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NAFIZ AL RAZI

NAFIZ AL RAZI

Dhaka

Summary

Experienced professional in research, project management, business development, operations management, accounts & finance, and sales. Specialize in Social and Business Research, Natural Resources Management, Program Development, Budget & Financing, and Document Management. Proven track record of delivering high-quality research reports and impactful business proposals. Collaborated with government bodies and international partners to secure projects and project funding. Holds a Master of Development Studies in Natural Resources Management and Master of Business Administration in Finance with notable research on sustainability and disaster preparedness.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Business Development & Sales

iBonik Digital Marketing Company Ltd
09.2024 - Current
  • Executed thorough market research, successfully identifying key prospects and generating a 5% upturn in lead generation during the first two months;
  • Played key role in securing BDT 1.5 million in sales by developing business profiles, proposals, pricing packages, and service portfolios;
  • Designed strategic sales and marketing plans that boosted client acquisition rate by 15%.
  • Produced promotional videos incorporating AI technology to boost social media engagement rates by 30%
  • Oversaw 8 employees and conducted training sessions resulting in a 25% increase in sales efficiency.
  • Boosted overall team member achievements through effective use of strategic planning, tactical analysis, and dynamic coaching techniques

Country Manager

Iconic Mortgage Solutions
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed offshore support team in Bangladesh, increasing operational efficiency by 20% and reducing monthly costs by AUD 3000;
  • Increased approval rates by 15% and generated an extra AUD 1,000 in monthly revenue through leading the training and processing of mortgage loan applications.
  • Spearheaded optimization efforts by utilizing specialized communication channels and conducting direct phone conversations with Australian clients and banks, resulting in a 25% acceleration in the processing of mortgage applications for 156 customers.
  • Responsible for overseeing a portfolio of AUD 50 million;
  • Hired, controlled payroll, and oversaw procurement activities while leading a team. Successfully reduced overhead expenses by 10% and saved AUD 2000 per month.

Senior Executive

Build Bangladesh
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Produced impact study reports covering field research and social business, while also managing arrangements for programs and meetings.
  • Created specialized DPP and ADP strategies exclusively for Women Entrepreneurs, empowering them to excel in their entrepreneurial ventures.
  • Presented research paper on raising awareness and preparedness for overcoming natural disasters among school-going children by learning through playing at the 18th Asia Pacific Sociological Association's Conference held at the University of Sydney.

Senior Executive

Impress Power Limited
01.2018 - 07.2023
  • Conducted business research, authored market analysis reports to inform proposal strategies. Contributed to a 20% increase in client engagement
  • Developed and wrote detailed proposals for a 590 MW Dual Fuel Power Plant and a 20 MW Solar Power Park, enhancing competitive positioning in the market;
  • Successfully submitted a tender for a 60 MMSCFD Glycol (TEG) Dehydration Gas Process Plant, valued at BDT 120 million, as the local partner of Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering Corporation.
  • Crafted a proposal for a solar power park to BPDB, including a CapEx model projecting of BDT 1500 million, while coordinating with Samsung C&T and visiting prospective sites in Cox Bazar, Sylhet, and Khulna.

Research Associate

Centre on Budget & Policy, University of Dhaka
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Implemented the project 'Improving Water Security for the Poor: River Related Growth and Poverty Dynamics,' in collaboration with REACHWATER at the University of Oxford, UK, to enhance water security for marginalized communities.
  • Collaborated with global counterparts to collate information through on-site visits, composed summaries, and recorded meeting notes.
  • Promoting sustainable development by tackling the intricate connection between water security and poverty.

Research Assistant to the Consultant

The Asia Foundation
10.2015 - 07.2016

Field visit, collected data, drafted reports, organized meeting and dialogue, written meeting minutes, research reports, and rapport building with top-level government officials, ministers, implementing partners, and development organizations.

