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FARES ALSHAAFAL

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
FARES ALSHAAFAL

Summary

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

OWN GOVERNMENT SERVICES OFFICE
Jeddah

Express Agent
01.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed customer relationships to achieve high satisfaction rate.
  • Answered calls and resolved queries within target timeframes to achieve KPIs.
  • Used interpersonal skills to deliver excellent internal and external customer service.
  • Fulfilled client requests within agreed timeframes to maintain satisfaction.
  • Updated CRM systems with accurate, current information for valid client records.
  • Built relationships with key industry figures to maximise client exposure and engagement.
  • Delivered front-line customer care and achieved sales targets through persuasive, knowledgeable service.
  • Interviewed and hired staff fitting job and team requirements.
  • Oversaw payroll verification and reconciliation processes to maintain accurate and timely execution.
  • Coordinated staff performance and productivity assessments.
  • Conducted remote and in-person interviews to gain greater insight into candidate skills and personalities.
  • Assessed employee capabilities and development areas to maximise individual potential.
  • Worked with senior management and HR department to suggest most suitable applicants for each role.
  • Managed employee relations issues, defusing tense situations with proactive communication and high-level emotional intelligence.
  • Implemented improved onboarding and orientation procedures to help new hires acclimate to company culture.
  • Scheduled training sessions and on-the-job learning initiatives to help new hires gain job-specific training.
  • Evaluated company performance reports to identify personnel inefficiencies.
  • Negotiated terms of employment for staff and contractor agreements.
  • Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
  • Reviewed and renewed company policies, ensuring strict legal compliance across all business activities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HR legislation for continued regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinated reference and background checks for compliance with right-to-work guidelines.
  • Provided one-to-one coaching sessions to identify relevant training opportunities.

Meteor Ocean
Jeddah

H.R MANGER
01.2011 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Performed exit interviews, gaining useful insights to improve employee retention rates.
  • Communicated HR updates to staff, keeping employees operating under consistent framework across organisation.
  • Managed full recruitment lifecycle of job adverts, applicant vetting and new employee onboarding.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new employees to optimise profitability.
  • Kept managers and employees updated on wide range of employment relations related to performance, attendance and discipline.
  • Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.
  • Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers.
  • Reviewed and renewed company policies, ensuring strict legal compliance across all business activities.
  • Handled company recruitment activities to develop high-achieving workforce.
  • Led annual salary reviews, talent reviews, succession planning and performance management.
  • Wrote and maintained employee handbook covering company policies and mission statement.
  • Delivered consistent and reliable service through overall administration, planning, coordination and evaluation of HR functions.
  • Maintained precise, detailed staff and company records for thorough reference.
  • Improved employee productivity and organisational effectiveness by reviewing processes to ensure optimal HR service delivery.
  • Addressed employee conflicts, following corporate procedures for timely resolution.
  • Assessed new staff eligibility through rigorous reference and right-to-work checks.
  • Advised senior management on employee corrective actions.
  • Designed industry-leading employee engagement and recognition programmes.
  • Coordinated high quality inductions and seamless onboarding procedures for [Number]+ new starters.

Ipsos KSA
Jeddah

Data Entry Specialist
01.2009 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Transferred data from physical copies to electronic records.
  • Registered new customer account details in system.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports for managers.
  • Updated office databases and records with accurate, current information.
  • Transferred data from paper formats into database systems using keyboards, data recorders and optical scanners.
  • Photocopied, scanned and printed relevant data for manager.
  • Examined data to detect errors and discrepancies.
  • Recorded personal customer information within secure databases.
  • Input accurate data using manual and automated means, consistently meeting targets.
  • Helped establish and maintain successful data entry standards meeting organisational needs.
  • Performed routine data backups to avoid information and file loss.
  • Used advanced Excel knowledge to manage and manipulate high-volume data.
  • Completed periodic database backups to prevent data loss.
  • Addressed enquiries by phone or email regarding data information.
  • Verified completeness and accuracy of transferred information between various database systems.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Met productivity goals through swift, precise data entry.
  • Followed consistent quality processes to maintain data integrity.
  • Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management and reporting accuracy.
  • Maintained detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Gathered data to create Excel spreadsheets for budget and inventory management.
  • Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
  • Reviewed completed work, checking for and resolving grammar, spelling and processing errors.
  • Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes.
  • Kept optimal data quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.

