Technology, retail, and real estate entrepreneur possessing +19 years of operations management and tactical business leadership. Track record in leading and managing complex programs and projects aligning to agile practices in product development, systems integration, and business transformation. Offers expertise spanning business administration and hands-on business development.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS- Launched the world’s first technology startup to help brick-and-mortar retailers list their products online within minutes. The company received numerous awards for disrupting the retail industry and for converting online shoppers to in-store customers.- Raised $1.85m at a +$8m valuation from multiple investors by preparing and presenting the Investment deck and business plan.- Featured on Forbes’ 50 Startups to watch in the Arab World (2017) and Forbes’ Top 100 Startups in the Middle East (2018).- Led the resource management strategy for programs exceeding $350 million, covering planning, scheduling, and allocation.- Subject matter expert in establishing systems and procedures from the ground up, leveraging best practices in +10 markets.- Member of Blackbox VC Accelerator (SF) and UK Lebanon Tech Hub (London) as a global technology founder.EXECUTIVE SKILLSET - Agile & Waterfall Project Management- Risk Management & Prevention- Strategic Planning & Implementation- Sales Conversion & Negotiation- Retail Route-to-Market Strategy- Marketing & Digital transformation- Competitive Market Research & Analysis - Financial, Business & Data Analysis- Accounting, Budgeting & Forecasting
Listed skills include Management, Trade Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, and 27 others.