Contact Details
Address *:
**** ***** *****, ***** ******
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Address 2:
**** ******** ***** ***** *** #1120
McKinney, Texas 75070
Mobile:
+971 (55) 329 1315
Email:
*******@*******.***
Education
● 2012
Master's in Business and
Management
Orlando University, FL, USA
● 1993
Bachelor of Chemical
Engineering;
HOMS University
Address:
5500 McKinney Place Drive Apt #1120
McKinney, Texas 75070
Mobile:
USA: 214-***-****
Email:
*******@*******.***
Education
● 2012
Master's in Business and
Management
Orlando University, FL, USA
● 1993
Bachelor of Chemical
Engineering;
HOMS University
Summary
I am Engineer with 27 years experience in MEP construction, Water Treatment Contracting, Trading of Industrial Products, and Bottling Plants. Results orientated manager with experience of leading high-performance teams and of successfully increasing profitability, efficiency, and productivity. Ability to keep a level head at all times, nurture and grow a business. Objective
Seeking a challenging senior management position as general manager or operations manager to continue growing my career with an organization that will utilize my management, supervision & administrative skills to play a direct role in unlimited growth and success, achieve corporate objectives. Experience
Jan 2019 – Present, Entire Technical Services (MEP Contractor), Dubai, UAE General Manager
● Oversaw day-to-day operations through coordinating with departments’ managers.
● Designed strategy and set goals for growth.
● Set policies, processes, and decision-taking.
● Maintained budgets, managed resources & prepared financial plans.
● Improved operations, financial performance, and controlled expenses.
● Responsible for business development and key accounts management.
● Ensured employees work productively, quality, and developed professionally.
● Oversaw recruitment and training of new employees, and employee assessment.
● Ensured staff follows health and safety regulations.
● Prepared regular reports for upper management & board of directors.
● Managed relationships with key customers, consultants, and developers.
● Developed relationships with supply chains and improved terms of payments.
● Resolved issues regarding profit decline, employee conflicts, business disputes, legal argument, loss of business to competitors.
● Resolved revenue losses of 2019, improved the profitability, and achieved profit during 2020 despite COVID19 implications.
Jan 2014 – Dec 2018, Al Sabah MEP Contracting, Dubai, UAE Operations Manager
● Drove resources allocations and team development in line with pre-set targets.
● Secured effective management of the projects. Liaised with project managers daily, resolved critical issues, measured progress to meet deadlines.
● Managed a staff of around 80 and more than 1000 skilled workers.
● Improved productivity and coordinated between the different departments for a smooth workflow.
● Managed the allocated budget, cut costs, and improved cash flow.
● Oversaw inventory, maintained stocks level, processed purchase orders without delay, ensuring distribution of materials, and resolve major problems with Haydar M. Abbad
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suppliers. Handled final negotiations with suppliers for better prices, terms, and delivery.
● Complied with the quality plan & HSE regulations.
● Reviewed daily, monthly reports, and followed-up payments’ claims.
● Promoted business and regular communication with key accounts, new customers, and consultants.
● Disclosed contractual conflicts and resolved disputes.
● Archived accelerated growth and increased annual turnover by more than 30%. Apr 2010 – Dec 2013, Water & Wastewater Treatment Contracting Company, UAE General Manager & Business Development
● Achieved around 5% annual growth and hit sales targets.
● Managed daily operations & administration, checked results, resolved problems, managed company’s property, expenditure and maximized the profitability.
● Presented sales plans and realistic forecasts to top management.
● Met clients, resolved technical issues, gave required technical support, and developed business.
● Built and promoted long terms relationships with clients’ key personnel by partnering with them, identify business opportunities, and satisfy their needs.
● Monitored and analyzed team performance and improved achievements. May 2007 – Mar 2010, Juffali Company, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Sales Manager
● Worked as an agent for multinational companies like DOW Chemicals, DuPont, PolyOne, Arkema, and others.
● Grew sales of the different products from 10 to 50% annually.
● Launched sales of raw materials, additives, chemicals, and spare parts.
● Arranged the schedule of shipments, customs clearing, coordination with international forwarding companies, and local logistics.
● Sourced and launched new products (upon markets’ needs).
● Managed customer complaints and collected markets' feedback.
● Attended international exhibitions, met suppliers, sourced new solutions. May 2004 – May 2007, Munif Plastic Factory, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Deputy General Manager and Sales Director
● Established business with key accounts like Armco company.
● Increased sales of more than 15% annually by adding important clients.
● Managed three sales branches with more than 90 personnel.
● Prepared sales plan, assigned tasks, and territories, determining targets, monitored performance, and supported sales personnel.
● Manage manufacturing plant and sales department, set-up procedures and work instructions, define targets and resolve difficulties.
● Built a new factory for pipes, and set-up plant production and maintenance and implemented QA/QC plan, and manage operations.
Skills
Advanced utilization of MS Office a
Strong communication skills
Team leadership
Team motivation
Punctuality
Problem solving
Business planning
Financial budgeting and cost contro
Analytical skills
Professional reporting
Presentable
Dynamic
Excels under pressure to meet deadl
Self-motivated
Multi-tasking skills
Time management
Management and supervision
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Jan 2001 – Mar 2004, Al-Jazeerah Water Plant, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Factory Manager
● Set-up the whole factory (blow molding line, injection machine, utilities and bottling line) design, layout, feasibility, procurement, building, installation, testing, and commissioning.
● Prepared the feasibility study and identified the necessary budget.
● Visited European manufacturers for production lines to complete the assembly and selection of the production lines.
● Hired, trained, and motivated staff and sales team. Managed staff of more than 50 employees.
● Managed daily multi-tasks for operations and management.
● Applied QC standards for hygienic environment and set-up QA system.
● Imported European beverages to GCC countries including products’ launching, budgeting, management of local distributors.
● Implement quality standards requirements and got ISO9001 certificate. Jan 1995 – Dec 2000, Almanhal Water Factory, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Production Head
● Set-up and supervised the operation of six different production lines with more than 200 workers, scheduled operation & maintenance activities.
● Managed Quality Control of raw materials and final products and set up the tests’ procedures for the laboratory as per health applied standards.
● Coordinated with sales department to identify production plan. Oct 1993 – Dec 1994, Alkawther (Water & Waste Water Treatment Plants) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Proposal Engineer
● Prepared treatment plant design, costing and visited the site whenever needed. Achievements
● Resolved revenue losses and generate profits.
● Controlled costs, develop business, and improved profitability.
● Developed long-term relationships with supply chains, reduced cost, and enhanced payment terms.
● Established new branches.
● Launched several products; including cost, logistics, and planning.
● Establish relationships with key-account clients (Developers, Contractors, Consultants, Oil & Gas, and Governmental Entities).
● Expanded business by adding more products and services and signing JVs.
● Managed industrial manufacturing plant management for more than 12 years.
● Built and operated 2 manufacturing plants.
Trainings
● April, 2013
iso9001,2008 Certified Lead
Auditor
● 29 to 31 July, 2007
Conference of "Public Relations
and Super Excellent Service
Towards Zero Faults"
● 13 to15 January, 2007
Seminar in "Sales Managers
Performance Management"
(from).
● 19 to 20 December, 2006
Course in Sabic PE Film Grade
properties, applications &
Troubleshooting
Language
● English
● Arabic