Hasan Abu-Hassan Resume Page *

Hasan Adel Abu-Hassan

Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain

+973–3821–2555

adyh6f@r.postjobfree.com

A C-Level executive with over than 33 years of experience in the field of projects and business development. Proven track record in quickly measuring new organizational situations by accessing deep and evolving arsenal of financial and strategic leadership experience across diverse investment and engineering firms. Outstanding track record in securing major real estate, industrial, and capital civil works projects and leading operations to the completion of successful projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standard of quality. Seeking an executive officer role to apply strong project and property management and brand investment and development skills to the growth of top tier engineering and development firms. Fluent in Arabic and English.

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Process Improvement

Client & Vendors Relations

Effect Negotiation

Capital Marketing

Task Scheduling

Claims Evaluation & Resolution

Bed Proposals & Estimation

Investment & Budgeting

Business Development

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Fund Management

Property Management &

Leasing Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelancer Oct 2020 to Present

Helping clients to manage their tasks, objectives, timelines, and budget of their specific projects. Liaises with clients and team members regarding project goals, the strategies to achieve these goals and the most effective management techniques to adapt for maximum returns. Allocate resources among team members to execute client’s project while adhering to budgets and deadlines. It is handled by:

Formulating assignments in accordance with prescribed specifications.

Editing assignments to ensure that they are accurate and well-presented.

Liaising with the line manager to clarify assignment-related expectations, as needed.

Submitting completed assignments in the stipulated format.

Keeping an accurate record of hours worked and income received. Examples of completed and currents projects:

12 high class Villas at Jary Al-Shaikh; Client: H.H. Shaikh Naser Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa; Investor/Developer: Al-Namal Contracting & Trading Company; Almost equal equity/gain between partners. Total Project Cost of BD 3.6 MM. Project was completed in 18 months. Completed in June 2022,

FIFTHS Factory at ALBA Industrial Area (Lehsi) was constructed in 12 months by VKL Holdings for a cost of BD 4.2 MM. Rented to FIFTHS Group from France for a leasing period of 10 years renewable automatically. Completed January 2022,

Construction of a school at Hunainia – Rifaa on a land of 20,000 sqm owned by VKL Holdings, Built-Up Area of 17,747 sqm. Leasing the school to Britus International Education for a period of 20 year renewable automatically. The Project is expected to start in December 2022 and completed in two phases in September 2023 and January 2024.

A similar school with the same operator and developer but at Dammam – KSA. The school shall be operational in September 2024.

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OAT Group March 2019 to Sept 2020

General Manager

Reporting to the Chairman and being responsible of executing the overall mission of tow Group subsidiaries namely:

(1) Gulf Roof and (2) Bahrain Plumbing. Provide leadership in projects and property development and services providing to Main Contractors and Clients in the construction market of residential, industrial as well as commercial and any other type of projects. Executing and operating both companies by managing the senior staff and the team. Monitoring the performance of all construction and engineering functions to ensure successful completion of the projects under the allocated budget and within its timeframe. Key Accomplishments:

Plan, coordinate and manage all business operations to achieve corporate goals,

Develop and implement business plan for profitability,

Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities,

Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing program and recommend improvements,

Develop strategies to improve overall quality and productivity,

Generate business, cost and employee reports to management,

Schedule regular team meetings to discuss about business updates, issues and recommendations,

Respond to employee concerns in timely manner,

Provide direction and guidance to employees in their assigned job duties,

Determine staffing requirements and ensure that office positions are filled promptly,

Assist in employee recruitment, training, performance, promotion and termination activities,

Manage orientations and exit interviews for employees,

Ensure that employees follow company policies and procedures,

Manage administrative, logistical, human resources, and accounting services to support company operations,

Address customer inquiries promptly and professionally and ensure customer satisfaction,

Manage directly SLA for a mix uses Tenants,

Renovate residential units to maintain quality,

Review the various insurance policies and risk mitigation opportunities,

Maintain occupancy level at 90% with client satisfaction at an average of 95%,

Implement preventive maintenance programs and schedule for preventive/deterrent maintenance. Al Namal Contracting & Trading Co. (ANCT) July 2016 to March 2019 Chief Projects Officer

Reporting to and being responsible in assisting the MD in executing the overall mission of ANCT and provide leadership in projects development, constructing and managing residential, industrial as well as commercial and any other projects and business units in furtherance of the company’s objectives. Assist the MD with the overall executive direction through subordinate senior management staff for all construction and engineering functions to ensure successful completion of the Projects.

