Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Training
References
PERSONAL DETAILS
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Ahmed Zakaria Abu Dief

Ahmed Zakaria Abu Dief

Cairo

Summary

Highly organized with practical experience in newspaper distribution. Skilled at managing delivery routes, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Known for strong logistical coordination abilities and commitment to improving efficiency in the role of Newspaper Distributor. Made impactful contributions to previous employers through proactive problem-solving and efficient route management.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing & Distribution Manager

Al-Ahram Newspaper
Cairo
08.2019 - Current
  • Accountant, Marketing, and Distribution Manager.
  • Monitored warehouse operations, ensuring that all safety protocols were adhered to.
  • Managed the daily activities of distribution staff, providing guidance and support when needed.
  • Prepared shipping documents such as bill of lading, invoices and packing slips.
  • Organized transportation routes and schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing cost.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to distribution activities.

Marketing Manager

Al Ahram newspaper
Cairo
01.2009 - 01.2019
  • Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising, and promotional staff and activities.
  • Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products.
  • Analysis of customer research, current market conditions, and competitor information.
  • Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products.
  • Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects.
  • Monitor, review, and report on all marketing activity and results.
  • Determine and manage the marketing budget.
  • Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.
  • Develop pricing strategy.

Distribution Inspector

AL Ahram newspaper
Cairo
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Distribution Manager and inspecting manager on newspaper distribution, sales, and Promotion.
  • Managed the daily activities of distribution staff, providing guidance and support when needed.
  • Organized transportation routes and schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing cost.
  • Maintained accurate records of shipments and inventories in accordance with company standards.
  • Developed audit programs and risk assessment models to identify areas of potential non-compliance or fraud.
  • Investigated allegations of employee misconduct and waste, fraud, abuse in government operations.
  • Analyzed data and prepared reports summarizing findings to senior management.

Distribution Accountant

Al Ahram newspaper
Cairo
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Keeping the accounting records of the distributions.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.

Technical Office Analyst

Al Ahram newspaper
Cairo
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Analyzing distribution trends and percentages, assigning provincial distribution quotas.
  • Prepared forecasts of future performance based on historical trends.
  • Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.

Education

B.Sc. - Commerce

Suez Canal University
01.2001

Skills

  • IBM-compatible PCs running Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS, WordPerfect, Word for Windows, Microsoft Office package, Internet browsing, and searching skills
  • Maintenance of IBM-compatible PCs
  • Programming languages: Microsoft Visual C and Sun Microsystems' Java programming language
  • Script programming languages: Sun Microsystems' JavaScript, Microsoft's Active Server Pages (ASP), Practical Extracting and Reporting Language (PERL), and Personal Home Pages (PHP), Common Gateway Interface (CGI using PERL)
  • Designing web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and GUI editors, such as Microsoft FrontPage, Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Macromedia HomeSite Allure
  • Designing graphics using Paint Shop software and Photoshop package
  • Designing animated graphics using Macromedia Flash
  • Transportation Management
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Warehousing Operations
  • Warehouse Management

Certification

  • Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Code: 410 Year: 2002
  • Certified Internet Professional (CIW) Code: 425 Year: 2002

Hobbies and Interests

American literature, antique book collecting, photography, intramural sports.

Training

ICDL Modules 1-Micro-computer usage 2-Introduction to mainframe 3- Basic concepts of IT 4- Using the computer and managing files 5- Word processing 6- Spreadsheets 7- Database 8- Presentation 9- Information and Communication

References

Available upon request

PERSONAL DETAILS

  • Date of birth: 29/1/1981
  • Place of birth: Ismailia.
  • ID card no.: 1900271
  • Place of issue: Ismailia
  • Nationality: Egyptian.
  • Religion: Muslim.
  • Marital status: Married
  • Military service: Exempted.

Timeline

Marketing & Distribution Manager

Al-Ahram Newspaper
08.2019 - Current

Marketing Manager

Al Ahram newspaper
01.2009 - 01.2019

Distribution Inspector

AL Ahram newspaper
01.2004 - 01.2009

Distribution Accountant

Al Ahram newspaper
01.2003 - 01.2004

Technical Office Analyst

Al Ahram newspaper
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Code: 410 Year: 2002
  • Certified Internet Professional (CIW) Code: 425 Year: 2002

B.Sc. - Commerce

Suez Canal University
Ahmed Zakaria Abu Dief