TARIQ ALSUWAIDI
UAE
Summary
Experienced Fleet Manager and Event Planning professional with 17 years of expertise managing large-scale operations in the pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and event management industries. Proven success in optimizing operational efficiency, managing complex logistics, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Skilled at ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards, while implementing cost-effective solutions and delivering high-impact projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet manager
Pharmatrade
Dubai
11.2022 - Current
- Oversee the fleet operations for Pharmatrade Dubai and Abu Dhabi, managing a large team of drivers and vehicles to ensure smooth delivery of pharmaceutical products across the UAE.
- Manage fleet operations for Community Health Pharmacy’s vehicles and Medysinal, all part of the Pharmatrade group of companies, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance.
- Implement strategies to enhance fleet efficiency, reduce operational costs, and maintain high standards of service and customer satisfaction across all branches and entities.
- Generated reports on fleet expenses and performance for senior management.
- Administered expenditure, preventing budget overages with successful control strategies.
- Created and managed fleet policies and procedures.
- Oversee vehicle maintenance, regulatory compliance, and optimize routes to reduce operational costs.
- Coordinate with internal teams, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Implement processes to improve fleet performance and maximize delivery efficiency across all regions.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Verified company compliance with government regulations on transportation industry.
Event and Planning Manager
EXPO2020
Dubai
10.2021 - 03.2022
- · Successfully managed over 100 successful events during Expo 2020, ensuring seamless execution from planning to delivery.
- · Worked closely with the protocol and VIP teams to provide high-level event services for important visitors, maintaining protocol standards and delivering a premium experience.
- · Led cross-functional teams in planning and delivering events in line with health, safety, and Expo policies.
- · Collaborated with senior management to streamline event operations, from approvals to execution, while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Business Planning Analyst
ADNOC
Abu Dhabi
03.2005 - 04.2019
- · Supported key business operations by analyzing field data, managing planning processes, and driving performance improvement initiatives.
- · Led strategic projects, including field cost optimization and the commissioning of the Qazawra field.
- · Worked on Emiratization targets, ensuring alignment with ADNOC’s long-term strategic goals.
- · Coordinated with various departments to implement business plans and resolve operational challenges, ensuring smooth field operations.
Education
Diploma - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
ADNOC Technical Institute
Abu Dhabi 03/2001 - 03/2005
IMC
Abu Dhabi 01/2023 - 02/2023
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Abu Dhabi 01/2023 - 02/2023
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team Work
- Operations Management
- Event Management
- Creative
- Problem Solving
- Team Leader
- Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point
Timeline
Fleet manager
Pharmatrade
11.2022 - Current
Event and Planning Manager
EXPO2020
10.2021 - 03.2022
Business Planning Analyst
ADNOC
03.2005 - 04.2019
Diploma - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
ADNOC Technical Institute
03/2001 - 03/2005
IMC
01/2023 - 02/2023
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
01/2023 - 02/2023
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