1. Amel Shareef
24 Fairwinds PL, Bedford, NS B4A0H7 ■ 902-478-0365 ■ amelshareef@hotmail.com
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Analytical and intensely motivated professional with over 10+ years’ experience in large-scale Electrical Engineering, project
managementoperations.Comprehensive knowledge in different sectors of electrical fields including power generation, construction,
substations, transmission, and communications. Skilled in identifying project needs and developing innovative solutions to complex
engineering challenges. Demonstrated ability to perform under tight-deadlines with outstanding quality of work and attention to
customersatisfactionasacoredefiningfactorof mywork. Self-disciplinedandmotivatedwith a reputation for excellence, integrityand
leadership
CORE COMPETENCIES
ProjectManagement
Training
Site Supervision
ContractNegotiation
PerformanceOptimization
ClientPresentations
Vendor Negotiation
MaintenanceManagement
ClientSupport
Testing&Evaluation
Cost ReductionStrategies
PowerStation
EquipmentSelection/Installation
Troubleshooting
Overheadlines
Technical Skills:MSOfficeSuite,MS Access,Oracle,MSProject,AutoCAD, MapInfo 5, ArcView 8, Plotters
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Supervised construction,installation,testingandenergizationof over fifty electricalsubstationsintheKurdistanregionof Iraq
duringpost-conflictredevelopment
 SpearheadeddigitizationanddevelopmentofcomprehensiveregionalmapsforKurdistanfor powernetworkredevelopment
andregionalMasterPlan
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Branch Manager&SeniorProjectEngineer–ParsonsBrinckerhoff,Iraq 2008–2012
 Liaisedwiththe Iraqi Ministryof Electricityas a consultantcompanyfor developingandupgradingthepowernetworkfor the
Kurdistanregion
 Instrumentalinnegotiatingandsecuringofcontractinadvising stakeholdersonnecessaryprovisions, projecttimeline,funds,
andsub-contractors
 Establishedlocalofficetomanagelarge scaleproject,includingplanningandlogistics
 Handledtransferand disbursementofmonthlybudgetof $700,000US
 Supervised a team of 5 employees
 Attended weeklyministrymeetingsto provide projectupdates
ProjectManager–USCorpsofEngineers,Iraq 2005–2008
 Managedandmonitored43electricalsubstationprojectsinIraq from designthroughto warrantyperiodpriorto transfer to
localgovernmentcontrol
 Contributedto weeklyandmonthlymeetingfor reviewingprojects,designs,andprogress
 Supervised 3 Engineerstofollow upthe projectson dailybasis
 Acted as a third party betweenthe governmentandcontractorsto ensurethat alllegalstandardsof delivery weremet

2. Amel Shareef 902-478-0365 amelmerza@hotmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
GISManager–Ministryof Municipalities,Iraq 2004–2005
 Hiredto createnew GIS department,includingstaffing,procurementandtraining,witha mandateforstudies andresearch
 Contributedto the preparationandtenderingprocessforthe creationof the Ministry’sMasterPlan for redevelopmentof the
Kurdistanregion
 Scannedanddigitalizedallthe mapsrequiredforthe MasterPlan sourcedfrom private, corporateandgovernmental
contributors,usingArcView 8, MapInfo 5, and Adobe Photoshop
ProgramOfficer–OfficeofProjectCoordination(CoalitionProvisionalAuthority) 01/2004–08/2004
 Acted as third party coordinatorbetweenUSArmy andlocalauthorityfor all projectsandfundstransferred from United
Nations(UN)
 Attended meetingson-day-to-dayadministrativematters, participatedindiscussionsofnewrevised proceduresandpractices,
interpretedandassessedthe impactofchanges,andmaderecommendationsforfollow-upactions
 Controlledand transferredthe remainingfundsfrom UNduringhandover of allprojectsto the government
ProjectManager–UnitedNationsDevelopmentProgram,Iraq 2000–2004
 Managed3phasesof electricalsubstationinstallationfrom tenderinganddesign, constructionandtesting,throughto
warrantyperiod, for a total of 30substations
 Converted civildrawingsto digitalcopiesusingAutoCAD software
 Supervised site operationsthroughouttheregion
 Trainedengineersandotherstaff oninternationaltechnical,administrative,andregulatoryrequirements
 Createdtechnicalnetworkdiagramreflectingallthenetworkdata for the powerinthe region
EDUCATION &PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BachelorofSciencein ElectricalEngineering–Universityof Salahadin,Iraq
ProjectManagementTraining–ParsonsBrinckerhoffUniversity 2008– 2012
CMAA-CA-CMAAConstruction ContractAdministration
ME-QM200-PBME QM200:QualityManagementSystems
PB-2008-Ethics-PBStandardsofEthical Conduct2008/2009
BB-COC- BalfourBeattyCodeofConduct -Module1
ME-EM200-PB MEBusinessManagementSystemEnvironmental Management
ME-HS200- PB MEBusinessManagementSystemHealth and Safety
ME-BM100-PB MEBM100 -Introduction to theMiddleEastBusiness ManagementSystem -BM100
Orientation andCommunication SkillsforEngineers–ISANS,HalifaxNS 2014