Manager Projects

Gouda Manzoor

Dubai, UAE

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Senior Business Management Professional

Years of quantifiable experience in Business Operations, Project Management, P/L Management, Exhibitions/Events management, Business Development, Building Material, FMCG etc. Be part of a senior leadership team with a growth oriented & progressive organization and steering the Organization towards achieving the planned objectives by capitalizing on rich professional experience in managing businesses, P&L and financial management, project/contract management, change and growth management etc. simultaneously leveraging core strengths of strategic planning & management, business restructuring, financial acumen etc. along with global perspective & entrepreneurial drive towards creating and enhancing value for all stakeholders PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS MANAGERIAL SKILLS

Years of professional experience with focus on driving & leading organizations to market leadership and

profitability

Presently associated as Regional Manager with Toprock Interiors LLC in Dubai, UAE.

Demonstrated excellence in proactively managing

business cycle process with proven success in multiple markets, building shareholder value, driving vision and achieving critical strategic goals

Senior level professional with extensive handson multinational experience in business leadership, P&L operations, project management, strategic planning, business development, financial management,

budgeting & forecasting, etc.

Expertise in

o Business strategy, planning & execution

o Devising and tracking strategic

direction and outcomes

o Executing strategies for new business

acquisition, ensuring smooth and

efficient operations

Possess strong cross-functional experience in multi dimensional operations in the Corporate Sector

Proven abilities in extracting the best out of existing resources to win desired operational and strategic results

Versatile and multi-skilled with ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, achieve defined goals & objectives, an effective communicator with strong analytical, critical problem solving &

organizational skills

Business Operations, Fit out, Joinery & Trading.

Project Management – Retail & F& B ( Multiple)

Revenue Enhancement / High Growth Strategist.

Start up Management/New Market Entry.

Contract Management / Negotiation.

Business Development.

Tendering & Estimation.

Facilities Management.

Procurement/sourcing.

Cost & resources optimization.

Performance measurement & Improvement.

Liasoning & Co-ordination –Govt and Private.

OWNERSHIP OF FULL PROJECT LIFE CYCLE :

Estimation & Tendering - fit-out, Joinery & Stands. Negotiation & Finalization.

Authority approvals process.

Planning & Scheduling.

Budgeting and cost controlling.

Procurement for sites and workshop.

Appointing Sub-contractors.

Assigning and Allocation of Project Managers.

Joinery detailing & Monitoring Joinery Production. Visiting Sites & Keeping track.

Payment follow-up

Execution, Handing over & closing.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Analytical & logical skills

Colloborative skills

Conflict management and resolution

Coaching & mentoring.

Good communication & interpersonal skills

CAREER SUMMARY

Toprock interiors LLC, Dubai, UAE.

Turnkey fitout and joinery contractors

Regional Manager

Inner Space Interiors LLC, Dubai, UAE

Turnkey fit-out and joinery contractor specialized in F&B and hospitality sector Projects Head

Sharif Interiors LLC (Ginco Group of Companies), Dubai, UAE Turnkey fit-out and joinery contractors

Projects Head

Saleh Ishaq Décor Est./Al Katbi Building Materials LLC, Dubai, UAE

(Turnkey contractors in interiors, Exhibition stands and fit-out works. Al Katbi Building Materials LLC is their Subsidiary Trading Division for Building Material Supplies) Operations Manager / Contracts Manager

Eastern Exhibitions/Sarco International, Dubai, UAE

(Eastern exhibitions are contractors for Trade shows / Exhibitions stands / fit-out works Sarco international is a leading importers and exporters of building materials) Technical Manager

Atiq Al Muhairi Food Stuff Trading Est., Dubai, UAE

(Importers and Agents for Food Stuff)

Commercial Manager

Al Dulijan Commercial Centre, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

(Importers and exporters; Traders of furniture and Building Material) Sales Manager

