Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Accomplishments
Reading , Traveling , Tennis
Websites
Timeline
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Rania Adnan

Rania Adnan

Associate Director - Business Development

Summary

Dynamic Business Development Leader with 15+ years' experience driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and managing high-value client portfolios across the MENA region.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Associate Director – MENA Region, Business Development

SHRM
01.2023 - Current
  • Leading SHRM's regional growth strategy and partnerships. EMCEE for SHRM MENA 2023 Annual Conference; Moderator for Great Talent Debate 2023.

Senior Business Consultant

PROTRAINING, Dubai
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Consistently exceeded annual sales targets; Salesperson of the Year 2022. Managed 15+ active accounts, delivering customized training solutions. Acquired two major key accounts in 2022.

Flight Attendant

Emirates Airlines
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Increased customer loyalty through personalized interactions, promptly attending to concerns, and resolving issues professionally.
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay current on industry trends, evolving company policies, safety procedures, and customer service strategies.

Sales Executive

Viva Entertainment
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, resulting in a high percentage of repeat business and client referrals.

Flight Attendant

Middle East Airlines
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability amidst schedule changes, delays, or challenging situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Handled medical emergencies calmly and competently following established protocols while liaising with the cockpit crew as needed.
  • Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.

Education

BA - Business Administration

Haigazian University
Beirut, Lebanon
06-2025

Skills

  • Business and Organizational Development

  • Strategic Partnerships

  • Client Relationship Management

  • Project Management

  • Event Moderation

  • Digital Marketing

  • Leadership & Team Management

  • Team collaboration and leadership

  • Strategic leadership

  • Decision-making

Certification

People Manager Qualification (PMQ) – SHRM

Interests

Travel, Reading, Tennis

Accomplishments

  • Exceeded sales targets.
  • Hosted & moderated major HR industry event in MENA.
  • Secured multi-year, high-value training projects.

Reading , Traveling , Tennis

Passionate about reading to continually expand knowledge and perspectives, traveling to explore diverse cultures and adapt to new environments, and playing tennis to maintain focus, discipline, and a competitive spirit.


Websites

Timeline

People Manager Qualification (PMQ) – SHRM

01-2024

Associate Director – MENA Region, Business Development

SHRM
01.2023 - Current

Professional Certification in Digital Marketing – Inc. Academy, CPD certified, Digital Innovation Labs, Dubai, UAE

08-2020

Project Management - Countdown Simulation Program – PROTRAINING

12-2019

Senior Business Consultant

PROTRAINING, Dubai
01.2018 - 01.2023

Flight Attendant

Emirates Airlines
01.2008 - 01.2011

Sales Executive

Viva Entertainment
01.2007 - 01.2008

Flight Attendant

Middle East Airlines
01.2005 - 01.2007

BA - Business Administration

Haigazian University

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