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Saud Abdulaziz Al-Harkan

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly organized professional working as a Follow-Up Director where I can apply my experience in coordinating post-production workflows, ensuring continuity, and supporting across departments. Committed to maintaining production schedules, managing follow-up tasks with precision, and contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality content.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Acting Follow-up Director

Executive Affairs of The Ministry of Defense
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2024 - Current

Responsible for ensuring timely follow-up and execution of all project tasks across departments. Act as the communication bridge between teams to maintain workflow efficiency, meet deadlines, and support project completion from planning to delivery.


  • Coordinate and monitor follow-up actions across departments (e.g., HR, IT, MoD Health Services).
  • Track progress of tasks, flag delays, and ensure timely resolution of pending issues.
  • Maintain project schedules, timelines, and documentation for internal reporting.
  • Communicate clearly with all departments to clarify expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Ensure quality control by following up on revisions, approvals, and compliance with project standards.
  • Provide detailed status reports and updates to senior management.

Senior Specialist Follow-up

Executive Affairs of The Ministry of Defense
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Monitor, track, and ensure timely execution of executive directives, resolutions, and high-level decisions issued by senior leadership.
  • Coordinate and follow up on all matters related to strategic initiatives, projects, and action items involving the Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs.
  • Prepare and review follow-up reports, progress updates, and performance metrics for submission to executive leadership.
  • Liaise with internal departments, external government bodies, and committee secretariats to ensure alignment and status updates on ongoing initiatives.
  • Support executive-level meetings by preparing agendas, recording minutes, and following up on assigned tasks and decisions.
  • Manage sensitive and confidential information in compliance with government protocols and procedures.

Follow-up Specialist

Executive Affairs of The Ministry of Defense
02.2022 - 03.2024
  • Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs.
  • Coordinate and manage all activities related to the committees and councils in which His Excellency is a participant or member.
  • Plan, organize, and document high-level meetings, including preparing detailed agendas, drafting and distributing minutes, and ensuring timely follow-up on action items and issued resolutions.
  • Prepare and manage periodic, confidential, and classified reports, maintaining strict adherence to security and protocol standards.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the Executive Office and internal departments, as well as external committees and council secretariats.
  • Support the execution of special assignments and high-priority tasks as delegated by the Assistant Minister.

Supply Specialist

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
09.2013 - 02.2022

Contributed to the successful execution of a major defense logistics initiative under the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC), focused on enhancing operational readiness and long-term sustainment capabilities.

  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Plan and Follow-up Support Plan to ensure effective lifecycle support for aviation assets.
  • Prepared and maintained critical program documentation related to supply acquisition strategies, sustainment planning, and post-delivery support activities.
  • Tracked, analyzed, and interpreted logistics and supply chain performance data to assess the effectiveness of key logistics indicators and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including procurement, maintenance, and operations, to ensure alignment of supply chain strategies with program objectives.
  • Supported forecasting, inventory control, and material readiness planning to optimize supply availability and reduce downtime.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Administrative Science

King Abdulaziz University

English Course -

St Petersburg College
United States

Skills

  • Cambridge IT Skills
  • Completing Assigned Lops well in Time
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Flexible and Adaptable to any Job Environment
  • Expert in MS Office Packages

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Intermediate

APPRECIATION LETTERS

  • Awarded an appreciation letter by the Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs – 2022.
  • Received an official letter of appreciation from the Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs in recognition of contributions to the World Defense Show 2024.
  • Received a letter of appreciation from RSLFAC Commander, Major General Abdullelah F. Al-Fawaz.
  • Received a letter of appreciation from RSLFAC Director of Logistics & Supervision, Brigadier General Saad M. Al-Shalwan.

Timeline

Acting Follow-up Director

Executive Affairs of The Ministry of Defense
08.2024 - Current

Senior Specialist Follow-up

Executive Affairs of The Ministry of Defense
03.2024 - 08.2024

Follow-up Specialist

Executive Affairs of The Ministry of Defense
02.2022 - 03.2024

Supply Specialist

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
09.2013 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Administrative Science

King Abdulaziz University

English Course -

St Petersburg College
Saud Abdulaziz Al-Harkan