ZiaRana-CPro-2015

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[email protected] Paper Mill RoadPhoenix, MD 21131

202-‐‑538-‐‑2225 (Direct)1-‐‑800-‐‑590-‐‑0495 (Office)

Zia Rana

As a true pragmatist I enjoy resolving complex and challenging issues whether theyʼ’re related to small business or an entire industry. The primary goal has always been to truly partner with my diverse clientele and help build businesses from ʻ‘Start to Successʼ’. My global history in business, integrity, intelligence, leadership, extensive knowledge and professional accolades contribute greatly towards the success of my clients.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

To leave behind a legacy of useful inventions, progressive social values and true leadership for all generations of today and tomorrow.

OBJECTIVE

KEY SKILLS & DISPOSITION

CAREER HIGHLIGHTSCAREER HIGHLIGHTS• 11,000+ Tech Projects Completed

• Gained over 5,000 in global clientele based on referrals & credibility only

• Won 25 International Web Awards

• Ranked as the 18th best web designer in the world, 2005

•• Invited to the U.S. by the U.S. Trade & Comm. Dept. 2007

• Selected by the United Nationsʼ’ Officials in Pakistan as the official designer for the 2006 OIC Ministerial Conference representing 53 Islamic countries

•• Represented 6 businesses in UAE, UK, Switzerland, Pakistan and the U.S.A

• Able to communicate in over 7 different languages

• Cofounded TextBehind, Inc with equity participation by the State of Maryland (MSBDFA), 2013

• Serving as the CEO with multiple successful businesses in Maryland

• I.Q. score of 183 in Metacognition and Applied Intelligence, 2004 • Interviewed by Forbes, Examiner, Fairfax Public Access and others

• Spoke to the House and Senate Committeeʼ’s legislative Panel on behalf of Maryland Senator in the General Assembly, 2015

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Read Write Speak Translate

1. English R W S T (American, British and Canadian) 2. Urdu R W S T (All Dialects) 3. Punjabi R W S T (All Dialects)4. Hindi -‐‑-‐‑ -‐‑-‐‑ S T 5. Saraiki R W S T (All Dialects) 6.6. Farsi R -‐‑-‐‑ -‐‑-‐‑ T7. Arabic R -‐‑-‐‑ -‐‑-‐‑ T (Most Dialects)

LANGUAGES

2002 -‐‑ 2005Hands-‐‑On Experience with National SecurityFederal Investigation Authority (FIA), Pakistan

2001-‐‑2003Fine Arts, Performing Arts & Sculpture CertificationsSculpture, Manual Drawing, Painting, Product Design, Stage Play Direction & Script Writing, Pakistan

2000 -‐‑ 20012000 -‐‑ 2001CIW Certified (Certified Internet Webmaster)Master Designer, Networking Specialist, Master eCommerce Designer (CompTIA & Pearson VUE, U.S.A.)

1999 -‐‑ 2001L.L.B. (Attended Law Degree Program: Majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychological Profiling)Punjab Law College, Pakistan

1997 -‐‑ 1999Bachelor of Arts (Applied Psychology and Languages)Bachelor of Arts (Applied Psychology and Languages)Asghar Mall College, Pakistan

1999 -‐‑ 2000Various Computer Software & Hardware CertificationsPakistan, United Kingdom, U.S.A.

1997 -‐‑1998Hotel Management Study ProgramPakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), PakistanPakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), Pakistan

EDUCATION & TRAINING


While developing, managing and representing multiple businesses globally, I had the privilege of working with some of the most prominent global corporations and organizations across many industries over the years. These entities range from United Nations (UNHCR) to Governments, from Fortune 500/100 companies to small businesses and even start-‐‑ups next door. The importance of understanding a project and delivering results on time requires the same level of professionalism regardless of the project size.

Learning never stops and neither do I.

Even after achieving remarkable credentials and milestones in a few short years, my approach towards life is Even after achieving remarkable credentials and milestones in a few short years, my approach towards life is still of a student who is an excellent listener. I believe the universe is teaching amazing lessons at any given time consistently. It all comes down to our ability to pay attention and gather wisdom for the future.

I do not invent or create. I simply follow the guidelines of nature with professional discipline, personal loyalty and accumulated wisdom to not repeat mistakes. As a result, I failures are tranformed into lessons and destination becomes merely a milestone only to help you see whatʼ’s next.

