SALMA ELSIR
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in finance and economics, seeking a Teaching Assistant position to contribute to the academic success of students and support faculty in delivering high-quality education in these disciplines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Management & Financial Analysis Instructor
Ishara consultants & Training
Dubai, UAE
05.2023 - Current
- Developed cutting-edge curriculum resulting in high course attendees engagement and performance.
- Delivered impactful lectures and workshops that consistently received positive attendees feedback.
- Administered assessments that led to top student scores, with 90% of students achieving scores above 85%.
- Meticulously maintained accurate attendance and performance records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for effective course management.
- Designed and facilitated real-world exercises, enhancing students' practical skills.
- Attracted influential guest speakers, enriching students' learning experiences.
- Proactively solicited and utilized student feedback to drive ongoing improvements in course content and delivery, resulting in more effective and engaging learning experience.
- Actively advocated and instilled ethical standards and principles in finance, fostering culture of integrity and responsible financial practices among students and professionals.
Senior Business Consultant
Weemex Shipping L.L.C
Dubai, UAE
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with clients to assess their business objectives, challenges, and competitive landscapes, fostering foundation for strategic alignment.
- Conducted exhaustive market research, industry analyses, and rigorous competitor benchmarking, equipping clients with comprehensive understanding of market dynamics.
- Crafted tailored business strategies, consistently achieving outcomes exceeding client aspirations. Market entry plans, for instance, resulted in 30% increase in successful market entries.
- Led and orchestrated cross-functional teams with precision, successfully steering implementation of strategic initiatives in harmony with client goals and timelines.
- Keenly monitored and dissected Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), translating data insights into actionable adjustments, ensuring precision and success of strategic undertakings.
- Continuously provided clients with astute strategic guidance and dynamic recommendations, adeptly recalibrating strategies to navigate ever-evolving currents of market landscape.
Senior Production Planner
Sharif Petroleum operating Company
Khartoum, Sudan
05.2013 - 03.2022
- Managed and prepared production department projects plan, schedule, cost estimate & budget, and provided input for developing execution strategies & plans to support production teams (operation & maintenance) in project management related to crude oil production.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis to identify deferment reasons, leading to elimination of root causes and achieving 30% reduction in operational disruptions..
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for technical team in finance and economics, resulting in 25% increase in collaborative efforts between finance and technical/operations departments.
- Compiled insightful reports and conducted thorough analyses, empowering decision-makers with data and insights needed to make well-informed and strategic choices.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Schlumberger, Ras Al-Khaimah
Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
05.2006 - 07.2010
- Developed ISO 9001:2000-based Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for two workshops, investigated and resolved deviations from standards, and implemented corrective actions, enhancing overall quality management.
- Systematically addressed customer complaints, leading to non-conformance elimination and increased customer satisfaction levels.
- Skillfully applied API testing tools and automated testing framework to maximize impact of quality assurance activities.
- Successfully conducted training sessions to educate employees on Quality Management System (QMS) and organized safety sessions and workshops encompassing quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), and Injury Prevention programs, fostering culture of knowledge and safety within organization.
Production Planner
Schlumberger
Khartoum, Sudan
02.2004 - 04.2006
- Followed up inventory on hand through communication with field site
- Communicated with vendors regarding required items and negotiated prices reduced 2005 VSD shipping cost by $ 1 M.
- Reviewed completeness of material technical specifications, certifications, inspection and testing requirements and prepared tender scope of supply
- Conducted Spend analysis to assess long-term agreement requirements for Artificial lift Operations to ensure supply of materials through proactive supply chain model, maintain 35% reduction in VSD shipping cost by transforming from cubic meter to 40 ft container shipping
- Updated orders tracking system and follow up supplier payments.
Education
Doctor's Degree - Doctor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Khartoum
Sudan 01.2019 -
Master of Science - Petroleum & Natural Gas
University of Khartoum
Khartoum 05.2001 - /2018
MBA - Business Administration
University of Khartoum
Khartoum05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Khartoum
Khartoum11.2003
Skills
- Financial Analysis: Proficient in analyzing financial data, interpreting economic trends, and conducting financial research
- Economic Modeling: Skilled in using statistical and econometric tools to build economic models for analysis and forecasting
- Data Analysis: Experienced in data collection, cleaning, and analysis using software like Excel, Stata
- Teaching and Communication: Effective communicator with ability to explain complex financial and economic concepts to students in clear and engaging manner
- Research: Strong research skills with ability to conduct literature reviews, compile data, and write research papers
Certification
- Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting IESE Business School of Navarra, September 2023
- ISO 21500 and ISO 21502 Project Management Training, Udemy, August 2023
- Google Project Management Professional & Agile, Google, July 2023
- Strategic Planning & Management, Creative Solution, July 2021
- People Management, Next, August 2009
- ISO QMS & ISO Auditor, PSB Corporation, April 2006
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Project Management & Financial Analysis Instructor
Ishara consultants & Training
05.2023 - Current
Senior Business Consultant
Weemex Shipping L.L.C
05.2022 - 04.2023
Doctor's Degree - Doctor of Business Administration - Finance
University of Khartoum
01.2019 -
Senior Production Planner
Sharif Petroleum operating Company
05.2013 - 03.2022
Quality Assurance Engineer
Schlumberger, Ras Al-Khaimah
05.2006 - 07.2010
Production Planner
Schlumberger
02.2004 - 04.2006
Master of Science - Petroleum & Natural Gas
University of Khartoum
05.2001 - /2018
MBA - Business Administration
University of Khartoum
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Khartoum
- Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting IESE Business School of Navarra, September 2023
- ISO 21500 and ISO 21502 Project Management Training, Udemy, August 2023
- Google Project Management Professional & Agile, Google, July 2023
- Strategic Planning & Management, Creative Solution, July 2021
- People Management, Next, August 2009
- ISO QMS & ISO Auditor, PSB Corporation, April 2006
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