SIGNIFICANT CAREER ATTAINMENTS

Managed and executed multiple Projects related to interior fit-out and Exhibiition stands. Successfully

o Set up a new department in building material trading without new capital at Saleh Ishaq Décor, Dubai. o Managed executed multiple projects including

All the 23 outlets of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf across UAE, Qatar and Muscat. o Successfully handled and completed full turnkey fit-out work for Retail/Brands Showrooms & F/B outlets in all the Major shopping Malls and Airports in UAE.

o Total interior solution for offices to many international companies. o Generated a vital share of the company revenue over a period of 6 years with Sarco International LLC o Played a key role in starting a new department in fit-out works for exhibition stands; developed new manhole covers as per market requirement and DM standards for Sarco International LLC o Pioneered business expansion and launched own brands in soft furnishing o Started 2 new branches for Al Dulijan Commercial Centre Recognized for managing multiple projects related to interior decoration, exhibition stands & fit-outs, civil works, electrical-plumbing-sanitary installations and restaurant-coffee shops outlet establishments. BUSINESS SKILLS

Strategic thinker and results-oriented recognized ability to handle P & L operations, various organizational functions and lead productive teams in exceeding organization goals

Expertise in handling 360* business operations across varied corporate functions.

Proficient and fully involved in

o Various phases of fit out and interior projects from tendering, estimatin, Negotiation, deal finalization, scheduling, Procurement, Monitoring, controlling & handing over while following up on progress. o Preparing project master plan looking at design or facilities requirements, movement patterns & their segregation, rational space allocation, utilities planning etc. o Budget planning including framing fiscal & KPI metrics and reporting. o Experience of working on multiple projects with multiple parties and variety of services. o Leads the project management team, presentation and communication with the senior management and relevant stakeholders.

o Manage resources, financials and all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure alignment and achievement of strategic objectives.

o Review and finalizes cost estimates proposal with the relevant team in terms of the required material as per bill of quantities, amount of work, material/ equipment/ and manpower requirements during the tendering phase. o Conducting project budgeting, cost benefit analysis, project feasibility studies etc. o Provide on-site leadership for the project team members to ensure achievement of the project. o Chairing Weekly progress meeting with Project Managers and Sub-contractors. o Examine written reports/presentations (weekly/monthly/quarterly) from various department on progress. o Ensuring understanding of client requirements in executing architectural and interior projects taking into consideration technical, aesthetical and functional requisites o Guiding designers and discuss design ideas with them to prepare drawings as per development regulations o Providing detailed construction documents to the consultants / construction team

Developing and implementing business processes that assure cost efficient facility operations and minimize/eliminate unplanned infrastructure and building downtime

Developing and managing local facility operating budget.

Conceptualizing sales/marketing strategies, market segmentation etc.

Planning short and long term facility utilization schedules.

Setting up new ventures, ideating, drafting and implementing processes.

Devising re-structuring initiatives (both tactical and strategic) to reduce cost base and improve operational efficiencies

Building & fostering relationships with key influencers – Internal & external customers, senior team members, project & delivery teams, vendors etc. to drive business operations smoothly and efficiently

Actionable Analytics : Providing insights through management dashboards to facilitate day–to–day decision making

Providing direction, motivation and training to the team, ensuring optimum performance for all operational and sales related issues; imbibing a sense of discipline & team work within the team for effective and smooth functioning of operations

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

MBA specializing in Project Management & Marketing Management, NIM, Mumbai, 1999

B. Tech specializing in Industrial technology & Production, Karnataka, 1984.

Certification in Primevera, 2016

Diploma in Accounting, 1989

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Travelled to multiple Countries for conducting business including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Singapore and Malaysia

IT / FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Design Software AutoCAD

Other Functional Softwares Accounting Softwares

Operating Systems Windows

Application Packages MS Office Suite

Internet Applications and Tools

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Nationality : Indian

Marital Status : Married

Linguistic Abilities : English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu & Kannada Driving License : Valid UAE Light Vehicle driving license Visa Status : Employment Visa.

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