Ipsos KSA
Jeddah

Qualitative Coordinator
01.2008 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Answered phone calls and responded to emails from clients.
  • Addressed customer complaints and resolved issues.
  • Managed and prioritised varied and busy workload to meet deadlines.
  • Trained and assigned tasks to team members.
  • Coordinated project meetings, documenting key action items and decisions.
  • Managed databases and information systems, maintaining accurate and accessible records.
  • Planned and coordinated events and activities, maintaining seamless and efficient workflow.
  • Scheduled meetings to discuss progress of projects and tasks.
  • Build and maintained strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders.
  • Monitored processes and proposed recommendations for improvements.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Adapted to unforeseen challenges with proactive, flexible approach.

Ipsos KSA

Field Supervisor
01.2007 - 01.2008

Job overview

Ipsos KSA

Data Entry Executive
01.2006 - 01.2006

Job overview

Drive Communication

TELE MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Job overview

Saudi Telecom Company

Customer Service Representative

Job overview

Education

King Abdul-Aziz University
Saudi Arabi

Diploma from Markiiting
02.2021 - 07.2023

University overview

Ali Bin Abu Taleb High School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2006 Graduate from Bussins

University overview

ICDL
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

High School Diploma from computer
08.2001 - 10.2001

University overview

Customer Service Course

University overview

Skills

  • Work in both a team environment and on an individual basis
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral & written)
  • Creative, flexible, capable of improvising when necessary, excellent multitasking skills and extremely efficient at time management
  • Pleasant and cheerful personality
  • Express Agent
  • Meteor Ocean
  • Ipsos KSA
  • Saudi Telecom Company
  • Drive Communication
  • COMPUTER SKILLS
  • MS Office and various of email and browser programs
  • 25 wpm typing speed
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Training and Development
  • Project Management
  • Performance Management
  • Excel proficiency
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Payroll
  • BambooHR
  • Consultancy
  • Event management
  • Employee contract negotiation
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employee Relations
  • Organisational development
  • Equal opportunities facilitation
  • Employee inductions
  • [Type] HR expertise
  • Staff compensation
  • Company leadership
  • Business development
  • Financial management
  • Contract negotiating
  • PR expertise
  • File and records management
  • Recruitment policies
  • MS Office
  • Contract termination procedures
  • Benefits management
  • Benefits and compensation management
  • Employment law
  • Staff recruitment
  • JobAdder
  • Employee onboarding procedures
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Process improvements
  • Resource planning
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Commercially astute
  • Operational planning
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Contractor sourcing
  • Time management
  • [Area of certification] qualified
  • [Type] Management
  • [Type] troubleshooting

Custom

Custom
  • Sports: Swimming, football, volleyball & fitness
  • Reading
  • Technology: being up-to-date
  • Social Gatherings

Languages

Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate

Quote

If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.
Steve Jobs

Timeline

King Abdul-Aziz University
Diploma from Markiiting
02.2021 - 07.2023
Express Agent
OWN GOVERNMENT SERVICES OFFICE
01.2012 - Current
H.R MANGER
Meteor Ocean
01.2011 - 12.2021
Data Entry Specialist
Ipsos KSA
01.2009 - 01.2011
Qualitative Coordinator
Ipsos KSA
01.2008 - 01.2009
Field Supervisor
Ipsos KSA
01.2007 - 01.2008
Data Entry Executive
Ipsos KSA
01.2006 - 01.2006
ICDL
High School Diploma from computer
08.2001 - 10.2001
TELE MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Drive Communication
Customer Service Representative
Saudi Telecom Company
Ali Bin Abu Taleb High School
2006 Graduate from Bussins
Customer Service Course
FARES ALSHAAFAL