Freelance Consultant
Gerson Lehrman Group
Total des années d'expérience :27 years, 4 Mois
• Worked with clients in various Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects to define the suitable Privatization scheme.
• Based in Riyadh while assisted many clients in Education and Utilities industries to set up the proper KPIs.
• Led all the activities for the most important project to NWC (Cities Expansion in KSA & PPP projects).
• Personally presented the plan of NWC Expansion along with the PPP projects to the Committee of Privatization authorized by The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) and gained an approval of SAR 2.3 Billion for implementation in relation to The National Transformation Program 2020.
• Completed two proposals to NWC Board of Directors for Joint Ventures starting from the NDA to the SHA.
• Appointed as The Country Leader in the overall Training and Change Management for the 2nd Business Transformation Initiative in 2015.
• Worked between USA and KSA in the first 3 months.
• Finalized all legal documents to establish MAXIMUS in KSA after two years of struggle prior to my appointment.
• Created special Workforce Teams to help Job seekers find the right opportunities, which resulted in Co-leading all other Job Placement Companies in appointments with The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).
• Reached the highest Job placements for the Company since its inception.
• Participated in preparation of Bids related to The Ministry of Labor.
• Team Leader for the 1st Business Transformation Initiative, one of the most important project in 2012.
• Managed three Performance Based Management Contracts in four cities in KSA: Riyadh with Veolia, Jeddah with Suez, Makkah/Taif with SAUR while executed these projects in time, on target, and within budget.
• Responsibility and Accountability of the preparation of Technical, Legal, and Financial Due Diligences, along with Human Resources, Customer Service, and Information Technology transactions in future privatized cities in KSA.
• Managed 15 teams at NWC & Directorates simultaneously including Consultants and International Operators.
• Handled very challenging project going through EOI, RFQ, Bidders Qualification, RFP, Due Diligence Reports, Technical Objectives, KPIs, ITB, and three Management Contracts drafting.
• Involvement in solving problems with Business Operations and Customer Services.
• Worked closely with the Minister of Water & Electricity as a Project leader for the iconic Zamzam Plant in Makkah.
• Company Team leader for Hajj Committee in the years of 1432 H and 1433 H.
• Nominated along with three others out of thousands of employees to represent The Ministry of Water & Electricity and NWC internationally in The Saudi Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Program in 2011.
• Represented The National Water Company on behalf of the CEO as a Chairman and as a participant in round table discussions in many Conferences and Exhibitions around the world.
• Primary driving force behind a group of Companies & Training Centers in the KSA.
• Developed new strategies in 2007 where it resulted in growth by 15%.
• Captured a 10% reduction in expenses in 2008 through process redesign & optimization.
• Achieved new records high in profit for the Company in 2007 and 2008.
• Planned, and delivered, training, including partial inductions for new staff.
• Managed the franchise of BERLITZ for 8 men and women language training centers.
• Ensured the correct recruitment and selection procedures are implemented.
• Interacted with all levels of management in person.
• Conducted interviews and reference checks on job applicants.
• Ensured all company policies and procedures are up to date in line with current employment law.
• Managed the annual salary review process and bonus scheme for the company.
• Managed King Abdallah’s Training Institute as a top priority project to the Company.
• Finalized a five year plan for all training centers.
• Co-Managed the process of recruitment, Placement, & retention of candidates with other companies.
• Full responsibilities in management of 25 men and women branches.
• Trained, evaluated and recruited instructors.
• Applied new policies and procedures to the company.
• Created new marketing and sales strategies for the company.
• Shattered old records of profits.
• Spearheaded effort for ISO 9001:2000 Certification.
• Led a major project for HRDF in Jeddah to train and supervise all other training institutes in KSA to execute a program called “Preparation of job seekers to the Private Sector”.
• Supervised job seekers programs with HRDF & Technical and Vocational Training Corporation.
2000 - February 2003
• Facilities Management of two grand openings of Mega Stores.
• Coached on-site supervisors in strengthening maintenance plans and responsiveness through “hands on” efforts.
• Employee of the Month reward in multiple months.
• Nominated by the Company to a lengthy Management Training Program to manage future expansions.
• Handled major accounts for companies as Compaq, MD Anderson, Government offices such as Drug Enforcement Administration, Texas Criminal Justice and Houston Police Department.
• Consulted on various Microsoft and Novell certifications and basic computer applications.
• Increased Computer sales by 20% through new innovative sales techniques.
• Introduced new Computer products through new agreements with Vendors.
• Built an outstanding clientele base.
• Best department in sales in multiple months.