Ahmad Shakrouf, Manager-Client Acquisition & Business Development

Ahmad Shakrouf

Manager-Client Acquisition & Business Development

Infinite Talents, Executive Search & Staffing Solutions

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
20 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 1 Months

Manager-Client Acquisition & Business Development at Infinite Talents, Executive Search & Staffing Solutions
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • My current job since September 2017

Work Profile/ Responsibilities
Developed Business concepts including JOB Portals and know-hows from the scratch.
Experienced in Business forecasting and identifying upcoming opportunities, business trends and other viable analytics
Building Business relationship with key personnel through active/passive communication techniques and strategies
Grasping minute and essential details regarding Client needs and requirements within initial interaction
Sourcing for Clients on a Global scale through dependable channels and strong connections
Building a healthy communication channel/link between Client-Candidate and offering ‘Closures’
Maintaining a cordial relationship with New and Existing clients. Following up with upcoming business requirements, if any
Managing all-round (360-degree) recruitment process company-wide including Manpower planning, recruitment cycle activities, Visa Processing and Orientation Process.
Strict adherence to Project deadlines and time frames for optimal results and client satisfaction.
Ability to prioritize projects based on client necessity and framework
Responsible for the scheduling, planning and execution of all recruitment campaigns in order to ensure company’s Manpower needs with suitably qualified employees to meet project deadlines.
Maintaining professional relationships with recruitment agencies and Commercial negotiating favourable terms in order to reduce overall yearly cost-per-hire
Effectively implements and monitors all Recruitment plans and assignments Globally
Supervise the recruitment team to achieve the recruitment deadlines.
Give online presentations and demonstrations on products and services to client in order to utilize of all features comparing with others local and international job portal sites.
Provide exceptional client service and full lifecycle recruiting.
Developing, refining and fine-tuning effective methods/tools for selection and recruitment of employees to ensure the right people with the desired level of competence are brought into the organization.
Assisted and advised both Client and Candidate on Deployment & Mobilization
Handling all recruitment assignment for Junior Level and Middle Level for all categories and industry.
Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specific certificate.
Conduct reference and background checks on applicants.
Advise the clients and representatives on staffing policies and procedures.
Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and job or career opportunities in organizations.
Perform searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using dependable channels and liaison with recruitment agent worldwide.
Advise the clients on organizing, preparing, and implementing recruitment assignments.
Evaluate recruitment KPI’s and selection criteria to ensure matching to professional, statistical, and testing standards, recommending revision as needed.
Attending Job Fairs, Conference, Exhibitions and Forums.

Directed the business development strategy, formulated business and marketing plans to achieve business goals.
Developed both client and candidates database.
Designed and administrated the contents of the new website and web application.
Designed and edited the company promotional materials: website, brochures, business cards and profile.
Planned, Managed and Directed Direct/Digital marketing strategies and promotional activities including Social Media.
Handling new business development issues for recruitment in new markets by searching and surveying competitive companies in the target countries for recruitment.
Participating in the development of ongoing creative and cost-effective sourcing strategies.
Coordinating/Advising on organizational requirements on recruitment matters, developing long/short-term recruitment process and providing inputs for developing

Recruitment Business Partner at Trust Pioneers Human Resources Consultancies
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2015 to September 2017
HR Manager at AlDar International Co.
  • Iraq - Basra
  • August 2014 to June 2015

AlDar International Co. is a construction management firm with offices in Baghdad, Basra and Irbil that builds exciting projects from North-to-South of Iraq.

