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CONTACT

Email: ad0a0t@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 202-***-****

Address: Mclean, VA

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Project Management

• Communication Management

• Stakeholders Management

• Risk Management, Mitigation Analysis

• Operations Analysis & process

Improvement

• Performance Monitoring & Evaluation

• Problem Solving Skills

• Client Relationships

• Architectural Design, Space Planning &

Renovations

EDUCATION

• Professional Diploma, Interior Design.

Ashworth College - Norcross, GA

• Bachelor of Science, Business

Management.

SUP DE CO, Ecole Supérieure de

Commerce et de Gestion Marrakech-

Agadir, Morocco

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

IBM, Project Management Professional

Certificate. 2023

Coursera

• Project Management Essentials.

• Project Management Foundations,

Initiation, and Planning.

• Project lifecycle, Information Sharing and

Risk Management.

• Project Management, Communication

Management, Stakeholders & Leadership.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, streamlining operations to promote organizational growth. Expert in resource management, communication, and stakeholder relations. Meticulous, capable of directing multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency. Collaborative and dedicated to developing partnerships, building, and leading talented and motivated individuals, with exceptional Interpersonal & conflict management abilities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Managing Director, 03/2012 - 07/2023

MCLEAN DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC. Mclean, VA

• Envisioned & started Mclean Design Associates, Interior Architecture and Design company, specialized in developing and managing Residential & Commercial projects.

• Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.

• Developed and implemented company strategies and process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.

• Built strong partnerships with industry related businesses, attending conferences & events, to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.

• Directed operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals. rectified task errors and managed customer concerns for initiative-taking solutions.

• Managed financial health of company, secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.

• Provided leadership to interior design team, hiring, and training talent, setting performance goals, and fostering collaborative and creative work environment.

• Implemented latest design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to remain innovative and competitive.

• Negotiated contracts with clients, suppliers, and contractors to secure most favorable terms and drive profitability up to 35% for each project.

Senior Project Manager, 05/2009 - 03/2012

POTOMAC MARBLE & GRANITE Inc. Woodbridge, VA

• Successfully planned, developed and executed large scale renovation projects, including:

MARRIOTT HOTELS, Bethesda, MD

Renovation of 225 hotel rooms and bathrooms, reception, lobby area and public bathrooms.

MERIEM ELASRI

TESOL/TEFL Certificate. 2023

World TESOL Academy

• (ESL) English Language Teacher.

• Language Teaching Techniques.

• Classroom Management.

LANGUAGES

• Arabic. Native

• English. Full Professional

• French. Bilingual

• Spanish. Full Professional

Continued

ORACLE CORPORATION. Reston, VA

Custom design and renovation of conference rooms, employee cafeteria and bathrooms.

CAPITAL ONE SPORTS ARENA, DC

Complete Renovation of 120 VIP suites.

• Developed project plans identifying requirements, resources, budgetary needs, schedules and scope.

• Executed communication and stakeholder engagement techniques to achieve project goals accurately and efficiently.

• Managed team members & coordinated tasks displaying leadership, motivation & conflict management techniques.

• Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implemented mitigation actions to avoid unforeseen delays.

• Directed scope changes and implemented creative solutions to keep project on track and within budget.

• Led meetings with stakeholders to discuss project status, scope, schedules, budgets, potential risks and solutions.

• Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.

Director of Sales, 08/2007 - 05/2009

POTOMAC MARBLE & GRANITE Inc. Woodbridge, VA

• Lead and managed day-to-day activities within the sales department achieving targets. Effectively implemented sales strategies, created and executed sales plans & promotions driving new business and maximizing revenue.

• Incorporated new and profitable product lines including semi- custom cabinetry styles and Quartz surface options. Developed exclusive renovation packages upselling products and services, boosting revenue 28%.

• Trained and managed sales teams, displaying leadership, empowerment, guidance, collaboration, motivation, observation and feedback.

• Analyzed sales performance and KPIs, reviewing reports and metrics to identify areas of improvement and develop action plans, reporting to senior management highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

• Built, developed and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, attending conferences, trade shows & events locally and nationally.

• Executed exemplary customer service experience, catering to the unique needs of each customer and exceeding expectations, driving satisfaction and loyalty.

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