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SAAD Alharbi

SAAD Alharbi

Riyadh

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic leadership and operational management. Proven ability in problem-solving, decision-making, and change management. Skilled in negotiation and data analysis, delivering insightful reports that drive organizational success. Committed to implementing innovative solutions and effective management strategies.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

NCVC
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
03.2023 - Current

Developed and implemented organizational strategies to meet targeted objectives.

Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery across all departments.

  • Established strategic partnerships with government bodies and international organizations.
  • Cultivated a work culture prioritizing integrity, transparency, and accountability.
  • Led administrative teams towards achieving institutional goals effectively.
  • Directed talent acquisition strategies, attracting top industry professionals.

Chief of staff

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
06.2016 - 03.2023
  • Managed Minister's office, overseeing scheduling, meeting preparations, and critical file handling.
  • Served as primary liaison between Minister, ministry departments, and external stakeholders.
  • Supervised Performance and Follow-up department to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
  • Developed performance monitoring systems and delivered detailed progress reports.
  • Coordinated inter-departmental efforts to align operational goals with strategic vision.
  • Contributed to strategic planning sessions, ensuring objectives remained measurable.
  • Cultivated relationships with senior officials in government and private sector.
  • Represented Minister's office in meetings and committees as necessary.

Chief of staff

Saudi Post Corporation
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
10.2003 - 06.2016
  • Managed President's office, overseeing scheduling, meeting arrangements, and preparation of essential documents.
  • Acted as primary liaison between President and internal departments, along with external entities.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to enhance workflow efficiency and mitigate conflicts.
  • Facilitated executive decision-making by delivering comprehensive data analyses and reports.
  • Contributed to setting strategic objectives and action plans, ensuring timely completion.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with external organisations to elevate corporation's reputation.
  • Led administrative teams to achieve institutional goals effectively.

General Manager's Secretary

Saudi Post
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
12.1998 - 10.2003
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Acting as a director of the Private Office

Education

MBA (with Honors) -

Dar Al Uloom University
Riyadh
12.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor's degree - Public Relations

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah
11.2012 - 02.2015

Diploma in MIS -

IIMIT
Dhahran, Eastern Province
03.2000 - 12.2002

Diploma - ENGLISH

New Horizons - Gulf Training Institute
Riyadh
01.2002 - 12.2003

Certified Professional Manager (CPM) Training Course

Private Training

Strategic Management Program

Private Training

Total Quality Management (TQM) Training Program

Private Training

Change Management Program -

Private Training

Executive Planning Program

Private Training

Administrative Supervision Training Program

Private Training

Building and Managing Work Teams Training Course

Private Training

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Training Course

Private Training

Modern Methods for Employee Performance Evaluation Program

Private Training

Institutional Success and Excellence Engineering Program

Private Training

Distinguished Manager and Continuous Development Skills Program

Private Training

Meeting Organization Skills Program

Private Training

Time and Stress Management Program

Private Training

Report Writing Training Course (Institute of Public Administration)

Private Training

Innovative and Creative Thinking Skills for Managers Course

Private Training

Meeting Organization Training Course (Institute of Public Administration)

Private Training

Art and Principles of Ceremonies and Protocol Course

Private Training

General English Language Study Course

Private Training

MS Windows 98 & MS Word Training Course

Private Training

MS Excel & Power Point Training Course

Private Training

Supervisors Training Program

Private Training

Skills

Core competencies
  • Strategic leadership
  • Operational management
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Team leadership
  • Change management
Communication skills
  • Relationship building
  • Negotiation and diplomacy
  • Technical proficiency
Project management
  • Data analysis and reporting

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

NCVC
03.2023 - Current

MBA (with Honors) -

Dar Al Uloom University
12.2019 - 05.2021

Chief of staff

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
06.2016 - 03.2023

Bachelor's degree - Public Relations

King Abdulaziz University
11.2012 - 02.2015

Chief of staff

Saudi Post Corporation
10.2003 - 06.2016

Diploma - ENGLISH

New Horizons - Gulf Training Institute
01.2002 - 12.2003

Diploma in MIS -

IIMIT
03.2000 - 12.2002

General Manager's Secretary

Saudi Post
12.1998 - 10.2003

Certified Professional Manager (CPM) Training Course

Private Training

Strategic Management Program

Private Training

Total Quality Management (TQM) Training Program

Private Training

Change Management Program -

Private Training

Executive Planning Program

Private Training

Administrative Supervision Training Program

Private Training

Building and Managing Work Teams Training Course

Private Training

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Training Course

Private Training

Modern Methods for Employee Performance Evaluation Program

Private Training

Institutional Success and Excellence Engineering Program

Private Training

Distinguished Manager and Continuous Development Skills Program

Private Training

Meeting Organization Skills Program

Private Training

Time and Stress Management Program

Private Training

Report Writing Training Course (Institute of Public Administration)

Private Training

Innovative and Creative Thinking Skills for Managers Course

Private Training

Meeting Organization Training Course (Institute of Public Administration)

Private Training

Art and Principles of Ceremonies and Protocol Course

Private Training

General English Language Study Course

Private Training

MS Windows 98 & MS Word Training Course

Private Training

MS Excel & Power Point Training Course

Private Training

Supervisors Training Program

Private Training
SAAD Alharbi