EMAD AGHA
*** ******** ** *, ********, OH, *****
614-***-**** *********@*****.***
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT~PROJECT MANAGEMENT~OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Uniquely positioned to apply multifaceted technical experience, expertise in all phases of product
management lifecycle, strong team management background, and extensive track record of innovation
and success to enhancing firm’s bottom line
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• MBA-level, project management professional-certified with outstanding experience building and
leading multi-disciplinary teams for startup and established firms
• Highly analytical decision-maker with extensive experience in building, turning around, and
operating companies, along with proven history of increasing productivity and turning around
difficult situations.
• Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks
performance against key operational targets/goals.
• Well developed analytical, decision-making, verbal & written communication and organizational
skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands and respond flexibility to changing priorities
• Motivated self-starter whose management solutions resulted in profitability and whose pursuit of
continuous improvements yield high quality in all aspects of work.
• New Business Development
• Strategic Planning Direction
• Multi-Site Operations
• Decision Making
• Negotiations
• Team Building
• Training & Development
• Staff Coaching & Mentoring
• Product Analysis & Development
• Customer Satisfaction
• Sales Direction & Initiatives
• Market Strategy
• Market Segmentation
• Project Management
• Operations Management
• Performance Management
• Inventory Management
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• Change Management
• Financial Plan Development
• Budget Development
• Return on Investment
• Revenue Growth
• Profit & Loss Management
• Profit Margin Increases
• Asset & Liability Management
• Business Start-up
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
President and CEO, Wireless World, Columbus, OH, 2004 to Present
• Business Planning, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, and Forecasting
• Oversaw sales, Strategic Planning, Design, Marketing, and Vision.
• Expanded the business from four retail locations to eleven locations
• Took on full P&L responsibility
• Opened three locations for Sprint PCS “Wireless Stores”
• Established an authorized service center for Sprint Wireless in two different locations
• Started a new business (Tax, Accounting, and Payroll services) for individuals and small
businesses
• Developed and maintained cordial relationships with clients, suppliers, and team
members
• Boost revenue by nearly 300%
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Senior Project Manager, Celucom outlet, Columbus, OH, 2001 to 2004
• Planned, directed, and managed designated projects and managed more than one project
at a time
• Insured that objectives were accomplished in accordance with outlined priorities
• Delegated responsibilities and designed time schedules
• Reviewed project status reports during each operation phase.
• Established cell phone refurbishing department (120 Employees) including testing,
hardware, software, repairing, flashing, programming, quality control, packaging, and
shipping
• Established distribution center to distribute refurbished phones to over 500 retailers
nationwide
• Responsible for all personnel matters, including hiring, training, and motivating a staff of
125 employees.
General Manager, ADLA Communications, Grove City, OH, 1998 to 2001
• Duties: Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Tracking Inventories, Accounting and Payroll
• Increased sales by 30% and added new product lines: Dish Network and Video games.
• Introduced an advanced POS system for better customer service, tracking inventories,
financial reports, and purchase orders
• Installing Dish Network and repairing Cell phones.
EDUCATION
• Masters of Business Administration, Franklin University, Columbus, OH, 2006
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ohio State University,
Columbus, OH, 2003
CERTIFICATION
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL-v3), 2010
• Project Management Professional (PMP), 2009
In the process of obtaining LEED Green Associate; took the seminar class (8 PDUs)
OTHERS
Membership: Project Management Institute (PMI): PMP Certification
Columbus Bar Associate (Notary public Certification)
National Rifle Associate (CCW Certification)
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Languages: English and Arabic
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Adobe Illustrator 10, QuickBooks
Pro, ProSeries “Professional Tax preparer”, and searching the Web.
Activities/hobbies: Improving knowledge
Barbecue and Social Activities
Playing soccer and managing soccer teams