Sep 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Serve as Project Lead and Manager for assessment and development functions, assessing and creating designs and presenting to and consulting with the executive team.
• Conduct competency-based and validation interviews and lead consulting, coaching, and feedback sessions to determine best practices for current and future development projects.
• Oversee high profile and high-risk projects valued at USD$3M+, ensuring strict adherence to applicable laws and regulations while exceeding clients’ budget, deadline, and outcome expectations.
• Direct day-to-day performance of various senior professionals and psychologists while designing individualized solutions for high profile clients, in Oil and Gas, Transport, Telecoms, Finance and Regulatory sectors.

Dec 2017 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · United Arab Emirates

• Provided talent development functions for management, directors, Vice Presidents, and CEOs, including directing assessment and development centres and leading consulting, coaching, and feedback sessions.
• Worked with high-profile clients, including public and government agencies, and administered psychometrics and cognitive ability assessments to identify strengths, weaknesses, and liabilities within their workforces.
• Consistently accelerated growth and performance for clients spanning the Oil and Gas, Aviation, and Banking and Finance industries and public and private sectors.

May 2017 – Nov 2017 · 6 mos

• Cross-collaborated with Human Resources and Learning and Development departments to initiate and execute organizational development projects and lead business consulting and strategizing activities.
• Managed and supported vendors, clients, and other consultants, with a portfolio including Cornerstone, Skillsoft, Pearson English, Custom Content, and blended/instructor-led training.
• Promoted to Senior Consultant after successfully turning around difficult clients/situations and consistently exceeding targets and KPIs to become the top performing consultant.
• Served as Solution Leader and Business Head of Pearson English Business Solutions across GCC, helping to grow the organization 300% during tenure.

Jul 2014 – Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Cross-collaborated with Human Resources and Learning and Development departments to initiate and execute organizational development projects and lead business consulting and strategizing activities.
• Managed and supported vendors, clients, and other consultants, with a portfolio including Cornerstone, Skillsoft, Pearson English, Custom Content, and blended/instructor-led training.
• Promoted to Senior Consultant after successfully turning around difficult clients/situations and consistently exceeding targets and KPIs to become the top performing consultant.
• Served as Solution Leader and Business Head of Pearson English Business Solutions across GCC, helping to grow the organization 300% during tenure.

May 2013 – Jun 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo · United Arab Emirates

• Designed, delivered, and managed the certified programs while serving as lead lecturer and head of program development for the Diploma of Management and Advanced Diploma of Management degree paths.
• Trained and assessed candidates for student openings and staff positions while performing all relevant administrative duties, such as introducing professional services, policies, and procedures.
• Led the following modules: Leadership, Change Management, Performance Management, Selection and Induction, Employee Relations, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy et al.

Dec 2010 – May 2011 · 5 mos · United Arab Emirates

• Launched the company and created its corporate image and strategy, as well as, managing all operational processes.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Complete Business Strategy and Processes;
• Staff Training, Development and Talent Resources;
• Workflow, Reports and Administration;
• Key Achievements:
• Winning Business Partnerships;
• Launching and Establishing the Company;
• Branding and Developing the Corporate Identity.

Sep 2010 – May 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos · United Arab Emirates

• Developed clients’ organizational structures, internal learning systems, and day-to-day business processes and operations in accordance with internationally recognized standards for companies and institutions.
• Analysed clients’ existing training practices and programs, delivered new, strategic methods for coaching and counseling employees, and monitored and evaluated progress to determine efficacy.
• Presented dynamic and engaging programs across the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Oman and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to high profile clients, including Audi, Marafiq, Nomad, and more.

Jan 2010 – Jul 2010 · 6 mos · United Arab Emirates

• Key Responsibilities:
• Co-ordinating Business for Several Managers;
• Marketing and Promoting the Company to Create Revenue;
• Sourcing New Business Innovative Ways;
• Administration, Client Care and Organisation of All Related Duties.
• Key Achievements:
• Creating Seminars as a New Innovative Way of Creating Masses of New Business;
• Presentations on Topical Issues to Train Staff;

Sep 2008 – Sep 2009 · 1 yr · London, United Kingdom

• Key Responsibilities:
• Sourcing Companies Across the Globe that Turn Over in Excess of £10 Million per Annum;
• Pitching and Closing the CEO of the Company in Person and Over the Phone;
• Complete Responsibility and Control Over My Day to Day Schedules and Procedures;
• Key Achievements:
• Influencing Company Strategy and Image;
• Creating Powerful Business Relationships with Key CEO’s;
• Pitching and Closing Some of the Most Key CEO’s in the World (e.g. TAQA – Abu Dhabi National Energy)

Jun 2007 – Jul 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo · London, United Kingdom

• Key Responsibilities:
• To Identify the Needs of Customers and Create Solutions to Persuade Them to Buy Our Products;
• To Achieve Business Targets;
• To Respond to and Deal Effectively with All Customer Enquiries & Administrative Duties.
• Key Achievements:
• Achieved and Exceeded Sales Targets (Achieved two quarters of sales in less than two months);
• Creation and Introduction of Multi Sale Packages;