Uzma Hussain

Dynamic and results-driven Administrative and Educational Professional with over 29 years of diversified experience in operations, human resource management, and enterprise leadership. Adept at managing complex, multi-tasking environments with superior organizational and persuasive communication skills. Demonstrated expertise in financial administration, staff management, and conceiving, developing, and launching successful educational programs.

Administrator / Head of Admissions - Learning Alliance School - Lahore, Pakistan

(2009-05)

• Direct daily educational operations, successfully managing a teaching faculty of 65 and overseeing a student body of 500.
• Facilitate seamless coordination across multiple school branches and conduct thorough, streamlined interviews for walk-in candidates.
• Spearhead community relations by engaging with parents, arranging parent-teacher meetings, and providing dedicated counseling for both parents and teachers.
• Organize comprehensive school orientations and arrange specialized developmental workshops for staff and families.
• Oversee institutional finances, resolving school fee issues directly in coordination with the accounts office.
• Develop enriching student life programs, including field trips, class presentations, and diverse co-curricular activities.
• Manage major school events such as theater productions, sports days, and inter-campus athletic competitions.
• Design and conduct after-school and weekend club programs focusing on culinary arts, arts, and crafts.

Manager Operations - Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) - Lahore, Pakistan

(2008-01 - 2009-12)

• Administered full store operations, effectively leading and scheduling a staff of 15 personnel.
• Directed financial operations, managing weekly sales revenues ranging from $12,000 to $18,000.
• Coordinated stock inventories with sales representatives and provided comprehensive, actionable feedback to 18 exhibiting designers.
• Drafted and distributed a monthly newsletter to keep 50 council members updated on ongoing activities and store events.
• Planned and executed high-profile exhibitions while efficiently resolving all customer relations issues.

Manager Operations - Microtex Lab - Lahore, Pakistan

(2001-01 - 2008-12)

• Managed complete laboratory administration, actively supervising a team of 7 staff members.
• Maintained financial accounts, generated invoices, and diligently tracked and reconciled customer receivable payments.
• Executed telemarketing and field marketing strategies for lab services while independently managing and upgrading the lab website.
• Assisted technical staff with testing procedures and ensured proper, compliant filing of internal lab reports.

Retail Coordinator - Sarahs Clothing - Lahore, Pakistan

(1999-01 - 2001-12)

• Managed operations for 3 garment retail shops and directed a collaborative team of 8 salespersons.
• Collaborated directly with the CEO on season planning and style selection, and developed comprehensive monthly sales reports.
• Monitored daily production updates, managed fabric purchasing, and ensured the timely delivery of merchandise.
• Resolved customer complaints, monitored garment alterations, and maintained highly accurate daily inventory reports.

Subject Teacher - Lahore School of Arts And Sciences - Lahore, Pakistan

(1997-01 - 1999-12)

• Taught foundational art and Urdu language classes to early-years toddlers.
• Applied advanced training from specialized workshops on basic class management and Dyslexia to improve student engagement.

Yarn Brokerage - Self-Employed - Lahore, Pakistan

(1996-01 - 1997-12)

• Managed local and international market yarn brokerage and client relations.

Certificate - Pay Attention: ADHD Through The Lifespan - Coursera / The University of Pennsylvania (2013-01 - 2013-12)

Diploma - Professional Beautician - Depilex Institute (2007-01 - 2007-12)

Masters - Fine Arts - Punjab University, Lahore (1985-01 - 1986-12)

B.A.

• Fine Arts - Lahore College For Women

Diploma - Art and Design - Lahore Arts Council