Shady Zaky, Project Manager

Shady Zaky

Project Manager

Life Vision for Development

Location
Egypt
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Of Foreign Trade
Experience
22 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 1 Months

Project Manager at Life Vision for Development
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since February 2022

• Led cross-2 functional teams in executing 2 projects cycles.
• Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitated effective communication among team members, stakeholders, governmental officials, and beneficiaries leading to improved collaboration and problem-solving throughout project lifecycle.
• Implemented project management best practices, including risk assessment, issue escalation, and change management processes, to drive successful project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Dealing with government agencies concerned with the project regarding the implementation of activities and formal approvals
• Networking with service providers and contracting with them in accordance with the organizations regulations and the agreement
• Developing a monthly report with all projects activities and workshops

• Project 1/ The COMPASS project: within the framework of cooperation between the Ministry of Social Solidarity and (GIZ) implementing on behalf of the German Government with co. funding from the EU through the Equal Opportunities & Social Development Project (EOSD)
• Implementation Location: Asmarat District in Mokattam

• The project aims to raise awareness among young men and women about the importance of the values of equality and the reduction of gender-based violence, with a focus on empowering and strengthening the role of women in leadership to achieve sustainable change by focusing on community education on the problems and issues of youth and women such as violence, marginalization, positive and constructive values such as acceptance of the other, and in the same time working with grassroots associations and improve their staff capacity to achieve their missions, maximize their impact, and create lasting positive change in their located areas

* Project 2/ The Rock Project-Family based care
* Donors: Embrace the Middle East & Dorcas for humanitarian assistance and facilitates development cooperation
* Implementation Location: Mansheyet Nasser (Garbage City)

* Project's main objective is to provide children, who have been orphaned or are at risk of being abused or neglected with a safe permanent and nurturing family where they can develop, live up to their potential
* “Safe permanent family” may include the child's biological parents, members of the child's extended family or the child's foster family in a kind of relationship that is legally and psychologically intended to be permanent.

Co. Founder at RES Solutions
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since January 2019

RES Solutions/ Designs and delivers impactful training and consulting solutions that foster safe and prosperous workplaces Jan 2019 present

• Part time Private Project
• Built and Led Operations: Planned, developed, implemented, and directed the companys entire operational and fiscal function, ensuring smooth performance and achieving key goals.
• Strategic Partnership & Vision: Acted as a strategic partner and consultant, creating and implementing impactful programs, recommending long-term growth initiatives, and introducing new strategies to navigate regulatory changes.
• Financial Expertise & Leadership: Developed credibility with the leadership team by providing insightful analysis of budgets, reports, and trends, while also creating and enforcing effective policies and procedures that boosted operational and financial effectiveness.
• Effective Communication & Collaboration: Successfully communicated and established trust across the company's and with the Board, providing solutions to business challenges and building strong relationships.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Provided strategic input and leadership on crucial decisions, particularly regarding potential agreements and partnerships.
• Financial Management & Partnerships: Managed banking relationships, partnered with the CFO, and worked with the finance team to develop robust cash flow projections and reporting mechanisms.
• Business Acumen & Negotiation: Acted as a strategic advisor, offering expert guidance on contracts, negotiations, and business deals.
• Continuous Improvement & Growth: Evaluated the company's financial, operational, and sales & marketing structures to identify and implement ongoing improvements and enhance efficiency.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentored and interacted with staff at all levels, fostering growth and development within the senior executive team and across the entire company.