DIVERSE BUSINESS AND LIFE EXPERIENCE

Born in Pakistan,1979, I grew up in a diverse and multilingual family environment. With am affinity for traveling, cultures and cross country driving, I started to explore the world at an early age and lived in U.A.E., Switzerland, United Kingdom and currently in Maryland, United States since April, 2007

The diverse exposure enabled me to comprehend a variety of socio-‐‑economic dynamics and underlying drivers which in turn, lead to design effective course of action when developing industry-‐‑wide solution

Unique ability to identify problems earlier on, foresee options and proactive planning

Ability to articulate complex ideas by creating simplified communication techniques

Analyse existing infrastructure, pin point weaknesses, define improvement strategies that can resolve Analyse existing infrastructure, pin point weaknesses, define improvement strategies that can resolve such issues efficiently. Keeping productivity high and costs low at the same time

Take lead in various corporate and media settings with a variety of people, manage expectations, negotiate terms and achieve objectives to meet or exceed expectations

I manage to remain well-‐‑composed and highly productive even in high stress environments

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MULTINATIONAL BACKGROUND


TextBehind, Inc [2013 -‐‑ Present]

Co-‐‑founded and designed TextBehind, Incʼ’s brand, technology and business model

• Co-‐‑founder, President and CEO

• Member of the Board of Directors

DESIGNATION:

• Business management, staff training, product planning & growth strategies

• Branding & mass media representation

• Financial & executive decisions

• Strategic alliances, vendor network development & growth

• Dynamic revenue model optimization

• Communicating with the Government officials

•• Technology development, research and innovation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Forbes.com

• Examiner.com

• Fairfax Public Access Channels

• MMG (Meridian Management Group, LLC), Baltimore, Maryland

• ABC Services of Maryland, Inc, Phoenix, Maryland

• Prison Fellowship, Nationwide

•• Weil, Akman, Baylin & Coleman, CPAs, Maryland

• Friendman Law Associates, Maryland

REFERENCES:

• Worldʼ’s first full cycle text messaging platform for secure inmate communication service

• Secure inmate electronic money ordering service

• Service fulfillment through web and multiple mobile platforms

• Evidence based programming

• Job training and job placement (Pre release and post incarceration)

• Nationwide integrated partner network to reducing recidivism

•• Business training programs for the children of the incarcerated parents

• Youth leadership training programs

AREAS SERVED: NATIONWIDE

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE


• Partner & CEO

DESIGNATION

• Business planning & growth strategies

• Executive relationship development

• Team mentorship

• Branding & marketing

• Financial decisions

• Developing vendor partnerships and contractual relationships

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commercial glass installation and fabrication

• Commercial aluminum installation and fabrication

• Skilled labor for construction sites

• Site planning, demolition and construction consultancy

SERVICES OFFERED

• Baltimore Museum of Art

• Metro Panels and Glass, Inc

• The Whiting and Turner Contracting Company

• Chesapeake Contracting Group

Overall value of contracts acquired in the first 30 days of business exceeded $1.5 million in sales.

BUSINESS ACQUIRED IN FIRST 30 DAYS OF BUSINESS

• ABC Services of Maryland, Inc

• Wissel Insurance Services, Inc

REFERENCES

Cofounded in 2014 and currently serving as the CEO.

GlassGurusWindow Glass & Aluminum Experts G

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GGlass Gurus, LLC [Est. Sept, 2014 -‐‑ Present]


Provided various business and technology development services to the following global industries:

• Government agencies• United Nations (UNHCR)• Organization of Islamic Conferences (OIC)• Fortune 500 and 100 companies• Non-‐‑profit organizations•• Natrional postal corporations• Education and professional institutions• Medical health care providers• Manufacturers & artisans• News broadcasting and ad agencies• Business leadership and management consultants• Skilled labor and fabrication•• Gemstones & metalists• Cyber security professionals• Language learning solutions• Photography and artwork design• Bio-‐‑molecular research• Architecture and construction enginerring• Political administration

• Real estate• Automobile• Communications• Holistic health & fitness• Financial services• Professional networking•• Dating and adult entertainment• Home appliance manufacturing• Video game design development• Showbiz and entertainment• Business services• Residential interior and exterior remodeling• Alternative energy solutions•• Electric and plumbing companies• Hospitality• Chiropractic care• Parking management• Event planning• Insurance and accounting services• Autism and special care•• Law enforcement

INDUSTRIES SERVED (PARTIAL LIST):

Founded and Managed DotsLinkerTM (Pakistan) & DotsLinker, LLC (U.S.A.)

