MenaMe
Marwan Al-Sayyed
Housing Manager
Riyadh
Summary
Seeking to interview for a position where many years of Hospitality, Catering / Administration, Camps, Housing Operation Management Skills experience will add value and bottom line results.
My aim is to progress on the personal and professional levels, where I would like to build a career to which I’m dedicated and plan to have a steady job with a sufficient income, to sustain myself and help me advance to a higher post.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Housing Manager (Kingdom Wide)
Mawarid Food Company (Pizza Hut & Lorenzo Pizza & Pasta)
2015.09 - Current
- Managed the mobilization and demobilization of housing units in line with project development plans.
- Ensured all accommodation areas were clean, well-maintained, and presented to high standards.
- Conducted regular inspections to verify compliance with health, hygiene, and safety regulations.
- Prepared and managed annual housing budgets, monitored expenditures, and controlled costs.
- Administered housing management agreements between the company and landlords.
- Coordinated closely with Operations, Procurement, Maintenance, and HR departments to ensure all housing facilities were maintained effectively and that all necessary actions were taken.
- Supervised and liaised with the building caretaker to ensure proper allocation of housing units.
- Ensured on-site security measures were enforced and maintained at all times.
- Identified and recommended housing improvements to enhance the quality of living and meet workforce needs.
- Organized and oversaw repairs and maintenance for all housing units, reception areas, recreational zones, and related facilities.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant local laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Effectively managed crisis and emergency situations, ensuring prompt resolution and safety.
- Designed and implemented housing improvement programs to align facilities with operational requirements.
- Updated record-keeping systems for improved organization and accessibility of important information.
Labor Camp In-Charge
El Seif Eng.& Contracting Co
2014.04 - 2015.09
- Managed a large-scale camp and accommodation site housing over 3,500 occupants, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with standards.
- Oversaw all Base Vie functions and implemented day-to-day camp and housing activities, including logistics, maintenance, and resident services.
- Supervised a multi-functional team including:
Administrator/Clerk for updates and documentation
Data Entry Operator for data accuracy and encoding
Housekeeping Group Leader for cleanliness and sanitation, including action plans - Coordinated with the Construction Managers (CMs) to manage mobilization needs across all camp facilities including catering, laundry, mosque, recreation/play areas, groceries, bread preparation, hobby kitchens, and more.
- Prepared and submitted Purchase Requests (PRs) related to camp operations, ensuring timely procurement.
- Handled monthly expense report preparation and submission to the finance and audit departments.
- Conducted and submitted end-of-year inventory reports for camp offices and accommodation areas.
- Liaised with the Safety Department to raise, coordinate, and resolve health and safety issues within the camp environment.
- Coordinated and controlled fleet operations, ensuring timely transport of labor and materials to and from sites.
- Supervised catering operations:
Managed catering staff and food preparation
Monitored food supply orders and quality via assigned food controllers
Ensured compliance with the catering agreement signed by both parties - Coordinated water supply (drinking & used) and sewage removal via subcontractors or El-Seif HD drivers to maintain proper hygiene levels at all times.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
- Skilled in cross-department coordination (Safety, Procurement, Finance, Maintenance)
- Strong leadership, supervision, and crisis management abilities
Acting Camp Responsible
Saudi Oger LTD.
2009.07 - 2014.03
- Managed a camp and accommodation site consisting of more than 17,000 occupants. (PNU Project)
- Responsible in overseeing all Base vie functions and implementation of day-to-day routinely camp and housing activities.
- Supervise and monitor the function of Administrator/Clerk for any updates, Data Entry Operator for any encoding issues, and Housekeeping Group Leader for any housekeeping issues and instruct proper action plan.
- Handle and prepare job order request/contracts for any technical or any required works in the Camp and housing department.
- Raise and resolve health and safety issues in coordination with concerned responsibilities.
- Control the time patch for the fleet to transport the labor and materials from and to sites, and service emergencies if appeared.
- Supervises staff to operate catering facilities, prepares food supply orders, and stores food, checks food supply’s quality.
Catering Officer / Administrator
Oger Dubai LTD.
2007.06 - 2009.02
- Assigned as the catering in charge for the operation in Al Ain for a project with a kitchen capacity of more than 8000 Seniors & Juniors & TCN categories.
- Inspection and auditing to make sure that all services offered is up to standard reference to the signed catering agreement and matches the basic requirements of the health and safety rules and regulations.
- All administrative work related to the catering services / operations.
- All administrative tasks related to the whole Catering Operation in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain projects.
- Mission for the mobilization of the new operation in Abu Dhabi, as during that period I was in fully in-charge for all the administrative and papers work, correspondence, coordinating with all concerned management, as well taking care of logistic tasks, duty roasters, MDR’s, etc.
All positions Below
Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel
2000.06 - 2006.02
- Pre-opening team of Phoenicia IC on 2000.
- Stewarding and Hygiene / Private Dinning / F & B Administrator / Banquet Operation / Administration.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Diploma - General Accounting and Computer Programming
Berkeley Collage
English Courses - Advanced English courses for business language (Touic Score)
American Language Center
Advanced English courses for business language
Wall Street Institute
Skills
Understanding of roles & responsibilities
Understanding of relevant legislation, policies & procedures
Property management
Team leadership
Management skills
Strategic planning
Decision making
Analytical skills
Problem solving
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to prioritize work
Ability to work under pressure
Highly organized
Self-directed
Respectfulness
Flexibility
Certification
Certificate of Achievement, Member of the Team who Re-opened IC Phoenicia Hotel Beirut, 2000
Software
Dynamics
Timeline
Housing Manager (Kingdom Wide)
Mawarid Food Company (Pizza Hut & Lorenzo Pizza & Pasta)
2015.09 - Current
Labor Camp In-Charge
El Seif Eng.& Contracting Co
2014.04 - 2015.09
Acting Camp Responsible
Saudi Oger LTD.
2009.07 - 2014.03
Catering Officer / Administrator
Oger Dubai LTD.
2007.06 - 2009.02
All positions Below
Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel
2000.06 - 2006.02
English Courses - Advanced English courses for business language (Touic Score)
American Language Center
Advanced English courses for business language
Wall Street Institute
Diploma - General Accounting and Computer Programming
Berkeley Collage