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CV- Saeed K. Al-Abdullah--update - 2015
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Saeed K. Al-Abdullah
(Saeed Khurman
Al-Abdullah
Al-Zahrani)
Jubail Industrial City
Mobile: 050 4800134
saeedw@hotmail.com
JOB OBJECTIVE AND CAREER SYNOPSIS
A Public Relations and Media professional with
extensive experience in his specialized field
who pursues a career of dynamism and
challenge.
Skilled with proven track record in Public
relations and business image development and
possess broad knowledge on all aspects of
public relations, print, electronic media, and
events management.
Strategic thinker with proven analytical and
problem solving ability. Highly organized team
builder and coach with excellent communication
and interpersonal skills.
PROFILE
Expert leadership skills with proven ability to identify and develop dynamic and
focused individuals with the ability to drive change and deliver targeted
results.
Excellent interpersonal skills, confident and poised in interactions with
individuals at all levels.
Excellent presentation skills to both internal and external customers.
Possess an extremely high level of integrity and ethics when dealing with
internal and external stakeholders.
Proven track record in Public relations and business image development.
Recognized for exceptional problem solving and motivational skills as well as
the ability to negotiate and close deals successfully.
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of print & electronic media and technologies.
Substantial exposure to fast-paced, complex and rapid-growth environment.
Possess extremely high energies to sustain motivation and interest in
operations team.
CURRICULUM VITAE
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MARAFIQ
MANAGER, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
– FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2013 – PRESENT
JUBAIL INDUSTRIAL CITY - SAUDI ARABIA
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, develop and gain agreement to Public Relations and Communication
policies, strategies and activities that support, promote and facilitate Marafiq's
corporate vision, mission, values, identity, image, business strategies and
objectives, and oversee the their implementation by means of appropriate,
proactive and effective internal and external communication actions of high
quality to ensure the company is optimally represented to all its stakeholders.
Oversee the implementation of internal communication policies, strategies and
actions to facilitate employer-employee communication and the development
of a corporate communication culture through effective two-way
communication forums, print and electronic media, common information
platforms and management communication mechanisms.
Serve as the principal contact for media enquiries and other requests for
company information, actively seeking and making use of opportunities to
interact with the local communities and other major stakeholders, representing
Marafiq at public meetings and giving talks to promote understanding of the
organization’s work.
Ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives through leadership of
the Public Relations and Communication Department – setting individual
objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, providing
formal and informal feedback and appraisal – in order to maximize subordinate
and departmental performance.
Direct the preparation of the Public Relations and Communication budget and
monitor financial performance against the budget so that the department is
aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are
identified and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized
upon.
Direct the development and oversee the implementation of policies, procedures
and controls covering all public relations and communication functions and
responsibilities to ensure that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements
are fulfilled by delivering a quality, cost-effective public relations and
communication service to stakeholders.
Oversee the planning and implementation of appropriate strategies and
activities aimed at generating employee awareness of safety, quality and the
environment, and demonstrating the company's commitment to maintaining
and continually improving its safety, quality and environmental standards and
management systems.
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Acting Manager, Admin Services
– from 2010 to February 23, 2013
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and gain agreement to plans and operating budgets for both the
General Services & Admin Services Sections, monitor performance against
these and initiate corrective actions to ensure targets are met.
Manage the external contractor’s services to ensure the provision of an
efficient service that fully meets the contractual obligations.
Managing all settlements of Administrative Services expenses to all contractors
and vendors in accordance to the allocated budget
MANAGE THE EXTERNAL CONTRACTOR’S SERVICES TO ENSURE THE PROVISION
OF AN EFFICIENT SERVICE THAT FULLY MEETS THE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS.
MANAGING ALL SETTLEMENTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES EXPENSES TO ALL
CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS IN ACCORDANCE TO THE ALLOCATED BUDGET
PROMOTE COMMERCIAL AW ARENESS THROUGHOUT THE SERVICES FUNCTION,
INVESTIGATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE OUTSOURCING OF ACTIVITIES, IN
ORDER TO PROVIDE INCREASED COST-EFFECTIVE SERVICES.
MANAGE THE ALLOCATION OF RENTED ACCOMMODATION TO EMPLOYEES AND
PROVIDE QUALITY MAINTENANCE AT A COST EFFECTIVE AND TIMELY MANNER.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
FROM 2005 – 2010
DAMMAM - SAUDI ARABIA
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the implementation of strategies and polices that will ensure
appropriate Chamber participation in exhibitions, seminars and other public
events relevant to Marafiq's business, presenting a strong public image and
proper exhibition of its activities.
