SALAHUDDIN AL-HABAL

Dubai, U.A.E.              Mob.: +971 50 728 9978                    [email protected]

Summary

Resourceful General Manager driven to cut company costs and boost company revenue through innovative management techniques. Organized and diligent, with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Successful in building and motivating dynamic teams.

Highlights

·         Cost Control

·         Process Optimization

·         Strategic Planning

·         Inventory Management

·         Staff/Training Policy Development

·         Quality Assurance

·         Goal Attainment

·         Policy Improvements

·         Executive Team Leadership

·         Performance Reviews

Professional Experience

§  General Manager
D. Zone Contracting L.L.C., Dubai, UAE                                                                               Oct 2014 – Current
Al-Heloo General Transport L.L.C., Dubai, UAE                                                               Oct 2014 – Current
Al-Heloo New Trade Services & General Transport, Sohar, Oman                         Oct 2014 – Current
o   Maximize efficiency of administrative processes by completing paperwork in a timely manner and ensuring proper filing of every document.

o   Optimize site processes to ensure high team performance.

o   Work with team members to increase individual performance and set realistic improvement goals.

o   Determine areas of improvement for cost control and initiate changes.

o   Reduce expenses by minimizing waste and allocating staff levels correctly.

o   Define employee function and keep individuals on task.

o   Implement safety policies to reduce or eliminate incidents.

§  Facilities/ Maintenance Manager
Al-AYHAM Bldg Maint. L.L.C., Dubai, UAE.        www.alayhammaint.com,           Oct 2009 – Oct 2014
o   Outlined site policies and optimal work and safety procedures.

o   Interviewed, hired, and trained new staff.

o   Maintained operational efficiency with proactive oversight and corrections.

o   Increased market share by ensuring total client satisfaction and encouraging referrals.

o   Attended industry conferences and trade shows to maintain knowledge and network.

o   Solicited information from administrative staff, executive leadership, and other department managers to make informed decisions regarding operational changes.

§  Facilities/ Technical Manager
RAHATECH General Maintenance L.L.C., Dubai, UAE. www.rahatech.com,      May 2006 – Oct 2009
o   Managed team of 10 direct report professionals with over 100 indirect reports.

o   Reduced and controlled expenses by optimizing on-site work processes.

o   Mentored junior team members to improve performance.

o   Initiated program that standardized training and increased efficiency 12%.

o   Promoted company at industry and trade conferences.

o   Evaluated employees performance, set goals, and developed improvement plans.

§  Service and Maintenance Chief-Engineer
Al-AMIN Med. Instr. Co. (AMICO), Dubai, UAE. www.amicogroup.com,             Sept 2001 – May 2006
o  Managing installations, maintenance, technical support, user training, after sales service and spare parts stock for the company’s stock brands within the UAE and the Gulf region (Bahrain, Qatar, Yemen and Oman).

o  Handling a wide range of diagnostic equipment and related accessories, ranging from computerized Auto-refracto-meters, Kerato-meters, Lens-meters, Chart Projectors, Slit Lamps and Lens Edging machines, such as Nidek, Briot and Essilor International brands.

Education

§  Master of Business Administration, Project Management. – Feb. 2016

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)

Chennai, India

§  B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering/ Design & Production. – Sep. 1995

Faculty of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (FMEE)

Damascus University, Syria

Courses

October 1995: Computer operation systems and Basic PC software – Damascus, Syria
February 1996: Industrial and Productive Planning in Ministry of Planning – Damascus, Syria
June 1996: Industrial Security and Work Safety in Ministry of Electricity – Damascus, Syria
March 1997: Service and Application of High Pressure Hydraulics from ENERPAC Co. – USA.
February 1998: ISO9000 and TQM seminars held in Al-Sham Palace – Damascus, Syria
May – August 2006: Seminars  in FM, HR & Office Management through IIR, Dubai – UAE.
September 2006: Special Training Course for TIFM Software ARCHIBUS/FM™, Maxsoft, Abu Dhabi – UAE

Skills

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Package 2016
ARCHIBUS/FM™ (TIFM Software), 2006/2009
CWORKS™ (CMMS Software), 2006/2010
AutoCAD ver. 2007 and later
Adobe Acrobat ver. XI ME Professional
Certificates

Invention’s Certificate of Woodturning Copier Lathe – 2000, Syria
Invention’s Certificate of Wood Grooving and Trailing Machine – 2002, Syria
Memberships

Practitioner Mechanical Engineer (Membership) – January 1996
http://www.syrianengineers.com/index.php?p=eng_info.php&id=56551

Syrian Arab Engineering Syndicate, Damascus, Syria

Personal Information

Nationality                 :           Syrian

Place & Date of Birth :           Kuwait 13th January 1968

Driving License           :           Valid UAE D/L

Languages                  :           Arabic & English in excellent fluency, German basics

Contact                       :           +971 50 728 9978

[email protected]