Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · United Arab Emirates · On-site

• aspexx.squads is a Talent Augmentation Consultancy that powers experience design, product, AI and digital teams across the globe, blending the craft and strategic value of a design consultancy with the reach and agility of a global design talent network.
• We’ll work with you to scale your design capabilities through curated squads and embedded talent, blending on-the-ground expertise with globally distributed teams to help you move faster, think bigger, and deliver better.
• aspexx.squads will strengthen your in-house teams and give you the capability and confidence to stay focused on what matters most:
• → Launching world-class digital products
• → Designing unforgettable customer experiences
• → Shaping bold brand experiences through iconic creative
• → Driving the future of digital experiences through innovation and AI
• Our squads are a natural extension of your in-house team from day one. Aligned with your mission. Built around your goals.
• How we do it:
• ⁠ ⁠Curated Squads & Embedded Talent: Handpicked teams or specialists that integrate seamlessly into your business.
• ⁠ ⁠Flexible Delivery Models: Short and long term contracts or fractional models built around your needs and budget.
• ⁠ ⁠Onsite or Distributed: Fully onshore or offshore managed teams, or a blend of the two with top designers onsite managing squads in overseas CoEs.
• ⁠ ⁠Design Capabilities: From UX, UI, Product, Service Design, and CX, to Digital Transformation, Creative, and AI. We create a squad with the right mix of skills.
• ⁠ ⁠Where we operate: UAE, KSA, Europe, Philippines, South Africa and beyond (leveraging a global network of Aspexx vetted design and digital pros).
• We’re fast and solve the pain points that come with building teams. We are built for execution, not just strategy.

Sep 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos · United Arab Emirates

• Aspexx Digital is an ‘experience-led’ talent solutions consultancy that puts people first.
• At Aspexx Digital we help companies build and scale Experience Design, Innovation, Product, Digital & Tech teams across the Middle East and Europe.
• We work with leading consultancies, design studios, multi-national brands, prominent agencies, and disruptive tech startups to unearth unique talent and specialist digital professionals.

Aug 2021 – Oct 2021 · 2 mos · United Arab Emirates

• Supporting a range of digital businesses to grow their teams across design, client servicing, strategy, and product. I helped find talent in market here in the UAE as well as unearth talent globally to relocate to the region

Aug 2020 – Jul 2021 · 11 mos

Aug 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr

May 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

Apr 2017 – Apr 2019 · 2 yrs

Apr 2016 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr

Apr 2014 – Apr 2016 · 2 yrs

Sep 2012 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos · Dubai

• I was in a sales role pushing the company forward in the market as the opportunities grow in Dubai.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Visiting different properties to promote, present and sell pest control solutions
• Make accurate, rapid and cost calculations using a specifically designed program and provide quotations whilst ensuring exceptional customer service
• Handling objections from customers and influence the customer to buy
• Increase revenue through identifying up-sell and cross-sell opportunities
• Research existing competitors, products and industry trends that impact the buying decisions
• Actively participate in team briefings and weekly meetings
• Maximise own performance service levels by exceeding monthly targets at all times
• Working on the marketing strategies of the company including improving current marketing material, twitter and events for current and new clients
• Key Achievements:
• Within my first year at the company I maintained my position as No. 2 salesman in the company
• Secured a contract worth AED 500,000 also within the first year
• Hit my annual target during my first year
• I won numerous accounts from leads and also cold calling on a weekly basis

Apr 2009 – Sep 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• During my time at Kent Staff Services my main roles were dealing with the temporary staff & clients. I dealt with any day to day issues of the client for example staff not turning up and client needing more staff for production reasons. I also dealt with organising staff for the following day as requested by he client. This was a very tough job as the number of staff required for the factories changed on a day to day basis.
• I also had the role of organising the day to day transport for our staff. This included booking transport from external bus/coach companies and the booking of our internal drivers.

Apr 2007 – Aug 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos · London

• Generating my own business and building a rapport with clients
• Managing my accounts and existing accounts
• Cold calling over the phone and in the field
• Handling objections from customers and influence the customer to buy
• Increase revenue through identifying up-sell and cross-sell opportunities