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ABDULRAHMAN ALSHASHAI

ABDULRAHMAN ALSHASHAI

Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced tourism development professional with a passion for adventure tourism and in-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s diverse landscapes and heritage. Skilled in designing and managing high-impact, culturally authentic experiences that promote exploration and sustainable travel. Strong background in project execution, team leadership, and maximizing engagement through dynamic, outdoor-focused initiatives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Manager of Operations (Experiences & DMC)

JABA
Yanbu & Alkhobar
06.2025 - Current
  • Leading the development & operations of guest experiences, including inland adventures, watersports, and cultural activities.
  • Developing the company's Baseline for SOPs & training manuals, supply chain & operation system, hiring & training.
  • Supporting the executive management & shareholders with decision making for business growth.
  • Supporting with the design & implementation of JABA Experience Store (Retail & merchants)

Adventure Operations Manager

Red Sea Global
Riyadh & Red Sea Destination (Umluj)
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Developing across red sea global portfolio by establishing the baseline for inland guest experiences & adventures, operating those experiences through red sea global adventures brand “Akun”.
  • Managing the corporate level process & set up the requirements, including Onboarding, L&D planning, SOPs, Staff engagement, assets management and guest journey for the subsidiary (Red Sea Sports & Entertainment Co)
  • Spearheaded the development of full solution system (includes CRM, resources management, operations, logistics, sales & reservations)
  • Managed the availability & data entry of experiences, and integrated it with other DMCs.

Art Production Manager

Sawaya Art & Culture
Riyadh
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Partnered with artists & art shows into making their ideas a true art peace, leading a team of designers, writers, producers, and art technicians. Providing a wide portfolio of services, starting from art design & graphics, manufacturing & installation, content writing, filmmaking, and more.
  • Designed visual models meeting technical criteria.
  • Led team of 16 people to uphold brand standards and demonstrate professionalism.
  • Evaluated use of resources to identify areas to cut costs and opportunities for investment.

Freelance Tour Organizer / Operator

07.2020 - 06.2022
  • Worked as a freelancer tourism service provider for national companies, embassies, and sports federations.
  • Focusing on the development & implementation of original, culture related experiences and operate it across all Saudi Arabia
  • Ensured a high level of health and safety on all tours.
  • Trained and mentored 5 junior tour guides in best practices.

Maintenance Tech Coop Trainee

Schlumberger
Dammam
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Maintained working knowledge of Wireline systems and Wireline equipments.
  • Performed Planned and Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for more than 5 types of equipment’s.

Executive Assistant

Discover Albaha
Al Bahah
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed events and conferences, offering support with set-up and resources to guarantee smooth operations.
  • Focused on developing local talents and provide opportunities for on job training
  • Represented as professional representative for CEO to clients, investors and government partners.

Guest Service Agent

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts
Makkah
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Streamlined and improved check-in process to decrease wait times and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved more than 300 upsells for all room types & hotel services

Skills

  • Adventure tourism development
  • Team Building
  • Business showcasing
  • Leadership
  • Operations development
  • Strategic planning
  • Innovation management

Certification

  • Advanced Hiking guide license (Saudi Hiking & Climbing Federation)
  • Certified lvl1 archery instructor (Saudi Archery Federation)
  • Certified Wilderness first aid (WFA)
  • Leave No Trace Awareness instructor (LNT Org)
  • Leadership essentials (PwC)
  • Professional Hotelier Program (Movenpick)

LANGUAGES

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Accomplishments

  • Worked as freelance locations and logistics manager for mega project with Ministry of Tourism across SA.
  • Led the negotiations between Red Sea Global & Saudi Cycling Federation, an MoU was signed as a result.
  • Freelanced more than 12 clients and companies across all of SA, including government clients, councils, and federations.
  • Produced more than 7 international art works & a couple of art galleries.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager of Operations (Experiences & DMC)

JABA
06.2025 - Current

Adventure Operations Manager

Red Sea Global
04.2023 - 05.2025

Art Production Manager

Sawaya Art & Culture
05.2022 - 11.2022

Maintenance Tech Coop Trainee

Schlumberger
01.2022 - 05.2022

Executive Assistant

Discover Albaha
01.2021 - 01.2022

Freelance Tour Organizer / Operator

07.2020 - 06.2022

Guest Service Agent

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts
09.2018 - 05.2019

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