wasid ahmed

wasid ahmed

Operations & Outreach Specialist | BSc Economics (LUMS) | Secured 10+ Institutional Grants

Based in: PakistanMost recently: Assistant - Operations & Outreach, Your HandleeExperience: 1 year

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Results-oriented Operations and Outreach professional with a BSc in Economics from LUMS. Proven track record in institutional fundraising, having secured 10+ grants and 30+ sponsors for Stanford-affiliated initiatives. Skilled in data analytics (STATA, Google Certified) and managing complex logistics for high-impact events and multi-channel communication campaigns.

Experience

Assistant - Operations & Outreach

Your HandleeworkMay 2026

Summary

Coordinate vendor coordination, outreach communication, and client follow-ups for marketing campaigns and events. Manage operational logistics including scheduling, onboarding, and stakeholder communication. Assist in campaign execution, partnership coordination, and external communications. Share event decks, briefs, and operational information with vendors and partners.

Results

  • Simultaneously managed coordination and logistics for 10+ vendors, ensuring campaign consistency through focused stakeholder alignment.

Marketing & Outreach Analyst (Remote)

Pak- Indo Dosti Forum, Stanford UniversityRemotework2026 – Apr 2026

Summary

Produced content including newspaper letters, promotional materials, and reports to communicate the forum’s mission and impact. Authored funding proposals and grant applications for conferences and events, securing financial support from academic and institutional sponsors. Managed outreach campaigns across digital and social media platforms, growing community engagement and expanding the forum's audience.

Results

  • Secured funding from 10+ institutional and academic sources.
  • Successfully onboarded and managed 30+ sponsors for forum events and conferences.
Digital MediaSocial Media

Teaching Assistant (TA) — Development Economic Theory (ECON 441)

Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS)part timeSep 2025 – Dec 2025
Supported preparation of course materials, readings, and problem sets, ensuring clarity and alignment with objectives. Conducted tutorial sessions to reinforce theoretical concepts and link them to real-world development challenges. Held office hours to support students with coursework and conceptual understanding.

Skills

Technical

Microsoft Excel
Google Docs
STATA
Power Point
Canva

Areas of expertise

Communication
Teamwork
Problem-Solving

Projects

Wealth Factor & Student Enrolment in Rural Punjab

Researcherpersonal
Analysed PSLM survey data to evaluate factors influencing primary school enrollment in rural Punjab. Authored a structured research report linking findings to actionable insights, supporting monitoring and reporting needs.
EconometricsPSLM Survey DataData Analysis

Examining the Farm Size-Productivity Nexus: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

Researcherpersonal
Conducted empirical research using Pakistan Household Rural Panel Survey, applying models and regression analysis to test the productivity relationships. Produced structured, data driven research report – demonstrating strong analytical documenting and attention to detail.
STATARegression AnalysisEmpirical Research

Education

BSc Economics

Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS)EconomicsGPA 3.21 / 4Sep 2021 – Jun 2025

Coursework

Applied Economics (ECON 414)Econometrics (ECON 330)Development Economic Theory (ECON 441)Statistics & Data Analysis (ECON 230)

Societies & activities

LUMS Cultural Society (LCS)The Economics Society at LUMS (TES)

Recognition

Certifications

Google Data Analytics Certificate

Google

Google Advanced Data Analytics

Google

Google Business Intelligence

Google

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Microsoft

McKinsey Forward Learning Program

McKinsey & Company

Data Analytics Lab (LUMS)

LUMS

What drives the work

Motivations

  • Scaling social impact initiatives
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Economic policy and development

Principles

  • Analytical Rigor
  • Community Empowerment
  • Operational Excellence
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