M.A.H.

Sumon
Position: Market Systems Director
Curriculum Vitae of M.A.H. Sumon
Present Occupation:

Contact Address:

Program Manager
Action for Enterprise (AFE)
Appartment-BC1, House#47, Road#23,
Block-B
Banani, Dhaka-1213
www.actionfoerenterprise.org

M.A.H. Sumon
House # 33/A, Road # 12, Rupngar-R/A, Mirpur,
Dhaka-1216
Mobile:01815-849369
LinkedIn: M.A.H.Sumon
Skype:hossainsumon14
E-mail-sumonzool@yahoo.com

Career Objectives
To working in a dynamic position which will provide me an opportunity to utilize and develop my creativity Capability,
Skill and qualification to face the challenges of the day, and have strong intensity to make myself a potential leader of
the organization through hard work and experiences for serving the organization, community society and country.
Professional work experiences:
Agribusiness Management and Development; Agricultural Marketing and Value Chain Development, Policy and
Project Planning; Evaluation and Monitoring; Management of Agricultural Research and Extension Services; Transfer
of Technology; GO-NGO-Business Partnership; Community and Rural Development.
Key Skills

Expert with ICT and mobile money in Agriculture. Private sectors engagement.
Can deliver high quality outputs which requires minimal supervision or direction
A good team player with flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Able to prioritize issues in order of importance and urgency for action/escalation
Delivers accurate, professional, clear and concise communications of a consistently high quality
must be extremely well organized & methodical

Able to quickly grasp new concepts and ideas and develop SLAs
Highly motivated and proactive, demonstrating attitude, and eager to identify and suggest ways of
improving existing processes
Highly professional, comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Excellent cultural awareness, and willingness to engage with key stakeholders from around the world
Business Strategy and or operating model development
Operations management of medium-sized organization management
Business development and fundraising.
Content Development for SMS, IVR, OBD and Voice SMS as well.
Expert with different ICT tools, Call Center and mobile money in Agriculture
Professional skill /job Records
1. Position
: Program Manager
Employer
: Action for Enterprise (AFE)
Duration
: 15th January, 2015 to till date
Responsibilities are:
Work with targeted Value Chain Lead Firms (LFs) to assess the feasibility of proposed initiatives/interventions
in their supply chain of distribution channels.
o Retailer training, farmer field days, development of rural agent network, introduction of ICT solutions,
capacity building of producers they buy from, establishing direct procurement operations, developing
quality management systems, producing/sourcing raw materials that can be provided to the producers etc.
Support value chain LFs to develop and implement their initiatives
Work with large and small agricultural firms to identify and implement program interventions that promote
market-based and sustainable solutions to constraints in agricultural and livestock sectors;
Demonstrate strong understanding and respect of the private sector in Bangladesh and its ability to generate
economic benefits for the local population;
Demonstrate good understanding of management, marketing, accounting, organizational development and
finance-both theory practice
Promote market access, financial products, new technologies, management skills, and policy reform with agribusinesses;
Facilitate and promote the initiatives of private firms in the vegetable seed sector to expand or develop
distribution networks in remote and underserved regions of Bangladesh
Conduct industry / market assessments including the identification of market trends, relationships between
market actors, constraints / opportunities, and market-based solutions;

