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maha saratwi, Business Development

maha saratwi

Business Development·Pace

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 7 months

Business Development

February 2015 - Present

Pace

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

February 2015 - Present

• Site Engineer - Jamal Abdulnasser Road
o Checking drawings
o Going over calculations
o Site inspections

• Business Development Assistant - Head Office
o Looking for opportunities and presenting the company to clients
o Following up with clients
o Connecting client requirements with the office team
o Preparing documents and proposals for projects

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Jr Site Eng

November 2012 - January 2015

Gulf Consult Company

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

November 2012 - January 2015

Gulf Consult (Kuwait)

Working on the College of Science in the new Kuwait University campus
Inspecting contractor's work on site
Checking structural shop drawings
Familiarizing with architectural, HVAC shop drawings
Coordinating between campuses

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Trainee

December 2011 - October 2012

Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development Training Program

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

December 2011 - October 2012

2011- 2012 (Dec- Mar)
Engineering Program, Certified Courses (Kuwait)
• Project Management for Non Managerial
• Self and Time Management
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Value Engineer
• Report Writing (Arabic and English)
• Finance for Non-Financials
• Feasibility Study & Business Planning
• Negotiation Skills
• Health, Safety and Environment in Industrial Projects
• Contacts and Contract Management
• Teamwork and Team Building
• Organizational Structure, Culture, Work Ethics and Behavior


2012 (Mar-Sep)
Sinclair Knight Merz (London, UK)
Six Month Internship
• Focused research on new projects and developments in London Underground, developed techniques of testing and maintaining tunnels and earthwork, railway in India and Malaysia, and Mainline Project
• Attended CIRIA Rio +20 concentrating on waste, material and water
• Summarized CDS files for stations new renovations and changes
• Filed document controls for master drawings from LU
• Helped updating master drawings to the existing designs for LU
• Noted minutes for MainLine project meetings focusing on finding a balance between economical and environmental construction

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Education

Pennsylvania State University

January 2011

January 2011

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

United States

GPA (point): 3.16 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.16 out of 4

Core Modules: Transportation Design, Project Design, Design of Concrete Structure, Water Resource Engineering, Leadership Principles, Global Engineering Teams Re-examining US 322 and PA 144 (Pennsylvania Highways) • Analyzed high points of crashes on the highway • Examined the slopes and curves of the highway • Studied the environment surrounding the highway • Re-designed the highway using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 - Teacher Assistant for West Meets Middle East • Facilitated dialogues between the American citizens and Arab citizens • Focused on the misunderstandings and barriers between the two worlds 2010 - Research Assistant for Analysis Study • Reviewed over 150 articles on global warming dating from 2001-2010 • Formed a campaign to raise awareness on campus based on our research 2010 - Project Design Study for PSU Hockey Arena • Prepared a proposal with a cost estimate for the arena and cost of maintenance • Studied the risks of the building and construction cost • Considered green construction and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Ethics 2009 Teacher Assistant for Race Relation Dialogue • Prepared and Facilitated dialogues between Americans from different races Part of: Undergraduate Engineering Council (Pennsylvania State University) Raised money for children with cancer Khaleeji Student Association (Pennsylvania State University) Organized and participated in events and performances (eid, Ramadan, Arabian nights, etc)

Bayan Bilingual School

January 2007

January 2007

High school or equivalent, SAT

2001 - 2007 Bayan Bilingual School, Kuwait International Baccalaureate, SAT

Skills

Microsoft Office XP

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

AutoCAD

Expert

AUTOCAD

Beginner

Microsoft Office XP

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

AutoCAD

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Intermediate

English

Expert

French

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Training
PMP Course
Global consult
Nov 2013

Hobbies and interests

Horse Back Riding

faced my fear of horses riding a horse trotting

Volunteer

2011 Global Volunteer Network - India Jaipur: Taught in the slums the less fortunate children and woman Help entertain the children in the orphanage 2007 - Kuwait Society for the Handicapped Community service for one month helping with feeding and games 2012 - Kuwait Association for the Care of Children Hospital

Salsa Dancing
Hatha Yoga

Straightened my back