Ali HakimZadeh
Dubai
Summary
MODUL University graduate with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, majoring in Event Management. Currently working in procurement at Atlas Marine Shipping LLC, managing the acquisition of necessary components and food & beverage supplies for ships and barges. Strong track record in team collaboration and resource management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Officer
Atlas Marine Shipping LLC
Dubai, UAE
09.2025 - Current
- In procurement department, managing all necessary parts and food & beverage for vessels, ships, and barges
- Negotiated favourable terms and pricing with suppliers, resulting in significant cost reductions and improved profit margins.
- Managed purchases, receipts and the documentation of finished goods, materials, packaging and ingredients.
Operations Manager
Al Furat Auto Spare Parts Trading LLC
Dubai, UAE
12.2021 - 09.2025
- Directed all aspects of daily operations, engaging with multiple suppliers and customers across different regions
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
- Oversaw quality control processes, maintaining high standards for all products and services.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
Branch Manager
Fujiyama Restaurant
Dubai, UAE
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Managing a restaurant in a mall has been ultimately different from what I've experienced professionally.
- It allowed me to be in the mix with people in their everyday lives.
- Catering and/or serving people from all corners of the world, of all age groups, all ethnicities, different social classes, with different needs & wants.
- I was in charge of overseeing the operations of the restaurant and making sure that both tangible and intangible experiences are offered to the customer at the highest level possible with the resources at our disposal.
- Learning to be professional with the utmost respect and genuine kindness with the customer goes a long way and should be maintained at all times.
- Leading by example and working with a 'team' mindset, whilst creating and maintaining a work environment that is sustainable with the long working hours was mandatory for success, as it translated to higher sales and more customer satisfaction.
Student Services Coordinator
MODUL University
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Working at MODUL University allowed me access and the chance to work with people from all around the globe, of all different ages, cultures and ethnicities.
- Taught me to have a lot of patience, be very flexible and open minded with any task at hand.
- I worked in multiple departments during my years at MODUL, as a Student Services Coordinator (2 years), Marketing Coordinator (6 months) & School Outreach Agent (5 months).
- Event planning & coordinating, communications, customer service, student recruitment and advertisement were only a few of my responsibilities, wherein I oversaw in different departments.
- Tasks, responsibilities and challenges differed on a daily basis, which taught me to think on my feet, be mentally present & versatile with each individual, and cater appropriately to their needs.
Business Director's Assistant (Internship)
Al Furat General Trading
06.2015 - 09.2015
- I was able to become punctual with my job role and organize my time wisely; learning as a young reliable individual, I was able to learn from my managers, and spend my time perfecting my own responsibilities.
- Working with Al Furat enabled me to gain knowledge of internationalized companies, and how they come together during exhibitions.
- Communication and Cooperation is the key to building great relationships with customers.
Bouncer
Jumpboxx
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Working in Jumpboxx enabled me to adapt well to people of different ages.
- Dealing with the safety of children was very important, enabling me to act upon my responsibilities.
- Within this certain job role, I have learnt to solve problems, be respectful and patient towards all customers.
- Having a fresh and positive attitude allows everyone a great time.
Stall Manager
YEC
09.2012 - 09.2012
- Working at YEC allowed me to gain better communication skills with customers.
- I was able to experience how to manage certain complaints and learn more about my customer values.
- It allowed me to practice and gain new leadership qualities by managing every dilemma that presented itself.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration - Tourism & Hospitality, Events Management
MODUL University
Dubai01.2020
Completed - Business Management
Murdoch University
Dubai01.2016
High School diploma - IGCSE
The Westminster School
01.2014
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Customer service/Client relations
- Productivity & efficiency enhancement
- Proficient in word processing using Microsoft (word, excel, power point)
- Knowledge of desktop database management (MS-Access 2003, 2007)
- Operating system - windows
- Internet and email operation
- Active in the Hip-Hop community/scene
- Amateur Break-dancer
- Amateur in Poetry
- Sport active (Basketball, Trampolining, Football, Volley ball, Swimming, Dancing, Table Tennis)
- Understanding service objectives and capturing business requirements through active listening & questioning techniques
- Excellent communication skills to manage and liaise with business consultants to explore business process improvement opportunities
- Putting the customer's needs is the main priority
- Maintaining customer satisfaction and dealing with customer complaints in a respectful manner
- Leading by example
- Working as a model of how you'd expect and/or require colleagues to work
Personal Information
Year of Birth: 2nd of July, 1997.
Languages
Fluent Arabic
Fluent English
Fluent Farsi
Hobbies/Interests
- Active in the Hip-Hop community/scene
- Amateur Break-dancer
- Amateur in Poetry
- Sport active (Basketball, Trampolining, Football, Volleyball, Swimming, Dancing, Table Tennis)
Timeline
Purchase Officer
Atlas Marine Shipping LLC
09.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Al Furat Auto Spare Parts Trading LLC
12.2021 - 09.2025
Branch Manager
Fujiyama Restaurant
11.2020 - 12.2021
Student Services Coordinator
MODUL University
01.2018 - 12.2020
Business Director's Assistant (Internship)
Al Furat General Trading
06.2015 - 09.2015
Bouncer
Jumpboxx
09.2014 - 04.2015
Stall Manager
YEC
09.2012 - 09.2012
Bachelors of Business Administration - Tourism & Hospitality, Events Management
MODUL University
Completed - Business Management
Murdoch University
High School diploma - IGCSE
The Westminster School