Business Consultant / Production Manager
Oerlikon Balzers
Total years of experience :27 years, 7 Months
• Provide consulting services in the areas of competitive and business intelligence, data analysis, business analysis, and other technology areas for large corporations.
• Reviewed digital resources, network infrastructure, competitor data system, and current operations against accepted standards, guideline, and best practices. Identified strengths and weaknesses.
• Negotiated contract with large consulting firm, involving research and analysis of competitor pricing and product lines, and industry trends, for key client in telecommunications industry. Project will involve collection of product, pricing, and contractual information, interviews with industry specialists, and literature / data research.
• Duties to individual staff members to ensure work efficiency.
• Identify and evaluate employee training requirements.
• Carry out staff appraisals, manage performance and approve time records and requests for time off.
• Develop, manage and implement promotions in order to drive sales.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators.
• Write reports for senior management and deliver presentations on work performance
Entrusted to manage over 120 locations of petroleum sales and distribution company to include staff selection, training, and supervision. Established department goals and deadlines while ensuring profitable pricing and on-time product delivery. Offered expert business consulting and implemented decisions by analyzing processes, markets, and customer information. Communicated directly with CEO regarding business issues as well as current and future opportunities. Prepared and analyzed operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Planned, developed, administered, and controlled contract, equipment, and supply budgets.
♦ Assumed leadership of previously closed gas station, convenience store, and restaurant and returned operations to monthly net profit of $78, 000 with sales of over 150, 000 gallons per month.
♦ Served on team generating $32 million profit and saving $8.6 million in expenses.
♦ Expertly analyzed internal processes while recommending and implementing policy and procedural changes to improve operations.
Directed all phases of multiple projects, defined scope, developed schedules, and submitted budget estimates, cost-tracking documents, and progress reports. Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes, and additions to agreements with architects, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients. Represented owners and developers by interpreting and explaining project plans and contract terms to administrative staff, laborers, and clients. Studied job specifications to determine proper construction methods. Planned and directed construction and maintenance functions. Selected, contracted, and oversaw project workers. Inspected projects to verify compliance with building and safety codes and regulations. Evaluated and recommended changes to operations and financial activities based on asset utilization and audit results. Reviewed and analyzed specific data such as material assets, liabilities, net worth, income, and expenditures. Coordinated design, production, and presentation of curriculum materials. Discussed and resolved work procedure issues, construction problems, and complaints with owners, contractors, supervisors, and design professionals.
♦ Delivered all projects on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding client requirements.
♦ Saved company approximately $5.6 million including $1.7 million in high-tech gauging and $1.3 million in additional savings through procurement of less expensive equipment with higher quality.
♦ Established staff training process for Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, gauging, and problem solving.
♦ Started as Machine Operator and earned successive promotions leading to Project Manager role.
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws,
regulations, and management policies for AGIP, LCM Oilfield Services Ltd
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
• Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.
• Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions
Provided accounting and auditing services for companies including Air Malta, Elf Aquitaine Group, and ATP Oil & Gas Corporation. Directed audit engagements and determined required scope of investigations. Ensured staff understanding of organizational and management objectives. Inspected account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures. Examined records and interviewed employees to verify proper recording of transactions and adherence to legal requirements. Gathered and analyzed data to identify deficient controls, duplicated efforts, fraud, extravagance, and non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. Reviewed data on material assets, liabilities, network, income, and expenditures. Compiled and submitted detailed reports of audit findings.
• Successfully reduced audit engagement delivery time by nearly 38%.
• Recommended operational and financial changes while reporting on asset utilization and audit results.
• Suggested controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity during system evaluations.
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI Graduated Jun 10, 2010 Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI Graduated Jun 10, 2010 Project Management Certificate
Al Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya Graduated October 05, 1995 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major: Accounting