Islam Awad
Learning Solution Consultant
Summary
Learning consultant motivated to improve organization and employee performance by creating environment of mutual respect, trust, consensus-building and accountability. Exceptional talent delivering multi-modal training across functions to improve knowledge and performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
16
16
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Learning Solution Consultant
Tahaluf
04.2022 - Current
- Create and implement career development plans aligned with the organization Goals.
- Manage the process of the succession planning
- Manage the process of the Technical Skills gap analysis
- Search for new Learning Solution help to increase employee engagement and Manage the relation with 3rd party suppliers and evaluate them training plans .
- Do all of the process of implanting the training plan and measure the effectiveness of delivery and the return on the investment .
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses to establish successful onboarding of new employees.
Senior Projects Director
Eligma
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Oversaw business operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
- Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
- Led preparation of bid packages and associated scopes of work, appendices and exhibits.
- Developed project control roadmap to guide various projects.
- Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
- Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Learning Business Development Team Leader
Boost Consulting And Training
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Enhanced processes to achieve lead generation goals, report on metrics and obtain KPIs.
- Customized product solutions to increase customer satisfaction.
- Manage concurrent Learning projects lifecycle from initiation to closure.
- Learning Projects Finical management (budgeting, finical work breakdown structure,actualization and earned value performance management)
- Learning Project resource management, procurement and logistics management, communication meeting, reporting and escalation management.
- Manage high volume key account, create growth with the existing accounts,
- prospect and develop new accounts.
Training and Development Manager
British Orchard Academy
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses to establish successful onboarding of new employees.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
Business Development Manager
Abu Dhabi Chamber Of Commerce (UAE ACADEMY)
01.2007 - 06.2018
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Established key performance indicators to track and analyze business progress and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
Learning Consultant
AL Khwarizmi International College
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Offered feedback to other providers to effectively address students' needs.
- Facilitated student engagement and collaboration to enhance classroom learning.
- Developed and maintained positive, productive relationships with students and families.
- Applied differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Supported student learning needs and provided individualized guidance to promote academic goal-achievement.
- Supported students in the use of technology to enhance their learning.
- Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
- Created, collected, and recorded data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
Deputy Export Sales & Marketing Manager
Aboulenins Group
05.2000 - 12.2003
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
Sales Supervisor
Coca Cola
07.1999 - 04.2000
- Worked jointly with team members to assist with closing sales, cross-selling and upselling of products and services.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Effectively coached team members to reach weekly and monthly sales goals.
- Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Abu Dhabi University
United Arab Emirates 06.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Auditing
Suez Canal University
Egypt 09.1995 - 05.1999
No Degree - Managing Talent
University of Michigan
USA 04.2001 -
No Degree - Managing People Internationally ,Leadership Ethics
Tulane University
USA 04.2001 -
Skills
Processes and procedures
Team Leadership & Development
Project Management
Analysis & Evaluation
Budgeting /Financial Planning
Problem-Solving
Certification
Certified practitioner of the Global Leadership Assessment Marshall goldsmith
Timeline
Learning Solution Consultant
Tahaluf
04.2022 - Current
ISO 20000IT Service management associate
01-2022
IBM Applied AI professional Certificate
01-2022
Iso 27001information security associate
10-2021
Business Analysis Modelling skills &Techniques Jeremy Aschenbrenner
09-2021
Senior Projects Director
Eligma
07.2021 - 04.2022
KPI Federal Human Resource authority
04-2021
Certified practitioner of the Global Leadership Assessment Marshall goldsmith
02-2021
PMI- Project Risk Management
06-2020
Business analyst: project Management Technique Jeremy Aschenbrenner
06-2020
Learning Business Development Team Leader
Boost Consulting And Training
02.2020 - 07.2021
Identify & Define the problem with business analysis Jeremy Aschenbrenner
01-2020
Training and Development Manager
British Orchard Academy
07.2018 - 01.2020
Certified Leadership Series; Sales Series; Business Etiquette and Professionalism Series.
03-2018
Performance management and productivity
02-2018
HABC Level 2 Award in Health and safety in the workplace (QCF) Highfields
01-2017
Certified Business Executive IBITAA
01-2017
Project Management Professional (PMP)
05-2011
Digital Marketing
01-2010
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Abu Dhabi University
06.2009 - 06.2011
Toast Master – Public Speaking (Ice Breaker Certified)
06-2008
Business Development Manager
Abu Dhabi Chamber Of Commerce (UAE ACADEMY)
01.2007 - 06.2018
Learning Consultant
AL Khwarizmi International College
01.2004 - 01.2007
No Degree - Managing Talent
University of Michigan
04.2001 -
No Degree - Managing People Internationally ,Leadership Ethics
Tulane University
04.2001 -
Deputy Export Sales & Marketing Manager
Aboulenins Group
05.2000 - 12.2003
Sales Supervisor
Coca Cola
07.1999 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Auditing
Suez Canal University
09.1995 - 05.1999