• Assume full management responsibility for all processes, procedures and activities of the Human Resources Department including business management and strategy, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, personnel records, insurance, employee and organizational development, training and talent management and risk management.
• Manage the development and implementation of Human Resources Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
• Monitor, evaluate, research and analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, through subordinate level managers, the department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic responsibilities; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Manage the HR department and ensuring that the company policy is implemented.
• Develop HR & Administration Policies & Processes Manual.
• Develop Employee Handbook.
• Develop Code of Conduct.
• Develop Content Plan.
• Develop Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy.
• Mange and develop all Technical Requirements for Contingent Workforce Tender.
• Set goals and objectives for both Technical and Engineering recruitment.
• Deliver generalist HR support and advice to managers and employees.
• Develop, establish and manage the local administrative processes with compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Develop and implement appropriate local and expat resourcing strategies (including deployment/mobilization/ on boarding).

Recruitment Consultant at Global Petroprojects Services AG /Saipem/Eni
  • Syria - Damascus
  • April 2012 to September 2013
Acquisition Expert and Business Head at SyrianTalent.com
  • Syria - Damascus
  • July 2009 to July 2012
Co-Founder - Executive Manager at Elite, Human Resources Consultant
  • Syria - Damascus
  • June 2003 to April 2012

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Tishreen University
  • September 1996

Specialties & Skills

Interviewing
Decision Making Skills
Professional Staffing
Background Checks
Site Selection

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems (Training)
Training Institute:
SSQ
Date Attended:
April 2015
Duration:
15 hours
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System ISMS (Training)
Training Institute:
SSSQ
Date Attended:
April 2015
Duration:
15 hours
IMS (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007) (Training)
Training Institute:
SSQ
Date Attended:
February 2015
Duration:
15 hours
Food and Beverage Cost Control (Training)
Training Institute:
Abjadya Training Center
Date Attended:
April 2015
Duration:
20 hours
Certified Manager of Quality (Training)
Training Institute:
SSQ
Date Attended:
February 2015
Duration:
54 hours
Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep (Training)
Training Institute:
Sky Education
Date Attended:
January 2015
Duration:
54 hours
Quality Planning Course/ (Training)
Training Institute:
SSS Quality
Date Attended:
May 2014
Mind Mapping Skills Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Brokar
Date Attended:
December 2013
Decision Making Skills Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Brokar
Date Attended:
December 2013
5s Principles of Japanese Management (Training)
Training Institute:
SSS Quality
Date Attended:
March 2014
CV/Resume Writing Skills Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Clinic
Date Attended:
November 2013
Talent Retention Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Clinic
Date Attended:
November 2013
Train Of Trainer Seminar (Training)
Training Institute:
SEBC /Igive /Skills School
Date Attended:
February 2014
Job Description Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Clinic
Date Attended:
November 2013
Problem Solving Skills Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Brokar
Date Attended:
December 2013
Time Management Skills Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Brokar
Date Attended:
December 2013
Practical Use of Quality Control Techniques (Training)
Training Institute:
SSS Quality
Date Attended:
March 2014
PHR/SPHR Seminar (Ongoing) (Training)
Training Institute:
Ousos
Date Attended:
May 2014
Communication Skills Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Brokar
Date Attended:
December 2013
Start-up Small Enterprise Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Clinic
Date Attended:
December 2013
Essentials of Effective Teamwork Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Brokar
Date Attended:
December 2013
Presentation Skills Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Brokar
Date Attended:
November 2013
Management Crisis - Quality Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Clinic
Date Attended:
December 2013
HRM Certificate/ IMPA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
Career Planning Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Clinic
Date Attended:
December 2013
Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) (Training)
Training Institute:
Venture
Date Attended:
May 2014
ISO Quality System Auditor (Training)
Training Institute:
SSS Quality
Date Attended:
April 2014
Human Resources Management (Training)
Training Institute:
MMC
Date Attended:
January 2004
Performance Appraisal Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Clinic
Date Attended:
December 2013
Interview Skills Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Business Clinic
Date Attended:
December 2013
Leadership Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
ILLAFTrain
Date Attended:
June 2012
Syrian Labor Law Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
PDI
Date Attended:
May 2012
Feasibility Studies Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
SEBC
Date Attended:
March 2012
Protocol and Etiquette Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
SEBC
Date Attended:
April 2012
Crisis Management Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
SEBC
Date Attended:
February 2012