VICTOR A. BARAKAT SR.

McKinney, TX *****

Collin County, TX 75069

Cel: 972-***-****

ad5bqz@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fouzi-barakat-1a553511/

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented business leader with over 30 years of experience in project management, business development, and real estate. Proven track record of success in managing and executing diverse projects across various industries, including food service, construction, irrigation, and media production. Skilled in team leadership, communication, and strategic planning. Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree degree in Network Administration and Information Technology.

Experience Owner Operator: (Contractor)

Self-contractor on Site and Remote.

Objective: To find a steady job, Long Contract, or short-term will be accepted,

Barakat Enterprises & Filat Company (1971 – Today Date 4.13.2024)

Led the development and execution of a wide range of projects in the Middle East and the US, including:

Commercial, Industrial, and Semi-Industrial projects including Real Estate, Construction, and Planning, Organization, and Technical Expertise in all aspects and execution of Projects. Civil, Electrical, Telemetry, Computer Installation – Hardware and Software.

Contract Administrator/Negotiator (Business, Construction, Company Merger, Franchise Director.

I like creativity, Innovation, quality production& controls, and on-time hand-over projects, and proper commissioning with high quality and specification approval.

Some of the Accomplishments in business & Industries over the 30 years:

oConstruction and operation of a coke and ice cream factory.

oDevelopment and management of rest areas, stations, restaurants, and residential villas.

oImplementation of irrigation, electrical, and discrimination projects in Jordan.

oConstruction of fast-food restaurants and warehouses in Saudi Arabia.

oTechnology transfer of software and operational practices in the food industry.

Managed real estate activities, including buying, selling, marketing, and managing apartment buildings and condos.

Developed rural land into commercial stores and villas.

Academic Achievements & Skills Gained:

B.A. NETWORKING ADMINISTRATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DeVry University GRADUTING JULY 1ST.2024

BASIC TALENTS AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:

Talent Acquisition Consultant/Director:

In most of my projects working for myself and others I was the Principal in Hiring and Firing and evaluating newcomers and existing ones. I put the rules and basic structure for employment in general and selected employees based on their skills, behavior, and know-how. Talent is one of the most outstanding segments of success for any company whose goal is success and giving the best service to the community.

Project Management (Consulting, Planning and Development)

Business Development

Real Estate

Team Leadership

Intelligent & International Communication, AI, & I.o.T projects, and Technology transfer for different applications, Software Development on Chosen Applications and Certain Industries all according to Specialization.

Strategic Planning

Technology Transfer

Construction Management

Operations Management

Sales & Marketing

Customer Service

Budgeting & Finance

Computer Hardwar & Software

Cyber Security

Linux & AI researcher, writer, editor and other activities

Data Scientist.

Writer, Researcher & Editor.

The last three classes I passed were:

1. Data Base Management

2. Web Architecture w/lab WEB375

3. Career Development & Strategy CARD 415

Education/Academic Achievements:

Bachelor of Arts in Network Administration and Information Technology --- 1st. JULY 2024 GRADUATION DATE.

(Expected July 2024) DeVry University – Chicago, Illinois.

Associate Degree in Business Administration and Office Practice Najah National University & Kalandia Vocational Training Center Graduated in 1968

Principles of Business Law & Marketing I.I.T. University (Chicago, Illinois) 1970

Certified Real Estate Consultant Champion School of Real Estate (Dallas, Texas) Graduated in 1975

Associate Degree in Networking Administration & Engineering DeVry University (Chicago, Illinois).2022

Professional Experience and Certifications:

1.1. Basic Operation Course – Running Franchise Stores – Chicago Illinois Stores and Suburbs of Chicago. 1971 - 1973

2.2. Advanced Operation Course – Management and operations including building maintenance, safety, general cleanliness, standards, policies, procedures, Security, and financing & procurements, stats, projection, hiring, firing, scheduling, hiring, firing, and all management duties and responsibilities. 1973 – 1974

3.Auto Care Dealer Management Courses for Shell Oil Company. Management and Auto-Mechanic Engineering. 1974 - 1980

4.Q1 & Sahara Technology Inc. Agency for Q1 Corporation Hardware and Software Programming and Line Hardware Assembly. 1980 – 1981

Additional Projects In the same period

Additional Business Ventures & Experience Gained – Chicago Illinois (1971 – 1981)

Barakat Enterprises International:

Five Continents Travel Agency – Bridgeview, Illinois.

Gas Stations with backroom and Mechanics.

Haji Baba Restaurant.

Petra Restaurant

Sahara Technology Incorporated.

Five Continents Travel Agency

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