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Fatima Alhammadi

Sharjah
“The future belongs to those who can imagine it, design it, and execute it”
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of
Fatima Alhammadi

Summary

A Team leader with 19 years of experience in project and design Management. Expert in Future Foresight and have worked with local and global government on the subject. Expert in strategic planning and process improvement and development. Expert in applying the Global Star Rating System for Services that is used in UAE government. Have worked on development of marketing plan and branding for different subjects. I worked with different entities from local and regional and global companies and government. worked on the development of R&D strategies and set 5 years targets and Road map with alignment with local and national level strategies. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

Road & Transport Authority
Dubai

Manager of Research & Knowledge
06.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Developed and deployed cutting-edge technologies to optimize processes, minimize expenses, and elevate customer satisfaction in an R&D initiative.
  • Formulated annual targets for R&D and Knowledge by incorporating industry foresight and evaluating against leading benchmarks.
  • Developed and implemented R&D strategic plans aligned with cooperative strategy and specialized strategies/programs.
  • Supported R&D projects and fostered an ecosystem that promotes scientific research through collaboration with academic partners.
  • Develop and implement a cooperative knowledge plan and initiatives and projects to support the spread and sharing of knowledge between RTA employees.

Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure

Head of Urban Planning
01.2019

Job overview

  • Optimized workflow by establishing and developing department processes.
  • Implemented an inclusive strategy for the UAE to guide spatial development across multiple sectors including Environment, Economy, and Society.
  • Assisted in developing Manuals and policies of urban planning for GCC countries as per the guidelines set by the GCC council.
  • Establishing creative GIS platform to attract investors for UAE infrastructure projects.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

SZHP

Head of Design Section
01.2012 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Managed over 8 housing projects in various emirates throughout the UAE, overseeing all aspects of operations.
  • Contributed to the creation of a manual on urban planning for housing communities in the UAE, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Happiness and Wellbeing.
  • Initiated and successfully executed a pilot project to incorporate forward-thinking ideas into housing design, focusing on creativity, sustainability, and future foresight.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

SZHP

Junior Architect
01.2008 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • During this time, I have worked on the following: establishing the Department of Engineering Services and designing, managing all housing projects across different emirates with a budget of around 500 million per project.
  • Developed a uniquely innovative idea for a residential project.
  • Assisted in the development of construction documents such as floor plans, elevations, sections and details.
  • Reviewed shop drawings submitted by contractors for accuracy against contract documents.
  • Participated in value engineering activities in order to identify cost saving measures while maintaining quality standards.

DAFZA

Junior Architect
01.2006 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • I worked as a junior architect in the Free Zone Authority, where I was responsible for preparing and reviewing the design of new projects in the free zone area. I held the position of Head of the Design Department for the last 6 months of my employment.
  • Assisted in the development of construction documents such as floor plans, elevations, sections and details.
  • Prepared conceptual skhes to illustrate design solutions.
  • Provided support on various projects from schematic design to construction administration phases.

Education

American University of Sharjah

Bachelor in Architecture- School of Architecture & Design

Ministry of Cabinet Affairs & the Future

Diploma in Future Foresight

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Auto CADD
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Drawing
  • Space Planning
  • Site analysis
  • Design development
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Project Management

Area Of Expertise

  • Strategy and framework
  • Future Foresight
  • Strategic vision & alignment
  • KPI management
  • Project management
  • Agile project Management
  • Process improvement
  • Strategic Analysis

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English
Fatima Alhammadi