Ahang Ashti, (EMBA)
Co-Founder & CEO at grei- Claim this Profile
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Kurdish (Sorani & Badini) Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Arabic Full professional proficiency
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Polish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Mohamed Issa
Aheng's breadth of vision and thirst for quality are rivaled by very few people. His unconventional style towards problem solving, sales techniques and raw management make him an apex predator on any business scale. Aheng is dependable and assumes responsibility in positions he holds to create rewarding change for people and the company.
Nvar Rashied
I've been working with Ahang for 2 years now, and all I can say is he's one of the most dedicated professionals I've ever worked with. He's very responsive, patient and solution-oriented. I can easily say he is one of the best in his field!
Mohamed Issa
Aheng's breadth of vision and thirst for quality are rivaled by very few people. His unconventional style towards problem solving, sales techniques and raw management make him an apex predator on any business scale. Aheng is dependable and assumes responsibility in positions he holds to create rewarding change for people and the company.
Nvar Rashied
I've been working with Ahang for 2 years now, and all I can say is he's one of the most dedicated professionals I've ever worked with. He's very responsive, patient and solution-oriented. I can easily say he is one of the best in his field!
Mohamed Issa
Aheng's breadth of vision and thirst for quality are rivaled by very few people. His unconventional style towards problem solving, sales techniques and raw management make him an apex predator on any business scale. Aheng is dependable and assumes responsibility in positions he holds to create rewarding change for people and the company.
Nvar Rashied
I've been working with Ahang for 2 years now, and all I can say is he's one of the most dedicated professionals I've ever worked with. He's very responsive, patient and solution-oriented. I can easily say he is one of the best in his field!
Mohamed Issa
Aheng's breadth of vision and thirst for quality are rivaled by very few people. His unconventional style towards problem solving, sales techniques and raw management make him an apex predator on any business scale. Aheng is dependable and assumes responsibility in positions he holds to create rewarding change for people and the company.
Nvar Rashied
I've been working with Ahang for 2 years now, and all I can say is he's one of the most dedicated professionals I've ever worked with. He's very responsive, patient and solution-oriented. I can easily say he is one of the best in his field!
Credentials
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Technical Vocational Training - German VET Dual System (TOT)
German Liaison Office for Industry & Commerce in Iraq (AHK)May, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Business Startup Manual (TOT)
GIZ IraqNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
International Coaching Certification
International Coach GuildOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Extended Disc Certified Practitioner
Extended DISCMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
IFC Business Edge Program (TOT)
IFC - International Finance CorporationJul, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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grei
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Iraq
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & CEO
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Sep 2019 - Present
- Setting the overall culture, tone, and style of the agency, providing inspiring and stimulating leadership - Developing and executing business strategies & change management to achieve the short and long-term goals of the company. - Oversee and manage the company's overall functions and departments - Supervising, guiding, and delegating heads of departments in their duties. - Maintaining positive and trust-based relations with team members, clients & business partners, shareholders, and authorities. - Assessing, managing, and resolving problematic developments and situations. - Set monthly meetings with the Board of Directors to discuss the overall company performance, strategies of growth, and changes that benefit the development & sustainability of grei. - Collaborating with all Department Heads in coordination with Finance Department to establish annual financial targets, overall allocation of budgets/expenses, and expansion/growth costs. - Representing the agency publicly, at events, or in the media when necessary. - Actively mentor the Management Unit to enable them to increase their efficiency, problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills - In coordination with Business Development, actively develop potential client relationships and partnership projects that benefit the company financially, publicity-wise, and its market penetration - Accompany business development team in sales pitches that are of high value and require extra support - Leading, coaching, and mentoring other team members and supporting their professional development. - Supporting capacity building and learning for all agency staff and ensuring adequate resources, time, and budgets are in place. - Ensure legal compliance of all aspects of the agency; health & safety, the confidentiality of information, external financial audits, client audits, etc. - Participate in all recruitment procedures and candidate interviews alongside HR & Heads of Dept. Show less
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Allai Newroz Telecom
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Iraq
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Telecommunications
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100 - 200 Employee
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Training Consultant
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Nov 2018 - Dec 2019
