British Council
Mansouriya, Kuwait
08.2022 - 10.2024

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the secure storage, transportation, and distribution of exam materials, maintaining strict adherence to compliance standards. Exams such as IELTS, IGCSE, GCSE, A-levels, O-levels, Professional Exams etc.
  • Act as the primary contact for venues and supervisors on test days, coordinating venue staff and examiners to ensure smooth exam delivery.
  • Manage logistics related to exam operations, including planning and organizing resources, often within tight timelines.
    Support audits and adhere to risk management processes to uphold the integrity of exam procedures.
  • Address and resolve candidate and customer inquiries, ensuring a positive experience and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Address and resolve team challenges and ensuring a positive experience and prompt resolution of various issues.

Human Resources Intern

Reem Alarab Tailoring Services
Al Fahahil, Al Aḩmadī
07.2021 - 10.2024
  • Monitored employee performance, identified areas for improvement. Handled confidential documents securely, maintained privacy of sensitive information.
  • Liaised with payroll department for timely and correct salary disbursement.
  • Maintained accurate personnel files to ensure data protection regulations were met.
  • Ensured fair treatment of all employees by enforcing non-discrimination policies. Updated company policies, ensured compliance with employment legislation.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for enhanced efficiency in HR department. Improved staff morale by organising team-building events. Resolved conflicts by employing effective negotiation skills.
  • Assisted in recruitment and onboarding process for new employees.
  • Conducted new hire background checks in line with compliance processes.

Exams Invigilator/Supervisor

British Council
Kuwait
01.2016 - 06.2022
  • To invigilate exams associated with British Council-Kuwait (PB IELTS, CDIELTS, IGCSE, GCSE, IAL, Professional exams - ACCA)
  • To supervise school exams held at allocated venues
  • To invigilate school exams of various international examination boards (CAIE, EDEXCEL)
  • To provide excellent customer service to students coming from different backgrounds
  • To work on an international level of education and team of professionals from outside Kuwait as well

Test Day Coordinator

British Council
Kuwait
02.2022 - 03.2022

Assistant Supervisor - Schools

British Council
Kuwait
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • To supervise and assist school exams scheduled at my assigned venue on behalf of British Council Kuwait and Cambridge Assessment International Education / Pearson Edexcel Examination
  • To maintain the highest level of service and confidentiality of exam materials and information
  • To lead a team of venue staff (Invigilators and Marshal's) assigned for the day to assist the examination
  • To ensure the safety of venue staff and candidates present at the venue premises
  • To ensure all the required SOP's and Covid-19 precautions are followed as instructed by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health, Kuwait

School Exams Assistant Supervisor

British Council
Kuwait
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • To supervise and assist school exams scheduled at my assigned venue on behalf of British Council Kuwait and Cambridge Assessment International Education / Pearson Edexcel Examination
  • To maintain the highest level of service and confidentiality of exam materials and information
  • To lead a team of venue staff (Invigilators and Marshal's) assigned for the day to assist the examination
  • To ensure the safety of venue staff and candidates present at the venue premises
  • To ensure all the required SOP's and Covid-19 precautions are followed as instructed by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health, Kuwait

Administrative Coordinator

The 4 angles - Kidzone
Sabah Al Salem
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • To manage weekly activities for various age groups
  • To prepare and plan indoor and outdoor activities
  • To arrange and monitor day to day tasks
  • To update stock inventory, online schedules, online databases
  • To prepare and update social media platforms

Education

IELTS - English Language

British Council Kuwait
04.2024 - 04.2024

Master of Business Administration - MBA HRM -

Lincoln University College
Malaysia
01.2022 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA -

University of the Punjab
01.2014 - 05.2018

IGCSE - High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

British Council Kuwait
01.2011 - 01.2013

Skills

  • Sales / Sales Operations
  • Customer satisfaction focus
  • Result-Oriented approach
  • Building client trust/Customer Service
  • Business development
  • Account / Customer relationship management
  • Records management
  • Effective listening & Communication
  • Trade account creation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Time Management

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Certification

Aviation Introductory Course - Airways Aviation Dubai

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
Urdu
Native

Affiliations

  • Car Enthusiast
  • Car Drifting
  • Photography

Accomplishments

  • Volunteer - Pakistan Women Forum Kuwait
  • Student Volunteer - Australian College of Kuwait
  • Female Volunteer - Hala Pakistan
  • Photographer - VOOP Media Kuwait

Timeline

Sales Representative

Wafra Gulf Financial Services Co.
12.2024 - 04.2025

IELTS - English Language

British Council Kuwait
04.2024 - 04.2024

CMR Assistant

British Council
08.2022 - 10.2024

Test Day Coordinator

British Council
02.2022 - 03.2022

Master of Business Administration - MBA HRM -

Lincoln University College
01.2022 - 03.2024

Assistant Supervisor - Schools

British Council
10.2021 - 11.2021

Human Resources Intern

Reem Alarab Tailoring Services
07.2021 - 10.2024

School Exams Assistant Supervisor

British Council
10.2020 - 11.2020

Administrative Coordinator

The 4 angles - Kidzone
11.2018 - 03.2020

Exams Invigilator/Supervisor

British Council
01.2016 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA -

University of the Punjab
01.2014 - 05.2018

IGCSE - High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

British Council Kuwait
01.2011 - 01.2013
Nimra Sarwar