A seasoned freelancer

RAHEEL ABBAS

A seasoned freelancer

Available to hire

A seasoned freelancer

Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Linkages Development Specialist at World Bank PRIAT Project
November 10, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Operationalized the Productive Alliance model engaging 150+ FEGs and 2,000+ farmers; facilitated first-ever mango export consignments to China and South Korea; introduced regenerative agriculture and mango bagging innovations reducing rejection rates; delivered women-focused value addition training for tomato and citrus; developed M&E dashboards and impact reports for donor accountability.
Manager – Marketing, Trade Promotion & Supply Chain at Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC)
March 1, 2006 - November 10, 2024
Led export promotion campaigns in South Korea, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Latvia, Sweden, and China; coordinated Pakistan’s participation in Fruit Logistica and CIIE; designed and executed Mango Diplomacy Campaigns for MoFA; facilitated cherry exports to China through cold chain coordination; developed EDF projects and contributed to the National Horticulture Policy.
Assistant Manager Marketing / Management Associate Marketing at PHDEC
January 1, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Supported event branding, matchmaking, and trade promotion logistics.
Agricultural Marketing Linkages Development Specialist at World Bank PRIAT Project
June 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Operationalized the Productive Alliance model engaging 150+ FEGs and 2,000+ farmers; facilitated first-ever mango export consignments to China and South Korea; introduced regenerative agriculture and mango bagging innovations reducing rejection rates; delivered women-focused value addition training for tomato and citrus products; developed M&E dashboards and impact reports for donor accountability.
Manager – Marketing, Trade Promotion & Supply Chain at Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC)
November 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Led export promotion campaigns in South Korea, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Latvia, Sweden, and China; coordinated Pakistan’s participation in Fruit Logistica and CIIE; designed and executed Mango Diplomacy Campaigns for MoFA; facilitated cherry exports to China through cold chain coordination; developed EDF projects and contributed to the National Horticulture Policy.
Assistant Manager Marketing / Management Associate Marketing at PHDEC
June 30, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Supported event branding, matchmaking, and trade promotion logistics.
Freelance Translator & Researcher at Upwork
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conduct research and provide accurate translations from English to Urdu and vice versa for diverse clients. Review, edit, and fact-check academic research papers and digital content, ensuring high-quality and accurate deliverables. Work on data annotation projects using AI-driven techniques to improve the quality of training data for machine learning systems. Successfully completed 50+ projects with a focus on translation, research, data analysis, and content validation.
Content Validator & Researcher at Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC)
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Led research and data collection initiatives related to horticultural exports and industry trends. Reviewed official reports and publications, ensuring linguistic accuracy and consistency. Collaborated on data-driven projects, analyzing trends and ensuring accurate information dissemination.
Freelance Translator & Researcher at Upwork
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conduct research and provide accurate translations from English to Urdu and vice versa for diverse clients. Review, edit, and fact-check academic research papers and digital content, ensuring high-quality and accurate deliverables. Work on data annotation projects using AI-driven techniques to improve the quality of training data for machine learning systems. Successfully completed 50+ projects with a focus on translation, research, data analysis, and content validation.
Content Validator & Researcher at Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC)
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Led research and data collection initiatives related to horticultural exports and industry trends. Reviewed official reports and publications, ensuring linguistic accuracy and consistency. Collaborated on data-driven projects, analyzing trends and ensuring accurate information dissemination.
Freelance Translator & Researcher at Upwork
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conduct research and provide accurate translations from English to Urdu and vice versa for diverse clients. Review, edit, and fact-check academic research papers and digital content, ensuring high-quality and accurate deliverables. Work on data annotation projects using AI-driven techniques to improve the quality of training data for machine learning systems. Successfully completed 50+ projects with a focus on translation, research, data analysis, and content validation.
Content Validator & Researcher at Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC)
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Led research and data collection initiatives related to horticultural exports and industry trends. Reviewed official reports and publications, ensuring linguistic accuracy and consistency. Collaborated on data-driven projects, analyzing trends and ensuring accurate information dissemination.
Freelance Translator & Researcher at Upwork
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conduct research and provide accurate translations from English to Urdu and vice versa for diverse clients. Review, edit, and fact-check academic research papers and digital content, ensuring high-quality and accurate deliverables. Work on data annotation projects using AI-driven techniques to improve the quality of training data for machine learning systems. Successfully completed 50+ projects with a focus on translation, research, data analysis, and content validation.
Content Validator & Researcher at Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC)
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Led research and data collection initiatives related to horticultural exports and industry trends. Reviewed official reports and publications, ensuring linguistic accuracy and consistency. Collaborated on data-driven projects, analyzing trends and ensuring accurate information dissemination.
Freelance Translator & Researcher at Upwork
January 1, 2017 - Present
Conduct research and provide accurate translations from English to Urdu and vice versa for diverse clients. Review, edit, and fact-check academic research papers and digital content, ensuring high-quality and accurate deliverables. Work on data annotation projects using AI-driven techniques to improve the quality of training data for machine learning systems. Successfully completed 50+ projects with a focus on translation, research, data analysis, and content validation.
Content Validator & Researcher at Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC)
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Led research and data collection initiatives related to horticultural exports and industry trends. Reviewed official reports and publications, ensuring linguistic accuracy and consistency. Collaborated on data-driven projects, analyzing trends and ensuring accurate information dissemination.

Education

M.A. (English) at The Islamia University, Bahawalpur
March 1, 1994 - September 10, 1996

Qualifications

Data Visualization in Power BI
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Generative AI & AI-Driven Productivity – Microsoft / Coursera
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Data Visualization in Power BI
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Freelancing & E-commerce Management (DigiSkills)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Data Cleaning (Kaggle)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other