Adel Abouhana
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Attentive focused & methodical leader with comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations. Hardworking and versatile professional well-versed in executing business strategies, preparing and implementing business plans and overseeing financial performance. A manager, who also brings proven leadership abilities combined with strong knowledge of maintenance, repair and supply chain duties. A professional that promotes workplace safety and proactively enforces all requirements. Supports engineering planning and design, and assists with budget development and forecasting to reduce costs. My experience brings planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Facilities
QatarEnergy
12.2014 - 09.2023
- Directed and managed the recreation facilities & services at QatarEnergy.
- Revamped policies and procedures related to recreation services and other facilities.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders on large-scale projects involving multiple departments or teams.
- Created budgets for facility projects and monitored expenditures to stay within budget limits.
- Responsible of the related manpower and related services contracts.
- Developed a cost cutting new scheme and planned projects to enhance the optimization requirement in line with QatarEnergy vision, we saved approx. $85 millions.
- Analyzed & created an indirect reduction of expense process saving QatarEnergy millions of operating budget.
- Oversaw construction and renovation projects to meet environmental, health, safety and security standards.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services.
Senior Coordinator
QatarEnergy /Qatar Intermediate Industries
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Member of the core team to dissolve and liquidate QatarEnergy subsidiary Al Waseeta team
- Advised on general services related projects of the company & managed logistics
- Coordinating and analyzed project dismantling logistics and over saw the related contract monitoring process
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between QatarEnergy departments to maximize liquidation benefit
- Drafted presentations outlining key objectives and results achieved during liquidation project.
Administrative Advisor
Ministry of Finance Doha Qatar
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Advised on international financial institutions and their international cooperation.
- Analyzed internal processes and recommended and implemented procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Regional and global involvement such as World Bank, International monetary Fund IMF, Islamic Development Bank IDB, UN agencies, OPEC fund for international Development OFID.
- Monitoring the global macroeconomic data of Qatar & GCC for reports and research.
- Monitoring global potential investments and major stock markets.
- Following all updates, factors, indicators to analyze regional and global economic forecasts including non-carbon industries.
Director of Facilities & Services
Gulf Warehousing Company Doha Qatar
12.2010 - 10.2013
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the facilities department.
- Managed the related services (transportation, accommodation, catering, logistics & Shipping).
- Maintained the contracts and over saw the supply chain department.
- Member of the General tender committee.
- Oversaw safety inspections and ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and standards for facility operations.
- Analyzed operational costs associated with running the facility and identified cost savings opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for service agreements, capital improvements, and other projects.
Cultural Advisor
US State Department and Department of Defense
08.2006 - 11.2010
- Worked with US state department and department of defense in the strategy of rebuilding and reconstruction projects in Iraq including NGOs on non-Carbohydrate industry including International Relief and Development and US AID.
- Assisted with the financial management of multi-billion-dollar projects and the contract/tender award processes nationally and internationally.
- Researched, identified, and documented traditional cultural practices.
- Directed the commercial management services that supported coalition personnel in the measurement and pricing of construction work.
- Negotiated & advice on contract negotiations with the Iraqi Government Representatives and private sector.
- Assisted with Contract re-negotiation & renewal of existing ones involved in rebuilding Iraqi infrastructure & institutions including the restructure process of the rebuilding process.
- Provided various reports, presentations, and documentation related to analysis of the political and economic outlook.
Mortgage Broker
Self-employed
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Specialize in creative loans for customers of all circumstances to purchase residential and commercial property.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal laws governing mortgage lending operations.
- Partnered with banks and customers to obtain mortgages for customers.
- Researched competitors' offerings and developed strategies for differentiating services from other brokers and lenders.
- Analyzed mortgage trends within USA and Florida
- Assisting in and creating opportunities for investors through financial planning to own profitable investments.
- Served as liaison between borrowers and lenders and collaborated with both parties to obtain optimal loans for home purchases.
- Verified accuracy of all documentation prior to submission to underwriting department.
Real Estate Broker & Agent
Wiz Realty
06.2003 - 01.2010
- Initiated and developed a real estate business which grew into a professional set up supporting more than 35 staff and generated authentic contracts of almost $45 million in 2005
- Supervised development projects and assignments
- Marketing and listing residential and commercial properties for sale via Internet and through local advertisements
- Oversaw a P&L of 3 multi developments
- Holding seminars for best selling and buying practices.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Monitored progress of transactions from start-to-finish including staying abreast of any changes or issues that arose during the process.
- Reviewing all closings for compliance.
Head of Education & Assessment Dept.
Charter Schools USA
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Directing the assessment department of Charter Schools USA that managed 5 schools in Florida and Texas increased to 20 schools in 2 years period reporting to V.P of Education.
- Managed budgets for educational projects, initiatives, and activities.
- Tasks included identification of learning needs, the evaluation of the effectiveness of learning programs, the individual learning portfolio.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop innovative solutions to learning challenges.
- Assisted in the creation of the information system application, the Human resources department, and the creation of charter schools USA own unified curriculum.
- Increased student performance from 20% to 87% in 3 years and maintained for 4 more years.
- Participated in the professional development team and individual coaching.
- Assisted the VP of HR in workshops during the development of 5 new schools and the hiring of up to 700 new employees in 2000 - 2001.
