Ashar Ali

Remote Marketing & Administrative Specialist

Trendsetters Sports Academy • Full-time

Nov 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 8 mos

Managed complete social media presence including Instagram content creation, scheduling and engagement. Designed marketing flyers, banners and promotional material using Canva and AI tools for sports camps and after school activity programs. Drafted and implemented Child Protection Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Risk Assessment Policy and Safe Supervision Ratio guidelines in compliance with UAE educational standards. Handled lead generation through direct outreach to nurseries and schools across Dubai, successfully acquiring 3 new clients in the first month. Managed parent communication, student attendance tracking, monthly invoicing and client coordination. Ran seasonal marketing campaigns for summer and winter sports camps. Provided full remote administrative support to the director including email management, proposal writing and scheduling.

Assistant to General Manager

Artistic Milliners • Full-time

Jan 2018 - Feb 2026 • 8 yrs 1 mo

Managed daily utility reporting including electricity, steam and water consumption for senior management review. Monitored RO plant operations and generated weekly environmental compliance reports. Analyzed consumption data to identify high usage patterns and recommended corrective actions to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Coordinated with electrical and mechanical teams to implement preventive maintenance schedules minimizing downtime and unplanned repairs. Managed interdepartmental work orders ensuring all maintenance requests were completed within set timelines. Handled gate pass management, material usage tracking and ERP data entry. Assisted the General Manager in coordinating tasks across departmental managers and preparing operational summaries.

Director's Assistant

Salitex • Full-time

May 2022 - Sep 2023 • 1 yr 4 mos

Supported the Director in day to day operations across multiple departments including warehouse, trim store and merchandising. Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures that significantly reduced stock entry errors and improved inventory accuracy. Played a key role in the successful company wide implementation of Odoo ERP by bridging communication between the development team and department heads. Prepared operational reports and strategic presentations for director and chairman level meetings. Managed vendor relationships through regular follow ups and negotiation resulting in better pricing and consistent deliveries. Coordinated product shoot planning with the brand manager ensuring all samples arrived on time. Streamlined supply chain workflow between merchandising and e-commerce teams reducing product dispatch delays.