Abdullah Shawais, Director / Partner

Abdullah Shawais

Director / Partner

Ziko Coffee shop

Location
United Kingdom - London
Education
Bachelor's degree, Product Design
Experience
2 years, 3 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :2 years, 3 months

Director / Partner at Ziko Coffee shop
  • United Kingdom - London
  • July 2007 to September 2009

- Responsible for setting up the business of Ziko, including finding the location and Start up processes from start to finish.
- Procurement (Finding suppliers, negotiating prices and agreeing contracts).
- setting marketing strategy.
- Recruiting, directing and managing staff.
- Managing and assisting staff to resolve customer queries.
- Involved in day to day duties: serving customers, preparing food and cleaning the work space.
- Promoting goods and offers to the general public.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Product Design
  • at London South Bank University
  • June 2013

-Computer aided design. - Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and materials properties and engineering principles. - New materials, emerging technologies and future products. - An understanding of people's needs, ergonomics and inclusive design. - The environmental impact of products, product life cycles and alternative technologies.

Specialties & Skills

Civil Engineering
Business Development
Management
Team Leadership
Product Design
Listening skills
Communication Skills
Analytical skills
Team leading
Time management Skills
Planing & organisational Skills
Report writing

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert

Memberships

Enviromental and sustainability Society
  • Memeber
  • October 2011
Association Of Project Managers (APM)
  • Active member - Attending seminars, networking and developing knowledge and best practices.
  • May 2014
KCL Entrepreneurial & Investment Society
  • Member - Attending seminars, enhancing trading strategies and networking.
  • February 2008
institution Of Structural Engineers
  • Member
  • November 2013

Training and Certifications

Health and Safety at work (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2014
Valid Until:
October 2017
Emergency First Aid At Work (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2014
Valid Until:
October 2017
ILM Award in leadership and management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
APM Project Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Chess
    Won multiple competition at my Secondary school. I was renowned the top challenger for two years in a row.
  • Sports coaching
    In summer I used to coach children and adults at all ages. I used to plan, deliver and assess activities. I used to deliver sessions to enhance multi-skills development. I have an award in Sports Leaders, Free Weights and Gym Instructing.
  • Swimming
    I enjoy swimming as an integral part of my life.