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Saher (Noor) Yasir

Perth,WA

Summary

A Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
19
19
Certification

Work History

HR Executive/Life Coach

Self-employeed
Perth, WA
05.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
  • Helped clients build life Management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
  • Documented behaviours, treatments and non-compliance issues.
  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
  • Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviours.
  • Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities

Deputy Director

Directorate General Of Intellectual Property Right
Lahore & Islamabad, Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
  • Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.
  • Reviewed proposed regulatory changes in addition to implementing IPRE laws and evaluated potential impacts on business operations.
  • Participated in risk assessment analysis for all new lines of business and for continuation of existing lines of business.
  • Liaised with legal counsel to address legal issues, contract review and governing instruments.
  • Collaborated with IPO and patent/copyright agencies to accomplish key objectives.
  • Developed thought leadership around specific topics and emerging practice areas in support of operational goals.
  • Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.

Deputy Customs Collector (HR & Oper)

Directorate General Of Preventive & Enforcement
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
02.2018 - 09.2019

This is an Enforcement position which deals with Anti- smuggling measures, Airport and Sea Port Traffic controls and welfare of the Customs Community. I served as Deputy Collector Airport Examination & Assessment, Auction and MIS (Information system) in the field. The main responsibilities included:

  • Examination of inbound cargo, developing reports for Assessment purpose and ensuring timely clearance of cargo.
  • Addressing grievances of traders and importers related to Cargo Clearance and Web based system.
  • Conducted examinations of returns, claims, collateral requests or potential fraud.
  • Spearheaded quality review assessments and prepared technical responses to inquiries.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills, Exercised leadership capabilities and Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with the team.

Deputy Director/SA Transit (HR & Oper)

Directorate General Of Transit & Trade
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
02.2016 - 02.2018

As Deputy Director Transit Trade (HQ), I served as Deputy Director KICT Port , Port Qasim as HR and Operationa Manager.

The main function of the Directorate of Transit trade is to enforce APTTA Agreement in liaison with Afghanistan Government. My responsibilities at various levels included:

  • Examination, Assessment, Valuation and clearance of transit cargo.
  • Liaison with Afghan Government Representatives to ensure timely updating of cargo arrival in system and any other issues related to procedure.
  • Collaboration with Pakistan Business Council to ensure safeguard of local imports.
  • Assisting DG Transit Trade in Policy and HR matters.
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Liaised between organization and affiliates and managed networking relationships with funders, partners and regional offices.
  • Turned mandates into actionable operational strategies.
  • Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.

Deputy Director Post Clearance Audit (HR & Oper)

Directorate General Of Post Clearance Audit, FBR
Islamabad, Federal Territory, Pakistan
10.2015 - 02.2016

The Directorate of Post Clearance Audit was the most interesting place to work. My job was mostly research based and focused on the post clearance issues thus identifying clearance related mistakes and issues. I wrote a paper on inclusion of safety measures and introduction measures related to dual use commodities in The Customs Act, 1969. Furthermore, My main responsibility was on policy work related to the PCA Manual in addition to HR Management as per the guidelines of World Customs Organization.

  • Drafted the PCA Manual & HR Management Manual for the organization.
  • Hiring and training of Analysts, Auditors and Examiners.
  • Detection of Under-Invoiced or Over Invoiced cases for Revenue generation.
  • Liaison with Regional Directorates for proper utilization of work Material.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines and Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Assistant Customs Collector (HQ, HR & Oper)

Model Customs Collectorate,
Islamabad, Federal Territory, Pakistan
11.2010 - 10.2015

The Clearance Collectorate deals with the issues of Imports, Exports, Personal Baggage, Bonds, Bank Guarantee, Refunds & Reimbursement Anti-smuggling & Anti-Narcotics Activities at the Airport and in the Jurisdiction. I served at almost all the positions.

  • Spearheaded shared governance and collaboration on employee relations, HR administration, collective bargaining agreements and related HR topics
  • Led and directed work of the Headquarter team members and handled hiring, training and termination
  • Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws
  • Administration & HR Management of the Entire Collectorate
    Dealing with the matters of Imports Examination
  • Bonds, Unaccompanied baggage, International Mail and Bank Guarantees
  • Regulation of Customs policies at Airport
  • Scanning and Rummaging of flights
  • Stopping movement of contraband items
  • Participating in planning of budget and meeting targets of fiscal year.
  • Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
  • Navigated federal, state and local employment laws and regulations and adjusted company practices and policies to confirm complete compliance.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Assistant Commissioner Tax Audit

Regional Tax Office, FBR
Islamabad, Pakistan
07.2010 - 11.2010
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Conducting Audit of tax payers, institutions and organizations in jurisdiction.
  • Initiating Audit for recovery in cases of fraudulent tax returns and Ensuring recovery of taxes through Enforcement Division.
  • Organizing and supervising team of auditors in their daily field activities.

Program Manager (Tourism & Environment)

Earthquake Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Authori
Islamabad, Federal Territory, Pakistan
04.2007 - 11.2009

Worked as Program Manager Tourism & Environment in Earthquake Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Authority,

  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
  • Exhibited strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Prepared Tourism plan/ Strategy for Earthquake Affected Area.
  • See to the implementation of Environment Strategy
  • Planned complete financial layout of project.