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Interview and facilitate discussions / focus group discussions with private-sector market actors, government
representatives, association members, NGO representatives, etc.
Promote good relationships between AFE, private sector / companies, government and donors;
Possess ability to independently manage multiple program implementation activities with a high level of
maturity, initiative, attention to detail and flexibility;
Conduct regular travel and spend significant periods of time outside of Dhaka.
2. Position
: Pricing Specialist-Agri
Employer
: Bangla Trac Miaki VAS Ltd.
Duration
: 7th December, 2014 to 15th January, 2015
Responsibilities are:
Monitor and analyze Commercial KPIs (for data, VAS, solutions, content, applications and DYP)
Product/Package/Service wise and suggest mitigation activities.
Post r mortem of revenue development in view of actions taken to understand reasons of variations and
strategize future plan.
Analyze and understand Price Plan specific parameters (e.g. elasticity, average usage and price per user and
other impacts on market and products etc.) and suggest mitigation activities.
Monitor and analyze competition Products/Price Plans/Campaigns to understand GPs relative position.
Drive the work to move from voice centric to data centric pricing develops the holistic strategy, goals and
targets for products dept.
Produce second level reports (based on regular commercial reports) to provide interpretation of trends with
gap analysis, competition movement and impact of other relevant externalities.
Driving P&L: GAP analysis to identify improvement measures for revenue, usage, subscriber acquisition etc.
in order to adjust revenue and sales targets on a dynamic basis.
Continually collect and analyze relevant market pricing data, competitors pricing information and trends to
identify competitive advantage in pricing that could impact market position.
Provide an external view and market insights to support pricing planning and other critical processes
Synthesis intelligence into insights, analysis and reports to support decisions required for to maintain a
competitive position in the market.
Use a variety of tools to obtain, in an ethical manner, information required to support the leadership team in
decision making.
3. Position
: Assistant Manager-Agro Business
Employer
: Bangla Trac Miaki VAS Ltd.
Duration
: 15th December, 2013 to 7th December, 2014
1. Business
Assist line manager in Agro product development/upgrading/benchmarking
Assist line manager to develop new modules/products based on client need
Lead initiatives for product reach in market. Preparing project proposal, MoU and EoI, SLAs
Drive business development, research and projects. Execute creative implementable ideas on Agro
initiatives
Manage, monitor, liaison with different projects/issues teams, People and Stakeholders
2. External Engage target customers and stakeholders through communication and guidance on different projects
Introduce the product with stakeholders and trained up with the technologies
Communicate different media for promo and development.
3. Internal Staff development training and Follow up for smooth existences.
Data base update with new technologies. Agro Contents preparation for IVR, SMS and OBD.
Internet based tools design and constant update and trouble shooting
4. Responsibilities
Develop and generate new business opportunities. Discuss strategic and sensitive issues.
Manage, support, and supervise the business development department. Maintain the Business
Development databases.
Understand clients need. Prepare Business Proposals and Process the MOU.
Investigate the economic conditions surrounding the business activity such as industry trends and
competition
Conduct market research prior to starting up business and continue gathering information throughout the
life of the business.
Attend workshops, trade shows, and seminars to keep up-to-date on changes in the industry.

