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Khawaja Usman Aslam

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Operations management consultant solving process, cost, and people bottlenecks across financial services and other sectors.

United Arab Emirates
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Since 2018, I’ve worked independently with established businesses to solve operational bottlenecks in process, cost, and people management. For a commercial adhesive manufacturer, I directed staff-level implementation of redesigned transportation and logistics processes, helping reduce costs by 20% and improve delivery timelines by 15%.

At Swift International, I directed business operations across remittances, currency exchange, and cross-border payments. I oversaw compliance, cash flow, franchise contracts, and operational continuity, while providing strategic direction on foreign exchange trading.

My work has also spanned financial services, FMCG, telecoms, supply chain, and higher education. As a Business & Finance Instructor, I design and deliver lectures on financial planning, budgeting, market risk, and microeconomics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BI
Current

Business & Finance Instructor

Business Instructor

Aug 2018 - Present (8 years 2 months)

• Design and deliver lectures on financial planning, budgeting, market risk, and microeconomics to undergraduate and graduate-level students.

• Develop assessments and real-world case studies to strengthen applied business comprehension.

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Current

Independent Operations Management Consultant

Self Employed

Mar 2018 - Present (8 years 7 months)

Independent practice solving operational bottlenecks in process, cost, and people management for established businesses.

• Directed staff-level implementation of redesigned transportation and logistics processes for a commercial adhesive manufacturer — training the team on new workflows and delivering a 20% reduction in costs, 15% improvement in delivery
timelines, and 25% revenue uplift.

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Managing Director | Operations & Business Management

Swift International (Financial Services Company)

Jun 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 8 months)

**Privately held financial services firm – Remittances, Currency Exchange & Cross-Border Payments.
(20–25 employees | 6–9 vehicle fleet | Thousands of monthly transactions)**

• Directed full business operations for the firm — overseeing compliance, cash flow management, franchise contracts, and daily operational continuity across the branch network.

• Provided strategic direction on foreign e

TU

Graduate Recruitment Associate

Texas Tech University

Sep 2014 - May 2015 (8 months)

**Large U.S. public research university
(40,000+ students | 13 colleges | Nationwide recruitment operations)**

• Collaborated with the Vice Provost and Dean of the graduate school in weekly meetings to plan and execute university-wide activities, resulting in increased student engagement and awareness of graduate programs at Texas Tech.

• Managed and maintained accurate student data using Micros

TU

Doctoral Research Associate

Texas Tech University

Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year)

• Designed and implemented user-friendly survey modules to collect data on life insurance and annuities, resulting in increased response rates and more robust data.

• Utilized Qualtrics survey platform to create, distribute, and manage multiple survey questionnaires, ensuring accurate and efficient data collection and analysis.

• Organized research data according to assigned priority level, maki

BC

Cost Compliance Associate (FMCG)

Ben E. Keith Company

Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 (8 months)

**A top‑five U.S. broad‑line foodservice distributor, generating approximately $6.8 billion in annual revenue and serving over 14,000 institutional and commercial clients across multiple states.**

• Created an Excel-based pricing model that reduced manual data entry by 400 hours annually while increasing accuracy in financial reporting.

• Conducted training sessions on various system tools for b

MI

Business Resource Specialist

Microsoft

Sep 2011 - Mar 2012 (6 months)

**Global technology company
($270B+ annual revenue | Enterprise and cloud operations at global scale)**

• Built strong partnerships with senior management to ensure the seamless delivery of business resources.

• Oversaw dispatch requests by tracking progress, monitoring reports, and archiving onsite data, improving service delivery processes.

• Enhanced customer support workflows by identifying

TD

Project Management Consultant

The University of Dallas

Aug 2008 - Aug 2011 (3 years)

**Private U.S. university serving ~2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, featuring an AACSB-accredited business school and multi-program graduate academic operations environment.**

• Delivered engaging business presentations to diverse audiences, ranging from small groups to large gatherings of over 70 attendees.

• Managed 13 culturally diverse teams, ensuring successful execution of multip

Fidelity Investments logoFI

Financial Operations Analyst

Apr 2008 - Dec 2008 (8 months)

**Fortune 100 financial services firm
($12T+ assets under administration | Global brokerage and investment operations)**

• Managed high-value transfer requests ranging from USD $1 million to $5 million for multiple business partners, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.

• Conducted detailed financial transaction reviews, resolving discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial records.

Fidelity Investments logoFI

Financial Service Advisor

Aug 2007 - Mar 2008 (7 months)

• Consistently recognized for delivering outstanding customer service, receiving two 'Shining Moment' medals in recognition of exceptional performance.

• Demonstrated expertise in providing comprehensive financial guidance to customers in a fast-paced environment, analyzing individual financial situations and recommending appropriate investment strategies.

• Engaged clients in discussions about

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TU

Texas Tech University

Doctoral Studies, Financial Planning

(Completed two years of coursework focused on financial planning strategies, market research and advanced decision analysis.)

Skills Gained: Asset Allocation Assessment, Budget Optimization and Cost Control, Clients' Needs Analyses, Client Counseling, Data Analyses, Financial Education, Relationship Management, Resource Allocation, Project Management, Market Research, Team Leadership, Financial

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Tarrant County College

IT and Web Services

Courses completed: Network Technology, Computer Hardware, PC Operating System (Virtualization)

TD

The University of Dallas

MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

TD

The University of Dallas

Master of Science (MS), Accounting

TU

Texas Tech University

BA, Economics

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