Alain Alzoghbi
Landscape Manager
UAE,Abu Dhabi
Summary
Passionate landscape manager with14 years of experience in different sectors of landscaping, agriculture and training. I have been successful in leading several teams under different circumstances into delivering large scale projects to satisfactory results meeting technical requirements, and tight deadlines. While reducing costs significantly through tailoring science-based solutions, consistency in following up on operations, and motivational approaches with teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Landscaping Manager
YAY Landscaping, Reem, Island
Abu Dhabi
05.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with main contractor and consultancy firm engineers.(Dewan, and AECOM consultancy, Itenera, Ghantoot and Multiplex contractors) to deliver satisfactory results for clients.
- Managed 50 labors, 2 site engineers, 4 supervisors,1 surveyor, 5 boom loaders and 3 mini excavators in completing Al Reem Mall, The Galleria Mall exceeding 10 million AED.
- Conducted technical trainings for workers in fields of: expansion joints installation, irrigation, pipe fitting, QCV installation, solenoid valves and decoder wiring, tiling layouts, water proofing, resulting in promoting several to technicians and supervisors.
- Supported 4 subcontractors working under our scope while maintaining symbiotic relations.
- Planed and supervised all hardscape construction works (excavation, backfilling, tiling, site furniture installation, and numerous civil works)
- Planted site according to plans and sections, nevertheless suggested and made necessary adjustments when need be.
- Conducted nursery visits and created small site nursery to minimize logistics and costs.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting and other related topics.
- Adjusted pump room and irrigation controller problems
- Delivered 15-solenoid valve irrigation system with satisfactory pressure and flow testing around an operational mall.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Achieved successful site inspections under tight deadlines trough flexible project planning strategies.
Site Engineer
Qana
La Planta, Abu Dhabi, AL
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Coordinated with construction and consultancy firm engineers (MZ architects, ICC construction)
- Managed nursery with more than 7 million AED worth of imported plants
- Minimized plant death rates from almost 30% to less than 5 % through science-based solutions (acclimatization, changing nursery structure, plants distribution, monitoring, pest control and fertilization)
- Conducted technical trainings for workers on (subsurface anchoring system installation, salt barrier installation, pruning, trimming, palm cleaning several methods of monitoring and pesticide application
- Scheduled Transferring plants to site and installation
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects
- Developed cost estimates for planned projects to aid in costing and budget planning efforts
- Compiled and presented reports explaining project details to non-technical stakeholders
- Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards
- Developed safety awareness program consisting of construction safety audits and safety meetings.
Agriculture Field Officer
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Food and agriculture organization of the United Nation (FAO), Beirut, Lebanon
- Developed and implemented new Technical Baccalaureate Programs Working on curriculum and text books for 7 national Technical agricultural Baccalaureate schools
- Identified skills needed for market placement and designing related short-term courses
- Assisted in generating and implementing new on job training and internship (work-based learning) modalities, and assessment tools
- Developed technical specifications for course related materials to be procured
- Monitored training of trainers (TOT)
- Event planning for data gathering and potential beneficiaries
- Coordinated with several partners (other UN agencies, NGOs, and CBOs)
Agricultural Engineer
Municipality of Baskinta
Beirut, Lebanon
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted 40 farmers to become global gap certified and 5 farmers to transfer to a complete organic program
- Used sensing, measuring and recording devices to study problems related to effects of temperature, humidity and light on plants and animals
- Sought better ways to reduce crop loss from field damage during handling, sorting, packing and processing, reducing crop loss 5% and maximized grade A production
- Conducted regular site visits to inspect and survey environmental changes and monitor construction exercises.
Facilitator
Concern Worldwide
Tripoli, Lebanon
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Brought in projects on-time and under-budget by effectively handling routine and complex issues
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement
- Performed research and analysis on cropping methods to improve production, boosting production [30] %, while reducing cost buy more than 50 % on 60 farms
- Conducted educational programs to provide farmers with information to help improve agricultural productivity
- Performed soil, water and tissue sampling to interpret results for various crops
- Tested and installed new logging machinery and fertilizer sprayers.
Business Owner
Alain Al Zoghbi L.L.C
Beirut, Lebanon
04.2008 - 01.2019
- Founded and managed plant production nursery that produced more than 500,000 plants per season
- Planned designed and executed several medium scaled landscape projects
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Lebanese University
09.2007 - 09.2010
Master of Science - Landscape Architecture
Lebanese University
09.2011 - 09.2014
Skills
Commercial constructionundefined
Accomplishments
- Gender analysis and mainstreaming in agriculture. FAO of the UN 2020-02
- Strengthening Lebanese agricultural TVET systems orientation toward decent work for youth and women ILO (international training center) 2020-01
- Gender equality FAO of the UN 2019-12
- Procurement and fraud prevention FAO of the UN 2019-06
- Personal trainer NCSF Miami 2019-04
- Certificate of completion first aid and CPR course (red cross) 2018-05
- Integrated pest management (Freim foundation) 2017-02
- Farmer field school FFS Concern world wide 2017-01
- IPM greenhouse management (LARI) 2016-04
- Fertilizing and pruning plant selection USAID SCSA 2016-01
- Transforming your team into leaders (JKCC)
Timeline
Landscaping Manager
YAY Landscaping, Reem, Island
05.2021 - Current
Site Engineer
Qana
11.2020 - 04.2021
Agriculture Field Officer
09.2019 - 09.2020
Agricultural Engineer
Municipality of Baskinta
05.2018 - 01.2019
Facilitator
Concern Worldwide
02.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Landscape Architecture
Lebanese University
09.2011 - 09.2014
Business Owner
Alain Al Zoghbi L.L.C
04.2008 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Lebanese University
09.2007 - 09.2010
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