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Hessa Fairooz

Abu Dhabi & Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Driven business leader with more than 15 years of work experience in Outreach & Engagement Management, a proactive, results-oriented professional who is passionate about engagement and can build strong connections to advance an organization's mission. Addresses escalated concerns with diplomacy and commitment to swift and long-lasting solutions, While focusing on offering a strong operational oversight and team management capabilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Section Head Outreach & Engagement Management

Department of Health- Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2015 - Current
  • Maintained high levels of service delivery through rigorous monitoring procedures.
  • Led team meetings to improve internal communications.
  • Streamlined departmental procedures for increased efficiency.
  • Increased overall performance with targeted coaching sessions.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing effective organizational strategies.
  • Coached junior employees, enhancing their technical knowledge and skills base.
  • Boosted morale with regular team-building exercises.
  • Delegated tasks effectively for improved workflow management.
  • Fostered a positive work culture through open communication and feedback systems.
  • Oversaw section daily affairs, managing and monitoring resources to fulfil maximum value and potential.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping staff to independently meet customer needs.
  • Oversaw IT Related projects and testing new automated systems.
  • Building and Managing Partnerships with healthcare and education stakeholders to support Tawteen Initiatives.
  • Leading the planning and participation in activities and events across the UAE.
  • Preparing departmental reports, documentation and KPI updates to support strategic decisions.

Main Projects :
−Outreach Program Framework and Workshops – Designed the outreach model and facilitated stakeholder workshops to improve awareness and engagement.
−Upskilling Program Reporting Enhancement – Improved performance tracking and alignment with strategic workforce development goals.
−Kawader Project – Developed implementation and reporting as a response to Covid- 19.
−Stakeholder Agreements Framework – Developed formal collaboration templates across health, education, and government entities.
−Sharaka Project – Designed & developed the entire project to enhance and support with the operational procedure.
−Consolidated Stakeholder Communication Plan – Designed a unified communication strategy across internal and external entities.
−Medical and Health Science Graduate Employment Initiative – Supported coordination to improve employment pathways for graduates.

Senior Placement Specialist

Emirates National Development Program - KHDA
Dubai, UAE
07.2007 - 07.2015
  • Leading Absher Program initiative (MOPA) all over Dubai.
  • Facilitated productive team meetings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Coordinated stakeholders relationships, ensuring timely response to the requests & queries.
  • Implemented data and archiving system.
  • Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge through continuous professional development.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing specialized support and advice.
  • Optimized resource allocation for maximized operational efficiency.
  • Managed high-volume of candidates during peak recruitment seasons, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Boosted employee retention with well-matched placements.
  • Met tight deadlines under pressure to expedite recruitment process.
  • Built strong relationships with prospective employers to increase placement opportunities.
  • Organized job fairs, improved employer branding.
  • Attended networking events, broadening professional connections within the industry.
  • Handled confidential documents with utmost care; ensured data security at all times.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in procedures or policies; maintained consistency in output quality despite fluctuations in workload demands.

Education

Diploma, Applied Business Skills (BEC) - Applied Business Skills

Dubai Women’s College
Dubai
/2003 - /2007

Business continuity management professional -

Rabdan Academy
UAE

Business Continuity Auditing -

Rabdan Academy
UAE

UAE Government Leadership Program- The Drive -

Department of Government Enablement (DGE)
UAE

MBA in Project Management Program - Switzerland

SBS Swiss Business School
04.2001 - /2026

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Influential negotiation
  • Business development
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Influential communicator

Timeline

Section Head Outreach & Engagement Management

Department of Health- Abu Dhabi
08.2015 - Current

Senior Placement Specialist

Emirates National Development Program - KHDA
07.2007 - 07.2015

MBA in Project Management Program - Switzerland

SBS Swiss Business School
04.2001 - /2026

Diploma, Applied Business Skills (BEC) - Applied Business Skills

Dubai Women’s College
/2003 - /2007

Business continuity management professional -

Rabdan Academy

Business Continuity Auditing -

Rabdan Academy

UAE Government Leadership Program- The Drive -

Department of Government Enablement (DGE)
Hessa Fairooz