Faraz Amjad

Experienced professional with a strong background in the education sector, financial software management and implementation, client relationship management, and operations. Seeking a career-oriented organization where I can utilize my skills, experience, and leadership abilities while contributing to business growth and pursuing long-term professional development.

Sr. Manager - Study Guide (Study Abroad)

(2023-04)

• Independently managing daily operations, handling client requirements, and ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of day-to-day processes.
• Supervised and led the counselling department, overseeing the admissions process, allocating daily tasks, supporting counsellors, and ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day operations.
• Provided comprehensive application and visa processing services to students, ensuring accurate documentation, timely submissions, and smooth application procedures.
• Managed student visa applications for the UK, USA, Germany, Malaysia, and Turkey, providing end-to-end guidance on documentation, application procedures, compliance requirements, and submission processes.

Manager Operations - Pakistan - James & Muz Consultants –UK (Study Abroad)

(2021-08 - 2023-03)

• Managed financial operations and day-to-day activities,
• Delivered training and ongoing guidance to team members, enhancing their skills, productivity, and overall performance.
• Led and supervised the counselling department, managing admissions processes and coordinating daily team activities.
• Provided comprehensive application and visa processing services to students, ensuring accurate documentation, timely submissions, and smooth application procedures.
• Conducted visa credibility interviews to assess students’ readiness and ensure they were well-prepared for the visa interview process.
• Provided UK and USA student visa services, guiding students through the visa application process, documentation, and requirements, while also conducting comprehensive pre-departure briefings to prepare students for their studies abroad.

Manager (Study Abroad) - WAC Consultants

(2018-05 - 2021-06)

• Independently managed the study counselling department, overseeing daily operations, team activities, and student counselling processes.
• Provided comprehensive educational guidance and counselling to prospective students from various regions, including the UK, USA, Australia, Malaysia, Cyprus, France, and other international destinations.
• Managed end-to-end student application, interview preparation, and visa processing services, ensuring students received accurate guidance and support throughout the admission and visa process.

Manager - Aspire Educational Consulting

(2015-11 - 2018-04)

• Independently managed the Aspire Lahore office, overseeing daily operations.
• Provided comprehensive consulting services to students, including career counselling, course selection and guidance, application support, interview preparation, and visa assistance for study destinations including the UK, USA, and Australia.

Application Consultant – Reconciliation System (TLM Corona Smart Stream) Implementation Department - AMFCO International – Karachi Office - Karachi Office

(2013-07 - 2015-09)

• Conducted business analysis and requirements gathering for SmartStream Technologies Limited’s reconciliation solution, developing the Scope of Work, Project Definition Document, Project Plan, Action Plan, and training documentation.
• Performed System Integration Testing (SIT) for SmartStream Corona reconciliation software, validating system functionality against business requirements and identifying issues for resolution.
• Assisted clients during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test-case creation, execution support, issue identification, and resolution coordination.
• Provided on-site and off-site support to the team throughout project implementation, contributing to effective project delivery and client satisfaction.

Management Executive – Financial Solutions, Research & Development Department - EDP Services (Pvt.) Ltd.

(2012-06 - 2013-06)

• Worked on Core Banking Software (CBS), supporting a banking solution developed by Colvir Software Solutions (CSS), a UK-based software company with Russian origins.

Master’s in Business Administration - Finance - IQRA University (2011 - 2011)

Bachelors of Commerce - University of Karachi (2005 - 2005)