Assistant Director

Ministry Of Information & Media Broadcasting
Islamabad, Pakistan
11.2005 - 01.2007
  • Completed Training and served as News Desk Analyst to formulate report of Local and International News items for Media Team of Prime Minister Secretariat.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of operations
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
  • Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs

Education

Master Practitioner - Life Coaching, Mental Health, Employee Relations

The Life Coaching College
Australia
11.2023

Certificate - Business Strategy

Edx Online: Wharton Business School
USA (online Course)
04.2021

Certificate: Introduction To Connected Strategy - Business Strategy

Edx Online Wharton Business School
USA (online)
04.2021

Master of Arts - English Literature

The Punjab University
Lahore, Pakistan
04.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Geography, English Lit

Lahore College For Women University
Lahore
05.2002

Associate of Arts - Economics, Maths, English Lit

Lahore College For Women University
Lahore
08.1999

High School Diploma -

Lahore Grammar School
Lahore
07.1997

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
    Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
    Leadership and People Development
  • Disaster Response
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Teaching Pedagogy

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 20+ staff members several times.
  • Achieved Revenue Targets by completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 10+ people along with UNDP & World Bank in the development of Tourism Sector in Earthquake Affected Areas in Pakistan.
  • Documented and resolved Heritage sites which led to preservation, Rehabilitation & Livelihood Revival in the Earthquake Affected Areas.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with the Enforcement team to counter Smuggling of goods.
  • Drafted Post Clearance Audit Policy and HR Management Policy PCA.
  • Working paper on Inclusion of Dual Use Commodities in The Customs Act, 1969.
  • Drafting of Transit Procedures for Examination & Assessment.
  • Intercepted Smuggling of Gold 15 Kg 600gms at Islamabad Airport
  • Imposition of trade regulations at Islamabad Airport
  • Stopped Smuggling of contraband items through
    International Mail
  • Implementation of Baggage Rules
  • Formulated and Implemented Environment Strategy
  • Conducted a research on tourism potential in
    Earthquake Affected Area and planned a
    documentation project.
  • Organized a seminar on Women protection Bill
  • Got a scholarship at University level.
  • Distinction in Geography at Bachelors level.
  • President of Dramatics Club in Punjab University
  • President of Geography Society at college level.

Certification

  • Certified HR & Operations Administrator -at Government of Pakistan from 10-10-2005 till 26th April, 2006.
  • Certified Media/PR Training st Ministry of Information & Media Broadcasting from 27th April, 2006 till January, 2007.
  • Certified PM Tourism at Caravan Pakistan Training Institute of Research for Mapping of Heritage and compelling reports (7 days) in April 2009.
  • Certified Tax & Revenue Professional at Directorate General of Training, Customs from May 2009 till May 2010.
  • How to counter Money Laundering Training - 20th August, 2015
  • Role of Anti Dumping & Countervailing Duties Training - 15th Sep, 2015
  • Project Management Training - 28th April, 2015 (DGTR-Customs)
  • Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights Training - 14th May, 2011 (DGTR-Customs
  • One day Course on Intellectual Property Rights - 03, November 2015 (DGTR-Customs)Training
  • Training on Regional Integration- A comparative legal framework - 16-17 November 2011 (DGTR-Customs) Training
  • Training on Implementation of Code of Conduct on safety & Security of Radioactive Sources. - 01-03 June, 2015 (Pakistan Nuclear Authority) Training
  • Capacity Building Management Training Program - 15th -19th August,2016 (DGTR-Customs) Training
  • IPR Awareness and Enforcement Rules Training - 26th Aug, 2015 (DGTR-Customs)
  • International Program. Training.
    Non-proliferation Export Control Advanced Interdiction Instructor
    International Course.(USDE) Training - March 2017
  • CBRne Commodity Identification Workshop Training, International Course, USDE - April 2017
  • Certified Level 1 & Level 2 Coach from The Life Coaching College March 2023
  • Practitioner of Conscious Hypnosis from The Life Coaching College May, 2023
  • Certified Speaker & Trainer from The Life Coaching College May, 2023.

Timeline

HR Executive/Life Coach

Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current

Deputy Director

Directorate General Of Intellectual Property Right
09.2019 - 09.2022

Deputy Customs Collector (HR & Oper)

Directorate General Of Preventive & Enforcement
02.2018 - 09.2019

Deputy Director/SA Transit (HR & Oper)

Directorate General Of Transit & Trade
02.2016 - 02.2018

Deputy Director Post Clearance Audit (HR & Oper)

Directorate General Of Post Clearance Audit, FBR
10.2015 - 02.2016

Assistant Customs Collector (HQ, HR & Oper)

Model Customs Collectorate,
11.2010 - 10.2015

Assistant Commissioner Tax Audit

Regional Tax Office, FBR
07.2010 - 11.2010

Program Manager (Tourism & Environment)

Earthquake Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Authori
04.2007 - 11.2009

Assistant Director

Ministry Of Information & Media Broadcasting
11.2005 - 01.2007

Master Practitioner - Life Coaching, Mental Health, Employee Relations

The Life Coaching College

Certificate - Business Strategy

Edx Online: Wharton Business School

Certificate: Introduction To Connected Strategy - Business Strategy

Edx Online Wharton Business School

Master of Arts - English Literature

The Punjab University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Geography, English Lit

Lahore College For Women University

Associate of Arts - Economics, Maths, English Lit

Lahore College For Women University

High School Diploma -

Lahore Grammar School
Saher (Noor) Yasir