Research Assistant

BRAC Institute of Governance & Development (BIGD)
08.2014 - 09.2015
  • Conducted field research and collected data from DPP and PCR at IMED, Ministry of Planning for the Experimental Evaluation of US Branding in Bangladesh conducted by the University of Illinois, USA.
  • Established and maintained rapport with high-ranking government officials to facilitate the collection of Development Project Proposals (DPPs) and Project Completion Reports (PCRs) for research purposes.
  • Played a pivotal role in supervising field surveys conducted by 30 enumerators, responsible for composing detailed reports summarizing the survey results.

Executive

Talukder & Company
01.2012 - 12.2013

Resolved accounts and tax-related issues while providing exceptional client services.

Education

Master of Development Studies (MDS) - Natural Resources Management

Department of Development Studies
University of Dhaka
07-2017

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

School of Business
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
01-2014

BBA - Finance

School of Business
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
01-2012

Skills

  • Strategic Planning;
  • Business Development;
  • Preparing Proposals, Concept Notes, Impact Study Reports, Research Reports, Video Editing, Banner Making & Presentations Preparation;
  • Led a team of 30;
  • Networking with Government Officials and Foreign Companies;
  • Expertise in Renewable Energy, Water Security, Natural Resources Management, Impact Studies & Impact Investing;
  • Technical Experiences in Canva, Pictory, SPSS, SRATA, Microsoft Power BI, Office, Teams, Google Site, Word Press Website Development

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/05/90
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Momotaz Uddin Ahmed, Director, Gambit Bangladesh and iBonik Digital Marketing Company Ltd, momtazuddinemon@gmail.com, +8801708572575
  • Shah Newaz Md. Sabbir, Senior General Manager, Impress Group, sabbir@impress.bz, +8801711562280
  • Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, Professor, Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka, niaz.khan@yahoo.com, +8801711364462

Extracurricular Activities

Member of WAY Volunteer program Youth Delegate at Commonwealth Youth Summit, Malaysia in 2017 and presented the findings of green growth to the HRH King Charles.

Professionaldegrees

  • Competitive Business Strategy & Innovation at Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka
  • Policy Lessons from South Korea's Development at edX
  • Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains at edX

Skill Summary

Preparing Proposals, Concept Notes, Impact Study Reports, Research Reports, Video Editing, Banner Making, Word Press Website, and Presentations Preparation; Led a team of 30; Networking with Government Officials and Foreign Companies; Expertise in Renewable Energy, Water Security, Natural Resources Management, Impact Studies, and Impact Investing; Technical Experiences in Canva, Pictory, SPSS, SRATA, Microsoft Power BI, Office, Teams, Google Site and others.

Languages

Bengali
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Urdu
Beginner (A1)
A1
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1

Affiliations

  • Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering Corporation, China for successfully submitting tender documents as per BAPEX requirements as local support partner.
  • Received 'Certificate of Participation' from Commonwealth Youth Summit 2017, Malaysia.
  • Received 'Proactive Participation Certificate' from ESOMAR World Research for the Developing Young Research Talents.

Certification

  • Successfully completed - Professional Certificate Course on 'Competitive Business Strategy & Innovation' from IBA, DU.
  • Successfully completed - Professional Certificate Course on Policy Lessons from South Korea's Development at edX.
  • Successfully completed - Professional Certificate Course on Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains at edX.

Timeline

Manager - Business Development & Sales

iBonik Digital Marketing Company Ltd
09.2024 - Current

Country Manager

Iconic Mortgage Solutions
09.2023 - 07.2024

Senior Executive

Build Bangladesh
09.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Executive

Impress Power Limited
01.2018 - 07.2023

Research Associate

Centre on Budget & Policy, University of Dhaka
08.2016 - 12.2017

Research Assistant to the Consultant

The Asia Foundation
10.2015 - 07.2016

Research Assistant

BRAC Institute of Governance & Development (BIGD)
08.2014 - 09.2015

Executive

Talukder & Company
01.2012 - 12.2013

Master of Development Studies (MDS) - Natural Resources Management

Department of Development Studies

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

School of Business

BBA - Finance

School of Business
NAFIZ AL RAZI