Rifat Alghawi
Cheif Operations Officer
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in General Business Management.
Long established career years gives the ability to perform well under pressure environments and the ability to contribute personal skills as well to reach main set targets, and profitable goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Self-starting Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of work over and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language
Work History
Managing Director/General Operations Manager
Editec European Lottery Technology, Recreational
Dubai
05.2006 - Current
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover by 35%.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results
Operations Manager
Editec European Lotteries Technology
Manama
05.2008 - 04.2021
- London – UK, Beirut - Lebanon, Cairo - Egypt and in Uganda – Africa, Bahrain, and started new operation in Dubai
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Advanced productivity KPI to achieve key business goals and objectives.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity.
- Increased profit 50% by streamlining operations.
Regional Manager
Electro Steel Castings Limited
Calcutta
04.2001 - 03.2006
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.
- Targeted prospects in other territories through careful research of competitor products, services and trends.
- Developed brand expansion initiatives across sales, marketing and advertising campaigns.
- Improved customer experience by creating custom showrooms across retail locations
- Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin
Regional Manager
Biwater Industries Limited, Clay cross
Chesterfield
01.1998 - 02.2001
- Manufacturing & Supply of Ductile Iron Pipes Business, Middle East region based in Beirut, Lebanon
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Leveraged profit opportunities by recruiting top talent and managing brand image to exceed plan performance.
- Spearheaded market expansion plans for senior leadership.
- Boosted brand growth by devising strategic network and marketing tactics.
- Achieved retail market share goals by developing and executing dealer event-oriented marketing promotions.
Senior General Manager
Eriks Aero Space
Maimi Florida
08.1994 - 10.1998
- Identified and recommended areas for improvement in processes with targeted solutions.
- Supervised employees for exceptional store operations, customer retention and positive brand experiences.
- Maintained quality through training and coaching during daily activities.
- Communicated with key account contacts, responded to complex customer needs and consulted partners to boost sales among valued customers.
- Planned and assigned workload by delegating tasks and directing team members.
- Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings.
Education
Bachelors of Science degree - Engineering Technology and Engineering Design Graphics Specialty
Texas A&M University
Texas College Station 06.1991 - 06.1991
Associate of Science degree - Business Administration
Miami Dade Community College
Miami Florida 04.1988 - 08.1994
Proficiency Award Program Certificate Federal Aviation Administration U -
Federal Aviaition Department
Florida 01.1996 - 04.1997
Private Pilot Certificate, Federal Aviation Administration -
FAA U.S Department
Miami USA 01.1996 - 01.1997
High School Graduation Diploma Certificate - High School Administration
South Miami Senior High
Miami Florida USA 05.1986 - 08.1988
Skills
Skills: Up to date with today’s modern technology, strong computer skills inundefined
Timeline
Operations Manager
Editec European Lotteries Technology
05.2008 - 04.2021
Managing Director/General Operations Manager
Editec European Lottery Technology, Recreational
05.2006 - Current
Regional Manager
Electro Steel Castings Limited
04.2001 - 03.2006
Regional Manager
Biwater Industries Limited, Clay cross
01.1998 - 02.2001
Proficiency Award Program Certificate Federal Aviation Administration U -
Federal Aviaition Department
01.1996 - 04.1997
Private Pilot Certificate, Federal Aviation Administration -
FAA U.S Department
01.1996 - 01.1997
Senior General Manager
Eriks Aero Space
08.1994 - 10.1998
Bachelors of Science degree - Engineering Technology and Engineering Design Graphics Specialty
Texas A&M University
06.1991 - 06.1991
Associate of Science degree - Business Administration
Miami Dade Community College
04.1988 - 08.1994
High School Graduation Diploma Certificate - High School Administration
South Miami Senior High
05.1986 - 08.1988
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