Ghadah Hajar
E-mail: acrih0@r.postjobfree.com • Website: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/ghajar • Phone: 647-***-****
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PROFILE SUMMARY
oMore than 3 years of experience in Sales and Marketing
oExcellent interpersonal, and communication skills
oThrive in a team environment and work well with others
oStrong time management, tasks prioritization and organizational skills
oMaster's Degree, University of Waterloo
oProficient in Microsoft Office software
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Founder Nov 2014 Present
Eboutique Saudi Arabia
oCreating a holistic and local e-commerce platform targeted towards Saudi Arabian home-based craftswomen
oDeveloped business plan for Eboutique, SWOT analysis, business strategy map and balance scorecard
oValidated value proposition through conducting market research and analyzing the Saudi Arabian e-commerce industry
Marketing Analyst Oct 2014 June 2015
Nathan’s Exchange (NEX) start-up
oImproved NEX platform design through conducting competitor due diligence and market research of the Canadian wedding industry
oSuccessfully identified market segment and built strategy plan to allow further revenue growth
oLed all design and creative effort at NEX
oEnabled effective marketing plan execution through a team effort to produce tactical, growth hacking and business plans
Marketing Analyst Nov 2014- May 2015
INVUZE™ start-up
oBuilt complete business plan through analyzing the industry and developed the value proposition, strategy canvas and the business model
oMeasured market demand and validated customers’ needs by conducting 30 Interviews for potential customers
Direct Sales Supervisor Nov 2008 Nov 2009
Gulf International Channels Trading
oImproved the productivity of sales employees by 30% through leading and implementing an intervention project to improve the direct sales operation
oManaged and monitored team monthly sales activities to meet and exceed sales goals
oImproved team visibility by providing weekly team performance report to stakeholders
oAccurately created yearly sales forecast for both private and governmental sectors
oLead feasibility study which resulted in opening a new department, significantly growing business operation
Business Administrator Jul 2007 Aug 2008
Siemens
oImproved accounts payable in the employee's service departments through coordinating procurement and accounting activities
oEnsured that financial activities were executed in accordance with guidelines and policies by leveraging SAP reporting system
Marketing Officer Sep 2005 Dec 2005
Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry
oOrganized exhibitions and conferences for home-based businesses for women to enable them to commercialize their products and services
oCoordinated and administered the “Training & Diploma Exhibition” for professional business women networking event
EDUCATION
Masters, Business Entrepreneurship & Technology (MBET) June 2015
University of Waterloo
Relevant courses: Leadership, Strategy, New Venture Creation, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Technological Innovation, Corporate Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurial Applications of Technology
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Business Administration- Marketing May 2005
King Abdulaziz University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques May 2015
PMI Southern Ontario Chapter
Certified Management Consultant Designation (CMC) Sep 2014
Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada)
Technical Sales Certification Sep 2014
Conrad Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Centre