Verda Ahmed

Senior Client Relations Specialist

Salary / Daily rate

Belgium, WI, USA

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

Data MiningCMSUser Research

Languages

EnglishFrenchUrdu

About me

Intro

International politics researcher and certified peace studies professional with 6+ years in client relations and policy research. Proven expertise in bridging academia-policy gaps, managing client satisfaction strategies, and conducting South Asian political analysis. Specialized in research-driven consulting, EU affairs, and cross-cultural communication for impactful results.

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Work experience

Senior Client Associate

Edge

Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year 1 month

1) Developed and implemented effective client management strategies that improved customer satisfaction 2) Maintained effective client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty 3) Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of client projects 4) Developed and managed a database of client contacts, resulting in improved customer relations and communication.

Junior Research Fellow

Roads Initiative

Jan 2022 - Jul 2024

2 years 7 months

Team and independent work in social scienes on international exchange of research-based knowledge. Bridging the gap between academia and policymaking communities of Pakistan.

Senior Associate - Client Services

Savvital

May 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 6 months

1) Provide timely and efficient support to clients, addressing their inquiries, concerns, and issues via phone or email. Offer guidance and solutions to meet client needs and ensure their satisfaction. 2) Support the management of client accounts, including contract renewals, and identifying strategies for account growth. 3) Investigate and resolve client issues or complaints in a timely and satisfactory manner. Escalate complex or critical issues to appropriate teams or managers and ensure effective communication throughout the resolution process. 4) Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including contact information, communication history, and account details, using an AMS to ensure proper documentation of client interactions and activities.

Research Associate

Pak-Afghan Youth Forum

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

10 months

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Independent work on proofreading and editing website content using SEO standards. Data mining for analyses and conducting research on political issues concerning South Asia. Writing editorials on current affairs.

Content Writer Intern

The Weekly Pakistan

Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

4 months

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Independently worked on proofreading manuscripts and news content. Wrote news articles. Prepared multiple reports for the management on a weekly basis.

Teacher and Supervisor

Charag-e-Badar, NUML

Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

2 years 2 months

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

The NGO brought together underprivileged children living in the slums of Islamabad and provided them with free education. Planned and organized multiple fundraiser events for the NGO-based school and the attending children.

English Tutor and Social Media Intern

Alliance Française

Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

4 months

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Taught English language to Pakistani delegates and senators. Managed and created social media content. Timely reported and advertised events, programs, and press releases. Managed the databases of programs on MS Excel and maintained correspondence with clients.


Education

KU Leuven

Master's degree

2024 - Present

2 years 10 months

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

Master of Science - MS

2019 - 2021

2 years

National University of Modern Languages

2014 - 2018

4 years 1 month

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