- Oversaw the accreditation process of some schools in coordination with principals.
- Organized and managed training sessions for staff members.
Head of Technical Affairs
Interior Ministry of Qatar
10.1997 - 08.2000
- Worked closely with high level government officials to move towards the twenty first century in IT.
- In the first phase, the focus was the professional development of Medical Services administration which services all members of the Ministry of Interior, the Academy of Police Training, Communication Dept., and the Immigration, Passport, and citizenship departments within the ministry.
- Managed the Research, Planning and Development Section.
- Established channels for collecting data, organizing, and analyzing data.
- Contract negotiations and making monthly report of contract analysis.
- Responsible for all statistics and related computer programs.
- Conducted performance appraisal of subordinates and addressing their development needs
- Provided general support and supervision of the Training Center and Computer Network.
- Provided input for budget preparation and monitoring cost against budget.
Specialist
Broward county Public Schools
06.1992 - 06.1997
- Started as a Math Teacher for one of the largest public educational organization in the USA, developing Innovative and magnet programs to offer students a wide range of unique opportunities for concentrated, in-depth experiences and study in specific areas of interest
- Assisted and taught business planning and teaching professional development schemes to trainers
- Developed new ideas and as a mentor/coach/trainer
- Participated and assisted in developing, monitoring, evaluating concerns and provided suggestions to address these concerns.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
Restaurants Business owner
01.1989 - 01.1997
- Owned 2 full service and catering service restaurants from the period 1989 - 1997.
Education
Master's degree - Business Administration
J F Kennedy University
12.2002
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science
Florida Memorial University
07.1991
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Decision-Making Capabilities
- Business Administration
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Planning
- Problem Resolution
- Strong Analytical Thinking
- Asset Management
- Contract Management
- Presentation Skills
- Negotiation
- Financial Oversight
- Motivational Leadership
- Microsoft Office Proficient
Related Training And Knowledge
Waseeta
- A long list of professional development for business, financial, safety, risk assessment, leadership at QatarEnergy. 2016 to 2023.
- Multiple information systems training. including SAP.
- Problem solving training
- Understanding technical projects workshop 2010
- General facility services administration 2005
- Statistical data and decision-making analysis
- Training in New Generation Florida Curriculum 2006
- Training in the Next generation economics 2010
- Training in Common Core Curriculum, 2012
- CHAMPS behavior improvement 2005 and 2012
- Multi educational conferences and seminars 2001 -2006
- Supervisory management skills.
- Certified management in food services and restaurants.
- Writing effective policies & procedures
- Strategic studies 2007
- National Council of Mathematics Anaheim CA April 2005
- HR Training Course, L3 Communication Herndon, VA July 2006
- Multi-Team Building Workshops at Charter schools USA.
- Real Estate processing and contract writing Plantation FL June 2003.
- Mortgage writing and processing Plantation FL Aug 2003.
- MS Office, MS Publisher, Microsoft Training Center, Davie FL June 1996.
Other Education
- University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida USA, Education Certification courses, 06/01/2006
- Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida USA, Education Certification courses, 07/01/2005
- Gold Coast Real Estate School, Mortgage broker education and post licensing education, Licensee, 2003
- Broward College, Davie, Florida USA, Associate degree, 07/01/1989, Pre-Engineering, Data Processing, Engineering, Drawing, Computer Programming, Management Information System, Economics and Statistics
Business Experience
- Mortgage Broker for real estate investments, 01/01/2004, 2010, Specialize in creative loans for customers of all circumstances to purchase residential and commercial property., Partnered with banks and customers to obtain mortgages for customers., Monitored bank rates., Analyzed mortgage trends within USA and Florida., Assisting in and creating opportunities for investors through financial planning to own profitable investments.
- Real Estate Broker & Agent, Director of Real Estate Development, 06/01/2003, 2010, Initiated and developed a real estate business which grew into a professional set up supporting more than 35 staff and generated authentic contracts of almost $45 million in 2005., Supervised development projects and assignments., Marketing and listing residential and commercial properties for sale via Internet and through local advertisements., Oversaw a P&L of 3 multi developments., Holding seminars for best selling and buying practices., Communicating with customers of diverse cultures and areas in South Florida., Reviewing all closings for compliance.
- Restaurants Business owner, 1989, 1997, Owned 2 full service and catering service restaurants from the period 1989 - 1997.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Facilities
QatarEnergy
12.2014 - 09.2023
Senior Coordinator
QatarEnergy /Qatar Intermediate Industries
11.2014 - 11.2015
Administrative Advisor
Ministry of Finance Doha Qatar
11.2013 - 11.2014
Director of Facilities & Services
Gulf Warehousing Company Doha Qatar
12.2010 - 10.2013
Cultural Advisor
US State Department and Department of Defense
08.2006 - 11.2010
Mortgage Broker
Self-employed
01.2004 - 01.2010
Real Estate Broker & Agent
Wiz Realty
06.2003 - 01.2010
Head of Education & Assessment Dept.
Charter Schools USA
08.2000 - 08.2006
Head of Technical Affairs
Interior Ministry of Qatar
10.1997 - 08.2000
Specialist
Broward county Public Schools
06.1992 - 06.1997
Restaurants Business owner
01.1989 - 01.1997
Master's degree - Business Administration
J F Kennedy University
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science
Florida Memorial University