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Al Mokhtar Al Shanqaiti

Al Mokhtar Al Shanqaiti

Dhahran,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Performance-driven executive with extensive experience managing client projects, leading change, and overseeing all strategic/tactical initiatives; well prepared to excel as a Consultant/Trainer. Training & Development Ability to upskill and maximise staff's productivity by leading training and development drives. People Management Skilled in strategising, providing consultations, leading teams, empowering employees, and managing projects to attain client goals. Consultations Absorb volumes of technical/strategic information, conceive realistic solutions, and bridge gap between operational limitations and client expectations. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work history

Associate Professor in Business Management

Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
05.2023 - Current
  • Boosted student achievement by providing clear, detailed one-to-one advice on research work.
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • Optimized flow and sequencing of lessons, increasing student engagement for best performance levels
  • Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
  • Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
  • Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
  • Developed and updated curriculum to reflect contemporary issues, topics and industry advancements.
  • Collaborated with lecturers to enhanced teaching procedures.
  • Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.

Freelance Training Consultant

Personal
Dammam, Eastern Province
02.2017 - Current
  • Ensured quality of training content by updating learning materials in line with product developments.
  • Optimized staff retention by creating and executing engaging, well-structured on boarding programs.
  • Supported delivery of training by generating high-quality contents , training packages and high quality presentations
  • Facilitated training plan formulation by conducting thorough training needs analysis to determine areas for improvement.
  • Delivered number of training courses to work organizations and Al Madinah University
  • Optimised quality of training content by incorporating input from subject matter experts.
  • Developed individual learning plans for continued training.
  • Promoted training sessions online and in social media to gain more leads.

Freelance Business Consultant

RD Investment
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • On the overall strategic direction of the business, guiding towards achieving business vision and mission
  • Help Support clients to optimise and improve overall business model as well as resolve simple and complex optimisation issues
  • Collaborate with investors, deliver expert advice, and drive changes as well as improvements
  • Conducted an assessment for selecting best service providers and collaborated with potential partner
  • Organised meeting and discussion, negotiating and completing business formalities as per Saudi regulation.

Al Madinah International University
04.2016 - 01.2021
  • PhD Research & Continual Learning
  • Develop solid expertise and a strong academic foundation in the field through a hands-on learning approach and tactful utilisation of institutional resources
  • Manage various research projects and develop practical skills as well as nursing expertise while conforming to course specifications and guidelines
  • Fine-tuned intellectual tools as well as technical proficiency to excel as a consummate professional within a fast-paced and demanding work environments
  • Engaged with students and delivered quality management and production/operation management classes for on line classes
  • Participate in conducting Quality assessment and education programs evaluation
  • Conduct training programs for staff in project management

Chief Operating Officer

JAL International
Dammam
05.2009 - 03.2015
  • Headed daily operations through operationalisation of strategy and focused on the long-term business goals
  • Collaborated with the CEO and set/drove organisational vision as well as technical operations strategy while maintaining optimum staffing levels
  • Directed all divisions in leading business development activities and managing new and existing strategic partnerships, potential mergers and acquisitions, as well as business expansion opportunities
  • Rendered expertise in leading organisation-wide change and developed Business Process Reengineering Program, engaging all department and employees for directing and supporting the change
  • Introduced and catalysed the adoption of new ERP-SAP system to achieve continuous operational improvement while enhancing business process
  • Deployed a training program for Project Managers, enabling all Managers to achieve PMP certification
  • Build positive relationships with oil & gas industry clients and pursued new business opportunities in analytical and instrumental outsourcing maintenance services
  • Reviewed and headed all financial activities, performance, and documentation while identifying improvement gaps as well as implementing corrective measures.

Project Section Head

SABIC - E&PM
Jubail
07.2004 - 04.2009
  • Translated strategy and ideas into tangible project plans, defined project scope and led analysis, and identified optimum solutions for three fertilizer affiliates yearly planned projects as well as T/A projects
  • Provided project coordination with Consultants and project, plant operation, and maintenance departments for Fertilizer SBU affiliates
  • Engaged with wider business to gain input, secure support, and update stakeholders on project time scales, impact, and dependencies
  • Drove project delivery while ensuring all deliverables/outcomes conformed to project intent
  • Tracked project progress, mitigated impeding risks, provided regular updates to stakeholders, and managed budgets/stakeholders
  • Supported organisation-wide change and led restructuring through SAP to existing organisation (SABIC)
  • Managed CEMS Project with a budget of US$100M approved by SABIC/SAFCO board management to meet requirements of the Royal Commission
  • Supported the SABIC Al Fanar project to create shared services and contribute in the awareness programs for providing insights into new plans/process for engineering and project management department, assembling supporting teams and reducing resistance to change.

Maintenance Assistant Manager

SABIC, SAMAD Jubail
02.1981 - 06.2004
  • Spearheaded a team of 72 staff members and oversaw all plant maintenance activities
  • Enhanced the reliability of plant electrical/critical power systems through root cause elimination and systematic modification/upgrading of plant facilities
  • Enhanced the performance and productivity of staff through development of OJT program for new recruits; also, formulated and rolled out in-house training on new systems for operations and maintenance staff
  • Implemented new ISO for Quality and PSM to considerably improve the process safety
  • Built new package for plant preventive maintenance with good systematic approach and implemented the package by leveraging ERP-SAP
  • Nominated by SAMAD to Davy Process and John Brown in UK for managing all basic/detailed engineering phases in 1993 for new plant electrical system followed by site construction, testing, and commissioning
  • Deputed by SAMAD to GE USA for Electrical Switch Gear Inspection in 1994.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Business Management

Al Madinah International University

Master of Business Administration - undefined

University of Hull

Bachelor degree - English Language

King Abdu Al-Aziz University

PMP Certified, PMI,USAQQI AWARD Level-6, Specific Purpose Certificate in Training and Development - undefined

Honours & AwardsCertificate of Appreciation (25 Years of Service), SABICCertificate of Appreciation, JAL International Company LimitedPage 2 | 2 - undefined

Skills

  • Leadership and Empowerment
  • Motivation & Performance management
  • Project Management & Training
  • Business Planning & Solution Development
  • ERP & SAP Process review and enhancement
  • Adept at promoting organisational culture conducive to top performance and high employee morale
  • Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS) knowledge
  • Training methodologies and concepts
  • Professional development classes
  • Skills gap analysis

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Associate Professor in Business Management

Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU)
05.2023 - Current

Freelance Business Consultant

RD Investment
09.2019 - 05.2021

Freelance Training Consultant

Personal
02.2017 - Current

Al Madinah International University
04.2016 - 01.2021

Chief Operating Officer

JAL International
05.2009 - 03.2015

Project Section Head

SABIC - E&PM
07.2004 - 04.2009

Maintenance Assistant Manager

SABIC, SAMAD Jubail
02.1981 - 06.2004

Doctor of Philosophy - Business Management

Al Madinah International University

Master of Business Administration - undefined

University of Hull

Bachelor degree - English Language

King Abdu Al-Aziz University

PMP Certified, PMI,USAQQI AWARD Level-6, Specific Purpose Certificate in Training and Development - undefined

Honours & AwardsCertificate of Appreciation (25 Years of Service), SABICCertificate of Appreciation, JAL International Company LimitedPage 2 | 2 - undefined

Al Mokhtar Al Shanqaiti