Deputy General Manager
ALMEN
Total years of experience :13 years, 4 months
2009-Present EXECUTVE MANAGER / PARTNER
ALMEN, Oil and Gas Maintenance Works, Kuwait
• Directly reporting to the General Manager/CEO.
• Contributed to the development of ALMEN's strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
• Member of the Executive Board, with the responsibility of developing the strategic plan, missions and values of the organization.
• Upgraded and implemented appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards and procedures.
• Use of Continuous improvement tools to support various departments in improvement activities ( 5S, Process Control, Six Sigma).
• Leading and managing the alignment of all functioning engineering departments with the strategic initiatives and direction.
• Single-handedly developed and ensured the continuation of the Quality Management System for ISO 9001 Series.
• Evaluating and reviewing current procedures and systems to gain a thorough understanding of what is required for the department and business, and subsequently implementing strategies as seen fit.
• Successfully supervising employees, prioritising and delegating tasks to ensure that the operation is running smoothly and efficiently while achieving demanding targets and business objectives.
• Operating as an internal consultant by providing interventions in "symptomatic" departments and initiating solutions to enhance the departments and the organisation as a whole.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality and compliance targets, analysing the yearly objectives and KPI's for each department, making sure that all stated objectives, aims and are met.
• Identifying PR issues e.g. company "image "and editing the company monthly newsletter.
2004-2009 PURCHASING AND TOTAL QUALITY MANAGER
ALMEN, Oil and Gas Maintenance Works, Kuwait
• Fully redesigned the purchasing department to be in line with ISO 9001 requirements, as well as supply chain best practices.
• Established and implemented purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Handled an annual budget of $6, 000, 000.
• Managed direct and indirect procurement of equipment and tools to various projects under the organizations' portfolio.
• Conducted international purchases with overseas companies, specifically in China, and developed long term relations with material and equipment supplies.
• Successfully increased on-campus student activities by 70%, by developing activities and clubs in various campuses and establishing methods for their growth and continuation.
• Playing a key role in a major PR campaign that was aimed at advertising AUTs name all over the Middle East by setting up theatrical and artistic campaigns that attracted thousands of audiences every year.
• Establishing inter-university alliances regarding out of campus activities, this included theatrical joint productions, club competitions and events.
Strategic Decision and Risk Management (current): Stanford University Professional Certificate in Strategic Quality Decisions and Quality Analysis of Risks and their management.
Masters in International Affairs (2004): Lebanese American University Emphasis on the political and business effect of nongovernment organizations on the International Arena.
BA Communication Arts (2000): Lebanese American University Emphasis on Journalism and Public Relations.