Key Accomplishments:

Provides policy direction to assigned major functional areas,

Directs the establishment of goals, major priorities, and advise in the development of strategies and resolution of major problems,

Direct the implementation of projects goals and objectives, policies, work standards, and controls for professional staff and consultants,

Evaluate projects performances against goals and take necessary action to address deviations,

Direct the execution of studies, investigations, and analyses of technical issues for the MD, including reports of findings, corrective action recommendations and supporting research, Hasan Abu-Hassan Resume Page 3

Approve cost estimates, staffing plans, and schedules; and establish and maintain effective business and working relationships with the engineering, construction and suppliers,

Supervise subordinate staff; exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions,

Expand business profitability by initiating and negotiating joint venture (JV) partnerships where appropriate and provide executive management and oversight of JVs,

Ensures that all new projects are well researched and exhaustive consultation and involvement of all the stakeholders is undertaken in order to ensure quality products and profitable sale,

Ensures that all departmental staff, especially the key technical ones are professionally managed, mentored and developed as part of performance management practice,

Manage directly SLA for a industrial and commercial uses tenants, such as Lihsi Industrial Area, Juffair and Atrium Malls,

Understand the tenants needs and responds to their requests,

Review the collections in order to ensure rents are made as per Lease Agreements and take corrective measures in case of delays.

Kuwaiti Manager Contracting (KMC) July 2014 to June 2016 Operations Director

Recruited to propel company into a progressive, rebranded and restructured company with a solid infrastructure, diversified engineering project portfolio, cohesive, empowered employee teams and profitability focus. Assess on-going progresses toward strategic goals and objectives, directly managing the day to day operations of KMC including, but not limited to, logistics, human and machinery resources as well as initiating and finalizing project’s biddings. Key Accomplishments:

Grow partnerships with vendors regarding supplies and equipment, negotiating contracts on pricing and delivery times, monitoring expenditures and reducing operating costs to increase revenues.

Ensure targets of KMC projects are achieved in terms of contract deliverables, financial performance, debtors and risk management by monitoring project deliverables increasing revenue growth.

Increase project delivery targets by 40% through coordinating and developing commercial teams.

Decrease client dissatisfaction by building positive working relationships with Clients, Professional Advisers and other bodies to the mutual benefit of both KMC and other parties.

Expand business profitability by initiating and negotiating joint venture (JV) partnerships where appropriate and provide executive management and oversight of JVs.

Streamlined processes and increased work productivity by establishing financial and commercial controls and produce internal commercial reports.

Ministry of Transportation (MOT) Feb 2013 to June 2014 Director – Land Transportation Regulation (LTR)

Regulated the Land Transportation (LT) industry, including issuance of licenses and setting of policies, procedures, rules and KPIs for services providers to practice their businesses in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Monitored and ensured projects were provided with the highest safety and quality as per the set KPIs at affordable prices in order to achieve the MOT’s strategies and objectives. Solely responsible for reporting to the Minister and the Under Secretary of MOT. Key Accomplishments:

Established three Directorates namely; LT Regulation Directorate, LT Planning & Studies Directorate, LT Projects Directorate. and performed all executive duties for these Directorate,

Successfully initiated required strategic projects for the 2015–2018 Government Program by creating the Master Plan of LTR routes and infrastructure and implementing the Intelligent Transportation System.

Completed 35% more projects by establishing objectives for Directorate and formulated proper directives in line with the broader policies of the MOT and the Government.

Maintained high profile public relation status increasing MOT’s business relations, while also decreasing costs by negotiating and implementing agreements with third parties. Hasan Abu-Hassan Resume Page 4

Mega Holdings Co. July 2011 to Jan 2013

Chief Development Officer

Oversaw Senior Managers and Managers working on client engagements within practice. Reviewed and maintained high-level deliverables across practice. Ensured engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures take place for all practice engagements. Provided leadership to practice within a geographical area. Developed, implemented and regulated sound business practice and strategic objectives were aligned with the region strategic initiatives. Conduct public speaking engagements and promote company at industry conferences and involvements in local/regional business organizations. Solely responsible for reporting to the Chairman and the CEO. Key Accomplishments:

Handled and successfully completed numerous projects ranging from $2.00M to $50.00M.

