Abida Sultana
Mohammedpur, Dhaka
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in leadership development at BRAC, excelling in workshop coordination and training evaluation. Proven ability to design tailored learning experiences and enhance organizational development through effective communication and logistics management. Adept at engaging stakeholders and driving cross-departmental initiatives to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officer, Learning and Leadership Development
BRAC
Dhaka
09.2022 - Current
- Leading and designing Management Trainee development pathway
- Assisting in a core competency-based journey.
- Coordinating leadership journey initiatives and engaging with participants to design tailored, immersive learning experiences.
- Supporting the planning, directing, and execution of leadership development workshops, learning circles, forums, etc. Along with developing a schedule, run and evaluate seminars, workshops, and self-paced training.
- Ensuring on-time delivery of logistics for the trainings, seminars, and workshops.
- Ensuring on-time delivery of post-training reports embedded with the analytics, documentation, timely procurement, and concluding the third-party transaction settlement.
- Engage in regular meetings with upper management to discuss progress updates on ongoing initiatives.
- Oversee the development and implementation of operational procedures.
- Coordinate cross-departmental projects to achieve company objectives.
Intern (local procurement)
Ha-Meem Group
Dhaka
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted Procurement Officer in raising quotations and quotation analysis, preparing the procurement documents and purchase orders and comparison statement (CS)
- Filed various documents including quotations, minutes and contracts, updating procurement status report, assembling bill, chalan and necessary documents to prepare bill for suppliers
Administrative Assistant (HR-Training)
icddr,b
Mohakhali, Dhaka
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Assessed program effectiveness, implemented adjustments, and identified, designed, and delivered training on offline and online resources and technologies to enhance organizational development.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Participated in designing and assessing training programs, and developing program activities, including meeting scheduling, event logistics, and vendor relations.
- Organized internship and induction programs for students, fellows, and academicians while overseeing student services unit for national and international applicants.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Education
Masters - Procurement and Supply Chain Management (MPSM)
BRAC University
Dhaka, Bangladesh08-2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
United International University (UIU)
Dhaka06.2019
Bachelors - Business Administration (BBA) Major in Human Resource Management (HRM) & Marketing
North South University
Dhaka, Bangladesh05-2018
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) - Business Studies
Rifles Public School & College
Dhaka, Bangladesh07-2013
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - Science
Bangladesh Mahila Samity Girls High School And College (BAWA)
Chittagong, Bangladesh04-2011
Skills
- Proficient in MS office
- Training need analysis and evaluation
- Workshop Coordination
- Logistics Management
- Knowledge of Supply chain management
- Leadership Development
- Event Scheduling
- HR Operation
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Training evaluation
- Effective communication
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
Training of Trainers (TOT), Faith Bangladesh, 11/2019
Trainings
- Training on Effective Communication
- Training on Change Management
- Training on System Thinking and Analysis
Accomplishments
- Operational Excellence Award-2024, Learning and Leadership Development, BRAC
References
- Archita Kundu, Head of Strategic Projects and Transformation Initiatives, People Culture and Communications, BRAC, +8801711081071, archita.k@brac.net
- DR. Shakila Banu, Lead, HR Training, icddr, b, +8801715053721, shakila@icddrb.org
Timeline
Officer, Learning and Leadership Development
BRAC
09.2022 - Current
Intern (local procurement)
Ha-Meem Group
10.2021 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant (HR-Training)
icddr,b
10.2018 - 07.2020
Masters - Procurement and Supply Chain Management (MPSM)
BRAC University
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
United International University (UIU)
Bachelors - Business Administration (BBA) Major in Human Resource Management (HRM) & Marketing
North South University
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) - Business Studies
Rifles Public School & College
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - Science
Bangladesh Mahila Samity Girls High School And College (BAWA)
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