Iam an experienced Accounts person and a customer service professional having years of experience in handling variety of customers. Iam also an experienced writer having the requisite qualities to tackle varied subjects with ease. My objective is to become a professional and quality writer with the required skills I have. I would prefer to enhance my professional skills in a dynamic and stable workplace and at the same time use my skills in the best possible way for achieving the company’s goals.
- Executive MBA Finance (EMBA) from National Institute of Business Management, Chennai India. (2008-2009)(First class).
- Bachelor Degree in Commerce from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad India. (1994-1997) (Second class)
- Diploma in IT – Gateway Education and Training Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad India. (Authorized Institute of Centre for development of Advanced Computing Government of India). (2000)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Information Systems from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. (2000-2002)
- Certified Freelance Journalist from Writers Bureau-College of Journalism, UK (2005-2006)
- Certified Business Systems Analyst From MLC College of Technology Business and Healthcare (SAP Based Project) Ahmedabad, India (2007-08)
- Certificate in The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – Google Digital Unlocked (Google Certified) Ahmedabad, India (2019)
Well acquainted with all the packages and Microsoft applications
- Packages: MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) (2000)
- Databases: MS-Access 97, 2000 (2000)
- Operating systems: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP (2000)
- Accounting Package: Sage line 50 Accountant plus Aberdeen UK (2006)
- ERP: SAP R/3 4.6 CO – cost centre accounting Aberdeen UK (2006)
- SAP FI/CO Modules from MLC College Ahmedabad India (June 2007 – Jan 2008)
- Tally v 7.2, 9.0 from institute of Computer Accountants (branch of ICA Kolkata) Ahmedabad India. (2009)
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good Leadership skills
July 2019 – Present
Professional Freelance Writer
August 2018 – June 2019
Content Writer – Atigo electronics India pvt ltd (contract)
Writing and updating articles on the company’s website
April 2015 – July 2018
Independent Freelance writer
Writing Articles, blogs, Resume writing, LinkedIn profile buildup for individual clients
July 2013 to March 2015
Share market trader – Ahmedabad Stock Exchange India
Share trading and speculation
December 2012 to June 2013
Article Writer – Correctus web solutions Pvt ltd, Ahmedabad India
Writing Articles on automobiles (cars) – Several articles written about cars
March 2010 – November 2012
Accounts Officer – Hotel Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Ahmedabad India (Part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide Minneapolis USA)
Accounts Receivable: Prepare credit report on a monthly basis, chasing credit, sending reminders to companies for payment collection. Prepare monthly ageing debtors report and reconcile with sundry debtors. Passing credit entries in IDS Software.
Accounts Payable: Handling Creditors payment, Setting Credit period, prepare and maintain creditors ageing report and reconcile with sundry creditors. Passing Payable entries in IDS Software.
Inventory: Month-end inventory of all the Rooms, Housekeeping Department and F&B Dept. Prepare and submit monthly inventory report to the management team.
Cash and Foreign exchange: Receiving and making cash payments in foreign currency, reconcile with cash statement and maintaining petty cash.
Team Handling: Managed a team of four junior accountants.
Feb 2008 – Dec 2009
Accounts Executive – Paperchase Accountancy India ltd, Ahmedabad India (Subsidiary of Paperchase Accountancy UK Ltd London UK)
- Credit Control of all the UK based clients and reconcile the credit report
- Reconciling Banks Accounts of all the UK based clients and prepare final reconciliation statement
- Finalization of Accounts of all the UK based clients and submit final report to the management team
- Weekly and Monthly Reports of all the UK clients
- Accounts receivable and payable for all the clients based in the UK and reconcile the same with Debtors and creditors report
December 2005 – June 2006
Customer service representative – Primark Stores Aberdeen UK (Irish Clothing Retail giant)
- Looking after the entire store and help prospective customers
- working on checkouts (tills)
June 2005 – December 2005
Customer service representative – Cinnamon Indian Restaurant Aberdeen UK
- Greet customers and welcome them into the restaurant
December 2001 to June 2005:
Crew Member: McDonalds Restaurant Bucks burn Aberdeen UK
- working in the kitchen area
- working in the dining area
- working on tills (cash machine)
- working on Drive-thru (window serving)
Other activities
- Developed writing skills by successfully completing a freelance journalist course as a hobby. (Several Letters printed in newspapers) Certified Freelance Journalist – Writers Bureau – College Of
Journalism, United Kingdom.
- Handled various types of customers
- Handled Cash and Foreign Exchange
- Handled all aspects of accounting work
- As a writer, I have Handled both individual and corporate clients
- Received appreciation for quick turnaround time and quality work
- Have a good reputation among my existing clients.
Male
Marital Status: Single
DOB: 29th June 1976 Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Fluent in English Hindi Gujarati and Tamil languages.