Major Clients/Projects:Global Industrial Solutions, Kelowna BC JAN 2024 - CurrentArea Sales ManagerGiS Inc. is a US based supply procurement company with major clients in Oil and Gas, Telecom, research institutions and universities in the Middle East and Asia. I was brought in, on contract, to help them enter the Canadian market and for business expansion in North America. ● Build client network and relationships in North America● Study market and… Show more Major Clients/Projects:Global Industrial Solutions, Kelowna BC JAN 2024 - CurrentArea Sales ManagerGiS Inc. is a US based supply procurement company with major clients in Oil and Gas, Telecom, research institutions and universities in the Middle East and Asia. I was brought in, on contract, to help them enter the Canadian market and for business expansion in North America. ● Build client network and relationships in North America● Study market and register with international EPC companies.● Research bids and tenders and get competitive quotes from market● Submit RFQ’s on behalf of client, following all necessary requirements to win the contracts. Certified Supplies Inc, Kelowna BC AUG 2023 - CurrentBusiness Development ManagerCertified Supplies is an electrical parts supplier. My role was to help set up the company from inception, forge B2B relationships with international suppliers for quick selling product for the Okanagan electrical supply market. • Set up supply chain and Import/Export including all licensing and brokerage relationships.• Set up logistics and inventory management for saleable supplies. Show less

Krueger Electrical Inc. was a long-standing Okanagan based Electrical Contractor. I was brought on, on contract, to set up the procurement department and manage the vehicle fleet. • Identified the business need and imported cables and electrical junction boxes from overseas to help cut costs and mitigate supply chain issues resulting from the pandemic backlog. Helped to keep projects on time and on budget.• Involved in project BOM• Managed fleet vehicle tracking for over 20… Show more Krueger Electrical Inc. was a long-standing Okanagan based Electrical Contractor. I was brought on, on contract, to set up the procurement department and manage the vehicle fleet. • Identified the business need and imported cables and electrical junction boxes from overseas to help cut costs and mitigate supply chain issues resulting from the pandemic backlog. Helped to keep projects on time and on budget.• Involved in project BOM• Managed fleet vehicle tracking for over 20 vehicles. Including insurance, registration, service, repairs, as well as site readiness, vehicle inventory, driver’s abstracts and fuel consumption records. • Identified need for labour procurement and assisted in securing WorkBC Apprentice subsidies to help bring the cost of labour down. Show less

I purchased Thind Freight with a partner, on my arrival in Canada. As a competent business owner, I have always loved to set up businesses and run them.● Purchased more than 30 fleet vehicles and 40 trailers from Auction (Ritchie Brothers) and got them road ready:○ Built a business plan based on market research and need – Canada Wide.○ Identified the vehicles required and procured in budget from auction○ Built banking relationships, invoice factoring and set up accounting system… Show more I purchased Thind Freight with a partner, on my arrival in Canada. As a competent business owner, I have always loved to set up businesses and run them.● Purchased more than 30 fleet vehicles and 40 trailers from Auction (Ritchie Brothers) and got them road ready:○ Built a business plan based on market research and need – Canada Wide.○ Identified the vehicles required and procured in budget from auction○ Built banking relationships, invoice factoring and set up accounting system for company○ Set up account with load board software called “Load Link” and connected with many major carriers in North America. ○ Managed all accounting (AP/AR) for the company○ Maintained timesheets and mileage logs for the driver’s payrolls - short haul and long haul○ Managed Driver Log Books to comply with HR standards○ Addressed all emergencies of driver’s on road. ○ Handled bill of ladings to invoicing. Including factoring to ensure quick cash flow for the company.○ Fleet management of over 30 vehicles including all registrations, insurance management, maintenance records, fuel consumption and record keeping. ○ Maintained proper CVOR for the company to ensure that compliances are met. ○ Verified fuel bills with vehicle mileage to mitigate loss. ○ Managed Team of 8 - 5 dispatchers and 2 junior admin and 1 accountant. ○ Managed up to 15 full time contract drivers and 17 to 20 hourly paid drivers.○ Coordinated with labour agencies for drivers required on daily basis. Show less

I identified the need for construction and building supplies in Chennai and built RKM Bricks from the ground up. ● Brought the machinery to produce red bricks and hollow blocks (common building supply) from different parts of India.● Built Kilns to produce the bricks and hollow blocks.● Hired local labourers for day-to-day production● Built relationships with construction companies to supply the materials. Secured day to day contracts. ● Sold the company at a profit to… Show more I identified the need for construction and building supplies in Chennai and built RKM Bricks from the ground up. ● Brought the machinery to produce red bricks and hollow blocks (common building supply) from different parts of India.● Built Kilns to produce the bricks and hollow blocks.● Hired local labourers for day-to-day production● Built relationships with construction companies to supply the materials. Secured day to day contracts. ● Sold the company at a profit to move to Canada for children’s higher education. Show less

I was contracted by a UAE Company called Al Munna Bookshop that was setting up a printing press in India for publishing of their books. I was brought in to help identify, purchase, and install a single colour printing machine and a 4-colour printing machine. ● Coordinated with government departments to get company registered, permits for building construction, electricity transformer and water facilities.● Researched suppliers for raw materials EX: Paper rolls● Hired and set up… Show more I was contracted by a UAE Company called Al Munna Bookshop that was setting up a printing press in India for publishing of their books. I was brought in to help identify, purchase, and install a single colour printing machine and a 4-colour printing machine. ● Coordinated with government departments to get company registered, permits for building construction, electricity transformer and water facilities.● Researched suppliers for raw materials EX: Paper rolls● Hired and set up workforce of 80 team members.● Managed for 6 months from production of books to supply of the finished product to UAE.● Set up logistics for finished product to reach UAE for distribution and sales.● Handed the company with structured policy and procedures to the owners. Show less

