Hands-on e-commerce operations specialist with 10+ years of experience building and running two product-based online businesses. Skilled in Shopify administration, product/order management, DTC launches, and day-to-day operational execution across the full customer journey. Experienced coordinating suppliers, manufacturers, 3PL fulfilment, inventory/returns, and cross-border shipping while resolving customer issues quickly. Known for spotting operational gaps and putting practical processes in place to keep launches and trading running smoothly—independently and remotely.

Munise Akhtar

Hands-on e-commerce operations specialist with 10+ years of experience building and running two product-based online businesses. Skilled in Shopify administration, product/order management, DTC launches, and day-to-day operational execution across the full customer journey. Experienced coordinating suppliers, manufacturers, 3PL fulfilment, inventory/returns, and cross-border shipping while resolving customer issues quickly. Known for spotting operational gaps and putting practical processes in place to keep launches and trading running smoothly—independently and remotely.

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Hands-on e-commerce operations specialist with 10+ years of experience building and running two product-based online businesses. Skilled in Shopify administration, product/order management, DTC launches, and day-to-day operational execution across the full customer journey.

Experienced coordinating suppliers, manufacturers, 3PL fulfilment, inventory/returns, and cross-border shipping while resolving customer issues quickly. Known for spotting operational gaps and putting practical processes in place to keep launches and trading running smoothly—independently and remotely.

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Work Experience

Art Workshop Educator & Project Coordinator at Freelance / Cultural Institutions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Plans and delivers workshops for galleries and cultural organisations, coordinating materials, venue requirements, participant communication, and live delivery. Works independently with different stakeholders and keeps projects organised from initial planning through completion.
Co-Founder & E-commerce Operations Lead at KUMA Stationery Crafts Ltd
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Built and ran day-to-day operations of a global Shopify DTC brand selling both dropshipped and own-brand stationery products internationally. Managed Shopify store administration including products, orders, customer enquiries, stock visibility, website updates, and launch activity. Coordinated suppliers and manufacturers in China and implemented third-party logistics (3PL) fulfilment, handling production updates, stock movement, order processing, and international delivery. Owned product development to launch: supplier briefs, prototype/sample feedback, testing, packaging, web preparation, customer communications, fulfilment, and post-launch issue resolution. Monitored delivery/order issues and coordinated quickly with suppliers and fulfilment partners. Planned launches around interdependent readiness: stock, website, content, email communications, and fulfilment dependencies. Created process notes, product information, supplier records, checklists, and operational handover documentati
Co-Founder & Business Operations Lead at Personalized Tasbihs 4u
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2023
Managed the full order journey for personalised handmade products, from customer enquiry/specification through inventory, production, packaging, dispatch, and after-sales support. Kept custom-order details accurate and managed deadlines, resolving changes, delivery questions, and customer issues with a calm, practical approach. Improved repeatable workflows for order handling, packaging, and customer communication as the business grew, supporting a strong returning-customer base. Balanced daily operational work with website and product information, stock needs, customer messaging, and fulfilment.

Education

Google Project Management Professional Certificate at Coursera (via Google)
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
BTEC National Diploma at Barnet College, London
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
GCSEs (10) at Ashmole School, London
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
Google Project Management Professional Certificate at Coursera (via Google)
January 1, 2026 - August 16, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in Design Crafts at Barnet College, London
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
GCSEs (10 subjects, grades A-A*) at Ashmole School, London
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026

Qualifications

Google Project Management Professional Certificate (Coursera)
January 1, 2026 - August 16, 2026
BTEC National Diploma in Design Crafts
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
GCSEs (10 subjects, grades A-A*)
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Consumer Goods, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services