لارا Al Shmaissani, Business Development Manager

لارا Al Shmaissani

Business Development Manager

Amazon MENA

البلد
لبنان
التعليم
بكالوريوس, Bachelor of Science (Economy),
الخبرات
21 years, 9 أشهر

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مجموع سنوات الخبرة :21 years, 9 أشهر

Business Development Manager في Amazon MENA
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة
  • يونيو 2019 إلى أغسطس 2022

• Collaborated with business leaders to set and monitor sales organization goals, optimizing performance through KPIs and programs.
• Analyzed quantitative data for strategic decision-making, designing and automating sales data collection processes.
• Fostered consensus across teams and regions, executing strategic business development plans aligned with long-term objectives.

Operation Filed Manager & Mentor في Social Justice Network Incorporated
  • سوريا - حلب
  • فبراير 2013 إلى مارس 2019

On Field:
• Managed donor projects, ensuring timely and scope-compliant completion, including the day-to-day management of save the children's Program in Aleppo and Homs such as (Smile of Hope Project).
• Ensuring integrated, high-quality program delivery and a safe and effective presence of save children life, oversight, and ultimate responsibility for the timely delivery of projects, currently across all sectors: Child Protection, Nutrition, FSL, WASH, and Education; as well as maintain effective relationships with all other key players in the area (NGO, UN, and governmental) to ensure effective coordination of activities and ability to implement.
• Securing the life needs of displaced populations by managing water and food projects.
• Follow up on the implementation of rehabilitation and stabilization projects in areas of displacement and refugees, displaced people
On Management:
• Developed and implementing detailed project plans, managed changes, and advised on branding, positioning, and communications.
• Worked outside the normal role profile during major humanitarian emergencies, emphasizing adaptability and effective crisis management by developing and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Oversaw all project aspects, set deadlines, and monitored progress, working closely with shareholders to meet deliverable scope and budget.

Mentoring & Project Coordinating في | INJAZ – (USAID Project )
  • الأردن - عمان
  • أغسطس 2005 إلى نوفمبر 2012

• Mentored and coached women in marketing and entrepreneurship for micro and home-based businesses in vulnerable areas.
• Developed an intimate understanding of mentors' projects, identified business strengths and weaknesses, and coached women through problem-solving.
• Works directly with mentors to conduct intakes and assessments, develop employment plans, conduct practice interviews, and create resumes. Assists in leading career counseling sessions that convey key messages about the importance of employment in becoming self-sufficient
• providing support to program participants, including answering questions, providing guidance, and addressing concerns.

Business Development Senior في Société Générale De Banque Jordan
  • الأردن - عمان
  • مايو 2000 إلى أبريل 2005

• Collaborated on competitive concept proposals, developed new service offerings, and managed target market analysis.
• Provided market intelligence to global and regional teams, built and maintained relationships with key contacts, and assisted in marketing and sales processes.
• Collaborated with business development, marketing, and services departments on competitive concept proposals.
• Developed new service offerings based on market insights and maintained relationships with key contacts.
• Assisted in account development, marketing, and sales processes.

الخلفية التعليمية

بكالوريوس, Bachelor of Science (Economy),
  • في AABU
  • يناير 2000

Specialties & Skills

Business Development
Brokerage
Training
• Proficiency in using CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite, social media management tools
• Expertise in analysis, finance, global financial market operations, and fundraising
• Stakeholder Management, Communication, and Data Analysis and Reporting
• A to Z knowledge of entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
• Team Management, Leadership, Performance Metrics, and KPIs.
• Quality Assurance, Control, Process Improvement, and Optimization.
• Investigatory abilities, legal understanding, and community integration.
• Negotiation, Persuasion, Problem Solving, and Presentation Skills
communication, organization, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Marketing Strategies, Campaigns, and Hospitality.
• Market Research, Critical Thinking, and Training Material Development.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and work effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Risk management tools and techniques.
• Leadership skills development and continuous improvement
• Project Positioning, Branding, Budget development, and management
• Event Planning and Coordination, Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Resource Allocation, Optimization, Contract Management, and Negotiation.
• Exceptional data analysis, report creation, and content creation skills.

اللغات

العربية
اللغة الأم
الانجليزية
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