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Lord Zia Choudhury
Actor & A Visionary Entrepreneur, CEO of Exclusively Bollywood & Miss Bollywood UKXMA Ltd
Leicester, United Kingdom
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About
Skype: lord.zia.choudhury
I am an accomplished sales strategist and solution-orientated manager who thrives in challenging, fast paced environments where my performance directly impacts the bottom line. In addition, I have solid organisational leadership and decision-making skills that can make an immediate contribution to any operations and business development.
Corporate Team and Branch Manager - Extensive management experience as Team Manager for upto 12 Telephone Account Managers. Acting Operations Manager as and when required to, direct report for 8 Team Managers and approximately 80 Telephone Account Managers. Multi site Branch Manager at Europcar, car and van rental.Customer Services Manager.
In house Projects Manager - Designing and implementation of the Quotation Tool at Office Depot. First line contact and management in the delivery and training for Seratel Communications Systems at Office Depot.
Stock Returns - Head of returns project - Managing and reducing the percentage volume in returns for Viking Connect at Office Depot.
CEO of Miss Bollywood UK 2009 - Founder and an active party in the production and execution of a hugely successful beauty contest in the UK. Viewed globally and gaining International recognition over night.
Founder & CEO of Exclusively Bollywood - Models & Artist selection agency, responsible for casting Lisa Lazarus (Miss Universe GB 2008) opposite Salman Khan, in the film, Veer.
Done a number of stage performances with a former Miss England, Eleanor Glynn, dancing and singing to a Bollywood number. Performed in front of an audience of 1,500 people at the West End Live in Leicester Square, London.
Youtube clip of the performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDmq-DwUSDA
I am also an actor and a model, been in a couple of Bollywood films. Just finished writting a short story based on real life experience to be adapted for a feature film.
I am an accomplished sales strategist and solution-orientated manager who thrives in challenging, fast paced environments where my performance directly impacts the bottom line. In addition, I have solid organisational leadership and decision-making skills that can make an immediate contribution to any operations and business development.
Corporate Team and Branch Manager - Extensive management experience as Team Manager for upto 12 Telephone Account Managers. Acting Operations Manager as and when required to, direct report for 8 Team Managers and approximately 80 Telephone Account Managers. Multi site Branch Manager at Europcar, car and van rental.Customer Services Manager.
In house Projects Manager - Designing and implementation of the Quotation Tool at Office Depot. First line contact and management in the delivery and training for Seratel Communications Systems at Office Depot.
Stock Returns - Head of returns project - Managing and reducing the percentage volume in returns for Viking Connect at Office Depot.
CEO of Miss Bollywood UK 2009 - Founder and an active party in the production and execution of a hugely successful beauty contest in the UK. Viewed globally and gaining International recognition over night.
Founder & CEO of Exclusively Bollywood - Models & Artist selection agency, responsible for casting Lisa Lazarus (Miss Universe GB 2008) opposite Salman Khan, in the film, Veer.
Done a number of stage performances with a former Miss England, Eleanor Glynn, dancing and singing to a Bollywood number. Performed in front of an audience of 1,500 people at the West End Live in Leicester Square, London.
Youtube clip of the performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDmq-DwUSDA
I am also an actor and a model, been in a couple of Bollywood films. Just finished writting a short story based on real life experience to be adapted for a feature film.
Goals
To produce a new type of film in Bollywood and make it a new Milestone for the industry."To do what no other producer and director has done in Bollywood".
Haves
Events - Visionery, production and execution.
Pro-active Creative thinking with Entreprenual skills
Team Manager, People Manager, Branch Manager
Vehicle Rental and Operations Manager
Actor & Model, Stage performances and Model Management
Pro-active Creative thinking with Entreprenual skills
Team Manager, People Manager, Branch Manager
Vehicle Rental and Operations Manager
Actor & Model, Stage performances and Model Management
Wants
Looking for any potential investor for my short story that will be adapted for a Bollywood film, a new Milestone.
Expertise
Visionery Entrepreneur
Advanced (10 years)
Advanced (10 years)
Events Management
Expert (5 years)
Expert (5 years)
People Manager
Expert (20 years)
Expert (20 years)
Professional Experience
Nov 2004 - Present
Founder & CEO
Exclusively Bollywood
Entertainment
Exclusively Bollywood
Entertainment
Models and artist selection agency. Introduced many european models and actresses to the Bollywood Industry including Miss Universe GB 2008, Lisa Lazarus in the film VEER opposite Salman Khan.
May 2011 - Present
Key Account Manager
XMA Ltd
Information Technology and Services
XMA Ltd
Information Technology and Services
Providing the best IT Solution, advising and selling all types of IT Hardware, Software and Consumables to the Education Verticle.
