Tagreed Atwa

Davis, CA ***** ad3fmi@r.postjobfree.com 916-***-****

EDUCATION

Zagazig University — Zagazig, Egypt (GPA : 3.5)

• Bachelor of Finance, International Commerce and Accounting Cairo University— Cairo, Egypt (GPA : 4.0)

• Associate Degree, Statistics

RELEVANT WORK HISTORY

Founder at Golden Horizons for International Intellectual Property Services— Remote ( Mar 2017- August 2023)

• Drafted patents for novice inventors in the engineering industry, successfully helping over 20 clients in being granted patents in the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S.

• Arranged and booked booths at commercially-important international conferences to market numerous inventions for funding and patent licensing opportunities

• Conducted a number of pre-patent filing market research to determine the novelty and revenue potential of clients’s inventions

• Connected clients with funding opportunities and personally composed funding proposals for startups and young inventors, securing a number of grants for clients that totaled to 200,000$ from the city’s fund.

• Facilitated and led activities, discussions, and team meetings, fostering a positive and supportive work environment that promotes equity and inclusion.

• Utilized interpersonal communication skills, such as group facilitation, public speaking, active listening, and working cooperatively on a team

Financial Project Manager in the Premises Department at the Saudi Hollish Bank’s Headquarters — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ( Feb 2005-Nov 2016)

• Composed and reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets, financial reports, and profit and loss statements, ensuring that the reports meet international standards as well as comply with complex local regulations.

• Verified accuracy of expense accounts, time records, reconciliation, invoices approval, and other documents.

• Generated balance sheet reconciliations and reviewed cash flow statements.

• Coordinated work with vendors, contractors, and local governmental agencies, maintaining positive working relationships with end users, business owners, contractors, consultants, vendors and partners on large-scale projects where budgets ranged from 800,000$ to 10 million dollars.

• Prepared, reviewed, and negotiated projects’s contract terms.

• Prepared and oversaw budgets to meet annual budget allocations, positioning the company to effectively compete and grow

Accounting Deputy Manager at Riyadh Bank’s Headquarters — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ( July 2001- Jan 2004)

• Evaluated tellers in over 240 branches across the country and reviewed client accounts as well as electronic records utilizing data analytics and reports to test each branch’s team's compliance with regulations

• Performed external and internal audits of over 35,000 transactions, successfully uncovering two large-scale fraudulent transactions, acquiring refunds and compensation for the bank, and preventing any further financial losses

• Generated balance sheet reconciliations using MS Excel and the Siebel Systems Software

• Reviewed cash flow statements

• Computed annual budgets and prepared forecasts, reporting any significant budget differences and brainstorming required actions for the bank to take to address deficiencies

• executes office business development plan in conjunction with the Valuation team

• Builds relationships with key executives and stakeholders in support of the growth of the office business lines and industries

Certificates and Awards

• Best employee with a maintained outstanding performance for five years award (2011)

• Improvement quality Management certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy .

• Problem solving and decision making certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy .

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy .

• Learning and development evaluation advanced purchasing global skills certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy .

• Legal contracting system certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy .

• Leadership and creativity IP Wave Certificate from World Intellectual Property Organization in South of korea

• Social Intelligence and the art of Management certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy .

• Best Practices in leadership and management certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy .

• Strategic planning certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy.

• The art of employment motivation, Negotiation and persuasion skills certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy.

• Fundamental of innovation thinking in marketing certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy .

• Marketing secrets strategy certificate, issued by the Saudi Hollish Bank Training Academy .

• SKILLS

• Technical: Microsoft Suite, patents’ writing & formatting, time management, punctuality, adaptability, accuracy, auditing, planning, organizing, decision making, problem solving, project management, and critical thinking. Strategic Thinking,Business Case Preparation, Growth Initiatives, Strategic Leadership,Superior verbal and written communication skills,Superior analytical and research skills,Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details,Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment,Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously,Ability to effectively manage a team of valuation professionals and delegate work assignments as needed,Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel,Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel, strategic Financial Management

• Languages: English (Native: oral and written), Arabic (Native: oral and written)

• Personal traits : creative, team-oriented, excellent written and verbal skills, attention to detail, team player, and strong organizational skills

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