Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Nationalities
References
Current Location
Timeline
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Ibrahim Ghoneim

Education Consultant/ Company Director/ Academic Director
28 Albemarle Avenue, Twickenham

Summary

Highly skilled partner and senior director with 25 years of industry experience. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully at the top level. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organisational skills built during a successful career. Able to efficiently and smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet client needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with clients and board member/ directors to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Outstanding in compiling local and regional market reports, identifying market needs and opportunities and making macro and micro adjustments in a high pressure environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner and Executive Director

Uni-UK Education Consultants Egypt
01.2011 - Current
  • Education Consultants with an excellent reputation in the industry over more than 13 years.
  • Leveraged technological tools for efficient client management, organisation, and enhanced client communication.
  • Expanded the firm's clientele through strategic networking and relationship building initiatives.
  • Collaborated with a diverse team of professionals to develop innovative solutions for complex academic, operational and financial issues.
  • Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on project strategy and professional development opportunities.

Academic Director

UFP
09.2023 - Current
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from students, faculty members, and other stakeholders.
  • Supported student success outside the classroom through regular advising sessions focused on academic progress, career planning, and personal growth.
  • Streamlined budget management processes, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across all departmental activities.
  • Championed the importance of high-quality education by advocating for program resources and funding at both the institutional and community levels.
  • Implemented comprehensive assessment measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to design interdisciplinary courses that broadened student perspectives and enriched their educational experience.

Founder and owner

Empire Nursery
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Managed risk effectively by implementing comprehensive policies and procedures to mitigate potential threats to the business.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
  • Expanded the company''s geographical reach, opening new markets and increasing profitability.
  • Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times.
  • Developed strong partnerships with key industry players, contributing to an increased market presence.
  • Achieved long-term sustainability for the organization through responsible decision-making processes grounded in ethics.
  • Drove revenue growth by launching new products and services that met customer demands.

Bursar

Lillian Penson Hall and Nutford House, University of London
09.2007 - 02.2010

Deputy Bursar (Finance, Operations and Accommodation)

Connaught & College Halls, University of London
- 09.2007

Assistant Bursar (Finance and Accommodation)

Connaught Hall
01.2003 - 05.2003

Sales Executive

Harrods LTD
01.2001 - 05.2002

Education

IL6 Management and Leadership -

Chartered Management Institute

IOSH Managing Safely Diploma -

Institution of Occupational Safety And Health

English Literature Higher Education Course -

Birkbeck, University of London

Diploma in Electronic Engineering -

University of Westminster

A levels - undefined

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

High School Baccalaureate - undefined

English School in Cairo

Skills

Expert in Operating and CRM Systems; mysis, srs21live, easeetc

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Accomplishments

Currently maintaining excellent relationships with UoL, and other Russell Group Universities' senior management teams. Successfully established partnerships between UK and Egyptian/ Middle Eastern universities while acquiring and managing UK universities' representation contracts. Established and managed UK higher education academic programmes in Egypt and the Middle East. Always achieving targets and objectives ahead of deadlines while working in an often fluctuating and inconstant market. Consulted on and inaugurated various academic entities and programmes while compiling market briefs, feasibility studies, business plans, expenditure budgets, revenue projections as well as strategic planning and sustainability policies.

Established and maintained excellent relationships with embassies and ministries of education in the region.

Nationalities

  • British
  • Egyptian

References

  • Captain Amr El Sharkawy, Chairman, Egypt Air, President, ETDCO Trading Skoda Egypt; amrelsharkawy70@hotmail.com, +2012222102904
  • Dr John Behiri, Partner, Uni-UK England, john.behiri@uniuk.net, Tel: +44 246 Creighton Avenue, East finchley, London, N2 9BD, London +4477886634557
  • Mrs Leila Hassan, Founder and CEO Apex Counseling, leila@apexeducationinc.com ,Tel: +2 0100 58 78 090, Floor 12, Building 4, Street 151, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.+201005878090
  • Mr. Gamal Abd Almaboud, Managing Director, InterContinental Services LTD, 113 Tanfield Avenue, London, NW2 7SR +447738269266


      More references are available upon request.


Current Location

Currently in the Middle East, primarily Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt, completing and handing over a project due to commence in September 2024 but shall be back in London within the next few weeks. Can travel back earlier if required. Alternatively, able to attend an interview via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet...etc, if needed. 

Timeline

Academic Director

UFP
09.2023 - Current

Founder and owner

Empire Nursery
01.2013 - 01.2019

Partner and Executive Director

Uni-UK Education Consultants Egypt
01.2011 - Current

Bursar

Lillian Penson Hall and Nutford House, University of London
09.2007 - 02.2010

Assistant Bursar (Finance and Accommodation)

Connaught Hall
01.2003 - 05.2003

Sales Executive

Harrods LTD
01.2001 - 05.2002

Deputy Bursar (Finance, Operations and Accommodation)

Connaught & College Halls, University of London
- 09.2007

IL6 Management and Leadership -

Chartered Management Institute

IOSH Managing Safely Diploma -

Institution of Occupational Safety And Health

English Literature Higher Education Course -

Birkbeck, University of London

Diploma in Electronic Engineering -

University of Westminster

A levels - undefined

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

High School Baccalaureate - undefined

English School in Cairo
Ibrahim GhoneimEducation Consultant/ Company Director/ Academic Director