Jul 1989 - Apr 1992
(3 years)
(3 years)
Part-Time Restaurant Manager
The Green Bengal Restaurant
Restaurants
The Green Bengal Restaurant
Restaurants
Sep 1993 - Nov 1994
(1 years, 2 Months)
(1 years, 2 Months)
Manager - Birmingham
NAS Enterprises
Warehousing
NAS Enterprises
Warehousing
Nov 1994 - Jul 1996
(2 years)
(2 years)
Branch Supervisor - Birmingham
Europcar
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Europcar
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Jul 1996 - Feb 2000
(4 years)
(4 years)
Branch Manager - Leicester
Europcar
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Europcar
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Feb 2000 - Aug 2001
(1 years, 6 Months)
(1 years, 6 Months)
Branch Manager - Brentford
Europcar
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Europcar
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Managing various high profile accounts
Reporting to the Regional Manager on all aspects of Account and Business Management
Increased Rental Revenue Turnover from £888k to £1.1 million in 2000
Reduced customer queries to 2% per month by effective customer complaint resolutions
Implemented strategies to increase Retail Rental activity
Redeveloped the Management Structure
Successfully developed strong relationships with Key Customer Accounts, BBC, BskyB, Met Police and others
Managing a team of fifteen employees
Reporting to the Regional Manager on all aspects of Account and Business Management
Increased Rental Revenue Turnover from £888k to £1.1 million in 2000
Reduced customer queries to 2% per month by effective customer complaint resolutions
Implemented strategies to increase Retail Rental activity
Redeveloped the Management Structure
Successfully developed strong relationships with Key Customer Accounts, BBC, BskyB, Met Police and others
Managing a team of fifteen employees
May 2004 - Nov 2004
(0 years, 6 Months)
(0 years, 6 Months)
Rental Manager
Hartwell Ford - Nottingham
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Hartwell Ford - Nottingham
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Appointed to Head a new Rental Department
Implementation of Business Practise and Departmental requirement
Rental revenue to £28k within 6 months of trading
Advertising and Marketing FordRental
Business Development
Customer service management
Profit and Loss training
Implementation of Business Practise and Departmental requirement
Rental revenue to £28k within 6 months of trading
Advertising and Marketing FordRental
Business Development
Customer service management
Profit and Loss training
Aug 2001 - Apr 2004
(3 years)
(3 years)
Branch Manager - Slough
Europcar
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Europcar
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Managing the busiest Car and Van Rental Branch in the South East Region
8 months Field Sales Manager - growth in sales revenue by £15,000 per month
Increased Rental Revenue from £45,000 to £78,000 per month
Managing a team of twelve employees
Maintaining high standards of Customer Service and Quality
Managing high profile accounts, i.e. MasterFoods, BBC, BP Petroleum Producing monthly reports on Productivity, Utilisation and Rental Volume
Managing the addition and depletion of Fleet as required by the business
8 months Field Sales Manager - growth in sales revenue by £15,000 per month
Increased Rental Revenue from £45,000 to £78,000 per month
Managing a team of twelve employees
Maintaining high standards of Customer Service and Quality
Managing high profile accounts, i.e. MasterFoods, BBC, BP Petroleum Producing monthly reports on Productivity, Utilisation and Rental Volume
Managing the addition and depletion of Fleet as required by the business
1994 - 2004
(10 years)
(10 years)
Branch Manager
Europcar
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Europcar
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Jan 2005 - Jul 2005
(0 years, 6 Months)
(0 years, 6 Months)
Head of Rental Operations & Used Vehicle Team Leader
CD Bramall Trucks
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
CD Bramall Trucks
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Directing Rental Operations and Managing Used Vehicle Sales
Rental target of £48K per month
Budgeting and forecasting for both channels
Acquired BSI Accreditation for Rental Operations ISO 9001 – 9002
Purchasing and Sales of vehicles within both departments
Managing Customer Accounts
Increased focus on Customer Service & complaints resolution
Regular Advertising and Marketing
Increased Revenue in Rental Operations by Fleet Planning and Business Development
Introduced ideas from Customer Surveys
Increased volume of Vehicle Sales from 10 – 16 vehicles per month
Achieved and exceeded targets set for both channels
Identified Staff Training and achievements
Rental target of £48K per month
Budgeting and forecasting for both channels
Acquired BSI Accreditation for Rental Operations ISO 9001 – 9002
Purchasing and Sales of vehicles within both departments
Managing Customer Accounts
Increased focus on Customer Service & complaints resolution
Regular Advertising and Marketing
Increased Revenue in Rental Operations by Fleet Planning and Business Development
Introduced ideas from Customer Surveys
Increased volume of Vehicle Sales from 10 – 16 vehicles per month
Achieved and exceeded targets set for both channels
Identified Staff Training and achievements
Jul 2005 - Dec 2005
(0 years, 5 Months)
(0 years, 5 Months)
Rental Manager
SANDICLIFFE MOTOR GROUP
Automotive
SANDICLIFFE MOTOR GROUP
Automotive
Appointed to increase and implement rental in all branches of Sandicliffe
Customer service management and complaints resolution
Increased rental revenue by 165% in the first 2 months. Sales revenue of £58k per month
Implementation of Business Practise and Departmental requirement
Advertising and Marketing FordRental in thirteen branches
Business Development and awareness
Introducing specialist vehicles on a fleet of 50 cars and 20 vans
Managing the addition and depletion of Fleet as required by the business
Customer service management and complaints resolution
Increased rental revenue by 165% in the first 2 months. Sales revenue of £58k per month
Implementation of Business Practise and Departmental requirement
Advertising and Marketing FordRental in thirteen branches
Business Development and awareness
Introducing specialist vehicles on a fleet of 50 cars and 20 vans
Managing the addition and depletion of Fleet as required by the business
Jul 2007 - Jun 2010
(3 years)
(3 years)
Founder & CEO
Miss Bollywood UK 2009
Entertainment
Miss Bollywood UK 2009
Entertainment
CEO of Miss Bollywood UK 2009 - Founder and an active party in the production and execution of a hugely successful beauty contest in the UK. Viewed globally and gaining International recognition over night.
