Ridwaan Razak
Meten Meer Zorg
Summary
Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst
Office of The President
05.2023 - Current
- Policy Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and analysis on various policy issues to provide the President with accurate and timely information for decision-making.
- Briefings: Prepare comprehensive and concise briefings on critical matters, including economic trends, international relations, domestic policies, and other key areas of interest.
- Data Gathering and Interpretation: Collect and analyze data from diverse sources to identify trends, opportunities, and potential challenges that could impact the country.
- Crisis Management: Be prepared to provide quick and accurate analysis during crises or emergencies, enabling the government to make informed decisions promptly.
- Confidentiality and Security: Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and adhere to strict security protocols.
- Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of current events, emerging trends, and best practices in relevant fields to enhance analytical skills.
Operations Manager
Zimmers
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
- Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Laboratory Operations Specialist
Weill Cornell Medicine
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor Physics
Hunter College
United States Of America01.2019
Associate of Arts - International Relations
University Of Guyana (Turkeyen Campus)
Guyana12.2015
Associate of Science - Biology
University Of Guyana (Tain Campus)
Guyana12.2013
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Budget Development and Management
- Inventory Management
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Maintaining Compliance
- Records Organization and Management
Affiliations
Peer Mentor, Guyana January 2014- Dec. 2015
Volunteer
· Spoke to youths residing in developing communities on social issues (such as Suicide, mental illness, GBV abuse) through public forum and on private time.
Tutor, Guyana Aug. 2013- Aug. 2015
Volunteer
· Provided free remedial tutoring sessions in Mathematics and Reading for students, which also included some students with learning disabilities
· 75% of students had an increase in academic performance at the end of the program.
U.S Embassy Humanitarian Assistance Program, Guyana Sept. 2013 – 2014
Volunteer &Organizer
· Assisted in research that lead to the discovery that Guyana as the suicide capital of the world
· Through field research gathered and managed data on suicide statistics in Guyana
· Established a Domestic Violence Shelter and a recreational center to render assistance to vulnerable adults and teens.
Medical Outreach, Guyana Sept. 2012 – March 2014
Organizer
· Executed numerous medical outreaches that were equipped with medical professionals who provided medical attention and exams to people living poverty
· Organized fundraisers to provide medications, prescription glasses, food products, clothing, and footwear, which were distributed at outreaches.
Humanitarian Assistance Program, US Embassy Georgetown, Guyana June 2013 – June 2015
New York Cares, USA Jan. 2017 – March 2019
Volunteer for various projects in the New York and Queens area.
Music Composition
My music composition/production in 2014 as a creative outlet to keep my mind sharp during my personal time. Over the years I have been able to create a joint record label (Young Generation Fraternity Records) with a peer based in Jamaica. I have worked with numerous internationally acclaimed musical artists and have amassed 200+ million streams across digital platforms.
Languages
English
Native language
German
Elementary
A2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Office of The President
05.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Zimmers
07.2021 - 05.2023
Laboratory Operations Specialist
Weill Cornell Medicine
07.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor Physics
Hunter College
Associate of Arts - International Relations
University Of Guyana (Turkeyen Campus)
Associate of Science - Biology
University Of Guyana (Tain Campus)
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