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Saudi Arabia

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We specialize in quality indoor and outdoor contract hospitality furniture. By working closely with designers and clients, we create beautiful ambiences by fulfilling well-designed visions with flair.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Consultant (Contract Position) 2014-2015DUTCO, – JA Manafaru Resort - Maldives (FF&E Consultant) (Dubai, UAE)Reported to Project Manager, managed logistics while coordinating with a team of 20+ projectmembers. Acted as a liaison between design, manufacturing and logistics departments. Successfully coordinated with the on-site installation team manager to ensuring all theirrequirements were met. Ensured the materials were manufactured and shipped on time to the… Show more Consultant (Contract Position) 2014-2015DUTCO, – JA Manafaru Resort - Maldives (FF&E Consultant) (Dubai, UAE)Reported to Project Manager, managed logistics while coordinating with a team of 20+ projectmembers. Acted as a liaison between design, manufacturing and logistics departments. Successfully coordinated with the on-site installation team manager to ensuring all theirrequirements were met. Ensured the materials were manufactured and shipped on time to the required destinations Controlled costs ensuring all the expenses are within the set budget resulting in makingsavings for the company. Worked with the design agency based in Dubai on the project: ensured that the original designintent was adhered to, as well as the finish construction of the final product was correct; thisincluded factory visits in Dubai and Indonesia. Supervised the procurement consultants with regards to making payments to vendors on time,to start production and ensured final payments were met prior to shipping to meet projectdeadlines. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Operations Manager - Outdoor Furniture 2013-2014Kudos LLC (Dubai, UAE)Managed and lead an installation team of 15 staff, 2 project coordinators (60+ projects) Successfully coordinated 20+ projects at a time to ensuring the deadlines were met. Coordinated with the suppliers from different countries to ensuring all the productspecifications were correct and delivered on time for installation on various projects. Generated revenue for the company through maintenance… Show more Operations Manager - Outdoor Furniture 2013-2014Kudos LLC (Dubai, UAE)Managed and lead an installation team of 15 staff, 2 project coordinators (60+ projects) Successfully coordinated 20+ projects at a time to ensuring the deadlines were met. Coordinated with the suppliers from different countries to ensuring all the productspecifications were correct and delivered on time for installation on various projects. Generated revenue for the company through maintenance contracts. Provided technical support to all sales staff on questions relating to product and installationprocesses. Acted as a liaison between designers and suppliers on custom-made furniture. Managed stock inventory and warehousing and successfully initiated stock clearance salesand generated revenue for the company. Conducted factory visits in Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines for inspection of products priorto goods being shipped. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Commercial and Logistics Manager – Furniture Division 2012-2013Arki Group LLC (Dubai, UAE)Coordinated and managed 20+ projects. Managed a team of 25+ installation staff, 1 logisticsshipping coordinator Managed the procurement and logistics for project furniture to meet customer deadlines. Built and established carpet business for the company, including carpet sales and installation. Assisted sales staff on technical specifications when securing new projects.… Show more Commercial and Logistics Manager – Furniture Division 2012-2013Arki Group LLC (Dubai, UAE)Coordinated and managed 20+ projects. Managed a team of 25+ installation staff, 1 logisticsshipping coordinator Managed the procurement and logistics for project furniture to meet customer deadlines. Built and established carpet business for the company, including carpet sales and installation. Assisted sales staff on technical specifications when securing new projects. Travelled to meet new suppliers and conducted factory visits mostly in Asia. Coordinated between sales and fit-out and furniture departments. Providing sales leads to the sales team from onsite communications with clients. Clients included and not limited to most of the major banks in the UAE: Emirates NBD,Emirates Bank, City Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank,Commercial Bank of Dubai, First Gulf Bank, Mashreq Bank, RAK Bank. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Operations Manager 2007-2011Indigo Living LLC (Dubai, UAE)Handled aspects of operations for projects, retail and rental divisions Successfully managed incoming stock and managed FF&E installation teams for 1500+apartments/villas for Emirates Airline crew within prescribed deadlines following a costreduction strategy. Appointed outsourced installation teams depending on the scope of the project or deliverydeadlines met. Managed implementation of mock-up rooms… Show more Operations Manager 2007-2011Indigo Living LLC (Dubai, UAE)Handled aspects of operations for projects, retail and rental divisions Successfully managed incoming stock and managed FF&E installation teams for 1500+apartments/villas for Emirates Airline crew within prescribed deadlines following a costreduction strategy. Appointed outsourced installation teams depending on the scope of the project or deliverydeadlines met. Managed implementation of mock-up rooms, on various projects in the U.A.E Reporting to our general manager, successfully opened 2 retail stores, while managing shopfitting contractors. Managed day to day running of the warehouse operation. Worked on cost-saving measures for delivery processes, successfully implemented thesemeasures while saving costs. Show less

South Africa

Senior Project Manager 2003-2007DLI Interiors (South Africa)Managed hotel refurbishments and new build installation programmes Successfully coordinated the refurbishment project of 'The Palace of the lost city at Sun CitySouth Africa' with 90% occupancy, without disruption to daily operations. Performed scheduling of deliveries from suppliers, in conjunction with the hotel purchasingand development departments. Managed logistics on site of all FF&E and OS&E.… Show more Senior Project Manager 2003-2007DLI Interiors (South Africa)Managed hotel refurbishments and new build installation programmes Successfully coordinated the refurbishment project of 'The Palace of the lost city at Sun CitySouth Africa' with 90% occupancy, without disruption to daily operations. Performed scheduling of deliveries from suppliers, in conjunction with the hotel purchasingand development departments. Managed logistics on site of all FF&E and OS&E. Reported of site progress to the professional team and client. Performed staffing of site teams, including hiring of middle management and casual labour. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Senior Coordinator – Despatch and Operations 2000-2003Wetherlys (South Africa) Fleet Manager ‘Wetherlys’ countrywide vehicle management and maintenance Worked out load schedules and delivery routes for home delivery. Day to day scheduling of deliveries in co-operation with order control departments. Training and supervision of drivers and assistants. Scheduling regular maintenance, servicing and licensing of all company vehicles Vehicle Branding. Managing… Show more Senior Coordinator – Despatch and Operations 2000-2003Wetherlys (South Africa) Fleet Manager ‘Wetherlys’ countrywide vehicle management and maintenance Worked out load schedules and delivery routes for home delivery. Day to day scheduling of deliveries in co-operation with order control departments. Training and supervision of drivers and assistants. Scheduling regular maintenance, servicing and licensing of all company vehicles Vehicle Branding. Managing delivery teams, using fleet management software. Show less

Furniture Sales/Sales Representative 1994-2000Rochester Furnishers: February 1994 – August 2000 (South Africa) Furniture sales. (Retail) Receiving of all stock from furniture suppliers. Scheduling of deliveries and customer care. Managing warehousing and operations staff. Logistics and setup for furniture exhibitions/Sales for the duration of the furniture show.