Yaqub Leenen, Interpreter / Trainer English French Arabic

Yaqub Leenen

Interpreter / Trainer English French Arabic

ASTRIUM

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Higher diploma, Degree in Marketing and Business Administration
Experience
22 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 6 Months

Interpreter / Trainer English French Arabic at ASTRIUM
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2015 to September 2015

I provided English/ French / Arabic interpretation during a 5 week training course given to a military organisation, within the scope of a development project.

Consultant at ALSTOM SAUDI ARABIA
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2015 to July 2015

Short mission during which I carried out a comprehensive Saudi Railway supplier market study on behalf of a renowned Contractor involved in Rail and Public Transport in Saudi Arabia

Head of Procurement at EGIS
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2013 to December 2014

In charge of Procurement for EGIS KSA in support of the Riyadh Metro Project,
Including but not restricted to:
- Procurement of office space, IT supplies, consumables, telecommunication and Internet services, temporary and permanent accomodation, vehicle rental, travel, hotel and transport services, facility management.
- Managed to provide all procurement needs within budget - or through savings - in a timely manner,
- In charge of compliance to Saudi government regulations, visit visa requests, extensions and renewals
- Provided support in the bidding phases of several projects.

Arabic - English - French Interpreter, Trainer at AIRBUS SPACE & DEFENCE
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2010 to April 2013

Support all internal customers with translation and interpretation services, as well as cultural advice.
Trainer on numerous training sessions including Secure telecommunication systems, maintenance, etc.

Business Developer, Legal Consultant at E2A Marketing
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 1994 to March 2010

I represented several european textile manufacturers and successfully developed their sales in Saudi Arabia.
Introduced a number of franchised Ready-Made Wear brands in Saudi Arabia.
Solved a number of litigations between saudi businesses and foreign companies.

Account Manager at VIA EC Insurance
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 1992 to July 1994

Acquired new customers, developed and extended the portfolio, managed policy renewals and existing accounts, claims, customer relations, etc

Education

Higher diploma, Degree in Marketing and Business Administration
  • at DUT Marketing Techniques
  • June 1988

Specialties & Skills

English
Negotiation
Marketing Support
Computer literate
Training

Languages

French
Expert
Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Dutch
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • Jogging
  • Football