Norah AlHussein, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Advancement Lead

Norah AlHussein

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Advancement Lead

Monshaat

Lieu
Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
Éducation
Master, Entrepreneurship, strategy and innovation with Distinction
Expérience
11 years, 8 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :11 years, 8 Mois

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Advancement Lead à Monshaat
  • Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
  • Je travaille ici depuis juin 2020

• Ledthelaunchof8specialisedprogramsforentrepreneurshipadvancement. While the plan and budget were for 5 programs, I identified and executed a further three within the existing budget and schedule.
• Managed a >$1.5m USD project for entrepreneurship advancement and received an exceptional performance rating for delivering the full scope within the budget and schedule by developing and managing a robust project risk mitigation plan, and other strong project management skills.
• Built and signed >20 strategic partnerships with the private and public sectors. Several partnerships were signed with additional press and publicity by arranging slots at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) 2022 hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprises Authority in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN).
• Ledbusinessdevelopmentactivitiesthatresultedinadditional>30%program users above the plan, by researching prospects, pitching, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Monitoredprojectmarketing, PRstrategyandcampaigns, aswellascreatively directed several promotional motion graphics, brochure designs and infographics.

Busniess Finance & Budgeting Manager à The Saudi British Bank - SABB
  • Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
  • août 2015 à juillet 2019

• Drove informed decision-making by analysing and reporting of internal financial performance.
• Improved corporate governance by generating and modifying financial reporting requirements.
• Fostered long-term business success and eliminated potential inaccuracies by evaluating operational risks.
• Ensured smooth operational flow by administering budget process.
• Streamlined procedures leading to maximisation of 20% in output quality by applying robust strategies.
• Improved overall accuracy reporting outcomes by investigating financial discrepancy of around £350K
• Utilized leadership skills to mentor and supervise a team of 6 members to improve staff skills.

Data Analytics & Financial Analysis Officer à The Saudi British Bank - SABB
  • Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
  • août 2013 à juillet 2015

• Tracked overall business health by managing balance sheet and income statement.
• Built and sustained long-term relationships with external stakeholders to achieve corporate goals.
• Identified difficulties in department procedure documents and updated with new clearer guidelines.
• Showcased outstanding performance by executing divisional-level process improvements to maximise accuracy and reduced number of errors by 25%.
• Minimised departmental conflict via development of financial model to enable even distribution of profit between interlinked departments.

Junior Tax Consultant à Ernst & Young
  • Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
  • août 2012 à août 2013

• Fostered long-term business success by collaborating with portfolio of 10 clients.
• Ensure maximum client satisfaction by directing proposal and billing operations for prospective as well as current clients from diverse enterprise categories and industries.
• Engaged with General Authority of Zakat and Tax to discuss as well as resolve complex client issues and concerns, preventing clients to receive financial penalties for late submissions.
• Succeeded in securing 95% of payments by managing proposals and bills, generating additional income.

External Auditor à KPMG
  • Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
  • novembre 2011 à mars 2012

Involved in the audit and analysis of financial statements for several sectors which provided an insight on different fields

Retail Banking Representative à The saudi investment bank
  • Arabie Saoudite - Riyad
  • mars 2011 à mai 2011

Handled various customer matters which helped improving interpersonal and client care skills

Éducation

Master, Entrepreneurship, strategy and innovation with Distinction
  • à King's College London
  • septembre 2020

Dissertation (Grade: Distinction, 1st class honors): Exploring the Support of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on Regional Entrepreneurial Activity

Baccalauréat, Accounting
  • à King Saud University
  • juin 2011

Bachelor Degree from College Of Business Administration

Specialties & Skills

Strategic Insight
Design Thinking
Entrepreneurship
Analysis
Innovation
entrepreneurship
Budgeting & Forecasting
Business Decision-Making
Stakeholder Management
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Critical/Entrepreneurial Thinking
Process Improvements
Strategic Financial Planning
Innovative Solutions
Team Leadership & Support
Design Thinking

Langues

Arabe
Langue Maternelle
Anglais
Expert

Formation et Diplômes

Design Thinking Bootcamp (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
November 2022
INSEAD Blockchain Revolution Specialization (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
February 2022
Introduction to Derivatives (Formation)
Institut de formation:
The Saudi British Bank
Date de la formation:
December 2014
Assets / liability management & market risk (Formation)
Institut de formation:
The Saudi British Bank
Date de la formation:
August 2015
Cost control and budgeting management (Formation)
Institut de formation:
The Saudi British Bank
Date de la formation:
October 2016
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for process improvement (Formation)
Institut de formation:
IASSC
Date de la formation:
December 2016

Loisirs

  • Travelling & Reading
    Avid learner, enjoys travelling and exploring new countries, learning about different cultures