ALI AWADA
Houston, Texas, *****
832-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-awada7/ ac7cu4@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Talented Mechanical Engineer with strong understanding of mechanical engineering theories and application gained through stellar academic preparation, solid internships and on-the job experiences with a USA Fortune 500 financial services corporation. Masterfully leads teams, projects and consistently trusted with high-level responsibilities having corporate-wide impact. Respected for unwavering integrity and sets high standards for a ‘people first’ environment.
Interpersonal Communication Team Leadership Project Leadership Coach – Mentor Digital Solutions
Domestic and International Travel Bilingual Authorized to Work in Any Organization
Fundamentals of Engineering Certification, BEng Mechanical Engineering, with honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAPITAL ONE BANK, Houston, TX June 2016 to Present
Universal Branch Associate Assistant Manager
Process quick and flawless transactions within established policies and procedures to ensure operational excellence and customer confidentiality. Promoted from Teller to Universal Branch Associate after one month.
Manage branch vault activity, involving all the money in the branch and shipments of money circulating in and out and of the branch, to ensure high regulatory standards and customer convenience
Oversee operations to ensure branch documentation and processes are in compliance at all times
Open and close the branch facility setting the highest quality standards for customer expectations
Educate customers on various channels and saving plans to relieve financial anxiety, enhance their ability to manage finances and familiarize them with digitally accessible resources
Coach and mentor Branch Associates to ensure their optimal performance aligned with their personal and professional goals
INTERNSHIPS
READY MIX BETON COMPANY, Abu Dhabi, UAE June - Aug 2015
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Hired to prepare Mechanical Data Sheets, Specifications, and Material Requisitions for static equipment.
Engaged in various maintenance tasks as a part of the in-house service team. Co-designed a safety plan that increased employees’ adherence to wearing safety equipment.
Reviewed customer purchase orders and requirements to prepare data sheets and material specifications
Partnered with the procurement department to resolve technical queries from the suppliers
Participated with the service team to identify issues and communicate repair work to ensure jobs are processed within a designated time frame
ABU DHABI VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTE, Abu Dhabi, UAE June - July 2012
Research Assistant
Hired to develop a model explaining the societal returns of a new vocational education initiative. Synthesized scholarly articles on sources of regional disparities.
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ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK (ADCB), Abu Dhabi, UAE June – Aug 2010
Sales Representative Intern
Member of a team selling shares to one of the leading telephone companies in the country through the bank. Surpassed the sales target by 5%.
Met with interested buyers to discuss share values and potential growth leading to purchasing revenue for the bank.
Designed a negotiating plan with a team of specialists allowing sale levels to increase.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Mechanical Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, with honors
Main Modules:
Solid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Stress & Structural Analysis, Design & Manufacturing.
Final-Year Project:
DESIGNING AN AEROFOIL – design and simulation of an aerofoil design using Solidworks, generating a mesh grid and FE simulation results.
International School Of Choueifat, UAE
Sabis System: Mathematics (A), Statistics (A*), Physics (A), Chemistry (A), English (B), SAT (1920), Toefl (104).
CERTIFICATIONS
Fundamentals of Engineering Certification, estimated completion date, December 2018
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Solidworks, MATLAB, Witness, AutoCAD (basic knowledge)
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Extensive Domestics and International Travel:
UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai), Spain, Germany, England, Scotland, Lebanon
AWARDS
Lead The Way: Winning team for Well-Managed and Customer Excellence Award
Attended award ceremony sponsored by Corporate Executives in Florida
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT: Educating youth for financial responsibility, Volunteer
GATHERING TO GO: Feeding the homeless over a 4 day period, Organizer
NEW STUDENT SUPPORT MANCHESTER CITY CENTER, comprehensive support for new students, Manchester UK