Oct 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 5 mos · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

• Overseeing the operation for 2 successfully running branches with a total of 30 employees.
• Conceptualized and established the Middle East’s first hair salon focused on sustainability, social impact, community education and empowering women in local markets.
• First Branch was established in Abu Dhabi, November 2020 while the second one was open in Dubai in June 2023.
• Strategized the business, commercial and marketing plans - including partner acquisition and contracts management

Jan 2019 – Jan 2024 · 5 yrs · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Spearhead programs and initiatives to build awareness, acquire strategic partnerships and secure grants to integrate people with intellectual and development disabilities into the mainstream
• Developed the organizational structure and direct a team of 5 project managers to deliver programs and implement sustainable nationwide social & community impact initiatives – Health, Education, Youth Leadership, Sports, Community and the Arts
• Report to the National Director and Chairperson of the UAE Ministry of Youth – collaborate closely with government stakeholders (Ministries of Health, Education, KHDA, etc.). Present program updates & recommendations to the Board Members
• Saved 25% of annual 2019 budget - built strategic alliances and secured value-in-kind (VIK) from sponsors
• Pitched for and acquired 6 grants in 2019 for Health & Youth Leadership programs from high-value sponsors including large corporates, government and the prestigious Gates Foundation
• Champion transformational Health initiatives – partner with government bodies to improve healthcare quality & access to people with disabilities.
• Orchestrated and successfully delivered Education initiatives including:
• Unified Champions Schools Program UAE – introduced this first-in-the-Middle East program across 300 public & private schools
• Unified Robotics Program UAE – first country outside the USA to launch this program; enabled 125 teams to participate
• Young Athletes Program – won the ‘Leading Community Initiative 2019’ award by the Ministry of Social Affairs in GCC states

Aug 2018 – Jan 2019 · 5 mos · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Reported to the Chief Strategy Officer as a member of the Organizing Committee. Led 8 Administrative personnel to establish the foundation for the national Special Olympics program in the UAE (SO UAE)
• Strategized, planned and executed projects to drive lasting impact and participation in the SO UAE – achieved 30% increase in female athlete enrolment, introduced 12 new sports to the UAE, embedded world-class training programs to recruit & train new athletes
• Assistant Head of Delegation, World Games 2019 – directed UAE’s largest SO delegation of 311 athletes, 102 coaches, 100 young athletes & 50 volunteers. Managed logistics, health & safety and participant schedules. Secured Gold Medals in 19 out of 24 sports
• Selected to be Head of Delegation for the 50th Anniversary Special Olympics 2018 in Chicago – guided the men’s football team representing the UAE to win 3rd place worldwide ranking
• Enabled and empowered UAE female athletes – managed the female football team to win 2nd place in the Asian Cup 2019; took an all-female team to the Leadership Summit in Baku 2018 to present a project on behalf of the UAE

Sep 2017 – Aug 2018 · 11 mos · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Managed the delivery of legacy planning and execution across divisions by facilitation sessions with internal stakeholders and leading cross-functional collaboration to meet project goals and manage dependencies.
• Liaised with regional and local organizations to develop and implement legacy initiatives.

Feb 2015 – May 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Selected as Acting Field Service Manager due to demonstrated operational expertise
• Managed flagship regional client, ADNOC Onshore (formerly ADCO Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations). Produced high quality results through end-to-end planning of service delivery
• Oversaw and project-managed 70 personnel to execute deliverables on time and within budget
• Optimized resources and operating costs resulting in a 20% cost reduction
• Directed land operations for 42 rigs in Abu Dhabi – oversight of personnel, assets (equipment), material readiness and logistics. Worked closely with key clients - (ADNOC Onshore, ZADCO, ADMA, DPE, ALHOSN)
• Restructured strategic processes to enhance operational performance and strengthen client relationships
• Chaired a 3-person team and led a transformation project - established the Operation Planning Center in Abu Dhabi securing highest progress and performance evaluations across global Schlumberger offices
• Identified, analyzed & resolved resource optimization and operating costs challenges – revised rotation schedules to achieve 100% personnel utilization for 140 field employees, eliminated unused leave costs and increased bulk plant operating efficiency by 25%

Oct 2010 – Jan 2015 · 4 yrs 3 mos

• Led 5 trained specialists to set up and assemble equipment – supervised projects from planning to field execution
• Ensured strict adherence to workplace health & safety standards, quality control and contractual agreements
• Spearheaded operational and program efficiency - trained & developed new joiners and team members, built and nurtured strong client and internal stakeholder relationships
• Represented Schlumberger to ADNOC Onshore and managed key accounts – increased sales and oversaw administrative functions, e.g. invoicing, revenue collection, logistics and technical designs
• Primary liaison between Schlumberger and Tatweer Petroleum - Bahrain’s national oil company
• Advised and deployed technical solutions and recommendations to clients

Jul 2009 – Aug 2009 · 1 mo · Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• Enrolled in a Summer Internship program to gain on-the-ground knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry.

Jun 2009 – Jun 2009 · 0 mo · Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Participated in a 1-month Internship program to familiarize myself with the Media sector.

Aug 2006 – May 2010 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

• Took on multiple part-time jobs at the University while studying for my Bachelor's degree:
• Tutor & Grader
• Event Organizer
• Promoter at exhibitions (GITEX)