Manager Project

Resume - Bilal Dadar

Objective: Management Position

Email: **********@*****.***

Date of Birth: 13 October 1969

Address: P O Box 3614, Zanzibar, Tanzania Phone: +255-***-***-***

Executive Summary:

1 Over 20 years of progressive working experience

2 Proven capability to function effectively in highly disparate roles in diverse industries

3 Ability to grasp key concepts quickly and offer novel solutions to intricate problems

4 Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

5 Excellent at maintaining harmonious interpersonal relationships at all levels

6 Advanced user of Microsoft Office suite of products

7 Organized and highly motivated with excellent communications and presentation skills

8 Rapid integration into new environs and adaptability to new technologies and procedures

Skills & Experience:

Business Development: Marketing; product placement; positioning; branding and brand value;

sales fulfilment; customer service; quality assurance; after-sales survey; market surveys.

Management:- Restructuring & Reorganisation; Business Process Reengineering; Consulting;

Training; Change Management; Diversification;

Finance:- Extensive Banking, Insurance, Accounting and semi-legal experience

Communication:- Oral & Written Presentations; Letter & Report Writing; Interview &

Questionnaire Design; Press Articles

I.T:- Systems Analysis & Project Management; Software Development & Database Design;

Management Reporting; Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet Explorer

Experience:

May 2010 to date:

Independent Consultant: Bilal Dadar Consulting, Zanzibar

W orking with local businesses to help maximize efficiency and productivity

May 2008 to April 2010:

(i) PowerLock Smart Locking Systems Manager: Power Computers Telecom Ltd

I helped to establish the smart locks product, including contract negotiation with vendors,

imports, training, business development, installation, CRM, administration, support, accounting

and product development.

Over 250 smart locks installed in 6 properties around Tanzania.

(ii) PowerTrack GPS Tracking Systems Manager: Power Computers Telecom Ltd

I helped to establish this GPS tracking service, including contract negotiation with vendors,

imports, training, business development, installation, CRM, administration, support, accounting

and product development.

Over 250 tracking systems installed in over 20 companies spread around Tanzania.

January 2007 to April 2010:

Analyst/Programmer/Consultant: Power Computers Telecom Ltd

Systems Analyst, Database Analyst, VB6 Programmer with SQL Server and Crystal Reports.

Also handling project supervision functions and coordinating programmers. This software

house has a portfolio of several business information systems such as for hotels, schools,

hospitals, pharmacies, bureaux de change, inventory, fixed assets, etc.

Developed a Hotel Management Information System and a Fixed Assets Management

Information System. Currently involved in other major development projects.

In April 2008, I launched and managed two new products; PowerTrack - a web-based service

to track vehicles using GPS / GPRS; and PowerLock; is a suite of digital door-locks targeted at

the hotel industry.

I was also an analyst and project manager for a large project to automate one of the largest

family entertainment park in Tanzania.

January to June 2006:

Administration Manager: S S Mehta & Sons Ltd

In charge of Administration, HR, and Stores functions for their Zanzibar Roads Upgrading

Project:

March 2005 to December 2005:

Product Development Manager: Customised Financial Systems Ltd

In charge of software development and business development.

In charge of full project management cycle including system analysis, design, development,

testing, training and client support. Specialising in developing custom-built client/server business

solutions running on Microsoft Windows platforms using Visual Basic 6 IDE, Microsoft Office

tools, MS Access, MySQL and MSSQL databases.

AssetManager: A comprehensive solution which maintains a full inventory of all past and present

fixed assets, a choice of several depreciation formulas, scenario feature for various

depreciation choices, reporting capabilities, interface to common accounting systems to

upload/download transactions, picture saving for each asset and asset category, etc.

PrintCosting: A costing and quoting application for printing press operators who spend time

doing computations manually. Features a comprehensive database of all related data.

Generates Quotations, Order Confirmations and Job Cards, on plain or printed paper, or saves

them to Word.

AutoDealer: A stock and expense tracker for motor car importers and dealers.

March 2004 to Jan 2005:

HR & Administration Manager: Glass Works Ltd

Head of Human Resources and Administration of a 300+ strong mid-size 24x7 industry

December 2001 to January 2004:

Administration & Legal Manager: Abdulgani Ltd

Legal & Statutory; Insurance; Accounts Payable; Fleet Documentation; Personnel

Jul 2000 to October 2000:

Project Manager: Lifecare International

Specialising in I.T. and Management Consulting for small and medium businesses:

In charge of the computerisation project for a large life and medical insurance brokerage:

Structured cabling; Windows NT client/server network; systems analysis; software design

December 1999 to July 2000:

Operations Manager - Medical & Life Division: Starlit Ins Brokers

In charge of agency operations and developing the IT strategy

February 1999 to August 1999:

Banking Systems Consultant: Fintech International

Member of Support Team implementing and supporting MicroBanker software on UNIX

December 1994 to September 1998:

Credit Officer & I.T. Officer: Delphis Bank Limited

In charge of Credit and I.T. Departments, assisted in Foreign Exchange and Cash Departments

I.T.Department: MIS Reporting, Training, Systems Administration

Credit Department: Credit appraisal, balance sheet analysis, relationship management

Responsible for all functions of Loans and MIS Reporting.

April 1989 to November 1994:

Credit Clerk & Systems Administrator: Standard Chartered Bank

I.T. Administration BankMaster software on Novell platform; Loans; Operations

Training and Further Studies:

2002 - Seminar on General Insurance Covers

2000 - Certificate in Systems Analysis & Design

1999 - Certificate of Proficiency in English-language Writing - Writers Bureau, UK

1999 - Business Start-up and KMAP Business Counsellor Programmes

1996 - Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)

1993 - Associate of the UK Association of Computer Professionals (AACP) London, UK

Several short courses on: Banking, Supervision, I.T, and Communication

Advanced user of Microsoft Windows and Office applications

Education:

Allidina Visram High School

1987-1988: 'A' Levels Mathematics, Economics, Geography

1983-1986: O' Levels Six Credits

Personal Information:

1 Hobbies include swimming and walking; enjoy listening to classical music

2 Married with three children

Languages:

Fluent in English, Swahili, Urdu, and Gujarati, all written as well as spoken

Good knowledge of written and spoken Arabic, and spoken Hindi

References:

Zulfikar Bhaloo, Yarock E Yarock, Sanjay Raja,

Proprietor Branch Manager CEO

Stone Town Traders, Furniture Centre Ltd, Zanlink Ltd,

Zanzibar, Tanzania Zanzibar, Tanzania Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Shakil Dharamsi Hassan Ebrahim Ibrahim Ismail

Chief Executive Officer Financial Controller Managing Director

PowerComputers (T) Ltd Tanzania Road Haulage Ltd Usangu Logistics (T) Ltd

Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania

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