Mohamed Elshimy
Mechanical Engineer
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
Demonstrated Chief Operations Officer offering extensive knowledge in business development and strategic planning. Adept at analyzing data and performance metrics to obtain a complete business overview.
Accomplished Chief Executive Officer with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher
TSC
West Lafayette, IN
04.2022 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Chief Operation Officer
American University In Indiana
West Lafayette, IN
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Tourism Manager
Smile Tours
Georgia, Western EU
04.2012 - 11.2018
- Trained apprentice guides to educate on information to present to tourists and travelers.
- Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Provided information on various sites throughout [City] area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
- Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun and lasting memories.
- Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Chief Executive Officer
Nile Royal For Plastic Recycling
Cairo, Egypt
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Increased company revenue $130K in the first year and increasingly with 15% anually, through aggressive new market strategies.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
EU Delegation
Cairo, Egypt
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Chief Engineering Director
Talaat Moustafa Group
Cairo, Egypt
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables.
- Represented company within client industry organizations and at industry events.
- Led proposal development efforts, presenting engineering opportunities to senior leadership for go-no-go decisions.
- Oversaw assignment of engineering tasks by creating frameworks free of wasteful redundancy and unnecessary dependencies.
- Managed resource allocation and utilization for entire Engineering and Construction department.
- Expanded business relationships via one-on-one interactions and production of materials demonstrating culture of success.
- Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting regular updates to senior leadership on progress and status.
- Designed and monitored project schedules and project manager assignments.
Lecturer
Egyptian Air Force
Cairo, Egypt
07.2004 - 07.2010
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
Mechanical Engineer Officer
Egyptian Military Forces
Cairo, Egypt
07.1991 - 07.2004
- Managed road pavement projects.
- Prepared maintenance plans within the master operation plans.
- Trained staff on using and maintaining for the heavy equipments.
- Managed a project for building a real state compound in Sinai
- Reviewed and approved the mechanical works including the plants' utilities and power plants for the construction drawings.
- Supervised and approved maintain power plants tasks.
- Supervise the production lines maintenance.
- Established and maintained quality assurance system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Military Technical College
Egypt 06.1986 - 07.1991
No Degree - Quality Management System in Industry
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Instructional technology
Creative problem solving
Disciplinary procedures
Operations management
Strategic planning
Financial administration
Business start up
Policy development and optimization
Operational leadership
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
TSC
04.2022 - Current
Chief Operation Officer
American University In Indiana
06.2019 - 11.2021
Tourism Manager
Smile Tours
04.2012 - 11.2018
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
EU Delegation
08.2011 - 11.2013
Chief Executive Officer
Nile Royal For Plastic Recycling
06.2011 - 06.2015
Chief Engineering Director
Talaat Moustafa Group
07.2010 - 07.2011
Lecturer
Egyptian Air Force
07.2004 - 07.2010
No Degree - Quality Management System in Industry
University of California - San Diego
05.2001 -
Mechanical Engineer Officer
Egyptian Military Forces
07.1991 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Military Technical College
06.1986 - 07.1991