Brigadier Abdul Qayyum (Retd)
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CURRICULUM VITA E BRIGADIER ABDUL QAYYUM (RETD) H. No 153 F Sector Street 6, Askari X, Lahore Cantt. +92-300-8681313 [email protected] CAREER OBJECTIVE “Seeking a senior management position in an entirely demanding and creative organizational environment so that I can utilize all of analytical, good management and communication skills effectively and efficiently which will not only benefit myself but also will provide comprehensive boost to the organization, institution or the group I will be working’’. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director ORIC NDU Islamabad - 17 December 2018 till to Date ORIC NDU Islamabad ORIC has been established to initiate, embed, support and integrate the process of research, innovation and commercialization in every department of the university. ORIC aims to protect and promote the interests of NDU and is working on long-term, sustainable planning and progress of all of its units in integration with the departments of the university. Responsibilities and Achievements: Supporting the university’s strategic research directions and policies Increasing and diversifying external research funding Improving recruitment and retention of top faculty Improving integration of research and education at all levels of the university Improving translation of research into the public benefit Strengthening university-industry relationships Promoting entrepreneurship, technology-transfer and commercialization activities that energize and support the local and national economy Promoting and enhancing cross-cutting and multi-disciplinary research initiatives Regional Manager (North) The Citizens Foundation-December 2, 2015 to July 31, 2018 The Citizens Foundation The Citizens Foundation (TCF) is a professionally managed, non-profit organization set up in 1995 by a group of citizens who wanted to bring about positive social change through education. 20 years later, TCF is now one of Pakistan’s leading organizations in the field of education for the less privileged. Responsibilities and Achievements: Responsible for overseeing all aspects of operating 100+ TCF schools in the region for proactive delivery of administrative & logistical support to the schools in the region. Ensure effective management of all TCF schools & area offices in the Region Ensure maintenance & repairs of school premises are up to date including paint & masonry work Ensure School/ Area office records/accounts properly maintained & reconciled & returns submitted on time Expeditious & economical land acquisition to meet annual school construction plans in the region in accordance with approved strategic plan Maintain good relationship with Donors Submit report to COO/CEO with detail of donor visit Monitor timely construction of new schools, provide updates/feedbacks of commitments/ground realities and timely reporting of work delays, with reasons. Manage Regional Education team to ensure the achievement of TCF education and training goals in the Region Liaise with HO education personnel to ensure the implementation of all TCF approved curriculum and syllabus and education policies Ensure along with Regional E Manager that TCF training is conducted in the Region in a timely and efficient manner Coordinate and provide technical support to Outstation Schools Prepare Region’s budget and ensure costs remain within forecast Handle all schools’/principals’ issues/grievances Secretary Defence Authority Clubs, Pakistan Defence Housing Authority Karachi- September 2014 to November 30th 2015 Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority GOLF CLUB Karachi The Defence Authority Country & Golf Club is spread over approximately 140 Acres. An 18 holes par 72 course with a total yardage of 7120. The Golf course has been developed to USGA Standard with night golfing facility and an automatic irrigation system. Responsibilities and Achievements: To act as advisor to DHA Administration on all matters related to clubs. To facilitate / assist DHA Management in organizing, unifying and supervising the clubs business. Their core activities, recreational practices, resource planning and making the strategies for their Secretary Defence Authority Country and Golf Club , Pakistan Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, November 2012 to September 2014. Responsibilities and Achievements: Responsible for all administrative affairs of the Club. Supervise, monitor and exercise control on the activities and working of all officers and staff. Be responsible to the executive Committee for proper care and custody of all club buildings, moveable properties, proper and economical use of all funds and resources. Carry out all business related affairs and correspondence of the club. Operate Bank Accounts jointly with the Committee President (Administrator DHA) or his nominees for and on behalf of the committee. Responsible to purchase/hire such machinery plants, goods merchandise and any other items which is necessary for conducting all general currents business of the Club. Insure all necessary expenditure of management on account of repairs, renewals, establishment and other charges for contingencies relating to the current working of the Club and maintenance of property. Sign, endorse or transfer securities jointly with President of the Committee or his nominees. Sign, draw, make endorse, assign, transfer issue or discharge any bills of exchanges, promissory notes and any other negotiable or transferable instruments and to sign/acknowledge receipts for money received. Institute, defend, conduct, compromise or refer to arbitration of all suits, appeals and other legal proceedings of whatever kind to which the Club, may at any time be a party or on which it may in any way be entrusted or concerned and to sign verify plans, written statements and other proceedings and to engage and remunerate legal practitioners for the propose of the advising or representing the Club in all any such suits, appeals for legal proceedings. Presents any instrument for registration under law relating to the registration of assurances for the time beings in force in Pakistan. Admit execution of and receipt of consideration for the name and to do all such other acts and things as may be necessary or expedients for the purpose of having such instructions effectively registered. Perform any other duties for the overall progress, prosperity and well beings of the Defence Authority Country & Golf Club, Karachi. Director HR & Administration and Hadeed Welfare Trust Pakistan Steel Mills, November 2007 to November 2012 Responsibilities and Achievements as Director HR and Administration: Payroll preparation and to ensure timely and correct disbursement of salaries. Prepares and produces a written output of financial statement of the organization and ensures prompt submission to the finance and audit departments. Supplies the staff with pertinent information and valuable know how in order to maintain smooth, risk free operation within the organization. Carries the responsibility of obtaining insurance for the organization. Develop the shift schedules of the workers in the organization while ensuring strict adherence to these schedules and creating the necessary alternation as seen fit. Safeguard the health and wellbeing of the employees by pinpointing occupational hazards to the health within the premises and in close proximity to the organization. Serve as good motivator to the various workers of the organization by coming up with brilliant motivation techniques and worker incentives. Serve as role model, which different workers in the organization can look up to. Developed HR & Admin Policies to cater for local market needs. Dispute resolution of employees and workers. Preparation and development of CBA agreements. Responsible for security of the Mill as well as for the Residential Colony. Responsible for up keep and allocation of accommodation, transport and factory premises. Responsible for induction and training of new employees. Responsible for the formulation of different contracts with different contractors of the company. Ensure efficient functioning of Time and Gate Office operations Responsibilities and Achievements as Director Hadeed Welfare Trust Financial and Operational Management Directs administration of Hadeed welfare trust in the city, in conformity with policies of welfare board availability of funds. Consults with members of welfare board to plan activities expenditures. Coordinates, directly or through subordinates, activities of staff engaged in investigating & counseling welfare claimants in processing welfare claims. Participates in discussion with community leaders as well as other interested parties to improve conditions of welfare recipients plus to coordinate Hadeed Welfare Trust with efforts of religious charitable organizations. Coordinates distribution of government surplus commodities in conformity with federal standards. Prepares welfare budget adjusts welfare services in accordance with available funds. In smaller communities may interview welfare recipients, assist them in resolving personal or financial problems, and also perform related activities. Pakistan Army, 1974 to 2007, Last Rank – Brigadier Experience of serving more than 30 years on conventional military appointments and in Aid of Civil Services. EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION/ACHIEVEMENTS Masters in Political Science B.Sc (Hons) in War Studies Member Executive Committee Pakistan Golf Federation Served as President Sindh Golf Association Served as the member, Executive