- Managed a team of 10 employees- Ventured into multiple joint retail businesses, of which all demonstrated profit in the first 6 months in business- Strengthened strategic sales partnerships by introducing incentives to reduce retail risk and improve profit potential- Conducted accounting audits - Monitored team morale and provided both monetary and nonmonetary incentives to reduce employee turnover - Sourced new supplier relationships and led negotiations for mutual gain- Increased profits from a starting point in the negative margin to break-even within 18 months despite harsh economic

- Led a team of 2 employees, monitoring their sales and deliverables- Identified and sourced new suppliers for improved quality and lower cost- Maximized revenue by adapting to market fluctuations in supply by adopting an economies-of-scale-based strategy - Introduced an ERP system to reduce reliance on paper calculations and prevent manmade errors in filing to properly monitor performance and report it- Conducted sales pitches to possible sales targets, especially larger supermarkets and caterers across the region

- Drafted and presented project proposals- Managed external relations by contacting sponsors, clients, and potential investors- Participated in the organization of press releases and press conferences- Organized: Iraq Banking Forum, Anti-Cybercrime Forum, Oman Economic Forum, Kuwait Investment Forum