Feb 2006 - Feb 2011
(5 years)
(5 years)
Team Manager
Office Depot
Business Supplies and Equipment
Office Depot
Business Supplies and Equipment
Customer service management
Complaint handling and resolution
Managing a team of 11 Telephone Account Managers – Coaching, developing and motivating the team
Exceeded sales revenue target in 2009 by over £250k. approximate target was £14m
Managed the number 1 Sales Team in the UK out of a department of 8 teams – Winner of many Outstanding Sales certificates and also Top Manager
Acting Operations Manager (direct report for 8 Sales Managers and 80 Account Managers)
Customer Service - Last point of escalation before losing a customer due to poor service
An advisory to the Managing Directors Office on customer service
Implemented ideas to drive sales and identifying areas for improvement
Introduced training material that enhanced employee performance and helped build a motivated workforce
Initiated discussions with the Bangladesh Embassy to try and source paper at a competitive price for Office Depot
Managed an annual target of approximately £11.2m in 2010
Project Management – Developed Quotation Tool for the department – Increased productivity and efficiency
Project Implementation – quotation Tool and Seratel phone systems
Complaint handling and resolution
Managing a team of 11 Telephone Account Managers – Coaching, developing and motivating the team
Exceeded sales revenue target in 2009 by over £250k. approximate target was £14m
Managed the number 1 Sales Team in the UK out of a department of 8 teams – Winner of many Outstanding Sales certificates and also Top Manager
Acting Operations Manager (direct report for 8 Sales Managers and 80 Account Managers)
Customer Service - Last point of escalation before losing a customer due to poor service
An advisory to the Managing Directors Office on customer service
Implemented ideas to drive sales and identifying areas for improvement
Introduced training material that enhanced employee performance and helped build a motivated workforce
Initiated discussions with the Bangladesh Embassy to try and source paper at a competitive price for Office Depot
Managed an annual target of approximately £11.2m in 2010
Project Management – Developed Quotation Tool for the department – Increased productivity and efficiency
Project Implementation – quotation Tool and Seratel phone systems
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
(0 years, 2 Months)
(0 years, 2 Months)
Marketing Executive
SSL Advisor
Information Technology and Services
SSL Advisor
Information Technology and Services
Advising and providing the best solution to customers with a website on SSL Certificates and selling on every opportunity.
Dealt with SME's to Corporate business such as Tesco's and Argos.
Dealt with SME's to Corporate business such as Tesco's and Argos.
Education
1981
Ninestiles Secondary (High School)
O-Levels
O-Levels
1988
Matthew Boulton College (High School)
BTEC Diploma in Electronics
BTEC Diploma in Electronics
1990
Solihull College of Technology (High School)
AS-Level in Pure Mathematics and Statistics
AS-Level in Pure Mathematics and Statistics
More about Lord Zia Choudhury
First Name
Lord Zia
Last Name
Choudhury
Marital Status
Single
Tags
Model, Actor, Entrepreneur, Performer, Operations Manager, People Manager, Branch Manager, Events Manager, CEO, Managing Director,
Specialities
Events - Visionery, production and execution.
Pro-active Creative thinking with Entreprenual skills
Team Manager, People Manager, Branch Manager
Vehicle Rental and Operations Manager
Actor & Model, Stage performances and Model Management
Pro-active Creative thinking with Entreprenual skills
Team Manager, People Manager, Branch Manager
Vehicle Rental and Operations Manager
Actor & Model, Stage performances and Model Management
Languages
English
Recently in East Midlands
Recently in Chamber.com
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