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Adopt a team approach; work with others in pursuing common goals.
Develop a situation analysis of the company including its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and
threats to assist in the development of a strategic plan for the future of the business. Develop draft
proposals based on team meetings and discussions.
Prepare a detailed business plan so to have a clear idea about the companys goals and objectives.
Communicating with clients directly through face to face communications, meetings, telephone calls and
emails.
4. Position
: Manager, Call Center-Agro Specialist
Employer
: Bangla TRAC Miaki VAS Ltd.
Duration
: 26 November, 2012-14th December, 2013
Responsibilities are:
Monitor the daily activities of the Customer Relations Officers (CROs) and prepare the report daily basis,
weekly and monthly.
Manage daily performance to ensure that all Customer Relations Officers (CROs) and Team Leads are
providing the service to all customers (internal and external) as per the agreed SLAs.
Co-ordinate and manage customer service projects and initiatives. Track customer complaint resolution.
Analyze CMS quantitative and qualitative data. Monitor accuracy of reporting and data base information.
Roster and shift management for ensuring smooth and comfortable staff responsibility.
Working with HR in coaching, motivating and retaining staff and coordinating salaries, increment, bonus for
the inbound team
Responsible for the daily running and management of the inbound team through the effective use of resources
with responsibility.
Prepare Database on various agriculture productions like-Important Cereals, Vegetables, Fruits and so on.
Planning, documentation and implementation of target agreements. Data quality monitoring and interpretation
of CMS data.
Documenting new product requirement, developing sales forecasts and product pricing.
Update the report and executives with the current Agriculture update.
Manages day-to-day operations of the team, including attendance, attrition and outages, to minimize customer
impact.
Evaluate and manage performance of the staff. Leading the team and evaluate their performance.
5. Position
: Research Assistant-Integrated Agriculture
Employer
: Asian Development Bank (ADB) & Bangladesh Water Development (BWDB).
Project
: South-west Area integrated Water Resources Planning and Management
Project (SAIWRPMP)
Duration
: 01 October -2009 to 15 November, 2012
Responsibilities were:
Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methods for pre and post sub project.
Planning, documentation and implementation of target agreements. Data Processing, Data entry, Data
Compilation and Data Analysis.
Budget Preparation and Report Writing. Provide Training to the entrepreneurs as well as the stakeholders
Report preparation and presentation. Questionnaire Format develops from different angle.
Monitor the status of beneficiaries in sub unit areas and keeps informed the PMO and SMO of the status and
solicit their support in resolving any problems.
Timely identify and coordinate the resolution of any (potential) conflicts among different stakeholders.
Sanctuary Development, Identify absolute fishermen, Beel fisheries Management.
Ensure fish biodiversity and ecology, utilization of unused water bodies, survey on fish community.
Wetland management, Cage culture, Fishermen Rehabilitation, Sanctuary management, Borrow pit utilization.
fishery conditions and demonstrate sub project impacts on Agriculture production
Have experiences to work with local community, supervision of various tasks and activities
Ensure the implementation of the fishery development related activities under the guidance of projects
Agriculture consultant and PMO fisheries specialist. Open water fish stocking and training to the fishermen.
Establish linkage between the WMO and Upazila / Union level staff of DoF and relevant private service
providers.
Identify the fishery resources present in the sub unit areas according to the nature and properties of the SIP
area.
Develop fishery component of SIP adapting participatory SIP preparation, use participatory Methods.
6. Position
: Aquaculture Development Officer
Employer
: Aqua Shop, Kalatali Road, Coxs Bazar
Duration
: 10 July 2008 to 28 February 2009.
Responsibilities were:

