1. Usman Ahmed Majeed Shaikh
UAE: 056-491-4927
Pak: +92-333-215-2622
Email: usman.shaikh02@gmail.com
USMAN SHAIKH 1 - 4
Experience
Head of Sales and Marketing
April 2015 – Till Date
Arittek (Pvt.) Limited | Software Management Firm
Was responsible for the team working in the Software Development division.
Introduced new market trends among the team members for making effective sales.
Introduced diversification among the services offered by the firm.
Our core focus is to work with banking industry within and outside of Pakistan.
We focus mainly in Islamic banking solutions.
Retained and reintroduced the lost customers with our services, made new sales within the group companies.
My initial role was to strengthen the sales team given to me, retain and make new business deals with existing and new
customers. Re-build the lost name of the organization; introduce new ways of services within the department.
Director Business
April 2015 – Till Date
String Media | Advertising and Digital Agency
Developed a Marketing / Technical Team.
Did business from both local and international firms.
I am involved in pricing for the services, costing for the projects, make feasibility for getting into a new venture / project / or
introduction of a service in the firms portfolio and project management.
Conducted marketing and sales training for their professional growth.
I am responsible for the management and business development of the Digital areas of the agency, development of business
from various industries, lead the team from front, and manage the growth of the agency.
Director Digital Marketing
September 2014 – April 2015
Pirana Group | Advertising and Digital Agency
Hired and developed a Marketing/Technical Team of 08 people.
Did business from both local and international firms.
I am involved in pricing for the services, costing for the projects, make feasibility for getting into a new venture / project / or
introduction of a service in the firms portfolio and project management.
Conducted marketing and sales training for their professional growth.
I am responsible for the management and business development of the Digital areas of the agency. Development of business
from various industries, lead the team from front, and manage the growth of the agency.
Business Development Head
June 2013 – July 2014
Interactive Cells (Pvt.) Limited | Software Management Firm
Total Sale contribution of 30 Million in 2013.
Hired and developed a Marketing Team of 15 people.
Did business from both local and international firms.
Self-accomplished a sales of 13 Million.
I am involved in pricing for the services, costing for the projects, make feasibility for getting into a new venture / project / or
introduction of a service in the firms portfolio and project management.
Conducted marketing and sales training for their professional growth.
2. USMAN SHAIKH 2 - 4
Developed joint ventures with 02 advertising agencies. These ventures increased business and developed synergy between
the organizations.
I introduced the firm in local and international markets, developed the organization and managed to lift the firms name
among leading software based organizations.
I am responsible for market research, develop businesses from various industries, training of the team members, lead the
team from front, and make new alliances and joint ventures between different / related industries.
Senior Manager Marketing
September 2012 – May 2013
Sapphire IT Consultants | Information Technology Service Provider
Lifted the current sales by 6% through value added services.
Self-accomplished a sales target of 9 million.
At sapphire I managed an existing team of 5 people.
I conducted the required sales training of the team under limited resources, resolved their grievances with the
management and lead them in the corporate world.
Introduced new value added services keeping the latest trends of the IT market.
Handled business with both government and local based organization.
I provided security surveillance services to the city police. 2 million Project.
My role in the firm was to lift the sales of the organization, build strong relationships and retention of the existing and new
clientele. Build new and effective ways of business and the training of the team members both in marketing and technical
departments.
Deputy Manager Marketing
April 2011 – August 2012
Lakson Business Solution | Software Management Firm
Was responsible for the team of 2 members working in the Social Media division.
Introduced new market trends among the team members for making effective sales.
Introduced online selling portals like Freelancer and Odex and made a 3% hike in sales of the organization through them.
Introduced diversification among the services offered by the firm.
My sales team accomplished a sales target of 3 million after my joining.
Retained and reintroduced the lost customers with our services, made new sales within the group companies.
My initial role was to strengthen the sales team given to me, retain and make new business deals with existing and new
customers. Re-build the lost name of the organization, introduce new ways of services within the department.
Country Manager Sales Assistant
May 2010 – July 2011
Starlinks IT Services | Information Technology Service Provider
Assisted the Country Manager marketing in building new ways and trends in the field of IT services.
Handled an existing sales team of 20 people, conducted the required training in video conferencing services.
Introduced Video Conferencing services in educational institutes, service oriented organizations and many more.
I was responsible for the reporting of all sales members around the nation, make business reports, introduce new services and
make effective sales.
Assistant Manager
June 2005 – April 2010
AMZ Technologies (Pvt.) Limited | Information Technology Service Provider
Handled core accounts of the firm
Maintained sales reports.
Self-accomplished sales of 100 Million.
Worked on both international and local banks.
Designed and implemented wide range connectivity solutions
Participated in multiple IT exhibitions.
3. USMAN SHAIKH 3 - 4
Network Administrator
January 2001 – March 2005
AMZ Access (Pvt.) Limited | Business Process Outsourcing Organization
Designed and developed call center solutions.
Developed and handled a LAN network of 500+ nodes.
Handled a team of 25 for local in-house support.
Handled all technical issues regarding LAN network.
Handled a Cold site of Uni-Lever for 3 years.
Education
MBA Marketing
2003 – 2005
Majors: Marketing / Sales
Iqra University
BCS Software Engineering
1999 – 2003
Software Engineering / Automata
Iqra University
Bachelors in Commerce
2001 - 2003
Management
Karachi University
Professional Certifications
Comprehensive Sales Training
Overland Storage |Security Data Storage Organization
December 2006
Effective Disaster Recovery Planning for IT
Pakistan Institute of Management
October 2006
Network Security Workshop
Iqra University
August 2005
CCNA (Preparation)
Bits Communication
August 2004
Professional Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Complete knowledge of programing and configuring of Windows2000 Professional/Adv. Server/Family Server, Windows 7,
Windows 8 and Windows 98.
4. USMAN SHAIKH 4 - 4
Skilled Accomplishments
IDEAS |International Defense Exhibition and Seminar.
December 2002
Project Management Staff
IDEAS |International Defense Exhibition and Seminar.
December 2004
Project Management Staff
IGATEX |International Garment Textile Leather Machinery and Accessories.
May 2003
Project Management Staff
Personal Data
DOB: June 1978
Marital status: Married