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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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ISLAM YOUSSEF

Workforce & MIS Lead
Dubai
ISLAM YOUSSEF

Summary

Accomplished Senior Data Analyst and Workforce Planning & MIS Lead with 10 years of experience across multinational telecommunications and real estate sectors. Expertise in data analytics, customer support, administrative tasks, and performance management. Proficient in leveraging MS Office 365, Excel (VBA), SQL, BI tools, Python, Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint, and Salesforce to develop insightful analytical reports and dashboards that drive informed business decisions. Known for exceptional attention to detail, the ability to analyze complex data sets, and advanced problem-solving skills. Skilled in managing multiple projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and impactful results. A highly motivated self-starter with a proven track record of exceeding expectations and driving business growth through data-driven strategies.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
5
Certifications

Work History

Workforce Planning & MIS Lead
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Led efforts in workforce planning & Budgeting and forecasting to align staffing with organizational goals
  • Identified and implemented process improvements to streamline HR & CRM operations
  • Established and monitored performance metrics, driving employee productivity Through appraisal systems
  • Ensured accurate and up-to-date employee records through effective HRIS management
  • Conducted data analysis and reporting for informed decision-making and compliance
  • Ensured adherence to labor laws and company policies.

Damac Properties

Commercial Operations Data Analyst(MIS Analyst)
01.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Developed, monitored, and analyzed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Customer Care (Credit and Risk) functions
  • Provided informed decisions and prompt feedback on risk and exposure issues, including hotline analysis and bad debt distribution
  • Prepared statistical and operational models to support strategic decision-making
  • Maintained the MIS online and E-analysis reporting systems, ensuring continuous updates and verification of data
  • Analyzed key performance indicators and benchmarks against competitors to support operational teams
  • Built headcount forecasts and provided strategic workforce planning
  • Developed and manage workforce schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels for different shifts, departments, or locations
  • Gather and normalize the historical data to meet the actual requirements in the schedule and handle with the client the forecast locked hours or calls to the suitable shape
  • Keep the generation reports to be able to track and change the schedule defects and to be an indicator for system or individual errors which facilitate the technology department to solve the system problems
  • Analyze scheduling data to optimize staffing levels, and reduce overtime
  • Plan and coordinate shifts and work assignments, considering factors such as peak business hours, employee skills, and labor laws.

Vodafone UK

Workforce Scheduling & Reporting Analyst
02.2020 - 01.2022

Vodafone Egypt

Workforce Leave & Intraday Analyst
03.2017 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Oversaw scheduling plans and managed intraday operations to meet operational KPIs and service levels (SL), aiming to enhance the overall customer experience
  • Partnered with commercial, project, and technology teams to develop and implement new segmentation and routing rules, improving customer service efficiency and experience
  • Established and monitored out-of-premises service levels and KPIs, standardized vendor-paid calls, and ensured cost efficiencies
  • Managed leave programs, including updating and improving systems, and ensuring accurate collection and recording of leave forms
  • Communicated details of leave programs with human resources and customer service management to ensure alignment across departments
  • Analyzed both planned and unplanned leave, providing detailed reports and insights to the HR department.

Vodafone Egypt

Data & Business Solutions Specialist
01.2016 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Provide expert technical support to users, addressing issues related to hardware, software, networks, or systems
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues, using advanced tools and techniques to identify
  • Track and manage technical incidents through a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and communication with users.

Vodafone Egypt

Complaint Handling Specialist
12.2014 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Accurately document the details of each complaint, including the nature of the issue
  • Investigate complaints thoroughly by gathering information from relevant sources
  • Develop and implement effective solutions to resolve complaints in a timely manner.

Vodafone Egypt

Customer Service Specialist
04.2014 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Respond promptly to customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat
  • Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives.

Education

Cairo University

Bachelor of Commerce

ESLSCA University

MBA, International Management

Skills

Data Analysis

Certification

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - April 2024 (CPD United Kingdom)

Accomplishments

  • Designed and deployed a SharePoint Sales Matrix to provide online access to hardware and plan details, replacing Excel files and resulting in an 82-second reduction in average call handling time.
  • Developed a support module for the workforce department to tackle service-level challenges during Ramadan, leading to an 8% improvement in SLA performance.
  • Reduced shrinkage percentage from 26% to 22% by implementing new processes and improving interdepartmental communication for leave reservations, resulting in a 15% decrease in early leave hours for all call center agents.

References

Available upon request

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Workforce Planning & MIS Lead

02.2023 - Current

Commercial Operations Data Analyst(MIS Analyst)

Damac Properties
01.2022 - 02.2023

Workforce Scheduling & Reporting Analyst

Vodafone UK
02.2020 - 01.2022

Workforce Leave & Intraday Analyst

Vodafone Egypt
03.2017 - 02.2020

Data & Business Solutions Specialist

Vodafone Egypt
01.2016 - 02.2017

Complaint Handling Specialist

Vodafone Egypt
12.2014 - 01.2016

Customer Service Specialist

Vodafone Egypt
04.2014 - 12.2014

Cairo University

Bachelor of Commerce

ESLSCA University

MBA, International Management
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