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Mai Ahmed

Mai Ahmed

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Dynamic corporate and HR administrator with nine years of extensive experience throughout Middle East. Noted for a creative multitasking approach, adept at developing efficient workplace systems, managing comprehensive HR and payroll operations, and navigating UAE portals. Proven expertise in executing end-to-end vendor listings that effectively position organization for critical tenders and commercial prospects.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Regional Administration & Tender Lead

SST Thermal Solutions FZE
Dubai, UAE
01.2026 - Current

Vendor & Commercial Operations: Manage end-to-end vendor listing and registration across portals, ensure compliance, and collaborate with technical teams to draft and finalize commercial proposals. Managed tender submission process to secure new contracts.

HR & Employee Relations:
Administer UAE visa processes (new, renewals, cancellations), track document expiries (Passports, EIDs), manage daily attendance/leave records, and coordinate public holiday announcements.

Payroll & WPS Management:
Prepare and process monthly payroll via Al Ansari WPS portal, including factory workers' overtime (OT) calculations, ensuring timely approvals before deadlines.

Financial & Expense Administration: Manage petty cash cycles, track employee reimbursements, process utility payments, handle POs/invoicing, and record financial data accurately in Zoho Books.

Logistics & Customs Coordination: Prepare customs documentation (Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Delivery Advice), coordinate DHL shipments, and manage JAFZA portal activities including Gate Passes.

Corporate & Document Control: Oversee the renewal of critical company documents (Trade Licenses, Establishment Cards, ISO/Audit certificates), and maintain organized physical and digital filing systems (Google Drive).

Operational Support:
Streamline internal workflows by translating business content (Arabic/English), updating CRM/tracking databases, and handling general administrative requests.

SAP HR & Administrative Manager

Yash technologies Middle East
Dubai, UAE
04.2024 - 12.2025
  • Executed comprehensive administrative tasks, including filing and meeting coordination.
  • Managed documentation and office expenses alongside facilities administration.
  • Facilitated onboarding processes, covering social security and visa applications for new employees.
  • Administered health insurance arrangements for staff members.
  • Arranged travel logistics by efficiently booking flights and hotels.
  • Reviewed and translated tenders to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Organised collaborative events with customers and SAP.
  • Recruited skilled SAP associates to strengthen team capabilities.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.

HR SPECIALIST

Jidar for Construction company
Cairo
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Designed and evaluated human resource policies and procedures for organisational effectiveness.
  • Registered company file and employee information with Social Insurance (GOV) for compliance.
  • Conducted quarterly and annual performance reviews to assess employee development.
  • Maintained and updated employee records, including new hire details and employment changes.
  • Managed recruitment process by identifying hiring needs to optimise efficiency.
  • Tracked department budgets to ensure financial oversight and accountability.
  • Facilitated HR workshops to increase staff awareness of best practices.
  • Coordinated internal training events for skill development.
  • Advised management on talent acquisition strategies, enhancing workforce quality.
  • Assisted employees with benefit queries, improving job satisfaction.

Administrative & HR SPECIALIST

Cosmedics Egypt
Cairo
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managed health and life insurance programmes to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented training and development plans for staff enhancement.
  • Registered company’s file and employees with Social Insurance using HR AuduCloud software.
  • Implemented new onboarding process for improved employee experience.
  • Facilitated HR workshops to increase staff awareness of best practices.
  • Streamlined recruitment process, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Coordinated internal training events for skill development.
  • Led disciplinary procedures to uphold workplace standards.
  • Assisted employees with benefit queries, improving job satisfaction.
  • Conducted performance evaluation sessions with employees for career growth.
  • Negotiated favourable terms during collective bargaining discussions.

Business partner

Freelancer
Cairo
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to maximise profitability and growth.
  • Set short- and long-term objectives to guide organisational direction.
  • Monitored industry trends and analysed data to pinpoint growth opportunities.
  • Managed budget and financial performance to ensure sustainability.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms.
  • Facilitated staff training sessions to boost performance levels.
  • Implemented cost reduction strategies, ensuring financial sustainability.
  • Fostered a collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and innovation.

HR SPECIALIST

ElGrab Company
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed personnel tasks including filling, attendance policy, transactions, and compensation and benefits.
  • Administered payroll operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Oversaw internal recruitment through job evaluation, posting, and candidate screening.
  • Facilitated first interviews to identify top candidates for technical assessments.
  • Assisted employees with benefit queries, improving job satisfaction.
  • Rolled out HR policies, ensuring legal compliance.
  • Implemented new onboarding process for improved employee experience.
  • Streamlined recruitment process, resulting in increased efficiency.

Business Administrator

Experts Company for Consulting & Training
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
04.2016 - 04.2016
  • Coordinated activities of trainers to ensure effective delivery.
  • Managed event presentations and trained team members to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Oversaw administration for course operations to maintain efficiency.
  • Contributed to social media development, resulting in nearly double sales from online advertisements.
  • Coordinated with different departments to streamline workflow.
  • Updated company database regularly, ensuring accessibility of accurate information.
  • Prepared presentations for business development purposes.
  • Managed business correspondence for improved communication.

Education

Master of Business Administration - International Business

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

Diploma of Higher Education - Human Recourses Management

Ain Shams University

Bachelor of English Commerce - Business Administrative

Zagazig University
06.2018

Skills

  • Social media management
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Leadership skills
  • Team motivation
  • Brand awareness
  • Media relations
  • Multi-tasking
  • Tender drafting
  • Supply chain understanding
  • Procurement systems
  • Bid writing expertise
  • Proactive leadership
  • Budget control

Languages

Arabic
English
French
Turkish

Activities

  • Effective member at non-profit organization AISEC making great deals for the organization with companies for training to employ the foreign students during their stay in Egypt., 01/17 - 06/17
  • Doing Voice Over work at an Online Radio station as a program presenter., 05/18 - 08/18
  • I do some ads for companies, record poems and dub scenes (YouTube and Sound cloud)., Since 07/17

Certification

· Certificate in Office software like: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint from Zagazig University.

· Certificate in Business English from Experts Company.

· Certificate in conversation and general English from the British Council.

· Certificate in Business Development from the U.S Embassy.

· Attended workshops for communication and body language skills at Fekr Center.

Affiliations

  • Voice Over

Accomplishments

    JAN.2017 - JUN.2017: Effective member at non-profit organization AISEC making great deals for the organization with companies for training to employ the foreign students during their stay in Egypt.

    MAY.2018 – AUG .2018: Doing Voice Over work at an Online Radio station as a program presenter.

    Since JUL.2017: I do some ads for companies, record poems and dub scenes (YouTube and Sound cloud).

Education

Current

Languages

3,3,6,6

Timeline

Regional Administration & Tender Lead

SST Thermal Solutions FZE
01.2026 - Current

SAP HR & Administrative Manager

Yash technologies Middle East
04.2024 - 12.2025

HR SPECIALIST

Jidar for Construction company
09.2023 - 05.2024

Business partner

Freelancer
01.2022 - 03.2024

Administrative & HR SPECIALIST

Cosmedics Egypt
01.2021 - 02.2023

HR SPECIALIST

ElGrab Company
12.2019 - 12.2020

Business Administrator

Experts Company for Consulting & Training
04.2016 - 04.2016

Master of Business Administration - International Business

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

Diploma of Higher Education - Human Recourses Management

Ain Shams University

Bachelor of English Commerce - Business Administrative

Zagazig University
Mai Ahmed