An experienced cross-culture professional with extensive knowledge of fundraising, donor/client relations, grants development, reporting, compliance, and project and program management in the nonprofit sector (development, humanitarian response, and human rights interventions). A proven track record of success leading development and programs teams, establishing and maintaining relationships with donors, improving organizational performance and internal processes, and developing and executing organizational development and strategic plans. Successful track in launching new product lines of IT products and providing technical and after-sale support to a variety of clients. Additionally, founded and oversaw a number of entrepreneur SMBs in the Algerian and Syrian IT sectors. Showcasing his abilities in leadership, remote management, team building, and customer service. a French, English, and Arabic speaker with an IMBA from IAE Paris – Sorbonne Business School.
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Senior Account Manager (Consultant)BluedeskAntony, Fr
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Fundraising And Partnerships ManagerSyrian Center For Media And Freedom Of Expression (Scm) Sep 2023 - PresentGreater Paris Metropolitan Region -
Organizational Development AdvisorSyrian Center For Media And Freedom Of Expression (Scm) Jan 2023 - Jun 2023Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
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Programs ManagerSyrian Center For Media And Freedom Of Expression (Scm) Jan 2022 - Dec 2022Greater Paris Metropolitan Region• Led a team of 45 employees to implement +15 projects and 3 programs in +5 countries• Headed Senior Management Team as an interim Executive Director• Organized and facilitated organizational managerial retreat for strategic planning• Improved the internal communication and data flow between departments• Increased the efficiency of projects design internal processes• Coordinated relationships with multi-stakeholders (UN agencies, INGOs, LNGOs, Lawyers)• Optimized performance and quality measures (activities, reporting, internal communication)• Represented SCM in external coordination and networking meetings
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Organizational Development And Fundraising ManagerSyrian Center For Media And Freedom Of Expression Jan 2021 - Dec 2021Greater Paris Metropolitan Region• Initiated Organizational Capacity Assessment process and produced an Organizational Development plan• Accomplished the Organizational Development plan (policies, procedures, tools)• Built an enhanced organizational organogram shifting from flat to functional methodology• Led the development team (MEAL, Fundraising)• Managed a funding portfolio of +20 donors (including INGOs, Foundations, and Governmental Development Agencies)• Guided projects design processes and headed donor meetings• Handled the development and submission of +25 funding applications• Negotiated and secured +15 funding awards• Gained +25% income in the annual budget from grant awards• Trained programs team on Grants Development, Management, and Reporting• Volunteered to initiate Safety and Security Working Group• Volunteered to support communication team in producing ICT (Profile, Factsheet, Annual Report)
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Fundraising ManagerSyrian Center For Media And Freedom Of Expression (Scm) Oct 2019 - Dec 2020Greater Paris Metropolitan Region• Coordinated and executed a Strategic Planning workshop• Developed a 3-year organizational strategic plan• Produced a fundraising plan to realize organizational strategic plan• Briefed the Board of Directors on financial status and plans• Added +5 donors to funding portfolio and maintained relationships with existing donors• Led projects design processes and headed donor meetings• Recruited Fundraising and MEAL officers• Trained the fundraising officer on Grants Development and Donors Retention• Developed and submitted +35 funding applications• Negotiated and secured +25 funding awards• Produced grants reports in compliance with funding contracts• Reviewed, Improved and trained employees on Compliance and Verification systems and tools• Developed new tools for Operations / Programs Departments
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Consultant It - Volunteer (Data Management & Data Analysis)Uossm France Jul 2019 - Sep 2019Greater Paris Metropolitan Region• Designed tools for data collection• Analyzed collected data• Prepared and write reports -
Freelance TranslatorSelf Employed Feb 2019 - Aug 2019Antony, FranceTranslator Freelance English / Arabic & Arabi / English - Consultant
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Grants Development And Partnerships ManagerBasmeh & Zeitooneh For Relief And Development Oct 2015 - Jan 2019Paris, Gaziantep, Beirut• Added +15 donors to funding portfolio and maintained relationships with existing donors• Led projects design processes and headed donor meetings• Developed and submitted +40 funding applications• Negotiated and secured +25 funding awards• Produced grants reports in compliance with funding contracts• Developed new tools for Development / Programs Departments• Represented BZ in Network and Alliance meetings -
Consultant It - Freelance (Data Management & Data Analysis)Proximity International Sep 2014 - Jul 2015Gaziantep, Turkey• Designed tools for data collection• Analyzed collected data• Prepared and write reports -
Co-Founder - Associate Director - Purchasing / Sales And Customer Relationship ManagerDigital Experts Sarl “Digitex” – Entrepreneur Business (Smb) Aug 2012 - Jul 2014Algeria• Established a family business (SMB)• Managed purchasing, sales, and customer relationships• Developed new product/service offerings• Created and developed a network of dynamic technological and commercial partners• Negotiated with suppliers and managed inventory
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Commercial And Technical Product Manager (Hp Psg/Iss Products)Allouch For Informatics Oct 2009 - May 2012Damascus, Syria• Ensured a continuous analysis of the competitive products and services• Analyzed market developments in order to propose price adaptations and new products• Contributed to the definition of the pricing policy and participated in the drafting of the general conditions of sale• Wrote product and campaign pitches for salespeople, as well as product sheets• Managed the technical implementation of the offer
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Technical Sales Officer / Project ManagerHyper Technology Aug 2007 - Oct 2009Damascus, Syria• Identified needs and arranged meetings with clients• Participated in calls for tenders and made commercial proposals• Used technical expertise to answer the questions of customers while ensuring them an optimal quality of service
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Technical Sales OfficerTechnoware Sep 2005 - Jul 2007Damascus, Syria• Organized commercial operations, executed meetings with clients, settled disputes and issues• Retained a portfolio of key accounts: ensured visits, negotiated contracts, services, prices, discounts• Optimized the commercial offerings, the sales processes, and the means necessary to close the sale• Ensured and supervised technical-commercial activities, pre-sales or after-sales -
Co-Founder - Associate DirectorLaptop Shop – Entrepreneur Business (Smb) Oct 2003 - May 2006Damascus, Syria• Managed the Purchasing, sales, and customer relationships• Organized and planned commercial operations and settled disputes and issues• Optimized the commercial offerings, the sales processes, and the means necessary to close the sale• Negotiated with suppliers and managed inventory• Ensured and supervised technical-commercial activities, pre-sales or after-sales
Rezk A. Issa Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General -
Parcours Management International -
Bachelor In Information Technology
Frequently Asked Questions about Rezk A. Issa
What company does Rezk A. Issa work for?
Rezk A. Issa works for Bluedesk
What is Rezk A. Issa's role at the current company?
Rezk A. Issa's current role is Senior Account Manager (Consultant).
What schools did Rezk A. Issa attend?
Rezk A. Issa attended Iae Paris - Sorbonne Business School, University Of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, Syrian Virtual University Svu.
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