Experience

Team Visual Solutions LLC

• United Arab Emirates
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development & Project Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  • Generating new business with both new and existing customers to help drive the company forward to achieve the next level of its planned growth and expansion. • Planning & overseeing new marketing initiatives. Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities. Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones. • Involve in Preparing proposals, detailed costings & contract documents prior to negotiation with clients. • Managing projects within the established scope, schedule and budget while meeting or surpassing standards of quality. • Responsible for entire project management plan including scope, procurement, production, design, communication, cost, time, risk, project human resources, close out etc. Verifying the technical aspect of quotes received from Clients / vendors. • Coordination between Client, Site, Sub-contractors, Suppliers, Mall Managements or Duty Free. Negotiation of prices with subcontractors & suppliers and various project stakeholders. • Contact the respective regulatory authorities to inspect and comment on the completed fit-out works for the issuance of occupancy certificate. Show less



Alpha Nero

• United Arab Emirates
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Project Manager & Business Development

  • Sep 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Contacting potential new clients to establish rapport & arrange meetings. Planning & overseeing new marketing initiatives. Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities. Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones. . Involve in Preparing proposals, detailed costings & contract documents prior to negotiation with clients. • Create a detailed work plan which identifies & sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project. • To monitor and supervise the project execution process on site to ensure completion of the job within specified time frames, in an organized & cost effective manner, in accordance with the approved design and quality standards so as to meet customer’s satisfaction & maintain continuity of business. • Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs & clarify specific requirements of each project. Coordinate with the client and consultant on all issues pertaining to the drawings, plans, schedules & problems for quick resolution of all issues. • Coordinate with design department for technical drawings and send it to client for approvals & comments. Support & coordinate with production team on all the technical, installation aspect & make sure production is done within timelines. • Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders & ensuring technical feasibility. • Ensures sub-contractors meet the project site progress versus its target handover & quality of its execution to meet client expectation & satisfaction. • Following up with logistic companies & keeps co-ordination with production team, suppliers, store team, mall management & consignee for smooth clearance & installation process. • Provide project progress status, delays & issues to customers in timely manner. Ensure that project deliverables meet customer expectations. • Contact the respective clients to inspect & comment on the completed fit-out works for the issuance of completion certificate. Show less



Harlequin International

• Ghana
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development & Project Manager in Retail Fit Out

  • Feb 2014 - Sep 2017

  • Studying the drawings, rough estimation, assess the material requirements, approve and submit the material requisition accurately so as to facilitate purchase of appropriate quantities of materials. • Examine the project program and based on the schedules mentioned assess the material and manpower requirement for the job. Prepare and forward the requisition of sub-contractors required for different jobs to the H.O. for approval. • To monitor and supervise the project execution process on site to ensure completion of the job within specified time frames, in an organized and cost effective manner, in accordance with the approved design and quality standards so as to meet customer’s satisfaction and maintain continuity of business. • Coordinate with the client and consultant on all issues pertaining to the drawings, plans, schedules and problems for quick resolution of all issues. Monitor progress against the project plan and keep the client updated on the progress taking quick corrective action where required. • Supervise the production facility & site regularly; attend to all technical and engineering problems, additional manpower requirements, drawing changes, etc. in an effective and timely manner thereby achieving client requirements and quality standards. • Arranging regular meetings with the higher management and the client to educate them about the current progress status of the project and follow up with production team to complete the on-going projects. • Following up with logistic companies and keeps co-ordination with production team, suppliers, store managers, mall management & consignee for smooth clearance & installation process. • Manage quality assurance throughout the duration of the project, including the coordination of final QA testing/review. • Contact the respective clients to inspect and comment on the completed fit-out works for the issuance of completion certificate. Show less



altavia.odg

• United Arab Emirates
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager - Retail Display

  • Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Responsible for developing and managing the scope and project plans for assignments and working with discipline leads and project teams, fit out suppliers / Civil & MEP team / Mall Management / Retailers / Duty Free to execute the work. • Monitor day-to-day activities of the project team and ensure work is progressing as planned; • Work closely with clients, media team, and design team to ensure communication across teams • Exceptional organizational and planning skills; ability to take client request and build out a comprehensive and detailed project plan and own the process, end-to-end • Manage schedules, budgets, assets, and overall project organization to ensure requirements and project dates are clearly communicated, understood and executed upon • Communicate project progress and deliver status reports to Senior Manager and Client. • Maintain Project Management tools and software to ensure accurate project details • Define, schedule and accurately estimate the job duration and timeline within project management tools based on the scope of the project • Collaborate with client stakeholders to acquire all project information required to perform work • Manage intake and processing of new jobs from client • Maintain a solid understanding of client's brands and product offering • Validate project data and expectations from client and accurately convey to service teams • Identify and mitigate project risks and scope creep to foresee/identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions to address them in advance • Manage client and internal expectations, ensure delivery of the highest quality service, and solicit and act on client feedback • Ability to manage a multitude of projects and identify priority levels to ensure on-time delivery of quality work for the client • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence Show less



Costra Advertising

• Dubai

• Sales & Account Executive - Display

  • May 2006 - Mar 2013

  • Generate leads and sales opportunities to meet the company's Business and growth plans and the sales targets and manage the communication with the clients, making sure all client requests/inquiries are attended to. • Establish market penetration to procure Fit Out and refurbishment jobs in the UAE, especially in the shopping malls and retail sector as appropriate and generate opportunities through contacts, networking associations especially with the lease management team. • Identifying and winning major fit-out projects, developing intimate knowledge of key accounts and responding quickly and effectively to tender. • Liaise with the design and execution teams throughout the process to make sure all client requirements are met. Negotiate agreements in coordination with the other departments and the senior management. • Working with the Production, Project and Technical teams to prepare tenders and bids to secure new business deals • Conduct regular meetings with the lease management team based in the shopping malls in order to maintain and build up database regarding prospective clients mainly looking for a fit out or refurbishment job requirement. • Proven record of accomplishment within the Fit-out industry and experienced in dealing with Retail shops and Coffee Shops fit out work. • Updating the clients on weekly basis of ongoing progress of the project. Show less



Prime Time IP Media Services

• Mumbai & Bangalore India

• Operation Administrator

  • Jun 2003 - Apr 2006

  • Managed the website www.pmrindia.com - scanning, editing, and uploading the pictures and graphics. • Handled the back-check module of the website & generated online reports. • Enlightened customers how specific types of advertising would help to promote their products or services in the most effective way possible. • Prepared and delivered sales presentations to new and existing customers in order to sell new advertising programs, and to protect and increase existing advertising. • Provided outstanding customers service and served as a support to the other operation of the business. And co-ordination with Customers for managing Outdoor advertising campaigns. • Assist with preparation of sales literature, contracts, media kits, or various other projects assigned. Assist with copy edit and layout of customer billboard artwork design for customer satisfaction. • Assist Sales Manager or Company Executives in implementing company’s marketing/sales goals. • Attend and participate in networking groups and events. Support maintenance and repair efforts for billboard structures. • Process contractual correspondence and artwork for the completion of a sale. Deliver advertising or illustration proofs to customers for approval. Show less