Sheema Gul

Results-driven Corporate Communication Manager with 13+ years of progressive experience in executive support, stakeholder correspondence, HR management, and international trade operations. Proven track record across energy, logistics, manufacturing, and FMCG sectors. Adept at managing multi-stakeholder communication, leading HR functions, and driving administrative excellence.

Combines strong negotiation and analytical skills with leadership capabilities to consistently deliver results under pressure.

Secretary - Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGCL)

(2023-04 - 2026-04)

• Provided comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to senior executives, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Prepared corporate records, memoranda, agendas, and minutes; maintained organised HR and office filing systems.

Executive Secretary /Manager Operations - MM Group of Companies

(2020-08 - 2023-03)

Served as Executive Secretary while assuming Manager Operations responsibilities in support of the Head of Department.

• Operational Control: Directly oversaw Stevedoring and Mill operations.
• Policy Implementation: Partnered with executive leadership to conceptualize, draft, and launch updated administrative and operational policies.
• Resource Optimization: Supervised daily facilities management, workplace discipline, and field-team operational reporting (security, drivers, logistics).
• Ensured seamless cross-departmental coordination and operational workflow management.

Business Development Executive - SolarSaz

(2019-10 - 2020-10)

• Client Relations: Formulated business proposals and corporate presentations, successfully expanding the company's sustainable energy client portfolio

Manager – HR & Administration - Shipco Transport Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd

(2014-02 - 2017-04)

• Directed full-cycle recruitment from job advertising through selection and onboarding.
• Coordinated performance evaluation processes with departmental heads and maintained comprehensive HR records.
• Controlled end-to-end HR communications including policy distribution, employee grievance counseling, and onboarding structures.
• Client Liaison: Acted as the chief communication link between international agents, corporate clients, vendors, and internal departments.

Assistant Manager – Customer Services - Shipco Transport Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd

(2013-04 - 2019-09)

• Managed client relationships and ensured high-quality service delivery for logistics and freight operations.
• Resolved escalated customer issues, improving satisfaction and retention outcomes.

Secretary to Managing Director cum Mktg. Communication Officer - Saztel (Pvt.) Ltd

(2008-07 - 2013-03)

Provided dedicated executive secretarial support to the MD; managed all internal and external correspondence.

• Global Coordination: Managed extensive international itineraries, visa documentation, and hotel logistics for foreign delegations and traveling executives.
• Brand Support: Coordinated marketing communication collateral and digital channels to maintain a uniform brand presence.
• Event Management: Spearheaded the planning and execution of high-profile corporate seminars, showcase events, and professional workshops.

Sectional Manager – Import & Export (Foreign Trade) - Hamdard Laboratories

(2003-02 - 2003-12)

• Handled correspondence with banks, shipping lines, foreign buyers, and inspection companies.
• Managed complete export documentation, LC scrutiny, bank discounting, and EPB contract registration.
• Coordinated document legalisation through ministries and embassies for Gulf Port shipments.

Assistant Manager – Export - Qaiser Noman Bernas (Pvt.) Ltd (Pakistan–Malaysia JV)

(1999-01 - 2001-12)

• Independently managed export documentation, LC negotiations, and all bank-related dealings.
• Monitored daily exchange rates (USD/GBP/EUR) and managed post-realisation export proceeds.
• Negotiated freight with shipping lines, managed clearing agents, and coordinated cargo documentation.

Computer Programmer – Marketing Department - Pakistan Steel Mills

(1998-01 - 1999-12)

• Designed and implemented the Dealership Network System in the Data Coordination Cell post-diploma.
• Infrastructure: Maintained marketing records, compiled corporate reports, and supported technical data systems following diploma completion.

MBA - Marketing - KASBIT, Karachi (2012)

M.A. - Int'l Relations - University of Karachi (2005)

B.Com - University of Karachi (1998)

H.S.C - Karachi Board (1995)

S.S.C - Karachi Board (1993)