Gulfam Shahzad | Strategic Business Leader
Founder & Strategic Business Leader | Proven Success with Top-Rated Plus Agencies on Upwork
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Empowering Business Success
At Safety & Assurance Services, we excel in managing and executing projects with top-tier precision. As a Top Rated Plus agency on Upwork, we've successfully completed roughly 500 projects, ensuring timely and exceptional outcomes.
Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs and business owners with administrative services that enhance operational efficiency, allowing them to focus on pivotal business strategies.
Core Expertise
Virtual Assistance
Comprehensive administrative support for busy professionals worldwide
Social Media Marketing
Strategic campaigns that drive engagement and growth
Lead Generation
LinkedIn recruitment and B2B lead generation expertise
Data Mining
Web scraping and data analysis for actionable insights
CRM Mastery
Platform Expertise
Extensive experience working with industry-leading CRM platforms to streamline business operations and enhance customer relationships.
  • HubSpot implementation and optimization
  • Zoho CRM customization
  • Salesforce administration
Professional Journey
1
2014 - Present
Business Manager & Founder at Safety & Assurance Services. Built Top Rated Plus agency managing 500+ projects globally.
2
2007 - 2014
Senior Data Analyst at S&P Global. Led data accuracy initiatives and maintained high-level subject matter expertise.
3
2006 - 2007
Data Analyst at S&P Global. Gained expertise in US industry, GAAP, IFRS, and FDIC regulatory frameworks.
4
2005 - 2006
Accountant at Muniff Ziauddin & Co. Chartered Accountants in Islamabad.
S&P Global Excellence
Data Accuracy Leadership
Ensured accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of information in SNL's product line through systematic quality control audits.
Technical Expertise
Maintained databases using SQL, DMBS, and HTML. Performed data backfills and systematic error checks for optimal performance.
Product Enhancement
Provided input for new collection methods and product enhancements, maintaining deep knowledge of processes and client-facing products.
Technical Skills & Languages
Top Skills
Bizzabo - Event management platform expertise
Communication - Effective client and team collaboration
Business-to-Business (B2B) - Strategic partnerships
Languages
100%
English
Native or Bilingual
90%
Urdu
Full Professional
Educational Foundation
Bachelor's Degree
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Accounting and Finance (2002 - 2004)
Master's Degree
National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
Finance (2010 - 2014)
Early Career Experience
National Bank of Pakistan
Internee (January 2005 - June 2005)
Gained foundational banking experience through hands-on work in multiple departments:
  • Daily bank transaction recording
  • Book of accounts preparation
  • Pension, Collection, and Cheque departments
  • ATM report handling
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Location
Islāmābād, Pakistan
"Empowering entrepreneurs with administrative excellence and strategic support for over a decade."
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