Oversee the implementation of strategies and action plans that will assist the
chamber in developing and maintaining strong relationships with local
authorities, government departments, chambers of commerce, and other
relevant bodies to ascertain policy developments on matters relating to the
company’s business strategies, and promote positive responses to Marafiq's
business overtures.
Oversee arrangements for VIP visitors, Chamber events, and individual and
group tours of Marafiq installations, ensuring such arrangements are efficiently
and effectively handled and that the company is appropriately represented to
such groups and individuals.
Oversee the procurement and distribution of corporate gift items that reflect
the chamber's image and provide a fitting momentum of the event or situation
for which they are targeted.
Coordinate with Foreign Embassies, Consulates and Trade Promotion Offices for
organizing high level events such as:
Foreign trade missions, special visits of diplomats, arranging trade fairs, etc.
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Organize catalogue exhibitions in coordination with Foreign missions.
Oversee the implementation of communication policies, strategies and actions
aimed at developing and maintaining sound professional relations with key
national and international media institutions and personalities to ensure
objective, fair, balanced and accurate media coverage of the Chamber's
business plans and activities.
Manage the visit arrangements of Saudi Businessmen delegation to other
countries.
Communicate with the media for Public Relations matters.
Define an optimum organization structure for the Public Relations and
Communication Department so that resources are optimally utilized to ensure
efficient internal and external communication.
Head of Public Relations and Media Committee for various corporate events.
Head of the Communication Coordinator Government Agencies for the Saudi
Investment Forum in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
SAUDI ARABIAN FERTILIZER
COMPANY (SAFCO),
A SABIC AFFILIATE
PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR
FROM 1993 – 1996
JUBAIL - SAUDI ARABIA
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interpreter for Non-Arabic speaking foreign visitors.
Team leader for security
Working with government section in the company to finalize some issues for the
Foreigners employees like visa ,egama or with traffic police for any accidents
Arrange delegates visits to SAFCO of foreigners and students.
Accompany SAFCO Chairman and President on official business tours outside
the Kingdom and facilitate the executives business meetings.
Represent the company on various exhibitions.
Ensure that all arrangements are in order for the Board of Directors meeting.
Prepare all logistics for company annual party gatherings which include the
responsibility of selecting the appropriate gifts for awardees.
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SAUDI ARABIAN FERTILIZER
COMPANY (SAFCO),
A SABIC AFFILIATE
INDUSTRIAL SPECIALIST
AND HR SUPERVISOR
FROM 1996 – 2001
JUBAIL - SAUDI ARABIA
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize and carry out plans for meetings of Managers from various SABIC
affiliates and ensure that all action items are met before and after the
conference.
Furnish technical information, assistance, and advice concerning facilities,
machinery, methods, materials and standards for industrial production.
Conduct surveys of industrial plants to evaluate capacity and potential for
production of specific commodities.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Management
King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals
Spoken languages
Arabic
English
Excellent relations with top business men in the kingdom .
Excellent relations with GCC Chambers
Excellent relations with numbers of embassies in the kingdom
Such (USA, UK, Germany, France , Spain , Korea , Japan , …etc.
A well-travelled professional who have extensive trips abroad
Strong relations with Real Estate offices, Government Sector
offices and Private business entities in the Eastern Province
region.
Wide range network with Government agencies leading to
strong support extended to Marafiq Executive Management
Team when needed.
All GCC and Middle East countries
Switzerland ,Netherlands, Paris, France, London, United Kingdom
Singapore, Malaysia ,Madrid , Spain
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nationality : Saudi
Date of Birth : 16 October 1966 (01/07/1386H)
Marital Status : Married
Interests : Reading, Sports
Copies of credentials and reference contacts can be forwarded when desired.
REFERENCES:
1. Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Rashed the chairman of Chamber of Commerce &
Industry Eastern Province ). Mobail : 0505815560
2. Mr. Hassan Hussain Al-Qahtani (GM, Shared Services-Marafiq Company )
(qahtanihh@marafiq.com.sa -- Mobile :0506965521)
3. Mr. Abdulaziz Alayeaaf (Secretary-General of Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Eastern Province ). Mobail : 0505922221
4. Mr. Adnan Alnuaim (Secretary-General of Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Eastern Province ).: Mobail : 0505912529
5. Mohammad Alhomadi (SAFCO), SABIC Affiliate Mobail :0503943745