Identified opportunities and developed plans for sustainability projects to improve energy efficiency and increase productivity
Performed regression analysis to identify inefficiencies in warehouse operations that caused raw material spoilage affected by unregulated high temperatures
Devised an innovative plan of procuring Internet of Things (IOT) temperature-controlled sensors that monitored and logged temperature changes, promoting efficient energy usage, and decreased raw material waste
Global supply disruptions, caused by COVID-19, put an upward pressure on warehouse packaging and storage costs
A tiered package placement approach was implemented by keeping thicker carton packages on the bottom of shelves and supplementing thinner and more cost-effective carton packages for inventory as it is stacked upwards
This initiative cut cost down by 32%
Advised planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and possible alternatives
Through cost trend and monthly cashflow model analysis, high inventory levels of some raw materials were identified
Devised new sales model which prioritizes the sale of products that utilize the excess raw materials, mitigating the risk of excess waste
Worked closely with planning and operations teams to achieve efficient operating levels and recommended essential improvements
Reorganized warehouse operations to promote storage efficiencies and faster operations as a mitigant to staffing shortages caused by COVID-19
Digitized the receiving process of inbound shipments by creating QR codes which helped facilitate the process and decrease the amount of paper used in the warehouse, supported the sustainability initiative, and cut down the carbon footprint
In supporting the sustainability initiative, a strategy to decrease the number of intervals needed for machinery cleaning was implemented by planning operating lines based on type of product such as pigmented products that required extra workload
Provided procurement planning by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
Streamlined procurement of necessary raw materials due to global logistics and supply chain disruptions by forecasting and placing blanket purchase orders to cover annual needs and safety stocks
Built financial models based on historical financial statements to help budgeting and forecasting
Worked closely with the procurement team to decrease expenses by 24% through consolidating vendors and deliveries that offered bulk discounts while reducing delivery costs
Assisted the procurement team in securing annual contracts with leading manufacturers such as Bosch and procured high tech machinery.
Miami Grand Prix Guest Experience Team Manager
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
04.2024 - 06.2024
Oversaw guest experience events hosting up to 350,000 attendees over the race weekend.
Developed a high-performing team of 50+ staff members by recruiting top talent, providing ongoing training, and fostering a positive work environment.
Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for projects, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues.
Achieved project deadlines consistently by closely monitoring progress and proactively addressing any potential roadblocks.
Streamlined communication channels for increased efficiency in project execution and decision-making processes.
Ensured compliance with company policies as well as industry regulations through diligent oversight of daily operations and staff adherence to guidelines.
Collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive cohesive efforts towards common goals and objectives.
Financial Analyst
Arnet Pharmaceutical Corp
07.2017 - 07.2018
Identified innovative ideas in freeing up cash and improving net working capital and cash flow
Offered client discounts for early payments allowing quicker conversion of receivables to cash
Identified low utilization rates of some expensive machinery and was able to sell them to free up cash
Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends
Monitored and analyzed financial, statistical, and operational data trends
Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analyses
Worked closely with procurement and operations to come up with monthly budget forecasts and financial plans
Analyzed financial statements and reports and provided detailed feedback to improve spending and budgeting
Streamlined budgeting and spending analysis to a more accurate, efficient, and automated process.
Valuation & Business Modeling Group - Intern
Ernst & Young
05.2015 - 09.2015
Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations
Tracked costs and expenses to compare with original budget and identify failure points
Analyzed viability and risks of expansion into the market
Created consumer performance models for institutional banking clients on the effects of the macro financial environment on their financial forecasts
Examined historical financial information provided by clients by evaluating its compliance.
Education
Master of Science: Finance -
Florida Atlantic University
05.2017
Bachelor of Science: Finance with Minor in Economics -
Florida Atlantic University
12.2015
Skills
English (fluent), Arabic (Native), French (Conversational), Spanish (Conversational)
MS Office suite, SAS, Bloomberg
Certification
Bloomberg Market Concepts
Timeline
Miami Grand Prix Guest Experience Team Manager
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
04.2024 - 06.2024
Procurement and Planning - Senior Consultant
Arnet Pharmaceutical Corp
07.2018 - Current
Financial Analyst
Arnet Pharmaceutical Corp
07.2017 - 07.2018
Valuation & Business Modeling Group - Intern
Ernst & Young
05.2015 - 09.2015
Master of Science: Finance -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science: Finance with Minor in Economics -
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