Lama Alkadi
Riyadh
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in leadership and team management, complemented by strategic thinking and emotional intelligence. Adept at communication and problem-solving, with proven ability to manage stakeholders effectively. Demonstrates versatility by working efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organizational success and foster collaborative environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Business development manager
Impact Partners
11.2024 - Current
- Identified market trends, resulting in enhanced product offerings.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and budget.
- Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities.
- Fostered client relationships, leading to increased brand loyalty.
- Developed strategic partnerships for sustained growth.
- Streamlined processes to improve overall efficiency.
- Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Reported to senior leadership on latest research on market insights, industry trends and expansion opportunities.
- Coached team to build client relationships and exceed sales targets.
- Prepared and delivered winning client proposals, business presentations and sales pitches to C-level executives.
- Developed pricing structures based on historical and current trends, competitor activities and supply chain data.
Senior project manager
Impact Partners
Riyadh
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Determined project schedules and kept projects on track using proactive adjustments to workflow.
- Oversaw each step of project, meeting goals and achieving deadlines.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous experiences in boosting project progress.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Tracked and communicated project status, timelines and action items from project inception to delivery.
- Built company reputation by managing and successfully delivering projects.
- Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication.
- Built relationships with stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.
- Submitted performance feedback to stakeholders, keeping project teams on track.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients, maintaining relationships for future business opportunities.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes.
- Drove client retention through quality project execution.
English Teacher | Advisor | Supervisor
KAIS-Danat Alulom IS- Al-khaleej T.C -Hei school
Riyadh
03.2014 - 08.2021
- As a Teacher:
- Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
- Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
- Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
- As an Advisor:
- Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting programme success.
- Coordinated administrative operations to maintain compliance and accuracy across recordkeeping and financial areas.
- Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.
- Maintained programme operating within budget levels, maximising resource utilisation whilst minimising costs.
- Developed comprehensive plans by integrating high-level goals with detailed actions and tasks, ensuring structured and effective project execution.
- As a Supervisor:
- Collaborated with various government and private sectors to develop customized educational plans for staff, ensuring alignment with specific organizational needs and adherence to budget constraints, all completed within the designated timelines.
- Developed and produced customized educational content and curriculum in alignment with school requirements and approved by the Ministry of Education.
- Invented and developed a new teaching method, which was approved by the Ministry of Education and implemented across other schools.
Medical coordinator - HR assistant
SMG
Riyadh
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed daily service operations through strategic care planning.
- Assessed clinical care provisions to meet required safety standards.
- Collaborated with external providers to meet patient care continuity needs.
- Evaluated performance reports to monitor practice progress.
- Delegated clinical nursing tasks to meet patients' care requirements.
- Assisted in developing new HR initiatives, projects and procedures.
- Supported HR Managers in developing performance management procedures, increasing operational productivity.
- Coordinated staff meetings, booking appropriate spaces and communicating invites.
- Worked with department managers to implement best practice strategies for employees.
Education
Bachelor degree - English language, literature and translation
Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University
Riyadh 01.2008 - 01.2013
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- Work effectively as team member or independently
Certification
- PMP (Project management professional).
- Master of communication skills.
LANGUAGES
English Fluent
Arabic Native
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business development manager
Impact Partners
11.2024 - Current
Senior project manager
Impact Partners
06.2022 - 11.2024
English Teacher | Advisor | Supervisor
KAIS-Danat Alulom IS- Al-khaleej T.C -Hei school
03.2014 - 08.2021
Medical coordinator - HR assistant
SMG
07.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor degree - English language, literature and translation
Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University
01.2008 - 01.2013