Alessandro Cernuschi, Senior Management Consultant

Alessandro Cernuschi

Senior Management Consultant

Self

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Administration and Management
Experience
22 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 4 Months

Senior Management Consultant at Self
  • United States - New York
  • My current job since May 2019

Activities and Services provided
- Change Management
- Leadership guidance
- Sales and Marketing
- EEMEA Business Development
- Strategies and Planning (Regional and International)
- Budgeting, KPIs and Target setting
- Management and Commercial activities
- CRM operations
- Best-practice operations implementation
- Partnership negotiations
- International Promotions and brand activation
Astron Group, Dubai - UAE - Apr 2017 - May 2019

Country Manager at APPLUS VELOSI
  • United Arab Emirates
  • November 2011 to December 2014

Involved in setting up infrastructure and managing various techno-commercial and operational activities in the
country for enhancing market share by developing existing leads and securing new clients
- Managed day to day local operational & business development activities for effectively maintaining country P&L
- Acquainted team members with organizational policies and country specific laws for implementing the same in
day to day business transactions
- Coordinated with the regional office for developing & implementing strategies based on changing market
dynamics and other related factors
- Ensured expansion of services by identifying and managing specific operations in Iraq in coordination with
internal & external stakeholders
- Focused on maintaining organizational bottom lines and enhancing revenue generation by preparing & ensuring
compliance to budgets and implementing effective cost control measures
- Maintained regular interaction with government & private institutions for maintaining seamless operations in
compliance to organizational policies and procedures
- Optimized resource utilization by coordination, mobilization and de-mobilization of staff based on business as
well as operational requirements
- Developed rapport with key decision makers across existing client and prospect organizations for effectively
closing identified business deals
- Guided team members in effectively closing critical business deals & issues with potential business and revenue
impact by implementing appropriate remedial measures
- Groomed & mentored team members in enhancing client satisfaction & business generation by effectively
resolving issues and rendering superior quality service
- Evaluated & presented various status reports at senior management reviews for realigning business policies to
market trends

Country Manager at GO NATIVE UK
  • United States
  • June 2010 to July 2011

Spearheaded team efforts in managing UAE operations for one of the largest UK based corporate
accommodation providers
- Focused on enhancing business related to rental and leased real estate and corporate accommodation solutions
across the existing regional clients and multi-national companies segment
- Reengineered business strategies based on collated market intelligence on competition and other market trends
aimed at enhancing market share
- Maintained updated knowledge on local and regional markets focusing on MNC operations for identifying &
developing new markets as well as introducing new products and services
- Generated market & brand awareness by conducting regular meetings and conferences in London as well as
with clients in the UAE
- Liaised with government authorities and private entities. Management administrative activities related to
negotiating & consolidating contractors’ offers and services, consolidation of invoices & services as well as
managing accounts and tenancy
- Updated business status to the senior management and other stakeholders using detailed reports &
presentations to enable effective decision making

Commercial Manager at FLITEPORT FZCO, Dubai - UAE
  • August 2009 to May 2010

Focused on development of existing & new charter and cargo markets with carriers operating mainly in war-
zones countries such as Afghanistan and Iraq
- Developed & implemented business strategies for enhancing business and revenue across the business jets and
scheduled carriers market segments
- Enhanced client satisfaction by collating & evaluating requirements and rendering customized solutions.
Participated in contract negotiations with existing clients and vendors based on business and operational
requirements
- Enhanced organizational business operations by promoting activities related to flight planning, permits,
handling, charter sales and ACMI lease, fueling and consultancy
- Implemented effective PR activities aimed at enhancing organizational brand awareness across the target
market segment
- Assisted the senior management in preparing annual business plans and managing the forecast process
- Conducted market research enhancing organizational profitability by assessing and finalizing product pricing
across product lines
- Updated and implemented changes based on price increases and other market dynamics. Evaluating contracts
and final customer quotes
- Evaluated market trends and setting up monthly sales plans. Following up with the sales team in effectively
accomplishing organizational business targets
- Followed up with team members pertaining to updating and confirming orders, processing payment terms,
scheduling shipments

General Manager at AFIFCO Ltd, Dubai - UAE
  • March 2008 to May 2010

Coordinated activities related to reengineering company’s operations and implementing process flow for
enhancing operational efficiency in the UAE, Afghanistan and selected Asian countries
- Managed operational aspects, set up company direction, policies and procedures. Focused on business
development and managing accounts for new & existing customers
- Developed & implemented business model to supply fuel to scheduled aviation carriers operating out of
Afghanistan and Dubai
- Participated in contract negotiations with major fuel and handling suppliers for supplying fuel and services
world wide
- Managed ACMI leased aircraft and prepared effective project plans for implementing projects in compliance to
project SLA parameters
- Focused on recruitment, grooming & mentoring team members, organized HR events, seminars and
motivational sessions for team members for enhancing service quality leading to 35% year-on-year sales
increase

Sales Manager at MKO Real Estate
  • United States
  • January 2007 to March 2008
Sales Manager at Realty One, Dubai - UAE
  • November 2002 to January 2007
General Manager
  • August 1999 to November 2002
Sales Manager at Key head Investments
  • June 1997 to June 1999

Education

Diploma, Administration and Management
  • at TAFE Institute of Queensland
  • September 2002

courses: MBA (Management), City University London (Pursuing) Professional Development - Canadian Professional Sales Consultant

Specialties & Skills

Leadership
Management
operations
Global Business Development
Change Management
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MARKETING
BUDGETING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
NEGOTIATION
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
POLICY ANALYSIS

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