Ahmed Tarek El Deib
Project Manager
Cairo
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with expertise in planning, directing, and maintaining continuous operations across multiple departments. Skilled in leading manufacturing employees to ensure efficient production that meets quality standards. Utilizes a creative and analytical approach to drive continuous process improvement. Proven ability to identify and anticipate problems, offering effective solutions. Excels in mentoring, training, and empowering teams to achieve outstanding performance. Certified in Global Diplomacy by the University of London and certified in International Business by the University of Mexico.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
Cairo Oil Refining Company
Cairo, Egypt
8 2021 - Current
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
- Report and escalate to management as needed
- Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Project Assistant IT Division
Cairo Oil Refining Company (CORC)
Cairo, Egypt
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Analyzing network systems and structures to ensure the most secure approach is being employed
- Ensuring security tools are running properly on company networks and devices
- Researching emerging threats and the safeguards that can provide protection
- Protecting the digital system of a company
- Assigns duties and responsibilities and oversees workflow of project staff
- Oversees the day-to-day workflow of the department
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
- Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project
- Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, funding, and staffing
- Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed
- Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders
- Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Project Coordinator
Egyptian Armed Forces
Cairo, Egypt
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
- Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes
- Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives
- Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
- Make sure that clients' needs are met as projects evolve
- Help prepare budgets
- Analyze risks and opportunities
- Oversee project procurement management
- Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise
- Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
- Work with the Project Manager to eliminate blockers
- Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures
- Issue all appropriate legal paperwork (e.g
- Contracts and terms of agreement)
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
- Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.
Procurement Specialist
Egyptian Armed Forces
Cairo, Egypt
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Purchase goods or services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization
- Evaluate and negotiate contracts with vendors
- Track inventory and restock goods when needed
- Stay up to date on industry trends and new products
- Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing.
English Instructor (Part Time)
Berlitz Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Develop and deliver engaging and effective English lessons that meet the needs of students at all levels of proficiency
- Create and maintain an inviting and safe classroom environment that fosters learning and encourages student participation
- Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback on academic performance, behavior, and other relevant areas
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience that promotes their overall academic success
- Participate in professional development opportunities to keep up-to-date with the latest teaching techniques, technologies, and best practices in the field of English education
- Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders to keep them informed of student progress and any issues that may arise
- Prepare and administer assessments, including quizzes, tests, and final exams, to evaluate student learning and provide feedback to students and parents
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student grades, attendance, and other relevant data.
Team Manager for United Kingdom Account
Vodafone International Services
Cairo , Egypt
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managing the day-to-day activities of the team
- Motivating the team to achieve organizational goals
- Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets
- Delegating tasks to team members
- Conducting training of team members to maximize their potential
- Empowering team members with skills to improve their confidence, product knowledge, and communication skills
- Conducting quarterly performance reviews
- Contributing to the growth of the company through a successful team
- Creating a pleasant working environment that inspires the team.
Customer Service Representative for United Kingdom Account
Vodafone International Services
Cairo, Egypt
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Listen to customers' concerns, issues and questions
- Ensure service level agreements are met and maintained
- Be proactive in regards to the improvement of processes and procedures
- Communicate positively with all involved parties in order to facilitate customer's reception of the expected distinguished service
- Accurate in handling all assigned tasks
- Resolve customers' concerns and answer customers' questions to my best ability
- Work on knowledge bases whenever needed to reinforce the knowledge of co-workers and facilitate the learning process for new comers
- Supervise team performance and carryout all of the manager tasks during the absence of the team manager
- Maintain a positive attitude and calmly respond to customers' complaints
- Open new customer accounts
- Attract customers by promoting the product and company positively, answering questions and addressing concerns as they arise
- Recommend possible products to meet the customers' needs
- Refer issues and questions to managers if necessary
- Prepare product and customer reports by gathering data collected during customer interactions.
Communications Specialist (Part-Time)
Lobby Egypt for Public Relations, Lobbying, & Advocacy
Cairo, Egypt
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Create effective communication strategies for our company
- Coordinate external and internal communications flow (memos, newsletters, etc.)
- Design sketches of the mass media announcement
- Write content for company website
- Plan events, seminars and press conferences
- Communicate with media regularly
- Manage media inquiries and arrange interviews, statements, etc
- Build long-term relationships with influencers and key stakeholders
- Collaborate with the marketing team
- Serve as a facilitator and provide solutions for peaceful resolution of disputes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Engineering & Building Technology
Modern Academy
Maadi 05.2007 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Port Said British International School in Zamalek
Cairo, Egypt 09.1994 - 05.2007
Skills
ICDL Advanced certificate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Google Earth Professional
Microsoft Project Professional
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Revit Architecture
Automatic Vertical Levelling Instrument & Total Station (Surveying Tools)
ForcePoint
PaloAlto
Project Management
Project Planning
Project planning and development
Trainingcertificates
- Certified by the University in London in Global Diplomacy in the Modern World.
- Certified by the University of Mexico in International Business.
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Implementer.
- Positive Thinking and Wording training.
- Primavera Project Management.
- Customer Service Training.
- Remote Technical Support Training.
- Bidding and Tender Training.
- ICDL Advanced certificate
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Polish
Beginner
A1
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Project Assistant IT Division
Cairo Oil Refining Company (CORC)
06.2018 - 08.2021
Project Coordinator
Egyptian Armed Forces
06.2016 - 06.2018
English Instructor (Part Time)
Berlitz Egypt
05.2015 - 05.2016
Procurement Specialist
Egyptian Armed Forces
01.2015 - 06.2016
Team Manager for United Kingdom Account
Vodafone International Services
01.2014 - 01.2015
Customer Service Representative for United Kingdom Account
Vodafone International Services
01.2013 - 01.2014
Communications Specialist (Part-Time)
Lobby Egypt for Public Relations, Lobbying, & Advocacy
01.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Engineering & Building Technology
Modern Academy
05.2007 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Port Said British International School in Zamalek
09.1994 - 05.2007
Project Manager
Cairo Oil Refining Company
8 2021 - Current