Case Manager at The Littlest Lamb Foundation
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2017 to May 2021

* Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's needs, including physical, emotional, educational, and social needs.
* Develop and implement individualized case plans to address identified needs and support children's goals.
* Provide individual and group counseling and support to children, addressing issues such as grief, loss, trauma, and adjustment to orphanage life.
* Advocate for children's rights and best interests, representing them in meetings with schools, healthcare providers, social services, and other relevant parties.
* Cultivate relationships with orphanages, and nonprofit organizations to bring matching criteria cases to Littlest Lamb or transfer cases to them that is not matching the organization criteria
* Working closely with social solidarity ministry representatives to make sure that we do obey the legal and official procedures of littlest lamb registration
* Coordinate with the team all logistics of the child intake process and compile legal paperwork of children and ensure all cases are documented
* Facilitate family reunification or alternative care arrangements, when appropriate.
* Maintain accurate and detailed case documentation.
* Collaborate with other team members, including caseworkers, psychologists, educators, and caregivers, to ensure coordinated care for children.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of programs and services offered by the orphanage.

Project Manager at AJDE Labs
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2015 to August 2016

AJDE Labs fosters and invest in bright and passionate entrepreneurs It provides seed funding in the shape of high end infrastructures, strategic mentorship, a creative workspace, entrepreneurship-focused business training and relationship with our Global Business network

• National Representative of the foreign co-founders interests.
• Efficiently perform and support all management tasks regarding projects, optimized and standardize procedures and create detailed work plan also complete the resources to successfully complete the project.
• Expertly handle all activities in consultation with the co. founders, such as recruitment, interview, and staff selection also direct project staff according the company's policies and practices along with manage employees files for record maintenance.
• Steer negotiations of contract with experienced consultants on the project, generate forms and document to record all activities of the projects and ensure that project information properly documented and secured.
• Administer project budget and monitor cash flow projections as well as evaluate the quality of work and appraise staff performance regularly also ensure that all activities meet the company policies and procedures.

Administration & Procurement Manager at INJAZ Egypt Foundation
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2010 to January 2015

INJAZ Egypt Delivers experiential learning in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, effectively enriching the ability of young Egyptians to both engage in their own economic development and contribute to the strength of their communities and economies.

• Manage office operations, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and facility maintenance.
• Oversee administrative staff and delegate tasks effectively.
• Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures.
• Coordinate meetings and events.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications professionally.
• Manage office supplies and equipment inventory
• Identify and source vendors for goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts and prices with vendors.
• Manage the procurement process from requisition to invoice processing.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong relationships with key vendors.
• Analyze and optimize procurement costs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage and maintain budget for administrative and procurement functions.

Administrative Consultant at Harassmap International
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2012 to December 2012

To build a society that guarantees the safety of all people from sexual and gender-based violence.guarantees the safety of all people from sexual and gender based violence.

• Supported administrative management, conducted studies to gain an overview of the organizations for the implementation of the projects, and produced a proper report to increase organizations performance.
• Spearheaded the implementation of the project also presented reports to clients to make a decision to implement ideal measures at the organization.
• Skillfully trained the organizations staff to use new administration system, facilitated all operation of the organization as well as maintained files and systems for record maintenance and recovery
• Identify areas for improvement in efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Maintain and update organizational policies and procedures manuals

Media department Supervisor at Middle East trainning and leadership institute
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2007 to April 2010

1- Works closely with all assigned media personnel in the group with evaluation of media information necessary to the preparation of the media plan that best implements the media objectives and strategies.
2-Determines and supervises the best possible implementation of all approved media plans and projects.
3- Working with the Group Supervisor, interprets, coordinates, and integrates, as necessary, all assigned media activities, including presentation to Account Service and the client, as required.
4- Maintains the best possible relationship with clients, Account Service, and media representatives in order to further mutual interests of the agency and its clients.
5 Assists Account Service in planning overall budgets.
6- Maintains familiarity with the history, present organization, and procedures of the client, as well as, with conditions in the industry.
7- All times alert to new media or new methods of using existing media and new developments, such as coverage patterns, circulation of rate changes. Informs the Media Director, Group Supervisors, and Media Planners of such developments.
8- Provides an energy level that brings new and exciting ideas to the planning function.

