Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

AMASEE ALAZZAWI

Al Yamama Health Insurance Company
Knoxville,TN
3
Languages
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience

Strategic operations and project coordination leader with over 10 years of experience in banking, telecommunications, health insurance, education, retail, and humanitarian sectors. Expertise in team leadership, complex operations management, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination. Proven skills in HR collaboration, employee services, and call center operations, complemented by multilingual communication in Arabic, English, and French.

Work History

Head of Health Insurance Department

5 Months
Al Yamama Health Insurance Company | 12.2025 - 05.2026
  • Manage and oversee health insurance operations for insured employees, ensuring compliance with approved policies and coverage terms.
  • Coordinated with HR departments, insurance providers, and medical service networks on enrollment, renewals, eligibility, and employee inquiries to ensure seamless operations.
  • Follow up on policy validity, coverage updates, and utilization issues, ensuring accurate documentation and records.
  • Served as primary contact for resolving insurance-related issues, escalations, and clarifications between employees and insurance providers, enhancing communication and support.
  • Compiled periodic reports on insurance usage, issues, and service quality for management review, informing decision-making and strategy.

Switch Project Coordinator & Call Center Manager

8 Months
Al Janoob Islamic Bank for Investment and Financing | 04.2025 - 12.2025
  • Coordinated implementation of SWITCH payment system, aligning IT, operations, and vendors to facilitate seamless transition.
  • Act as a central communication point between departments to support system rollout and change adoption.
  • Support workforce readiness by coordinating with HR on staffing, training, and operational planning.
  • Tracked project milestones and risks, maintaining documentation to ensure adherence to banking compliance standards.
  • Delivered structured reports and updates to senior management, enhancing visibility on project status and developments.

Teacher Assistant

1 Year 5 Months
Knox County Schools | 08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Facilitated classroom operations and enhanced student engagement across multiple grade levels.
  • Delivered tailored support to students with special educational needs, fostering academic and social development.
  • Coordinated effective communication with teachers and school administration to promote student success.

Sales Lead

4 Years 5 Months
Kohl’s | 08.2020 - 01.2025
  • Facilitated hiring, onboarding, and training processes for sales staff to enhance team readiness.
  • Supervised shifts and coached employees to address operational issues and maintain service standards.
  • Provided support for performance evaluation processes and ensured adherence to customer service standards.

Substitute Teacher

2 Years
Knox County Schools | 10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Maintained continuity of instruction and classroom management across different schools.
  • Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups, ensuring curriculum alignment.
  • Adapted instructional strategies to meet varying student needs and learning styles.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a productive learning environment.

Leasing Consultant

6 Months
BACO Realty Corporation | 10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Coordinated client communication and streamlined leasing documentation and application processes.
  • Facilitated lease negotiations and managed tenant relationships to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted property tours and showcased amenities to attract potential tenants effectively.
  • Processed rental applications and performed background checks to ensure tenant eligibility.

Evaluation & Monitoring Reporter Coordinator

8 Months
Qatar Red Crescent Society | 01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Monitored project implementation, generating analytical and narrative reports to inform decision-making.
  • Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders on project updates.
  • Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely project updates and ensure alignment.

Project Assistant

7 Months
Islamic Relief Worldwide | 02.2013 - 09.2013
  • Coordinated activities with NGOs and local authorities to enhance collaboration.
  • Coordinated logistics for field activities
  • Coordinated project schedules and resources to ensure timely completion of initiatives.
  • Assisted in the development of project proposals and reports for stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and enhance project efficiency.

PMO Team Leader

6 Months
Korek Telecom | 12.2011 - 06.2012
  • Coordinated project resources and allocated workforce to optimize team effectiveness.
  • Facilitated internal communication between technical teams and management to align project goals.
  • Compiled and presented performance and progress reports to inform stakeholders on project status.

Back Office & Call Center Manager (Team Leader)

3 Years 2 Months
ITISALUNA | 02.2008 - 04.2011
  • Supervised daily operations, scheduling, performance evaluations, and attendance management.
  • Supervised daily operations, scheduling, performance evaluations, and attendance management to ensure team efficiency and service quality.
  • Developed KPIs and reporting tools to effectively monitor service quality and enhance productivity metrics.
  • Collaborated with HR on staffing, promotions, and compliance to align team goals with organizational standards.

Senior Specialist – Customer Operations

3 Years 1 Month
ZAIN Group | 06.2004 - 07.2007
  • Resolved escalated customer and technical cases through CRM systems, ensuring timely solutions.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to address and solve service issues, enhancing overall service reliability.
  • Developed analytical reports on customer experience and service quality to inform strategic improvements.

Education

Associate Degree - Business Management

Pellissippi State Community College | USA | 01-2021

Bachelor’s Degree - French Language

University of Baghdad | Baghdad | 01-1992

Skills

Health Insurance Administration
Healthcare Operations Oversight
Insurance Compliance Management
Employee Benefits Coordination
Claims Processing
HR services
Change management
Reporting & Process Optimization
Team leadership

Certification

  • Customer Service Contact Plus Certificate
  • Preparing to Manage Human Resources – Coursera
  • ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist – Coursera
  • Human Resources – Alison

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Head of Health Insurance Department

Al Yamama Health Insurance Company
12.2025 - 05.2026Read More

Switch Project Coordinator & Call Center Manager

Al Janoob Islamic Bank for Investment and Financing
04.2025 - 12.2025Read More

Teacher Assistant

Knox County Schools
08.2023 - 01.2025Read More

Sales Lead

Kohl’s
08.2020 - 01.2025Read More

Substitute Teacher

Knox County Schools
10.2019 - 10.2021Read More

Leasing Consultant

BACO Realty Corporation
10.2018 - 04.2019Read More

Evaluation & Monitoring Reporter Coordinator

Qatar Red Crescent Society
01.2014 - 09.2014Read More

Project Assistant

Islamic Relief Worldwide
02.2013 - 09.2013Read More

PMO Team Leader

Korek Telecom
12.2011 - 06.2012Read More

Back Office & Call Center Manager (Team Leader)

ITISALUNA
02.2008 - 04.2011Read More

Senior Specialist – Customer Operations

ZAIN Group
06.2004 - 07.2007Read More

University of Baghdad

Bachelor’s Degree from French Language
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Pellissippi State Community College

Associate Degree from Business Management
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AMASEE ALAZZAWI