Abdulla Khalfan Ali Rashed Alshamsi
Al Ain,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in leadership, operational planning, and team management. Demonstrates a strong ability to oversee training and development initiatives, ensuring effective instruction and skill enhancement. Proficient in strategic and tactical planning, problem solving, and decision making to drive organizational success. Adept at time management and prioritization to meet critical objectives efficiently. Committed to leveraging these competencies to deliver impactful results in dynamic environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Platoon commander
Ministry of Defense
, UAE
07.2009 - 01.2011
- Commanded platoon, managing soldier training and welfare.
- Planned and executed field training and live-fire exercises efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and military standards consistently.
- Evaluated performance, offering promotion recommendations.
Secretary of The Commander of The Presidential Guard
Ministry of Defense
, UAE
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Delivered comprehensive executive administrative and operational support.
- Managed schedules, communications, and sensitive correspondence efficiently.
- Coordinated meetings, briefings, and official visits to ensure effective communication.
- Prepared reports and documentation for command-level decision-making.
Head of the Foundation Courses Department (trainer)
Ministry of Defense
, UAE
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Led foundation military training programmes for new recruits and junior officers.
- Developed comprehensive training plans, curricula, and assessment tools.
- Supervised trainers to ensure adherence to high-quality training standards.
- Coordinated with senior leadership to align training outcomes with organizational objectives.
Documents Controller
Shamal Solutions Military Consultancy
, UAE
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensured proper management of range files and security measures for gate passes.
- Developed official correspondence for Presidential Guard to facilitate communication.
- Administered access control protocols at range to maintain safety standards.
Administrations and officers coordinator
Shamal Solutions Military Consultancy
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Facilitate coordination with clients and utilize booking system in Presidential Guard for live shooting or simulations while overseeing all staff and on-site duties.
Education
Military Diploma -
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
United Kingdom 05.2007 - 04.2008
Skills
Leadership & Platoon Command
Training & Development / Instruction
Operational Planning & Coordination
Team Management & Delegation
Time Management & Prioritization
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Strategic and Tactical Planning
Certification
- English Course Edith Cowan University - Australia Jun 2002
- Parachutists Course Australia Aug 2002
- Recruit Zayed II Military College Nov 2004
- IELTS British Council, Abu Dhabi Feb 2005
- English Course Dartmouth-United Kingdom Jul 2005
- The Underwater Escape Training United Kingdom Apr 2006
- Officer Course The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst-United Kingdom May 2007
- Range Management Qualification United Kingdom May 2007
- Parachutists' Course Nov 2008
- Special Operations School - Al Ain
- Platoon Commanders Battle Course Infantry Battle School -United Kingdom May 2008
- Foundation Course Special Operations School - Al Ain Jan 2009
- Commandos course Special Operations School - Al Ain Apr 2009
- Patrol paramedic course Special Operations School - Al Ain Jul 2009
- Platoon Commanders Infantry School- UAE Jan 2010
- ICDL Higher Colleges of Technology - Alain Mar 2017
LANGUAGES
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Fluent
Urdu
Intermediate
MOST PROUD OF
- Physical Organization Creative Thinking, Effectiveness, Productivity
- Planning Analyzing Issues, Decision Making, Project Management, Strategic Planning
- Team Work Collaboration, Delegation, Goal Setting, Group Leadership
Courses
- Officer Course, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK, 2007-05-01
- Range Management Qualification, United Kingdom, 2007-05-01
- Platoon Commanders Battle Course, Infantry Battle School, UK, 2008-05-01
- Foundation Course, Special Operations School, Al Ain, 2009-01-01
- Commandos Course, Special Operations School, Al Ain, 2009-04-01
- Patrol Paramedic Course, Special Operations School, Al Ain, 2009-07-01
- Platoon Commanders Course, Infantry School, UAE, 2010-01-01
- Parachutists’ Courses, Australia / UAE, 2002-01-01
- Underwater Escape Training, United Kingdom, 2006-04-01
- English Courses, Edith Cowan University (Australia), Dartmouth (UK), 2002-01-01
- IELTS, British Council, Abu Dhabi, 2005-02-01
- ICDL, Higher Colleges of Technology, Al Ain, 2017-03-01
Affiliations
- Reading, Programing, Traveling
Timeline
Administrations and officers coordinator
Shamal Solutions Military Consultancy
01.2024 - 11.2025
Documents Controller
Shamal Solutions Military Consultancy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Head of the Foundation Courses Department (trainer)
Ministry of Defense
07.2012 - 04.2014
Secretary of The Commander of The Presidential Guard
Ministry of Defense
01.2011 - 07.2012
Platoon commander
Ministry of Defense
07.2009 - 01.2011
Military Diploma -
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
05.2007 - 04.2008