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Ahmed Youssef

Customer Relationship Manager
Heliopolis

Summary

A dynamic, versatile, self motivated, team building member with extensive experience in leadership and customer service with over 25 years exposure to a diversified multinational work environment and a proven track record handling challenging strategic international assignments with an objective to promote and support business development. I’m seeking a position in Learning & Development, Customer Service and / or Performance Management in a multinational organization with an opportunity to undertake a diverse and challenging role that would allow me to share my experience and develop my career.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Safety & Emergency Procedures Instructor

Emirates Airlines
10.2015 - 10.2020
  • Develop and deliver high Standards of Safety Training, which corresponds with the Cabin Crew Training Manual, SEP Manual and DGCA requirements
  • Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that the company image and value are upheld at all times
  • Be responsible for the Safety standards and performance of crew
  • Development of training materials and modification of the same as required
  • To ensure documentation, crew personnel files and records are regularly updated
  • Managing, monitoring and upgrading the training systems and modules
  • Assess, monitor, coach and provide crew with individual feedback
  • Effective delivery of training as per the defined agenda and standards
  • Review training feedbacks received and implement changes to delivery/material
  • Demonstrate and conduct physical activities such as slide jumping, swimming pool jumping, boarding of a slide-raft from the pool and firefighting.

Flight Purser

Emirates Airlines
10.2003 - 10.2020
  • Responsible for the management of the in-flight services onboard, with the objective to deliver a consistently unique and superior customer experience and promote the Emirates brand, in line with corporate objectives, local civil aviation, government legislation and international safety and security standards
  • Responsibilities:
  • Maintain timely, clear and open communication with Flight Deck crew throughout the flight
  • Conduct timely and motivational briefing sessions prior to flights and ensure team compliance with regulatory standards
  • Allocate manpower resources appropriately considering grade, skill level, special qualifications, languages and customer profile/numbers to ensure customers’ needs are met
  • Understand and implement the company quality policy and rules
  • Create and maintain a high level of motivation among ever changing team
  • Inspire a team using strong interpersonal and team leadership skills
  • Responsible for the well-being of the Cabin Crew throughout the entire duty, including overseas
  • Make informed decisions using available resources
  • Manage standards and own the customer experience in every cabin
  • Produce Service, Security and Medical and Safety & Emergency reports to concerned departments, ensuring alignment with set airline procedures
  • Manage team performance through mentoring, coaching and continuous monitoring
  • Produce confidential reports where appropriate and as required
  • Plan and organize individual performance reviews for team members to provide them with feedback based on behavior monitored in their performance
  • Design and suggest personal development plans for team members and liaise with the management for further actions
  • Liaise with all other departments to ensure an effective and smooth day to day operation
  • Participate in Training enhancement by providing feedback about courses and suggest ways of improvement.

Cabin Supervisor

Emirates Airlines
03.1999 - 10.2003
  • Responsible for delivering the world’s best in-flight experience through effective supervision and management of all resources (time, product and people) in a specific cabin
  • Ensure safety, emergency and security practices are provided in line with corporate and civil aviation rules and regulations
  • Responsibilities:
  • Ensure customer needs are met in the specific cabin
  • Share responsibility with the Purser to ensure safe and secure operation of the aircraft for the duration of the flight
  • Ensure that timely, clear and open communication with the Purser and the Flight Deck is maintained throughout the flight
  • Ensure that customers are consistently provided with the highest quality of customer service through effective supervision of crew members
  • Ensure customer complaints in the respective cabins are fully investigated, managed effectively, documented and appropriate service recovery is applied where applicable
  • Be a role model to Cabin Crew and provide clear direction to ensure standards are consistently delivered
  • Provide guidance, direction and feedback to team members on their on-board performance to ensure standards are consistently met (customer, safety, security, and team).

Flight Attendant

Emirates Airlines
10.1995 - 03.1999
  • Thoroughly prepare for each flight, keeping up to date onboard communications to ensure that all elements of safety and service are consistently delivered on every flight
  • Effectively check all cabin functions/aspects prior to customers boarding to ensure that they find a well prepared, clean and fully functioning product
  • Maintain an excellent knowledge of the Emirates products as per cabin specifics and service standards, including menu items and beverage choices
  • Consistently provide exceptional hosting and interaction skills displaying a warm, friendly and courteous attitude and building rapport with customers
  • Identify opportunities to make a difference to the customers’ experience by pro-actively anticipating their needs throughout the flight
  • Display an excellent attention to detail, which defines and differentiates the Emirates experience.

Marketing Manager

Eastmar Group
01.1995 - 10.1995
  • Analyzed data from surveys and information of the sales team that is relevant to enhancing the marketing strategies
  • Assisted with the development of new promotions and customer retention techniques
  • Assisted the department head in planning the budget for the next year’s activities

Education

Bachelor Degree of Management - International Tourism and Management

ITM
01.1989 - 01.1994

Skills

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Timeline

Safety & Emergency Procedures Instructor - Emirates Airlines
10.2015 - 10.2020
Flight Purser - Emirates Airlines
10.2003 - 10.2020
Cabin Supervisor - Emirates Airlines
03.1999 - 10.2003
Flight Attendant - Emirates Airlines
10.1995 - 03.1999
Marketing Manager - Eastmar Group
01.1995 - 10.1995
ITM - Bachelor Degree of Management, International Tourism and Management
01.1989 - 01.1994
Ahmed YoussefCustomer Relationship Manager