DotsLinker, LLC [1999 -‐‑ Present]

• CEO & Lead Designer

DESIGNATION:

• Business development & management• Research based graphic design• Brand design• Client relationship management• Global presenter

RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Ranked worldʼ’s top 18th best website designer in 2006 (by Portfolios.com)• Won 25 international web awards• Invitation by the U.S. Govt. Trade & Commerce Dept, 2006 (Classified Status) • Invitation to speak at The Graphics of the Americas, Miami Conference in 2007• Various invitations to speak at the universities and professional training workshops• Completed over 100 corporate branding projects•• Completed over 11,000 technology projects• Served over 5,000 clients globally

• UNHCR, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Pakistan• AIDP, Association of Interior Design Professionals, Nationwide• Western Summit Inc, Colorado, USA (3rd largest wastewater construction corporation in the U.S.)• BlackRock, Canada (Worldʼ’s Largest Asset Management Company)• Fraternal Order of Police, Metropolitan Police Dept. Labor Committee, Washington D.C.• TextBehind, Inc, USA•• FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)• CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition)• Panasonic Electronics, Pakistan• Samsung Home Appliances, Pakistan• General Electric, Denmark• Genworth Financial, Denmark• Great West Life, Ontario, Canada•• SSI Advance Post, Hollywood, California• Acquaint Financial, Inc, Ontario, Canada• United States Postal Service, Nationwide• ABC Services of Maryland, Inc, Maryland• Nusgart Consulting, Maryland (Lobbyists)• Wound Care Stake Holders, Maryland• World of WarCraft, Inc, California•• Hammer and Nail Exteriors, Maryland• Small Bernal Inc, Washington D.C.• Care For Crash Victims, LLC, Bethesda, Maryland• North Potomac Smiles, Rockville, Maryland• Hardwood Artisans, Virginia and Maryland• Metropolitan Moving & Storage, Maryland• Daniel Cave and Associates DMD, Washington D.C.•• Lisa Wang DMD, Maryland• Caldwell & Company CPAs, Maryland

REFERENCES (PARTIAL LIST):

ACHIEVEMENTS:


• Satellite communication watch to save an adventurerʼ’s life when lost in the wilderness

• Wearable holographic mapping device for adventurers

• Micro turbine array platform to convert kinetic energy into electric energy

• Calories to Volts energy transformation mechanism

• Walk-‐‑by-‐‑Wire suits to transform humans and animals into electricity producing bodies

• Wearable and integrated micro components to protect our children from sexual predators by

constantly sensing movement, sounds, skin response and use precision GPS for automatic 911 calls

• Gesture enabled ordering and food customization system with integrated payment system.

It also includes language, culture and travel information and planning solutions

• Holographic projection based secure video visitation and education solution for prison facilities globally.

The goal is to transform every prison facility in to a globally connected education and professional

training center. Additionally, making inmate communication safer, cheaper and contraband free.

• The Public Invention House -‐‑ Give everyone a free and nurturing environment to explore the inventor

inside them. I believe every child deserves a fair shot at life regardless of our family, race and cultural

history.

With a childhood dream of becoming a micro-‐‑mechanical engineer, I wanted to create compact machines

that are far more efficient and powerful than their existing larger versions. Therefore in 2013, I decided to

include that dream into my existing plathora of goals.

Following is the list of concepts that I think about and work on in my spare time:

Upcoming Projects


• Mentor Group Leader• Web Administrator

DESIGNATION:

• Better business presentations & sales process • Business ethics & best practices• How to identify and explore new business avenues• Identify and overcome psychological challenges at work• Implement business process improvement strategies• Personal growth and discipline as business executive•• Client relationship management• Sustainable growth strategies• Ongoing employee education, training and loyalty management

RESPONSIBILITIES (MENTORSHIP):

The next most challenging strategy after achievement is preservation. If a man ever has an everlasting attribute, its his ʻ‘Legacyʼ’. I would like to share what Iʼ’ve learned over the years to our younger generations. Lead them to a successful and safer future by utilizing all of my abilities, skills and invaluable experiences.

In addition to all of the above accolades and experiences, I have even more to bring to the table in terms of In addition to all of the above accolades and experiences, I have even more to bring to the table in terms of intelligence, integrity, resourcefulness, attention to details and strategic/analytical mind-‐‑set that can be indispensable for any dynamically growing organization or a Govt. agency. I trust that my sincere efforts will continue to improve the bottom line of many individuals, groups, businesses and our society at large.

Should you require any additional information, references or would like to schedule a meeting, please feel free to address your inquiries to [email protected] at any time. I usually respond to all credible inquiries within 24 hours.

Thank you.Thank you.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

2009 – 2013Business Network International (BNI) Bethesda Chapter: “Bethesda Business Exchange”

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