SALEH SAAD ABDULLAH ALQAHTANI
Aseer Region
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust skill set encompassing computer proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. Demonstrates expertise in ERP systems, regulatory compliance, and risk management, complemented by leadership acumen and business development savvy. Adept at crisis management and persuasive negotiation, ensuring integrity and ethics in all endeavours. Committed to continuous learning and staff development while enforcing policies and regulations to drive organisational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Public Relations Manager
Essam Kabbani Companie
Abha, KSA
06.2000 - 06.2008
- Strengthened brand recognition by developing strategic public relations campaigns.
- Identified key influencers for partnership opportunities, boosted brand visibility.
- Managed crisis situations to mitigate potential damage to company reputation.
- Enhanced consumer trust with transparent communication strategies.
Environmental Protection Specialist
General Authority of Meteorology and Environment Protection
04.2008 - 07.2014
- Head of the environmental department and the deputy branch manager on 2014-07-26
- Assistant General Manager for Environmental Affairs in the Southern Region and Head of Environmental Dept. 2017-10-10 to 2018-02-04
- Head of the executive committee for coastal protection on the eighth rank on 2018-02-04
Director of Environmental Permits Department
National Center for Environmental Compliance in the Southern Region
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Optimised resource allocation to maximise productivity.
- Identified and capitalised on growth opportunities in the market.
- Enhanced productivity through innovative management techniques.
- Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
- Established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
- Directed day-to-day work of [Number] employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
Education
Bachelor - Environmental Sciences
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah 01.1994 - 01.2000
Skills
- Computer proficiency and MS Office
- Problem-solving abilities
- Communication skills
- Time management and organization
- Stress management
- Team collaboration
- Continuous learning
- ERP systems knowledge
- Leadership acumen
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Risk management proficiency
- Delegation mastery
- Business development savvy
- Crisis management expertise
- Customer Service
- Staff development
- Policy enforcement
- Rules and regulations
- Data collection and analysis
- Persuasive negotiation
- Time efficiency
- Integrity and ethics
- Effective public speaking
- Negotiation mastery
Certification
- Water Pollution
- Basics of Databases
- Introduction to Time Series
- Report Design in Visual Basic Environment
- E-Government Strategies and Applications Program
- Environmental Assessment
- Environmental Workshop on Environmental Issues that Require Major Solutions
- Radiation Protection
- Total Quality Management
- English Language
- Skills of Applying and Following up the Strategic Plan
- Report Design in Oracle Environment
- Awareness and Media
- Job Performance Evaluation
- Environmental Evaluation & Rehabilitation
- Operating System Management
- Environmental Measurements
- Environmental Inspectors Capacity Building
- Basics of Information Security
- Mail Server Management
- Time Management
- Effective Negotiation Skills
- Skills of Dealing with Subordinates
- Team Building Skills
- Legal Aspects of Consumer Protection
Languages
Arabic
Advanced
English
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Director of Environmental Permits Department
National Center for Environmental Compliance in the Southern Region
01.2022 - 11.2025
Environmental Protection Specialist
General Authority of Meteorology and Environment Protection
04.2008 - 07.2014
Public Relations Manager
Essam Kabbani Companie
06.2000 - 06.2008
Bachelor - Environmental Sciences
King Abdulaziz University
01.1994 - 01.2000