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Ghanem Akshar

Ghanem Akshar

Houston,TX

Summary

Highly motivated professional with 33 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Experienced business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at bringing in and training staff to handle customer and business needs. Motivational, diplomatic and respectful of people from different backgrounds. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration. Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Determined Front Office Supervisor delivering exceptional service and responding to questions and inquiries quickly. Demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations. Knowledgeable owner operator with over 33 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator

Shell Oil co.
Houston, TX
12.1981 - 06.2005
  • Owned and operated 15 stores during my association with shell oil co.
  • operated in 3 different markets: Houston, Dallas, and New Orleans.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
  • Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
  • Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
  • Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
  • Participated in meetings with investors regarding financing options for the company.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
  • Hired and trained new department managers to increase team oversight and productivity.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Conducted market research activities and competitive analysis to facilitate implementation of aggressive company marketing strategy.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
  • Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
  • Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
  • Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
  • Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
  • Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.

Owner Operator

Mobile Oil
Houston, TX
06.1982 - 03.1985
  • Owned and operated one Mobile store with 3 mechanic"s bays
  • during the period, trained my Key management in the day to day operation

Senior Project Engineer

SIP
Houston, TX
01.1980 - 07.1982
  • Designed various structures, including but not limited to, steel structures, platforms, and reinforced foundation that's is required in the refineries
  • was assigned to the SED (shell engineering design) task force.
  • Provided technical guidance and project management to junior engineers.
  • Developed, tested and implemented innovative engineering solutions for projects.
  • Performed detailed design reviews of complex system designs.
  • Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure project timelines were met.
  • Created project plans, monitored progress and managed resources accordingly.
  • Conducted cost analysis on proposed projects and presented findings to senior leadership team.
  • Assisted in the development of new technologies related to products and services.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were adhered to during each phase of a project's lifecycle.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing systems and provided recommendations for optimization.
  • Drafted technical reports, specifications and process documentation related to projects.
  • Provided ongoing support throughout the duration of a project's implementation.
  • Managed communication between stakeholders, ensuring they had the necessary information needed.
  • Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project's execution.
  • Oversaw vendor relationships, contracts and negotiations when applicable.
  • Maintained accurate records detailing all aspects of assigned projects.
  • Analyzed data from completed projects to identify trends or potential improvements.
  • Interpreted customer requirements into technical designs that meet their needs.
  • Collaborated with other teams within the organization as needed to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Evaluated test results against established criteria before releasing final product and service.
  • Advised stakeholders on best practices related to engineering processes or procedures.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting production problems when required by providing timely resolution.
  • Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracking system and generated daily reports.
  • Surveyed sites, collected measurements and assessed project conditions.
  • Oversaw timely project delivery through hands-on team collaboration.
  • Devised and initiated engineering solutions to variety of project and design issues.
  • Developed, coordinated and monitored production tasks.
  • Accomplished team goals through effective design, development and implementation of large structural engineering changes.
  • Reduced risks throughout projects and projected risks prior to project implementation.
  • Led projects by communicating with team leaders and observing work in person.
  • Planned, designed and managed various kinds of engineering projects.
  • Estimated quantities and costs of project materials for owner review.
  • Computed loads and material stresses to determine optimal design specifications for foundations and bridge spans.
  • Headed engineering projects by designing technical drawings.
  • Manage 12-member team to resolve system outages and handle case escalations.
  • Compiled and presented public reports and environmental impact statements to inform stakeholders, municipal officials and members of public about planned civil projects.
  • Researched and conceptualized data analysis methods to improve reliability and manufacturability of measurement tools.
  • Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
  • Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
  • Modified and approved technical documentation according to customer specifications.
  • Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Investigated change order requests based on field conditions and out-of-scope work.
  • Prioritized and delegated daily tasks for engineering project team members.
  • Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects.
  • Collected, analyzed and summarized project information and trends to prepare project status reports for management.
  • Developed project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
  • Approved expenditures and administered contracts to control project costs.
  • Managed and planned continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
  • Estimated change orders and costs for project manager.
  • Delivered detailed and concise directives to team members and worked closely with organizational managers to facilitate project success.
  • Developed specifications for needed equipment for projects.
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of internal specifications and design standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Determined project responsibilities by identifying and assigning personnel to project phases and elements.
  • Determined project schedule by studying project plan and specifications and calculating time requirements.
  • Prepared cost analyses, tracked change orders and managed schedules to improve project performance.
  • Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
  • Created frameworks to measure project's metrics and data collection.
  • Coordinated project plans to execute major upgrades and successfully guided technical teams in achieving project goals.
  • Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
  • Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
  • Finished projects on time and within budget.
  • Generated technical reports for customers.
  • Prepared estimates and budgets.
  • Determined design criteria or specifications.
  • Created accurate project specifications, documenting in technical manuals.
  • Formulated plans using detailed drawings.
  • Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
  • Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment or systems.
  • Conducted analyses addressing failure, reliability or yield improvement.
  • Calibrated scientific or technical equipment.
  • Researched feasibility, design or performance of components or systems.
  • Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products.
  • Advised customers on use of products or services.
  • Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
  • Designed engineering experiments.
  • Designed materials for industrial or commercial applications.
  • Generated engineering documentation and oversaw up to 6 design projects each year.