Operations Supervisor (Air and Sea) at El Fady Co. Freight Forwarding
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2006 to June 2007

1- Oversee receiving and shipping operations on daily basis.
2- Supervise freight flow processes and maintain stock areas.
3- Manage the freight team efficiently to ensure on-time delivery of orders.
4- Ensure that team follows company policies and standards.
5- Provide freight updates to Manager on regular basis.
6- Address customer inquiries and concerns regarding order deliveries in a timely fashion.
7- Provide exceptional services and ensure customer satisfaction.
8- Make sure that freight loading and unloading equipment are staged and made ready before shifts.
9- Schedule regular equipment inspection to maintain it in good working condition.
10-Handle misdirected shipments and seal discrepancies in a timely fashion.

Tele sales & Customer Service at AIG Egypt for insurance
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2005 to October 2005

It was a part time vacancy for 2 month,
1- Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services.
2- Opens customer accounts by recording account information.
3- Maintains customer records by updating account information.
4- Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customers complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.
5- Maintains financial accounts by processing customer adjustments.
6- Recommends potential products or services to management by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Of Foreign Trade
  • at New cairo Academy
  • May 2005

Specialties & Skills

Administration
Office Management
Operations Management
Purchasing
Events Managment
Video Editing (Final Cut)
Photoshop
Social Media
Human Resources
Community Development
Personal Development
Project planning & scheduling
Team leadership & motivation
Clear communication
Problem solving
Empathy & Understanding
Prioritizing & managing time
Monitoring & evaluation
Budgeting for Social Development
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Adaptive and Culturally Relevant Approaches
Being positive at work
Team & Personal Motivation
Management Coaching
How to survive difficult coworkers
Relationship Confilicts & Work Place Relations

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Languages

English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Coaching and Developing Employees (Training)
Training Institute:
Linkedin
Date Attended:
May 2020
Transitioning from Manager to Leader (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2020
Overcoming Overwhelm (Training)
Training Institute:
Linkedin
Date Attended:
April 2020
Leading With Kindness and Strenght (Training)
Training Institute:
Linkedin
Date Attended:
May 2020
How to Survive Difficult Coworkers (Training)
Training Institute:
Linkedin
Date Attended:
May 2020
How Great leader Inspire Everyone To Take Action (Training)
Training Institute:
Linkedin
Date Attended:
April 2020
Critica; Thinking for better Judgment and Decision Making (Training)
Training Institute:
Linkedin
Date Attended:
May 2020
Communicating with Transparency (Training)
Training Institute:
Linkedin
Date Attended:
May 2020
Coaching skills for leaders and managers (Training)
Training Institute:
Linkedin
Date Attended:
April 2020
Be better manager by motivating your team (Training)
Training Institute:
Linkedin
Date Attended:
April 2020
Managing Experienced managers (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2020
Managing someone older than you (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2020
Persuasive Coaching (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2020
Managing new Managers (Certificate)
Being positive at work (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2020
Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Attic Business Solutions
Date Attended:
August 2016
Duration:
40 hours
Social Media Full Track (Training)
Training Institute:
Integrated Marketing Foundation
Date Attended:
May 2015
Duration:
36 hours
Professional Human Resources (Training)
Training Institute:
American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt
Date Attended:
September 2012
Duration:
40 hours
Professional Human Resources PHR (Training)
Training Institute:
Society For Human Resource Management
Date Attended:
September 2012
Duration:
40 hours
Human Resources management (Training)
Training Institute:
Cambridge Training College Britain
Date Attended:
September 2010
Duration:
36 hours
Photoshop CS4 Diploma (Training)
Training Institute:
Russian Culture Center
Date Attended:
February 2010
Duration:
40 hours
Adobe After Effects CS4 (Training)
Training Institute:
Russian Culture Center
Date Attended:
March 2010
Duration:
36 hours

Hobbies

  • Scuba Diving
    Certified Specialty Diver (Deep Diver)
  • Social impact volunteering
    United Nations volunteer