Experience

Perfetto - Nespresso's Exclusive Distributor

• United Arab Emirates
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainer Nespresso UAE

  • Mar 2019 - Present



Specialised Management Group

• United Arab Emirates
• Business Consulting and Services

• L&D Training Consultant

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2018

  Key Responsibilities Training design and delivery - Created and executed learning strategies and programs (focused on behavioural skills, & project management). Adapted and delivered training content by enhancing current training structures using a more collaborative and experiential workshop-based learning methodology. Proactively arranged course logistics and administration in a timely manner. Delivered relevant training to increase levels of knowledge through Corporate Emiratization Programs. Assisted the Sales Department to become a true internal partner for any queries when it comes to individual & team development. Assisted sales team in evaluating individual and organizational development needs and propose/identify solutions. Built and maintained relationships with HR business partners and clients to establish long-term business growth. Drafted client proposals and conducted follow-ups where necessary. Evaluated more than 200 Project Management Professional (PMP) exam applications for applicants post training. Show less



UAE International Investments

• United Arab Emirates
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager - Administration & Business Support

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  Key Responsibilities Facilitating the licensing of all start-up partner companies. Recruitment of employees for all divisions and conducting interviews. Day-to-day operations & conducting regular progress meetings to GM & CEO. New Business Development targeting interesting international investments, matching it to the right clients locally, evaluating risk, advise & supporting clients’ investment portfolios. Key Responsibilities Facilitating the licensing of all start-up partner companies. Recruitment of employees for all divisions and conducting interviews. Day-to-day operations & conducting regular progress meetings to GM & CEO. New Business Development targeting interesting international investments, matching it to the right clients locally, evaluating risk, advise & supporting clients’ investment portfolios.



X-Pert Group Middle East FZ LLC

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Jun 2014

  Key Responsibilities Achieved monthly training and development sales targets. Successfully marketed and sold all training and development products and services through effective and proactive identification, farming and follow-up of sales leads and potentials clients. Present training and development sales presentations to clients. Built and maintained relationships with HR business partners and clients to establish long-term business growth. Drafted client proposals and conducted follow-ups where necessary. Proactively arranged course logistics and administration in a timely manner. Facilitated & evaluated project management exam applications of participants for the PMP Exams. Managed the updating of the delegate database. Conducted market research on Case studies from previous students/clients to identify new training products. Trained peers and on internal training system supports and implementation plan. Achievements • Successfully achieved Sales targets and maintained existing client business. • Attracted new business clients by expanding into surrounding markets. • Project Manager – Set up the main office of X-Pert Group ME in Dubai • Project Manager – Set up training facility & Back Office in Khartoum, Sudan Show less



X-Pert Group

• Cape Town, South Africa

• Regional Training Coordinator

  • Jun 2003 - Mar 2006

  Key Responsibilities: Achieved monthly training and development sales targets. Developed new business for the X-Pert Training Academy. Facilitated the training administration and logistical arrangements. Marketed the training academy’s products and services. Managed the arrangement arranging courses, venues and catering. Drafted client proposals and conducted follow-ups where necessary. Managed the updating of the Booking Register and booking of delegates on appropriate courses. Coordinated with the Accounts Department for all invoicing. Provided input on progress reports on a monthly basis to management. Provide input into the Academy Annual Budget. Achievements: Successfully achieved Sales targets and maintained existing client business. Attracted new business clients by expanding into surrounding markets. Successfully developed new business for X-Pert’s Training Academy and managed these accounts while reporting directly to the General Manager in Cape Town. Show less