Contractor, Project Engineer

Metco contractors, and engineers
, Syrian Arab Republic
07.1976 - 12.1979
  • Bid and constructed 180 houses, along with a mosque, a service station, and mechanics shops for the ministry of phosphate for the Syrian government

Project Design Engineer

E.N. Wolcott
Houston, TX
06.1974 - 06.1976
  • Designed various structures, along with a cement plant for the Dominican Republic
  • calculated all the sizes of all the structural membranes, along with concrete foundation
  • wrote the computer program

Structural Engineer

Wyatt's C. Hedrick
Houston, TX
02.1973 - 05.1974
  • Design, various structures, which included, but not limited to all the structural membranes
  • Drew all the necessary plans
  • provided all information needed for the construction and completion

Structural Engineer

Canada and Walker
Denver, CO
01.1972 - 02.1973
  • Designed various structures
  • cost estimator
  • drew the necessary plans for the field
  • visited the construction site to provide proper supervision

Civil Engineer, Consultant

Metco Contractors and Engineers
, Syrian Arab Republic
06.1971 - 01.1972
  • Consultant engineer
  • member of the Syrian society for civil engineers
  • supervised field work
  • reviewed blue prints
  • job estimate
  • structural design
  • various buildings
  • supervised fieldwork

Education

Training - ETD Computer Skills

Shell Oil Co.
Houston, TX
06.1997

Training - Dealer Training

Shell Oil Co.
Houston, TX
12.1983

Training - Dealer Certification

Mobile Co.
Houston, TX
09.1982

BSCE - Civil Engineering

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.1971

Skills

  • consultant
  • Financial Planning
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Operations Oversight
  • Operational Reporting
  • Staffing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Payroll Processing
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Business Planning
  • Financial Analysis
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Negotiation
  • DOT Compliance
  • Hiring
  • Training and Development
  • Human Resource Management
  • Finance Management
  • Relationship Management

Documentation and Reporting

  • Personnel Management
  • Budget Development
  • Operations Management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Additional Information

i am willing to relocate and work worldwide. Anywhere around the globe.

Timeline

Owner Operator

Mobile Oil
06.1982 - 03.1985

Owner Operator

Shell Oil co.
12.1981 - 06.2005

Senior Project Engineer

SIP
01.1980 - 07.1982

Contractor, Project Engineer

Metco contractors, and engineers
07.1976 - 12.1979

Project Design Engineer

E.N. Wolcott
06.1974 - 06.1976

Structural Engineer

Wyatt's C. Hedrick
02.1973 - 05.1974

Structural Engineer

Canada and Walker
01.1972 - 02.1973

Civil Engineer, Consultant

Metco Contractors and Engineers
06.1971 - 01.1972

Training - ETD Computer Skills

Shell Oil Co.

Training - Dealer Training

Shell Oil Co.

Training - Dealer Certification

Mobile Co.

BSCE - Civil Engineering

University of Texas At Austin
Ghanem Akshar