Achieved higher profit reports and decreased loss by consolidating and analyzing profitability, revenues, margins, bill rates and utilization across practice.

Consistently develops and meets revenue and other financial goals for practice, and ensure practice meets or exceeds budgeted financial objectives, including revenue and margins.

Regularly developed reports and updated strategic business goal status reports to the CEO, the Executive Vice Chairperson and to the Chairman of Company.

Completed projects timely and within budget ranging from 70 units to 304 units and up to 20 story buildings, including detailed designs of housing developments and industrial projects. Omran Al Bahrain Real Estate Investment Co. July 2008 to June 2011 Senior Manager- Projects & Business Development

Designed, formulated and implemented investment systems, policies and procedures and ceaselessly upgrading the same to meet the changing necessity of the organization. Planned and executed the site activities from mobilization to handing over stage, appointing consultants and contractors, as well as ascertaining highest level of quality of construction. Monitored the project progression by conducting frequent site visits both in the Kingdom of Bahrain and abroad, and provided remedial/corrective measures in case of underperformance to ensure completion of project within time/cost constraint. Solely responsible for reporting to the General Manager. Key Accomplishments:

Initiated a $43M valued project for a high-end residential building at Reef Island and introduced a potential partner for a Project’s JV,

Efficiently assessed and evaluated economic information pertaining to the real estate investments at micro & macro levels,

Recognized as a pivotal active member of the Executive Management Committee in analyzing and recommending land and properties for acquisition.

Handled to the GM and BoD plans for potential projects ranging from $40M to $106M. International Investment Bank (IIB) Nov 2005 to June 2008 Engineering Services Head

Provided supervisory oversight for all technical assessments of real estate, private equity, and investment proposals, including conducting sight visits in the Kingdom of Bahrain and GCC. Partnered with business development, investment placement, asset management, and investor services in presenting strategic plans to clients and market counterparts. Analyzed and administered all housing contracts, obtaining all necessary permits and licenses adhering to proper codes and standards. Prepared time projection sheets and monitored scopes and specifications to communicate progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem indicated. Directly reported to and met with company’s CEO and COO completing all duties as assigned, supporting investment, market analysis, financial modeling, due diligence, deal structuring, and the preparation of Private Placement Memorandums (PPM). Hasan Abu-Hassan Resume Page 5

Key Accomplishments:

Completed a Steel Reinforced Manufacturing Facility, Office Buildings, and a Paper Mill projects ranging from

$25M to $95M within the Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Dubai regions.

Central to strategic planning success due to ability to envision overarching company needs, imbue the plan with team input and paint a go-forward picture.

Increased revenue beyond expectations by pressing staff to perform and requiring high quality work performance, while also trusting and supporting the employees.

Projects Directorate, Ministry of Electricity & Water June 1982 to Oct 2005 Chief, Civil Works Projects (2001-2005)

Directed and ensured that Civil Capital & Rehabilitation Projects were developed and implemented on targets within budget and work programs. Supervised and trained staff and contractors in the technicalities of power and water generation and transmission. Oversaw international consultancy firms that provided technical, commercial, and legal cover for projects.

Key Accomplishments:

Controlled and coordinated all designs and specifications of buildings and facilities for appropriate quality ensuring they suited their functional purpose and were assets to the environment.

Recruited new, bottom-line focused staff centered also on providing superior quality work and highly effective customer service.

Head, Civil Capital Projects – (1989 -2001)

Guided and trained all Electricity & Water Authorities and staff on the technicalities of civil engineering. Organized and directed the post-contract work of Senior Engineers and Senior Technicians. Consulted and liaison with Ministry of Electricity & Water and Ministry of Finance.

Key Accomplishments:

Liaised with designers and engineers in the planning stages of construction leading to cost effective budgets and increases in revenue.

Slashed 25% of annual costs and increased productivity by streamlining and automating processes. EDUCATION

Master of Science, Engineering Management, University of Bahrain, Bahrain Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Gulf Polytechnic, Bahrain Technician, Building Management, Gulf Technical College, Bahrain Masters Certificate in Project Management, George Washington University, Bahrain Diploma in Induction to Senior Civil Service, Institute of Public Administration, Bahrain

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