I moved to Malaysia to explore the business market on a MM2H (Malaysia my Second Home) Visa program for entrepreneurs. Here I explored and set up multiple businesses, as well as invested in locally owned (Malay) one- time projects.BUSINESS:• Aliyah Fashions: imported fabrics and materials from Dubai and Indonesia for local market with a successful brick-and-mortar boutique in Shah Alam Malaysia• Sajaaz Restaurant: Purchased a running restaurant and converted to a 24-hour multi… Show more I moved to Malaysia to explore the business market on a MM2H (Malaysia my Second Home) Visa program for entrepreneurs. Here I explored and set up multiple businesses, as well as invested in locally owned (Malay) one- time projects.BUSINESS:• Aliyah Fashions: imported fabrics and materials from Dubai and Indonesia for local market with a successful brick-and-mortar boutique in Shah Alam Malaysia• Sajaaz Restaurant: Purchased a running restaurant and converted to a 24-hour multi cuisine restaurant in Shah Alam• Tanah Masyhur Sdn Bhd: Partnered with a local Malay and imported food products from Indonesia, Thailand, China, and Vietnam. Set up supply chain of perishable product and supplied to local market. • Berjaya Sewerages Services Sdn Bhd: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Director of company providing consulting services for environmental and oil and gas operations. INVESTMENT PROJECTS:The Malaysian government gives projects to local Malay companies in a effort to nationalize and keep currency in the country. I partnered with a local businesswoman to find me these projects in which I invested short term for profitable returns. Thanks to my diverse business background, I was able to identify good opportunities and help them in their procurement and success Show less

Al Arabi Modern Supplies LLC – Owner/CEOSet up steel trading company during the construction boom period in Abu Dhabi. Ramped up to staff of 80 and a warehouse and office space of 160,000 sq. ft. Our main area of expertise was supply of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and structural steel of 6m and 12m lengths. Sold Al Arabi in 2010 to move my family to Malaysia to explore new opportunities.Major Projects (over 3 years each): •Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi•Khaldia Palace Hotel•40… Show more Al Arabi Modern Supplies LLC – Owner/CEOSet up steel trading company during the construction boom period in Abu Dhabi. Ramped up to staff of 80 and a warehouse and office space of 160,000 sq. ft. Our main area of expertise was supply of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and structural steel of 6m and 12m lengths. Sold Al Arabi in 2010 to move my family to Malaysia to explore new opportunities.Major Projects (over 3 years each): •Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi•Khaldia Palace Hotel•40 Storey NBAD Bank building•Construction of American Embassy•Construction of Yas Marina Island (Ferrari World)Al Dhafir Building Material Trading LLC – Owner/CEOI set up this company specializing in shelving materials, providing solutions for logistics. We built heavy duty steel pallet racking to heights of 11 metres. Invested in a company based in China for the production of our shelving materials and slotted angles. Sold the company to investment partners in 2010.Major Projects: •Al-Othman, Qatar- 1Million AED shelving•Jabal Ali Dubai Pallet Racking- 6.5 metre height – 650,000 AED•Abu Dhabi Dry Docks warehouse drive in shelving – 1.2Million AED•Siemens Dubai warehouse shelving – 450,000 AEDAbsol International LLC – Partner/ChairmanI set up this company in partnership with a German Engineer, specializing in thermal acoustic sound. Absol International is a specialist in noise & vibration control which offers consultancy services and turnkey solutions for all structural and HVAC applications. Based in Dubai, U.A.E. Absol provides noise control services and solutions throughout the UAE through our different offices and franchises in Middle East, Africa, India, and CIS Region. We were the authorized agents for the Canadian product Monoglass Incorporated, specializing in applied thermal and acoustic insulation products. Business sold to the existing partner, Mr. Gaurav Sharma in 2011Major Projects: •Ferrari World Abu Dhabi•Nightclub in Astoria Hotel Dubai•Nightclub in Ramada Dubai Show less

Helped in procuring steel materials from international markets for their major projects. My main expertise was in BOQ for fabrication utilizing client drawings. Designed the drawings for H-Framed scaffolding for Middle East market. Excelled in assisting clients to save costs by minimizing wastage on cut pieces.

I started my professional career as a salesperson in Hidayat Trading Company. I was tasked to sell steel and ferrous and non-ferrous building materials to local companies. In the span of 6 years, I was able to build my clientele and become the senior sales associate. Management trust allowed me to move on to the position of General Manager leading a team of 110. I left Hidayat to start my own business with the blessing of the owner, as I had outgrown his company. Major Clients:• GAMCO –… Show more I started my professional career as a salesperson in Hidayat Trading Company. I was tasked to sell steel and ferrous and non-ferrous building materials to local companies. In the span of 6 years, I was able to build my clientele and become the senior sales associate. Management trust allowed me to move on to the position of General Manager leading a team of 110. I left Hidayat to start my own business with the blessing of the owner, as I had outgrown his company. Major Clients:• GAMCO – Gulf Air Maintenance Company• Abu Dhabi Ship building• Thyssen Krupp• Bechtel Engineering, Construction and Project Management• Schlumberger• NPCC – National Petroleum Construction Company• Abu Dhabi International Airport – Terminals 1 & 2• Khaldia Palace Hotel Show less