Projects Manager
Ajman Holding
Total years of experience :16 years, 9 Months
Assignments:
• Business Development Manager, Rahal Travel and Tours, April 2017 to date
• Projects Manager, Abdul Aziz Bin Humaid Foundation, September 2016 to date
Highlights:
• Managing multiple concurrent assignments with subsidiaries of Ajman Holding - Rahal Travel and Tours offering heritage tourism products and Abdul Aziz Bin Humaid, a capability and capacity development initiative of Ajman Holding.
• Successfully translated the Arab Pearl project from conceptualization to reality within 3 months
• Managed several high profile events of the Abdul Aziz Bin Humaid Foundation - 3 rounds of Mosaic Market, a unique family friendly initiative in Ajman (2016, 2017 and 2018) as well as Paint Run in 2017 and 2018
• Managed the Abdul Aziz Bin Humaid Foundation Leadership Program (ALP) in 2017 and 2018
Key Responsibilities:
Projects Manager, Abdul Aziz Bin Humaid Foundation
• Deal with the entire lifecycle of various projects of the Foundation including organization of prestigious events in Ajman to build the Ajman brand in targeted markets.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets and supervise effective execution to deliver all predefined goals with the best return for spend.
• Conduct regular assessments of the market to identify and validate new opportunities and build business cases to buy-in of the senior leadership.
• Network with and build strong productive relations with ass AAF stakeholders including partners, government entities and NGOs.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development Manager, Rahal Travel and Tours
• Manage business development activities to promote Arab Pearl Journey which offers pearl-diving tours to tourists combining culture, tourism and heritage.
• Supervise all activities related to day-to-day operations of the Arab Pearl boat tours ensuring safety and delivery of superior guest experience.
• Conduct capacity needs assessments across all business areas and levels to identify performance expectations, current job skills to identify performance gaps and implement effective improvement plans.
• Plan and organize training seminars and working sessions covering various aspects of projects ensuring effective marketing and operations as well as orientation sessions for new staff.
• Formulate and execute initiatives like self-assessment, training needs analysis, skills development, goal setting and measurement of training impact to deliver targeted performance improvements.
• Plan and implement strategies to penetrate new markets by building new relationships as well as reinforcing existing relationships with DMCs and hotels in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
Managing Maestro Enterprises Group Projects, business development, and day to day team management
Managing Maestro Enterprises Group Projects, business development, and day to day team management
Key Responsibilities:
• Assisted the Chief of Legal and Compliance in dealing with all financial matters related to the department.
• Coordinated with all vendors ensuring on time completion of all supply related financial actions including processing of invoices/claims.
• Audited all invoices ensuring completeness and correctness of records and accuracy of payments.
• Prepared departmental budgets, monitored all costs and expenses and produced monthly cost reports highlighting variances to the management.
• Coordinated and facilitated internal training sessions including orientation sessions for new employees and on-the-job coaching for all staff as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Planned, coordinated and implemented various initiatives and programs for empowerment of youth and promote their role in nation building.
• Participated in development of plans, budgets, objectives, provision of logistics support, management of stakeholder relations for smooth operations.
• Planned and organized interactive engaging training sessions that fulfilled the training needs of a diverse youth audience delivering personal development and community impact.
• Conducted training assessments and produced feedback reports on the learning effectiveness of the programs and collated data for improving future initiatives.
Qualifications: • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Awards And Honors: • Young Ambassador for Peace, Universal Peace Foundation, Nairobi Kenya, March 2009 • Delegate and member of team that accompanied HM King Abdullah II of the Royal Hashemite Court on his visit to India – participated in field visits to various Indian institutions and had a lifetime opportunity to learn from the HM King’s leadership and commitment to Jordan, November 2006 • Al Hasan Youth Award – Golden Award, Amman Jordan, April 2005 Conferences And Summits: • Ajman Social Responsibility Summit, 2018 • Jordanians Abroad Conference, 2016 • Global Peace Convention, Manila Philippines, December 2009 • International Young Leaders Summit, Nairobi Kenya, March 2009 • Young Arab Leaders Forum, Dead Sea, Jordan, November 2006 Conference Presentations • Youth Services Panel, Global Peace Convention, Manila Philippines, December 2009 • Youth Empowerment and Peace Building, Global Peace Convention, Manila Philippines, December 2009 • The role of young leaders and services in peace building, International Young Leaders Summit, Nairobi Kenya, March 2009 • Corruption in Higher Education, Social Study, December 2006 • Youth participation in political development, Jordan Youth Development Conference, May 2005
