1. SAYED FAWAZ SAYED ALI ALREFAI
Kuwait, C: +965 55050450 | Alrefai.Fawaz@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Obtain a challenging leadership position applying creative problem solving and lean
management skills with a growing company to achieve optimum utilization of its resources
and maximum profits.
HIGHLIGHTS
Management Problem Solver Team Player
Communication Decision Maker Quick Thinker
Leadership Creative Self-Driven
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Led to over USD 70 million of investments generating returns exceeding 10% in most cases.
Project manager and marketer of Phase 2 completion of Port Ghalib construction in Egypt.
EXPERIENCE
Marketing Executive | M.H.ALSHAYA | NOV 2015 - CURRENT
Managed the in-house advertising program consisting of print and media
collateral pieces.
Managed all social media programs.
Managed both inbound and outbound marketing campaigns to generate new
business and to support partner and sales teams.
Designed and created marketing collateral for sales meetings.
Collaborated with advertising and promotion managers to promote products
and services.
Create creative and engaging briefs for internal and external agencies.
Engaged effectively in a heavily cross-functional, fast paced environment.
Managed, mentored and developed a team of 2 coordinators.
Managed all brand customer engagement campaigns.
Edited and revised all marketing content to guarantee the highest quality of writing.
2. Business Development Manager | SIRBB CURCUIT | FEB 2015 – OCT 2015
Meeting and greeting corporate customer.
Generating corporate business from qualified leads.
Event coordination and management.
Meeting and acquisition review of potential business leads.
Presentations of annual achievements to senior management.
Managing corporate events.
Too many to list – details available on request.
Negotiate and maintain qualified list of third party suppliers.
Maintaining the track schedule.
Assisting with purchasing and negotiation.
Complete overseeing of the facility’s junior management.
Operating the facility, including:
‣ Workshops
‣ 4x4 endurance track
‣ F2000 or other open-wheeler
‣ Advanced racing simulators
Health & safety of the facility, staff and customers.
Providing commercial business insight where necessary.
‘Meet & greet’ customers where necessary.
Meeting with high-profile corporate sponsors and local dealerships.
Establishing a network of contacts with local and international suppliers.
Arranging competitions, events and open days.
Assets Manager |Mohammed AbdulMuhsen AlKharafi & Sons Co. |FEB 2012 – JAN 2015
PORT GHALIB PROJECT | EGYPT
Prepare monthly reports on the condition of assets, including changes, income,
maintenance, value of assets and offer suggestions to better the assets.
Overlook staff reports and monitor their progress according to their reports.
Prepared the 2013 quarterly plans and goals of the project.
Put the plans to work and achieved set goals.
Meet potential clients and discuss business deals and opportunities.
Overlook marketing and advertising of the project nationally and internationally.
Value apartments for rental pricing and sales.
3. Restructure Marketing Company to better suit the project and client needs.
Discussed the potential of including Formula 1 into the project with Formula 1 London office.
Discussed planning with The Intercontinental Hotel to work together to better the location
and services for tourists.
Welcomed the Miss Intercontinental and Miss Universe event in Port Ghalib and managed
the event.
Welcomed the Kite Surfing world tour and managed the event.
Managed all Eid, New Year and Christmas events for the project according to tourist needs.
Attended multiple meetings both in Egypt and Dubai with Carrefour to welcome them into
the project.
Started multiple transportation routes to the project via buses, and yachts.
Monthly performance reports regarding Al Kharafi F&B (Fridays, Costa, Pizza Hut) and how
to improve them.
Acting Assets Manager | Kuwait
Revalue all existing assets.
Manage the Al Kharafi Tower rentals and client needs.
Establish the Kuwait Polo Club
Sell multiple Al Kharafi properties that were on the market.
Attend weekly meetings with the General Manager to discuss opportunities and business
ideas.
Manage the Assets in Lebanon and find potential clients.
Research Analyst Officer | Noor Financial Investment Company | APRIL 2010 – JAN
2012
Researched on numerous IPO opportunities around the world including China, Hong Kong,
India, Brazil, US, Europe and Africa.
Recommended IPO’s that have led to over USD 70 million of investments generating returns
exceeding 10% in most cases.
Provide coverage of individual companies locally and internationally, including writing
reports and making presentations for Noor’s management.
Attended Annual General Assembly (AGM) meetings for various companies in Kuwait on
behalf of Noor.
Researched and assisted in establishing funds with new concepts to be applied to the local
and international markets.
Rotated among various departments within the company including Corporate Finance,
Asset Management, Treasury and Research.
Prepared various reports in accordance with the department's reporting requirements.
Assisted the Local Market Dealers in the execution of trades.
4. Asset Manager: Local; Kuwait Stock Exchange
Handled the futures trading in the KSE on behalf of Noor Financial Investment Co.
Monitoring the market performance, making decisions on which stocks to invest in and
which not to.
Providing market advice to the company.
Interpreting market reports.
Involved in the testing of the new NASDAQ system for the KSE.
Built strong relationships with various brokers therefore their clients future orders will pass
through me first. Made significant profit for Noor during both the downfall and up rise of the
market on a daily basis.
Referred to my managers when the number of stocks requested is over 1 Million.
Head Teller & CSR | The National Bank of Abu Dhabi | Sept 2009 – March 2010
Customer service training.
Product marketing training.
Customer Segmentation strategies.
Cross-selling product skill development.
Procedural outtakes and internal flow of information.
Vault cash management.
Additional Responsibilities:
Financial Control Department: Prepare approvals and requests as per the expenditure
policy ensuring that the expenses are within the budget or a specific approval has been
given in accordance with the policy for all expenses.
Process all staff related transactions as approved, and maintain expenses files
chronologically.
Carry out reconciliation of all Nostro accounts, and identify the out-standing items to have
them resolved upon identification.
Operations: Handling inward payments, transfers, whether they are domestic or
international, in any currency going in or out of the Bank.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma | 2005
The American School of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Scottsdale Community College (1 year- Political Science)
GUST University (3 Years – International Business)
5. COURSES
Job analysis and job descriptions preparation.
Real Estate Evaluation
Real Estate Investment and Management
Real Estate Marketing
Project Plans and Strategies
SKILLS
Customer Relations
Event Management and Promotion
Digital/Traditional Marketing
Communication Skills
Project Planning