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Assist the staff to build up their capacity. Work community mobilization and develop the group dynamics.
Assists to the find out the partners strengthen area and works for strengthen.
Develop partnership with NGOs and others related Stakeholders. Basic rights, Gender by sustainable manner.
Provide technical advice
Overall supervising and supporting the activities of the Field Assistant. Prepare quarterly progress report
(technical & financial)
Participate in overall planning and implementation of the project. Assist FA in selecting appropriate area,
Farmers and pond/rice-field.
Checking and assisting FA in implementing demos by the farmer properly.
Coordinate and organize farmer group meeting, rally, cross-visit and training.
Linkage and networking with aquaculture/agriculture development organizations.
7. Position
: Aquaculture Officer
Employer
: Aqua Shop, Kalatali Road, Coxs Bazar
Duration
: 10 February, 2005 to 30 August, 2005.
Responsibilities were:
Collecting information on about fishery from the local people. Case study of several entrepreneurs.
Focus Group Discussion (FGD) of the local fishermen and elite people. Also identify the present situation of
capture & culture fishery.
Identify the present situation of ponds, Beels, khas land, Borrow pit, khal, canal, Cage & Pen culture.
Communicate with local fishermen (Part time & Professional) for identifying the problems on Marketing
opportunity, Nursery, Fingerlings, Salinity of water & Fish Feed. Maintain liaisons with the DoF, NGOs, local
government bodies, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders.
Monitor the overall aquaculture rehabilitation program and keep updating the regional team leader.
Academic Attainment:
Year of
Group/Subje
Name of the exam
Division / CGPA
Board/University
Passing
ct
MS in
CGPA-3.79 out of 4 (Merit position:
University of
2010
Zoology
Entomology
Fourth)
Chittagong
University of
B.Sc. (Hons)
CGPA-3.37 (Out of 4)
2008
Zoology
Chittagong
H.S.C.
First Division
2000
Science
Comilla
S.S.C.
First Division
1998
Science
Comilla
Training and Workshop
1.
ICT in Agriculture by mPower Social Enterprises Ltd. Venue-RRF Jessore. Date-14-16 th July, 2014.
2.
Received ToT on Commercial Aquaculture & Dike Cropping Management for Field Staff.
Provided by WorldFish-Bangladesh and South Asia. Venue-BAPARD, Kotalipara,Gopalgonj.From 31 st Jan to 2nd
Feb,2014.
3.
Received training on white fish under FtF Aquaculture of World Fish Center. Provided By World
Fish Center. Venue: BTMV Auditorium, Banani, Dhaka. Date: 19th to 20 th June, 2013.
4.
Trained on Monitoring & Evaluation. Organized by BWDB at Banchte Shekha Training Venue,
Arabpur,Jessore
5.
Trained on Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture. Organized by BWDB at Banchte Shekha Training
Venue, Arabpur,Jessore
6.
Received Training on GIFT Tilapia & Carp Polyculture. Organized by BWDB at Banchte Shekha
Training Venue, Arabpur,Jessore
7.
Trained on Value Chain. Organized by Center for Environmental & Geographical Information Service
(CEGIS) at Banchte Shekha Training Venue, Arabpur,Jessore
8.
Workshop on Astronomy named Mohabishwe Mohakashe Mohakal Majhe. Organized by National
Museum of Science & Technology. Venue: NMST Auditorium, Dhaka. Date: 19 June to 22 June.2010.
9.
Attended in the workshop on serving review finding of the education and local government section in
NSAPR-(2). Organized by Gender and PRSP group (GPG). Venue: CIRDAP auditorium,
Dhaka.Date:24December, 2009.
Language proficiency:
Language
Reading
Writing
Speaking
English
Excellent
Good
Outstanding
Bangla
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Computer Literacy:
As a computer home user knows MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc, Trouble Shooting, and
Internet Browsing.
Extra-Curricular Activities:

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I had been involved in the Social Development Organization named World Wide Family Love Movements (WWFLM)
I had been involved in the Natural History Museum, Dhaka (NHM, D) as a curator Invertebrate.
Personal Details
Name
: Md. Abul Hossain Sumon
Fathers Name
: Late Abdul Awal
Mothers Nam
: Mrs. Anwara Bagum
Permanent Address
: Vill-South Maguri (Konar Bani). Post-Datta Para, Dist-Laxmipur. Bangladesh.
Dated Of Birth
: January 05, 1982.
Nationality
: Bangladeshi (By Birth)
Sex
: Male
Home District
: Lakshmipur
Marital Status
: Married
Height
: 5 feet and 8 inches
Blood Group
: A+
Referees:
1 Kaiser Ahmed
2. Md. Nazrul Islam
3. Lucia Quezada
Manager, Admin and Finance
Ex- Director
Partner Manager
Action for Enterprise,
Agriculture Information Service(AIS)
Bangla Trac Miaki VAS
Bangladesh
Ministry of Agriculture, People's Republic of
Ltd. Plot # 8, Road #
Aptt.
BC1,
House#47, Bangladesh &
19/A, Block-E
Road#23, Block-B,
e-Agriculture Specialist (USAID AESA Project)
Banani, Dhaka-1213
Banani, Dhaka-1213
mPower Social Enterprises Ltd.Millennium Castle,
E-mailE-mailLevel: 9 & 10, House: 47, Road: 27, Block:
lucia.quezada@miaki.co
kaiser@actionforenterprise.org A, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh
Cell-+8801733 084 22
Cell-+8801534 404 168
kbd.nazrul.bd@gmail.com, Cell: +88-01711531821
CERCTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, certify that from the best of my knowledge and belief, this bio-data correctly describes myself, my
qualifications, and my experiences. I understand that any willful miss-statement described herein may lead to my
disqualification or dismissal, if employed.
Signature

Md. Abul Hossain Sumon