Sara Abdulwahab. MBA in HRM, CIPD (Level 7)

Co-Founder

Bahrain, Bahrain10 yrs 10 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Scaled revenue by 60% YoY at Lumofy.
  • Designed hire-to-retire framework for 75 employees.
  • Advised 20+ SMEs on talent strategy.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and HR-Tech strategist with expertise in talent management and revenue growth.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent ManagementHr StrategyTalent DevelopmentPerformance ManagementRevenue StrategySales GrowthBusiness DevelopmentCustomer SuccessHr Operations

Other Skills

Career CounselingAcceleratorTraining Program DevelopmentSME HR AdvisorPeople DevelopmentPeople ManagementE-LearningCompetency Framework DesignSuccession Planningstrategic talentOrganization SkillsRevenue ForecastingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Sales Pipeline DevelopmentPipeline Generation

About

Strategic leader with dual expertise in revenue growth and people leadership, holding an MBA in International HRM and CIPD Level 7 membership. My experience spans startups, government, federal, and private sectors across the UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, with deep specialization in talent development, performance management, and business development. Through strategic and data-driven approaches, I identify and pursue new business opportunities, lead high-performing sales teams, and build scalable HR systems that drive organizational growth. I have successfully transitioned from commercial leadership to People & Culture, enabling me to bridge business objectives with human-centric strategies. Core Expertise Includes: (1) Talent Development & Performance Management (2) Revenue Strategy & B2B SaaS Sales (3) HR-Tech Solutions & Implementation (4) Leadership Development & Coaching (5) Organizational Design & Change Management Recent Achievements: (1) Scaled Lumofy’s revenue at an average of 60% YoY, expanding from 4 to 250+ clients in under 4 years. (2) Built and led the revenue team from 1 to 12, establishing full-cycle sales processes and board-level reporting. (3) Transitioned to People & Culture Director, designing and implementing a hire-to-retire framework for 75 employees. (4) Advised 20+ SMEs and startups across the Gulf on talent strategy, scaling, and leadership. I am passionate about fostering inclusive work environments, implementing systems that improve retention and satisfaction, and contributing to sustainable organizational growth—whether through hands-on leadership, mentoring, or instruction. 📍 Based in Riyadh/Bahrain | Open to Remote & On-site Roles in KSA & Bahrain 📧 saawahab@outlook.com

Experience

10 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Lumofy | لوموفاي

5 roles

People & Culture Senior Manager

Sep 2025 – Jan 2026 · 4 mos

  • Leading culture and talent strategy for a 75-employee company, managing a team of 2 and reporting to the COO and board.
  • Designing and implementing performance management, engagement, retention, and leadership development frameworks.
  • Partnering with executives to align people strategy with business objectives and scaling goals.
Performance ManagementTalent ManagementPeople DevelopmentPeople ManagementTalent Development

Revenue Director

Promoted

Mar 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Drove 60% growth YoY in ARR, overseeing end-to-end revenue operations and strategy.
  • Managed a 12-person cross-functional revenue team; reported directly to CEO and board.
  • Established sales processes, forecasting, and performance metrics across pre- and post-sale cycles.
E-LearningCompetency Framework DesignSuccession Planningstrategic talentOrganization SkillsRevenue Forecasting+3

Sales Director

Promoted

Jan 2023 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Led the sales team to achieve 40% quarterly growth, focusing on enterprise client acquisition in KSA and Bahrain.
  • Implemented CRM systems, sales training, and pipeline management processes.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Sales Pipeline DevelopmentPipeline GenerationConversion OptimizationNew Client AcquisitionsSales Growth+1

Business Development Manager (Account Executive)

Apr 2022 – Dec 2022 · 8 mos

  • Acquired 30+ new B2B clients through direct sales, partnerships, and strategic outreach.
  • Contributed to product demos, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
Sales Pipeline DevelopmentLead ManagementTechnology IntegrationSaaS SalesStrategic PartnershipsBusiness Development+1

Customer Success Manager

Feb 2022 – Apr 2022 · 2 mos

  • Onboarded and retained early clients, improving product adoption and satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with product and support teams to relay client feedback and drive improvements.
Customer SuccessAccount ManagementStakeholder EngagementUser AdoptionSales Growth

Cartoon planet bahrain

Angel Investor

May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs · Bahrain · Remote

  • Provide strategic guidance and capital to a growth-stage company specializing in 2D animation, custom Arabic characters, NFT, metaverse, and social media marketing.
  • Support the founder and CEO in business development, market positioning, and digital innovation initiatives.
  • Get in direct contact with our founder and CEO Mohammed, to know more.

