Ali Faraz
Co-Founder at Acton Academy Lahore- Claim this Profile
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Acton Academy Lahore
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Pakistan
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Jul 2017 - Present
In 2017, I moved to Pakistan to provide a 21st century education to the young learners in order to prepare them for the future by starting an Acton Academy in Lahore, which provides world class Education in a self learning, self paced, learner driven community format, providing an opportunity to the young learners to find their calling to change the world. Acton Academy is a network of 21st century school system based out of Austin, TX. Currently there are 250 Acton Academy schools around the world. Show less
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VP strategy & Planning
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Apr 2008 - Feb 2017
Worked with “Fortune 100” companies; Sprint, United Natural Foods, Choice Hotels & Mobil Oil & Gas by leading cross functional team including but not limited to Design & Planning, IT & Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance & HR Achievements: Achieved and maintained highest Performance award top 50 in nation by Sprint “Platinum Partner” Established Talent Management procedures to reduce payroll expense Successfully mitigate the operational loss after stock market crash in 2008 by renegotiating the existing contracts and leases. Reduced the operation expense by 25% Led the company to win the “Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies in NH” awarded by the Governor of NH. USA Selected by US Senator to present business in Senate House, Washington DC. USA Show less
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CO-Founder/CEO
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
Started company to help small to mid size businesses in growth and development by providing cloud based enterprise SAS and operations solutions. Lead Entrepreneurship committee to help minority entrepreneurs in providing resources/micro loans, training and solutions at chamber of Commerce in Greater Manchester Area. I also represent as community board member at Manchester Police Department . Participate in media forums to promote workplace inclusion. Started company to help small to mid size businesses in growth and development by providing cloud based enterprise SAS and operations solutions. Lead Entrepreneurship committee to help minority entrepreneurs in providing resources/micro loans, training and solutions at chamber of Commerce in Greater Manchester Area. I also represent as community board member at Manchester Police Department . Participate in media forums to promote workplace inclusion.
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Sprint
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Non-profit Organizations
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Sr Project Director
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May 2005 - Mar 2008
Responsibilities:Identified the demand and growth opportunities in Telecom in New England Provided expertise in the field of Engineering Project Management for various construction projectsLead a teams project mangers to ensure ongoing development and improvement of project processes Conducted meetings with business experts, internal legal and franchise law experts to draft contracts. Conducted national and international seminarsCollaborated with finance, marketing and legal team to print and publish marketing materialEstablish policies and procedures to successfully roll out projects Show less
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GM Operation & Sales
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Mar 2003 - May 2005
Managed a team of 300+ sales and service executives. Achievements:-Saved 20% on payroll expense by using Smart scheduling and reduced employee turnover by 30% -Increased efficiency by Saving 20 minutes in sales transaction time by redesigning Retail Sales Flow-Increased the revenue of outlets by 20% by adding Service & Repair Facility
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Managing Client Partner
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Apr 2001 - Mar 2003
Counsel and inspired team of direct report Executives 8+. Improved team performance with continues mentoring. Interviewed and hired Executives as needed. Maintained ethical and procedural standards to increase and retain market share.
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Riverland Company
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New Zealand
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder/CEO
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Apr 1996 - Mar 2001
Participated in Government and Private sector bidding to procure contracts for the company Delivered various construction projects based on client needs Worked with engineers to design and implement projects Purchased material from various national and international vendors Participated in Government and Private sector bidding to procure contracts for the company Delivered various construction projects based on client needs Worked with engineers to design and implement projects Purchased material from various national and international vendors
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Education
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Harvard University
Master's degree, Liberal Arts -
Salem State University
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Geographical Information Science -
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Civil Engineering