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Sumaiya Ihtisham

@sumaiyaihtisham

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Analytical business management graduate skilled in strategy, data analysis, and consulting.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a data-driven strategy or consulting role where I can apply analytical skills, lead cross-functional projects, and deliver measurable business impact within a collaborative, high-performance team.

I am a First-Class BSc Business Management graduate with hands-on experience in consulting and HR analytics. I combine structured strategic thinking with practical data skills to deliver actionable recommendations for organisations.

At Queen Mary University of London I led a five-person cross-functional team in a competitive business simulation and analysed datasets of 10,000+ records to build KPI-driven Excel dashboards that informed managerial decisions.

In consulting I conducted organisational analyses of 20+ potential clients, created client-focused presentations and Excel models, and autonomously drove deal-sourcing activities while meeting tight deadlines. In HR I managed recruitment for strategic roles, conducted 50+ structured interviews, and built dashboards that improved recruitment efficiency by 15%.

I prioritise rigorous, evidence-based decision-making, clear stakeholder communication, and ethical judgment; I deliver executive-ready outputs that translate complex analysis into practical, implementable solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Business Development Intern

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Blackmont Consulting

Feb 2026 - Present (1 month)

Conducted organisational analyses for 20+ prospective clients and created 10+ client-facing presentations and Excel models that clarified value propositions and supported deal sourcing. Independently managed multiple sourcing activities and delivered data-driven recommendations grounded in market and competitive analysis.

Market Research Excel Modeling Deal Sourcing Competitive Analysis Time Management

Human Resources Intern

Blackmont Consulting

Sep 2025 - Jan 2026 (4 months)

Owned recruitment for 8 strategic roles, conducting 50+ interviews and delivering hiring recommendations; built Excel dashboards that improved recruitment efficiency by 15% and informed senior leadership decisions. Partnered on operational improvements and maintained GDPR-compliant handling of sensitive matters.

Recruitment Interviewing Excel Dashboard Workforce Analytics Stakeholder Management Process Improvement GDPR Compliance Report Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Queen Mary University of London

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Grade: First-Class Honours

Activities and societies: Team-based business simulation, data analysis projects producing KPI dashboards and executive presentations

BSc Business Management (First-Class Honours) with coursework in strategic analysis, economics, machine learning & digital technology, and business data; completed capstone projects and team-based simulations emphasizing data-driven strategic recommendations.