Thamer Alhaddad
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A highly skilled professional with high analytical skills, problem solving, and creative thinking. Demonstrates dependability and excels in team collaboration and motivational leadership. Proven abilities in negotiation strategies, strategic planning, and research & development. Adept at project management and decision making, with a strong focus on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4021
4021
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Manager Finance & Administration
Saudi Airlines
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2024.01 - Current
- Streamlined financial processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to prevent potential issues.
- Led team of financial administrators to maintain consistent workflow.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaborations, fostering unified organizational approach.
- Built strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication.
Specialist/Senior Specialist Procurement
Saudi Airlines
Jeddah
2009.06 - 2023.12
- Buying Fuel for Non-Scheduled SAUDIA flights globally, while coordinating purchases with dispatch, station managers and suppliers.
- Resolving issues related to fueling of SAUDIA flights globally in timely manner.
- Purchasing Fuel for Royal Cargo, SPA, RSAF, and Flyadeal flights, contributing to streamlined operations across multiple clients.
- Analyzed complex datasets for improved decision-making processes.
- Conducted comprehensive market research, resulting in informed strategic planning.
Co-Founder
Seerayh Al Omdah Restaurant
Jeddah
2013.09 - 2020.03
- Co-Founded and owned a restaurant that developed new way of serving a traditional African dish starting new market trend through innovative culinary practices, enhancing brand recognition.
- Drove innovation with implementation of creative ideas.
- Oversaw all facets of daily operations, streamlining work processes.
- Established protocols for identifying and mitigating financial risks effectively.
Education
MBA - General Business Administration
UBT- University of Business and Technology
JeddahBachelor's degree - Finance
CBA- College of Business Administration
JeddahSkills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Dependability
- Team collaboration
- Motivational leadership
- Crisis management
- Negotiation strategies
- Leadership abilities
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Decision making
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Extra-Curricular Activities
Head Organizer of Hall Jeddah Economic Forum, Jeddah / Feb 2010
Blogger Jeddah Economic Forum, Jeddah / Feb 2008
Panelist at USA Presidential election watch brunch American Embassy, Jeddah / Nov 2007
Part time Employee at College of Business Administration/ Admission & Registration CBA / Jan 2008 - May 2009
Latest Courses
- Financial Markets Yale University / Dec 2023
- Sports & Society Duke University / Jan 2024
- Google Project Management Google / Feb 2024
- SAUDIA Leadership Program (6 Months) 2025
- Intensive Power BI Course from PSAA 2025
Affiliations
- Professional Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, EPL..)
- Watersports
- Traveling
- Food enthusiast
- Mixed Martial Arts
Personal Details
- Date of birth 29/11/1983
- Nationality: Saudi
- Born in Jeddah and raised in the USA
Timeline
Manager Finance & Administration
Saudi Airlines
2024.01 - Current
Co-Founder
Seerayh Al Omdah Restaurant
2013.09 - 2020.03
Specialist/Senior Specialist Procurement
Saudi Airlines
2009.06 - 2023.12
MBA - General Business Administration
UBT- University of Business and Technology
Bachelor's degree - Finance
CBA- College of Business Administration