Experience

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  Self-employed

  • Real Estate Consultant

    • Jan 2023 - Present

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  Americana Restaurants

  • Kuwait

  • Real Estate Manager

    • Mar 2021 - May 2024
    • Kuwait

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  Mudon Ahlia Real Estate

  • Kuwait

  • Real Estate manager- property management

    • Apr 2015 - Apr 2022
    • Kuwait

    Placing and implementing regional expansion plans per brandEstablishing retail property portfolio database to produce analysis for benchmarkingIdentifying potential business opportunities to maximize and sustain profitabilityEnsuring all lease agreements are in compliance with host brands’ requirements for various locations in GCC and ME Developing and maintaining solid relationships with Major Developers and working closely within the GCC areaManaging 25+ stores under retail property portfolio for a total of 19 brands under various categoriesNegotiating and administering terms and conditions for new lease agreements and renewalsBuilding in depth knowledge of the property market status, local real estate law and leasing practices in each GCC stateWorking side by side with the legal and finance department to construct project legal documentsEstablishing good knowledge in all GCC Markets (best trading malls/ areas, Developers, Population, demographics, income groups and competitions) Developing and implementing leasing strategies and business plans to achieve annual growth objectives Identifying and acquiring suitable and strong locationsManaging the Group Property portfolio, and insure Group contractual rights are protected and its obligations are metPreparing and managing budget plansReporting progress back to the Board on monthly basisManaging admin team to execute expansion plans, contracts, create and update database for the property portfolioMonitoring performance for newly opened stores and make sure we intervene just in time when neededIdentifying the right and suitable location by making sure adjacencies fit within the brand criteria, right size and shape, and insure to procure the minimum possible rentProviding financial and feasibility studies to the relevant stakeholders to allow for best informed decision making for new Projects and minimize risks

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  GLA Property Management Co. W.L.L.

  • Kuwait

  • Specialty leasing executive

    • Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
    • Kuwait

    • Maximizing revenue from all RMUs, Kiosks, in-mall advertising tools and TILS• Achieving and maintain the annual target of common areas occupancy as per the business plan• Developing business strategies and create value added propositions to peruse new and potential prospects• Ensuring compliance of all in mall visual communication material with the respective guidelines communicated to all clients• Supporting retailers to increase sales through maximizing in mall exposure• Negotiating terms of license agreements to adhere with policies and achieve business plan targets and follow up through execution to kiosk opening• Preparing license agreement request packages and kiosk proposals• Managing deals in progress through all stages to fully executed legal agreements• Liaising with RDD to plan and design new/modified RMU and Kiosks, ensure tenants adherence to mall guidelines and design criteriaMy Responsibilities also include but not limited to:• Working with shopping center management team to ensure the maintenance of insurance certificates and track validities to action renewal process where required• Developing monthly reports and forecast to monitor all specialty leasing activities and review short term Kiosk programs• Assisting is developing annual department budget• Participating in mall merchandising mix plans

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  Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

  • Kuwait

  • Sales Manager

    • Aug 2009 - Mar 2012
    • Kuwait

    • Acquiring new corporate account to increase sales revenue for the hotel• Managing and creating events to attract new guests• Leading sales team to generate clients for individual and corporate events.• Preparing annual business plans and feasibility studies for the event and conferences• Introducing new sales strategies to increase client base and added values services • Cross selling with other operational units and the hotel• Presenting weekly and monthly sales reports to the senior management and address any matters where necessary and prepare an action plan• Exploring new opportunities to expand and generate new revenue streams• Maintaining and manage the current client base• Developing strategic partnership and joint venture programs with different organizations

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  National Bank of Kuwait

  • Kuwait

  • Personal banking officer

    • Sep 2002 - 2006
    • Kuwait

    • Managing personal account for high profile by recommending investments plan & wealth management.• Strengthen the relationship with existing clients and increase their portfolio volume • Generate sales leads to achieve targets • Acquiring of new clients • Identify clients' needs and cross selling of different products.• Generate weekly and monthly reviews and report with senior management.• Implement procedures that are in compliance with banks policies to minimize risk, fraud and operational loses.