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Waseem Abbas

Waseem Abbas

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Professional cargo handler with more than 14 years of experience in Aviation industry. Accomplished professional with expertise in public relations, marketing, and airside safety. Proficient in using advanced systems such as Cargo Spot, Sky Chain, and Smart Cargo to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, fostering team building and leadership in high-pressure environments. Committed to leveraging skills in office management and strategic planning to drive organisational success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Air Cargo GSA Manager

Hasco
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11.2024 - Current
  • Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
  • Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
  • Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
  • Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
  • Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Identified growth opportunities through comprehensive market research.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
  • Optimised resource allocation for increased profits.

Air Cargo GSA Manager

EFS Logistics
Jeddah, Mecca Region
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Delegated tasks effectively to maximise productivity across teams.
  • Secured new business opportunities through strategic networking events.
  • Conducted performance reviews to identify and address improvement areas.
  • Liaised with suppliers to guarantee timely deliveries and inventory management.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.

Cargo Handling Supervisor

Saudi Arabian Airlines
Jeddah, Mecca Region
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Lead and guide team of 70 staff to achieve department's set goals and objectives.
  • Manage Operational coverage by Implementing effective roster system covering peaks and trough coverage with support shifts.
  • In short term of company contract trail period, it was big achievement for to get cargo handling contract for company
  • Coordinated with customs officers, facilitating faster clearance of goods.
  • Updated company database regularly, keeping track of all shipments.

Cargo Supervisor Turkish Cargo

Turkish Cargo
Jeddah, Mecca Region
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Increase logistics by daily interaction with customers via telephone or during sales visits.
  • Coordinate and support the Cargo Manager in achieving the best yields and optimum loads on SV-Flights and follow through with proper channels for incentives as directed.
  • Monitor all flights on daily basis to ensure capacity is fully utilized.
  • Enhanced cargo safety by implementing efficient loading techniques.

Cargo Handling Agent

Emirates Sky Cargo
Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates
12.2012 - 06.2018
  • Work with the most reputed and dynamic organization of Sky Cargo at their Cargo Village as Cargo Assistant.
  • I got introduced to all operational sections like Customer relations, import breakdown, Special Storage Handling, Manifesting and Ramp Operations.
  • Finally, I was deployed in Export Buildup area supervising the palletisation of the export cargo for all type of Airlines operating through Dubai International Airport.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Economics, Statistics & Computer Sciences

Punjab University
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2008 - 04.2010

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Marketing
  • Air side Safety
  • Cargo Spot System
  • Sky Chain System
  • Smart Cargo System
  • Office Word
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Leadership


Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Urdu
Native

Certification

  • DGR Cargo Handling CAT 07, 08, 10 & 06 (11/2018 - 02/2022)
  • Basic Airside Safety Awareness Course (11/2018 - 02/2022)


Accomplishments

  • Certificate of Appreciation from EFS-Logistics for outstanding performance year 2023-2024
  • Certificate of Appreciation from Egypt air for outstanding performance year 2023-2024
  • Certificate of Appreciation from Saudi Arabian Airlines for the best performance in 2022

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Timeline

Air Cargo GSA Manager

Hasco
11.2024 - Current

Air Cargo GSA Manager

EFS Logistics
09.2022 - 10.2024

Cargo Handling Supervisor

Saudi Arabian Airlines
01.2021 - 08.2022

Cargo Supervisor Turkish Cargo

Turkish Cargo
11.2018 - 01.2021

Cargo Handling Agent

Emirates Sky Cargo
12.2012 - 06.2018

Bachelor's degree - Economics, Statistics & Computer Sciences

Punjab University
08.2008 - 04.2010

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