MANSOUR ALJABI
American citizen * 310-***-**** * *************@*****.***
Project Management * Telecommunications
Dynamic, visionary professional with over 10 years of extensive, proven experience in telecommunications,
management, and business development across Asia, Africa, North America and the Middle East. Seeking to
become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the
company’s productivity and reputation.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Skilled in market strategies & Skilled in identifying market
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business branding trends
Strong management/ business Self-motivated, consensus builder
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development skills Problem solver with strong
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Extensive leadership experience attention to detail
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Strong interpersonal/ Proficient in new account
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communication skills development & management
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Telecommunication 2006
Wireless communications emphasis, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration 2003
MIS emphasis, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KEY PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
As Interconstruct Project Manager, consistently achieved a profit margin 15% above company benchmark
Led a successful government affairs strategy in various ministries including Ministries of Finance,
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Social Affairs and Labor, Justice, Interior, and Local Administration and Environment as Aljabi Inter. Manager
As business development manager with Syriatel negotiated huge bids to acquire GSM licenses.
Conducted four months exclusive training program offered by Syriatel to give an overview of each
department scope and interconnectivity between various units
Wireless Project Manager 05/2013-08/2013
Dynamics, Salt lake City, USA
Responsible for the setup of wireless networks at various commercial projects for clients. (Samsung)
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Proficient with providing support for the same.
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Supervised the whole process and ensure that the Wireless equipment are set up properly and that it
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would function efficiently in the future.
Worked closely with contractors as they require in setting up the network cables, BTS and antennas.
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Managed project implementation and execution including overall site construction and acceptance.
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Monitored team performance, tracked and assessed the progress of maintenance operations, and
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generated reports for internal reference and performance analysis
Commercial Director 5/2010-1/2013
Interconstruct, Beirut, Lebanon
(leading telecommunications co. for construction of GSM sites. Portfolio of over 6,000 towers & 2,000
rooftops)
Executed a project to rollout a GSM network licensed for 3G operators in Africa.
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Strategically managed an entire project designed to build towers in capitals of Sierra Leone &
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Tanzania.
Drove gross revenues and successfully negotiated prices and BOQ with subcontractors and suppliers.
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Directed a team of telecom staff including field coordinator, technicians, and analysts in the
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installation, repair, upgrade, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and networks
Conducting meetings with clients to ensure the expected schedule is met on time
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Senior Manager 9/2007-5/2010
Aljabi International Services, Damascus, Syria
(Diverse business portfolio for trading & investing including real estate and automotive)
Assembled and led a team of agents, loan officers and lawyers, ensuring that they executed real
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estate transactions in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Effectively analyzed market activity, real estate inventory, average sale prices and property sales
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history.
Monitored & optimized cash flows and income statements to guarantee availability of fund for
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projects.
Contracted international deals such as the development and/or rental of properties in US & Middle
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East.
Oversaw operation of car dealership in prime location at the heart of Damascus, Syria.
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Set aggressive yet realistic monthly targets to motivate and monitor sales force performance.
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Maintained comprehensive knowledge of pricing and specifications of all vehicles.
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Business Development Manager 8/2005-9/2007
Syriatel (GSM Operator), Damascus, Syria
Effectively reviewed and evaluated tender documents.
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Undertook risk assessment of various projects and recommended appropriate feasibility analysis.
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Conducted corporate/ industry research and developed successful business plans.
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Skilled and actively involved in senior level presentations, negotiations and relationship building.
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Traveled extensively collecting data required for business evaluation & financial forecasts.
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Broad background in successful recruiting, staffing, training, business operations & customer
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service.
Management style that assured a proper balance between major elements of marketing, sales &
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finance.
Senior Indirect Sales Territory Representative 8/2004-8/2005
Simply Wireless (authorized Cingular Wireless Dealer), Fairfax, VA
Successfully sold products and services to sub-dealers in a region consisting of 3 states.
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Consistently increased efficiency, drove gross revenues, and met monthly sales quotas.
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Vital member of product launch strategy team, responsible for budgeting, positioning, package
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design, branding and promotion.
Evaluated wireless telecom needs and recommended solutions based on dealer requirements.
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Delivered successful sales presentations and demonstrations to maximize sales performance.
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Successfully developed sales strategies & forecasts to ensure projected goals are realized.
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Value Added Service Supervisor 8/2003-9/2004
Syriatel, GSM Operator, Damascus, Syria
Supported the execution of ISP by consulting with Syrian Telecommunication Establishment (STE)
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and service providers to examine profitability.
Provided in-depth analysis to assist employer in determining viability to the public
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Served as support for WiMAX business solution & provide Best Practice recommendations in terms
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of QoS, bandwidth and equipment configuration.
Supervised transactions and operations for managed services
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