Souq althahab - سوق الذهب

Co-Founder

Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 · 5 mos · Bahrain · Remote

  • Souq Althahab - سوق الذهب
  • The first Sharia Compliance Marketplace for Jewelry Gold & Silver, enabling Muslims to shop online with luxury & trust.
  • Co-founded the first Sharia-compliant online marketplace for gold and silver jewelry, creating a trusted digital shopping experience for Muslim consumers.
  • Led initial business modeling, brand positioning, and early-stage operational planning.

Perform

Business and Human Resources Consultant

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · Capital Governorate, Bahrain · Remote

  • Strategic HR advisor to SMEs and startups, providing guidance across the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and compliance.
  • Develop HR policies, employee handbooks, and training programs to ensure legal adherence and promote best practices.
  • Assist in organizational design, role structuring, change management, and implementation of performance measurement systems.
  • Design and deliver talent management solutions including acquisition strategies, development plans, succession planning, and leadership programs.
  • Foster employee engagement through surveys, recognition programs, communication strategies, and conflict resolution support.
  • Provide trusted advisory and mentorship to founders and leadership teams on people strategy and scaling operations.
  • Mentor early-stage startups within accelerator programs such as Brinc, guiding pre-seed and MVP-stage teams in building HR foundations and a scalable culture.
Career CounselingAcceleratorTraining Program DevelopmentSME HR AdvisorTalent ManagementHR Strategy

Emirates transport

Performance Management and Talent Development Senior Specialist

Jul 2017 – Feb 2022 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Managed the end-to-end performance management cycle for 3,000+ employees, implementing digital tools that improved process efficiency by 25%.
  • Designed and launched a group-wide Leadership Development Program that trained 150+ managers and increased internal promotions by 15%.
  • Developed succession planning frameworks for critical roles, improving leadership pipeline readiness by 40%.
  • Introduced a competency-based appraisal system aligned with organizational strategy and goals.
  • Led talent review sessions with senior leadership and created individualized development plans for high-potential employees.
  • Implemented onboarding and retention initiatives that reduced new hire turnover by 18% within the first year.

Bahrain institute of banking and finance (bibf)

Assistant Instructor - AAT

May 2014 – Jul 2014 · 2 mos · Capital Governorate, Bahrain · On-site

  • Assisted in delivering accounting and finance courses, supporting student learning and skill development in professional accreditation programs.
HR OperationsRecruiting

Al bustani trading company

Human Resources Operations Officer

Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr · Bahrain · On-site

  • Managed daily HR operations including payroll, employee records, compliance, and policy administration.
  • Supported recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations within a fast-paced trading environment.
Performance ManagementTalent ManagementEmployee Learning & DevelopmentOnboardingTalent Development

Dar akhbar al khaleej press & publications

Public Relations Assistant

Jan 2013 – May 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bahrain · On-site

  • Supported PR and media activities, including content coordination, event assistance, and stakeholder communications.

Education

Coventry University London

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — International Human Resource Management

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

CIPD Qualifications

Chartered Institute of Personal Development

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)

ILM Award Certificate in Leadership and Management

Jan 2014 – Jan 2015

IMPACT Institute

Certificate in Supply Chain Management & Purchasing

Jan 2014 – Jan 2014

Bangor University

Bachelor of Science (BSc) — Accounting and Finance

Jan 2012 – Jan 2013

Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF)

Diploma — Accounting and Finance

Jan 2009 – Jan 2012

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