A 1-year contract-based consultancy that included delivering training to nearly 250+ of the company employees in the following topics: Problem-Solving Skills, Time Management, Effective Management, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Managing Authority, Employee Motivation Techniques, Planning & Controlling Work, Using Information in Workflow, Business English Proficiency, Customer Service Excellency A 1-year contract-based consultancy that included delivering training to nearly 250+ of the company employees in the following topics: Problem-Solving Skills, Time Management, Effective Management, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Managing Authority, Employee Motivation Techniques, Planning & Controlling Work, Using Information in Workflow, Business English Proficiency, Customer Service Excellency
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AVA Entertainment
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Iraq
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Television Presenter
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Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
I was a co-producer and co-presenter on the AVA Caffe show on AVA Entertainment TV channel. I was responsible for suggesting various topics to be discussed on the show and providing research and references for the producers in regard to each topic. In addition to hosting the show 5 days a week, 2 hours a day on a live broadcast. I was a co-producer and co-presenter on the AVA Caffe show on AVA Entertainment TV channel. I was responsible for suggesting various topics to be discussed on the show and providing research and references for the producers in regard to each topic. In addition to hosting the show 5 days a week, 2 hours a day on a live broadcast.
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Program Manager
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Oct 2016 - Oct 2018
Responsible for managing all programs that were granted to WARVIN Org, including Grants applications, Proposal writing, Funding client communication, Program supervision, Staff hiring, Field visits, Report writing, Finance & Procurement control, and several other responsibilities.
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Training Consultant
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
I was hired to provide training in 2 different domains:1. Women empowerment & self-development for nearly 60 young refugees 2. Business start-up training for nearly 30 refugee beneficiaries in multiple domains of business. The training topics included ideation of start-ups, organizational structure, sales & marketing, customer service, basic accounting, and profit & loss control.
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mselect
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Iraq
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Training Consultant
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Conducted training in HR Management & Business Management courses in MSELECT Academy in the following topics:Problem-Solving Skills, Time Management, Effective Management, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Managing Authority, Employee Motivation Techniques, Planning & Controlling Work, Using Information in Workflow, Performance AppraisalEffective Job Design, Compensation & Benefits System, HR Communications, Planning Human Resources, Recruitment of Key Employees, Retaining Top Employees
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Technical Recruitment Consultant
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Feb 2014 - Jan 2016
- Using sales, business development, marketing techniques, and networking to attract business from client companies;- Visiting clients to build and develop relationships;- Developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do, and their work culture and environment;- Advertising vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a wide range of media, for example newspapers, websites, and magazines;- Using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates, and build relationships with candidates and employers;- Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be at work;- Using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy;- Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and tests, and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client;- Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client;- Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary, and benefits of the job in question;- Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants;- Organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client;- Informing candidates about the results of their interviews;- Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalizing arrangements between client and candidates;- Offering advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training, and career progression;- Working towards and exceeding targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients, or business leads generated;- Reviewing recruitment policies to ensure the effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs. Show less
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Aldelia
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Recruitment Consultant
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Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
Didn't pass my probation period. Didn't pass my probation period.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Interpreter & Translator
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Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
I joined the GLS company, which was the contracting company for the US Army, providing translation and interpreting services for them in Ghizlani airport base, Mosul city. This was during the summer break of my first year of university. I joined the GLS company, which was the contracting company for the US Army, providing translation and interpreting services for them in Ghizlani airport base, Mosul city. This was during the summer break of my first year of university.
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Education
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2022 - 2022
Maastricht School of Management
Strategic & Change Management -
2016 - 2018
University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH)
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
2015 - 2015
IFC - Business Edge
Diploma of Education, HR Management -
2014 - 2014
IFC - Business Edge
Diploma of Education, Business & Leadership Management -
2012 - 2013
University of Warsaw
Bachelor's Degree, English Applied Linguistics | Scholarship Program (Erasmus Mundus) -
2008 - 2012
University of Duhok
Bachelor's degree, English Linguistics and Literature
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