Almohannad Hafez, business management consultant

Almohannad Hafez

business management consultant

Monsha’at - Thakaa Center | Mozn

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Experience
17 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 3 Months

business management consultant at Monsha’at - Thakaa Center | Mozn
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2023 to March 2024

 Provided strategic consultation to enhance operations, profitability, and sustainability for SMEs and
startups.
 Conducted needs assessments, streamlined internal processes, and performed financial analyses for
SMEs and startups, leading to an estimated average of 10-15% reduction in operational costs.
 Fostered community engagement through workshops and training sessions.
 Collaborated with stakeholders to leverage additional resources, integrated technology solutions with
help of IOT team, and assess impact of implemented strategies, leading to increase in efficiency.
 Helped 35 SMEs and startups realize their full potential, contributing to their sustainable growth and
success.
 Participated and helped organize many hackathons for startups, mentoring and guiding teams to
improve their pitching for final presentations and investment rounds.

Operation Manager - Owner at The Maids
  • United States - Florida
  • January 2020 to March 2024

 Bought the cleaning service franchise and established the company, developed departmental
policies to drive growth and profitability, identifying cost reduction opportunities.
 Hired and trained initial team, initiating online and offline advertising campaigns.
 Led multifaceted operations including customer service, digital marketing, quality control, operations,
and sales, optimizing processes and ensuring unparalleled service delivery.
 Spearheaded website development, SEO implementation, managed Google Ad campaigns, and
executed social media campaigns to enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement.
 Utilized CRM for customer interactions and performed various customer service activities, including
call directing, estimating, and service scheduling.
 Expanded the team to 12 employees, including customer service assistant, field supervisor, and
cleaning t

Airport Operations Manager at Hertz Corporation
  • United States - North Miami
  • May 2022 to November 2022

 Led frontline employees and supported General Manager at Hertz FLL (airport), ensured peak
performance through superior operational leadership, resulting in 10% increase in on-time departures.
 Managed daily operations, fleet availability, and revenue generation, leading to 5% increase in daily
rental revenue.
 Resolved customer issues and actively engaged in effective communication plans for employee
engagement, leading to about 10% improvement in employee satisfaction.
 Managed shifts with fleet rental of up to 400 vehicles, optimized maintenance schedules, and ensuring
vehicle availability and cleanliness, resulting in 3-5% reduction in maintenance costs and 95% vehicle
availability rate.
 Led team of 35 rental agents and support staff, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring exceptional
customer service, leading to12% improvement in customer service scores.
 Ensured full compliance with industry regulations, including safety standards and insurance requirements,
resulting in 99.99% audit compliance rate.

Entrepreneur at Self Employed
  • United States - Florida
  • January 2017 to January 2020

 Moved to USA, founded, and managed online stores on eBay and Amazon, focusing on men's
accessories, and some electronic gadgets.
 Conducted market research to identify high-demand products and incorporated them into the
collection.
 Orchestrated product lifecycle, from creating listings to pricing, packaging, and shipping logistics,
resulting in 15% reduction in shipping costs and 10% improvement in customer satisfaction ratings.
 Successfully sourced and imported items from diverse markets, including China, Europe, and Middle East,
expanding product catalog by 30%.

Marketing Director at Bridgestone Tire
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2013 to January 2017

 Managed a marketing budget of $12 million, led dynamic B2B and B2C marketing efforts, oversaw teams
of product managers, marketing analysts, and creatives.
 Led the demand planning and procurement teams, achieved significant enhancements in forecast
accuracy and inventory turnover.
 Formulated marketing and communication strategies and developed market research programs.
 Elevated brand visibility via strategic sponsorship of Al-Ittihad football team, leading to a 45% increase in
social media followers and a 15% increase in customer engagement.
 Spearheaded product positioning and pricing strategies, leading to 2% improvement in profit margins.
 Organized major company and brand events locally and abroad, showcasing expertise in logistics,
budgeting, and coordination for memorable and successful experiences.
 Crafted robust territory sales plan, improved retail sales and distribution, resulted in around 20% increase in
retail sales.

Regional Warehouse Manager at NADEC
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2009 to January 2013

 Supported $176 million annual operation, Managed warehouse operations in the western region
(Jeddah, Madinah, Makkah, Taif, Yanbu), controlled movement of goods (FMCG - dairy & foods) and
managed stocks efficiently, resulting in a 10%-15% reduction in transportation costs and about 15%
improvement in sales order fulfillment accuracy.
 Carried out pivotal transformation project, transitioning operations from sales to supply chain department,
established policies, and procedures, leading to 20% increase in process efficiency.
 Planned and organized daily freight dispatches from factories to depots (up to 20 trailers), leading to 5%
reduction in transportation expenses.
 Supervised fleet and sites with total of 180 routes, including labor accommodations, managing
maintenance efforts for fleet, sites, cold stores, and market refrigerators, sourced spare parts, and
negotiated best deals with service providers.
 Achieved 8% reduction in warehouses operational cost by fostering staff awareness, minimizing
operational errors, and ensuring effective FIFO implementation.
 Managed round-clock depot operations overseeing team of 85, including supervisors, store keepers,
pickers, drivers, and data tech.

Planning Engineer at Arabian Pipeline Projects Co
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2007 to January 2009

 Worked with project management and site teams on successful execution of $1 billion water pipeline
construction project aimed at connecting cities in southern region with multiple state-of-art desalination
plants (40% in Project sites).
 Managed project invoicing, negotiating monthly payments with project owners by providing necessary
evidence and tests for completed construction, ensuring alignment with QC teams and project
consultants.
 This pivotal project substantially enhanced the region's infrastructure and sustainable water supply,
reinforcing my expertise in project management, planning, and infrastructure development.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • at Misr University for Science and Technology
  • January 2007

Capstone: Lean Manufacturing Implementation, car muffler factory.

Specialties & Skills

Marketing
Project Management
Warehouse Management
Customer Focus
Action Planning
Operations Management
BUDGETING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
PRICING
ADVERTISING
planing
marketing strategy
negotiation
marketing mix
marketing management
operation
operations management
logistics
marketing
supply chain management
problem solving
lean manufacturing
marketing communications
market research
marketing research
product management
product marketing
supervisory skills
wholesale sales
time management
team leadership
media planning
marketing communications planning
marketing operations
materials
pre opening
logistics management
people management
key account management
office management
minutes
outlook
warehouse layout
warehousing operations
web development
Project Management
Cloud Computing
Purchasing
Logistics Planning
Digital Marketing
Management
Store Management
Microsoft Office
Sales Management
Business Development
Team Management

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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certificate in Marketing (Training)
Training Institute:
Florida Atlantic University
Date Attended:
January 2022
Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2023
Environmental Management System Awareness Training (Training)
Training Institute:
National Inspection & Technical Testing, Saudi
Date Attended:
January 2013
Project Management Professional Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Emak International Academy
Date Attended:
January 2007
Six Sigma Green Built Certification Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Expert Rating
Date Attended:
January 2009
Warehouse Operations Best Practices (Training)
Training Institute:
Supply Network Solutions SNS
Date Attended:
July 2011
Management and Logistics (Training)
Training Institute:
The Armed Forces Medical Services
Date Attended:
November 2013
Customer Loyalty Conference (Training)
Training Institute:
Canadian Marketing Association
Date Attended:
February 2013