MBA ****

Saad Awadh Alahmari

Education and Qualifications

University of Scranton, USA

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Majors: General

Aug 2011

University of Delaware’s English Language Institute, USA

Level: English for Academic Purposes (EAP6)

Jan 2009

The University of Pau, France 2008

Coursework in French Studies and Political Science

King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Aug 2007

College of Translation & Languages – Bachelors Degree in French/Arabic

Professional Experience

Saudi Press Agency May 2005 – Apr 2008

Worked at the Saudi Press Agency in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as a French Language Coordinator. Responsibilities included all sorts of correspondence and liaison with French media agencies and sources. I was also responsible for effectively translating American French news and media resources into Arabic.

Admin Services Supervisor at Masa utilities company Feb 2012 – Oct 2017

Resourceful Administrative Services supervisor with extensive office operations client and personnel relations expertise. Organized and diligent with excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills. Performance management strategies

Employee recruitment and staffing

Employee training and development

Facility and maintenance

Travel administration

Exceptional problem solver

Skilled negotiator

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Professional and mature

Projects

Organized board meetings.

Coordinated Commercial Design of new office building, including design input and approval, procurement contacts, delivery and installation scheduling etc.

Redefining the Corporate Strategy for Coca Cola

Prepared and presented an analysis of the entire company with an emphasis on financial strategy (including pro forma statements), marketing strategy, general strategy, competitor analysis, industry analysis, and segment analysis.

Global Marketing Plan: Launching Dunkin Donuts in India

Devised and presented a complete marketing plan for launching Dunkin Donuts in India, with a complete marketing plan and feasibility study.

Comparative analysis of Starbucks and its competitors

Did a marketing research project on Starbucks and its competitors, clearly defining Starbucks market segment, Porters five forces analysis, SWOT analysis and strategic group maps.

Honors and Awards

Awarded the Saudi Government Scholarship for studies in United States (2009)

Awarded a scholarship for studies in France (2004)

Additional Skills and Experience

confident communicator and presenter

excellent verbal and written communication skills

excellent organizational and planning skills

full understanding of media needs and media relationships

Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail

ability to keep information confidential

Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms

Ability to work in high-stress environments, often for long hours

A wide degree of creativity and latitude

Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management

Skilled in using quantitative tools such as Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point

High level of enthusiasm and motivation

Project management and report writing skills

Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills

Languages: Arabic (native), English (advanced), French (advanced)

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