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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Conferences Courses
Honor Awards
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Fatima Faraj Essa Al-Falahi

Fatima Faraj Essa Al-Falahi

Al Ain

Summary

A highly skilled and results-driven professional with extensive expertise in strategy, performance, and business process improvement. Holding a Master's in Business Administration and currently finalizing a Ph.D. in Strategy, Performance, and Process Enhancement. Published multiple research papers on performance and strategy. Proven experience in Human Resources Management and currently excelling as a Research Specialist. Passionate about growth, applying academic and practical expertise, and taking on challenges with confidence and responsibility.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Studies Specialist

Abu Dhabi Mobility (Integrated Transport Centre)
01.2022 - Current
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Senior HR - Performance Management

Department of Transport
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Al Ain's local transport department in charge of all public transport for the City
  • Handling and following up employee appraisals through HRMS- ADERB
  • To manage all departmental performance issues
  • To devise and implement policies and strategies for the development of departmental performance matters
  • To manage, influence and motivate staff associated with performance issues
  • To manage development and implementation of monitoring systems for departmental performance indicators and standards, including ensuring data quality and compliance with internal and external audit requirements
  • To coordinate and facilitate the communication to all staff of performance issues including the preparation of reports for managers and committees and giving presentations
  • To represent the Authority and attend meetings at all levels in association with the above duties, in particular with managers and local members
  • To prepare and submit reports to managers in connection with the above duties
  • To develop and coordinate departmental consultation activity and liaise with service managers to ensure the outcomes of consultation are used to inform service improvement
  • Al Ain's local transport department in charge of all public transport for the City

PR & Communications Officer - Media Relations

Department of Transport
12.2011 - 01.2013
  • Handling all in-house PR activities
  • Collecting, editing and dispatching press releases to the media through various media channels
  • Arranging successful press conferences, interviews, round tables media briefings
  • Performing extensive media interaction to strengthen relations and ensure excellent-quality exposure
  • Participating in hi-profile exhibitions and trade shows to position DoT as the central government entity in the field of transport in Abu Dhabi
  • Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies
  • Liaising with and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations, often via telephone and email
  • Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople
  • Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media
  • Collating and analyzing media coverage
  • Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports

News Editor

Al Bayn News
04.2009 - 06.2009
  • Editing newspaper written articles to be published in the morning after the news reports and dialogue
  • Coordinating with the media in the state, setting up conferences and coordination of media delegations
  • Directing and coordinating press

Education

MBA - General Master

Al Ain University of science and technology
01.2015

Bachelors Degree - Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Advertising

United Arab Emirates University
01.2009

Ph.D. - Business Strategic Management & Performance

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Malaysia
01-2026

Skills

  • 1 Strategic & Managerial Skills:
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Performance Management & KPIs Development
  • Project Management (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, PMP)
  • Change Management & Organizational Transformation
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies
  • Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Budgeting & Financial Planning
  • Business Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
  • 2 Professional & Specialized Skills:
  • Employee Development & Talent Management
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Organizational Behavior & Culture Building
  • Process Automation & Digital Transformation
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Customer Experience & Service Excellence
  • Training & Coaching
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • Report Writing & Business Communication
  • 3 Technical & Office Skills:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Tools
  • Data Visualization & Business Intelligence Tools (Power BI, Tableau)
  • Document & Records Management
  • Presentation & Public Speaking
  • Meeting Coordination & Minute-Taking
  • Email & Calendar Management
  • Research & Market Analysis
  • 4 Personal (Soft) Skills:
  • Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills
  • Adaptability & Resilience
  • Effective Communication & Active Listening
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Emotional Intelligence & Empathy
  • Self-Motivation & Initiative
  • Attention to Detail & Accuracy
  • Stress Management & Work-Life Balance
  • Professional Ethics & Integrity

Languages

Arabic
English

Conferences Courses

  • Working with Upset Customers - 2025
  • Managing Your Energy for Sustainable High Performance - 2025
  • Thinking Creatively - 2025
  • Talking to Customers - 2025
  • Sallie on Risk-Taking - 2025
  • Leading Yourself - 2025
  • Interpersonal Communication - 2025
  • How to Be an Adaptable Employee during Change and Uncertainty - 2025
  • Holding Yourself Accountable - 2025
  • Organized for Peak Performance - 2025
  • Developing a Learning Mindset - 2025
  • Developing a Learning Mindset (2) - 2025
  • Developing a Learning Mindset (1) - 2025
  • Develop a High-Performance Mindset - 2025
  • Customer Service Foundations - 2025
  • Creating Behavioral Change that Lasts - 2025
  • Conflict Resolution Foundations - 2025
  • Communicating with Transparency - 2025
  • Change Management Tips for Individuals - 2025
  • Change Management Roadmap to Execution - 2025
  • Applied Curiosity - 2024
  • Business Innovation - 2024
  • Data Analytics for Decision Making - 2024
  • Developing Organizational Agility - 2024
  • Implementing Process Improvement - 2024
  • Improving Your Critical Thinking - 2024
  • Lean Six Sigma Foundations - 2024
  • Overcoming Communication Barriers - 2024
  • Process Improvement Foundations - 2024
  • Project Management Foundations - 2024
  • Quality Management Foundations - 2024
  • Six Sigma Foundations - 2024
  • Solving Business Problems - 2024
  • Strategic Thinking - 2024
  • The Mindful Workplace - 2024
  • Change Pioneers - 2024
  • ENERGIZE THINK - Impactful Decision Making - 2024
  • ENERGIZE THINK - Strategic Thinker Foundations - 2024
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), 01/01/19
  • Events and Conferences Management, 01/01/15
  • Heart Saver First Aid CPR AED Course, 01/01/15
  • Oxford Placement Test, 01/01/15
  • KPI, 01/01/15
  • Energy and Creativity, 01/01/15
  • Advanced Skills in Evaluating Performance, 01/01/14
  • MS Word Advanced, 01/01/14
  • Planning and Organization, 01/01/14
  • Communication Skills, 01/01/14
  • Time Management Course, 01/01/14
  • NLP Diploma, 01/01/07
  • Art of Sales, 01/01/07
  • IELTS
  • ICDL IT Security, 01/01/14


Honor Awards

  • Certificate of appreciation from Al Ain Regional Blood Bank, 01/01/14 - 12/31/19
  • Excellence in Job Performance, 01/01/11 - 12/31/19
  • Certificate of Appreciation, 01/01/09
  • Certificate of Appreciation, 01/01/08

Timeline

Studies Specialist

Abu Dhabi Mobility (Integrated Transport Centre)
01.2022 - Current

Senior HR - Performance Management

Department of Transport
01.2014 - 01.2022

PR & Communications Officer - Media Relations

Department of Transport
12.2011 - 01.2013

News Editor

Al Bayn News
04.2009 - 06.2009

MBA - General Master

Al Ain University of science and technology

Bachelors Degree - Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Advertising

United Arab Emirates University

Ph.D. - Business Strategic Management & Performance

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Fatima Faraj Essa Al-Falahi