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Dynamic, result-driven HR Management & Development professional with over Thirty Two
(32) years of progressive challenging career where expertise in drivingdiverse HR initiatives
through strategic planning, proactive project management, decisive leadership, dynamic
client relations, and targeted training and development can be effectively applied towards
defining and achieving company objectives.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Nine (9) yearswithMinistryofEducationindifferentposts(teacherfor three(3)years
and high school manager for six (6) years.
Five (5) years with Saudi Strategic Storage Program under Ministry of Defense as
Finance & Admin Section Head.
Eighteen (18) years with Saudi Aramco in different posts (Advanced ITC Teacher,
Assistant Principal, ITC Principal, Training Area Section Head, T&D Consultant,
Training Area Superintendent, Apprentice Administration Division Administrator)
During my services with Saudi Aramco, I led some important projects (Mathletics,
National Industrial Training Institute Implementation team and Saudi Arabian
Drilling Academy)
Led Apprentice Administration Process optimization.
Contributed to Training Operation Instructional Manual review.
Contributed to curricula review.
Contributed to ACCET exercise.
Coordinate Training & Development Saudi recruitment for the last three years.
Certified as Competency-based Interviewer.
CAREER BACKGROUND
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (1999-Present)
Saudi Arabian Drilling Academy (SADA) Project Manager
September 2015 - present
Leads all required activities to establish SADA
Coordinating with government agencies (TVTC, Labor, GOSI, and Chamber of
Commerce) for SADA establishment.
Coordinate with D&WO and all stakeholders (34 contract companies).
Facilitate SADA BoT member’s assignments & meetings.
Prepare SADA establishment package.
Help in facilitating the feasibility study.
Abdullah Abdulrahman Al-Ahmery
Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mobile +966 553341220
e-: alahmeryaaa@gmail.com
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Develop charter, organization chart and management guide.
Define training needs, objectives and programs.
Facilitate facility readiness, equipment & furniture.
Define required IT infrastructure (hardware, software, programs, and systems).
Develop all required contracts (training provider, facility renovation, facility
management, branding and marketing & advertising, ERP, policies and manuals,
catering, security, accommodation, transportation).
Develop recruitment plan and selection criteria.
Superintendent, National Industrial Training Institute Development (NITID)
February 2015 – August 2015
Responsible for supervising and coordinating construction activities for NITI Al-Hasa
facility.
Coordinate with TVTC, Labor, GOSI, Chamber of Commerce all other government
entities and stakeholders.
Oversees the development of the Industrial Training Programs and ensures that job-
related academic and Vocational programs are appropriate to the needsof trainees and
responsive to the requirements of the sponsoring entities.
Administrator (A), Apprentice Admin Division
June 2013 – January 2015
Administers and coordinates all activities pertaining to the Vocational College
Graduate (VCG) and Apprentice Administration Division.
Makes recommendations, maintains and assures compliance with program
administration policies and acts as corporate advisor for administering VCGNE
participants and the Apprenticeship Program.
Responsible for coordinating business line VCGNE & apprentice manpower
requirements and ensuring their fulfillment.
Responsible for conversion of VCGNE graduates to regular employees upon their
successful completion of the program and communicates progress reports at corporate,
executive and department levels.
Directsthe administrationand coordinationofthe company-wideLine Specific Training
(LST) assignments. Supervises and maintains consistency in the performance of the
VCG/Apprentice Administration and Placement Units functioning in ten different
geographical areas/locations, to include directing, coaching and conducting academic,
vocational, career and behavioral counseling sessions and performing all Personnel and
Salary Administration duties associated with VCGNE and Apprentice participants.
Acts as corporate advisor on matters relating to VCGNE & apprentice administration.
Maintainsthe Apprentice TrackingSystem(ATS),databankresource and ensurestheir
availability for company-wide utilization.
T&D Consultant, Industrial Training Department
July 2012 – May 2013
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Lead 2014 Training and Development Recruitment Committee
Certified as competency based interviewer
Advises on strategic issues around present and future programs of Industrial Training
Department (ITD).
Contributes to high-level implementation plans for the major programs offered by ITD.
Advises on resource utilization, development investment alternatives, and manpower
planning for the Department budgets.
Educates key personnel, supervisors, and employees as required on the Company’s
workforce development issues and HRD trends.
Designs departmental performance indices, quality assurance and performance
measures.
Supports analysis and definition of new service offerings, instructional design, and
educational measurements in coordination with client organization decision-makers.
Provides consultation on complex human resource development issues and initiatives
pertaining to department.
Acts as project manager for departmental participation in corporate programs, such as
self-development, Knowledge Transfer, Apprentice program restructuring,
organizational effectiveness assessments, and mission- vision formulation and
validation.
Presents results/findings of departmental studies to appropriate corporate
organizations.
Leads departmental support of the Company’s business excellence initiatives.
Assistant Superintendent, Southern Area Industrial Training Division
May 2011 – June 2012
Responsible for supervising three ITC Principals and coordinating job-related
instruction of Saudi Aramco trainees and apprentices. ITC subjects (Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, English as a second Language, Commercial subjects, Business
Skills) are taught through the secondary level (equivalent to U.S. High School) with
emphasis on qualifying company Saudis for their current and targeted jobs, as well as
for advanced training assignments, supervisory and/or technical positions.
Responsible for ITC management and supervises an area distributed over two or more
different geographical locations.
Provides performance reviews of Principals in accordance with pre- planned and
mutually understood goals and supervises the assessment of the quality of ITC
programs in accordance with Company ITC guidelines.
Mathletics Project Manager
July 2010 – April 2011
(Mathletics is an online interactive-based up-to-date mathematics learning material that
covers all general educations objectives all the way from KG1 to the 12th grade, high
school. 200 thousands licenses were distributed kingdom wide to be used for the same
number of students (boys and girls) in different levels and cities. More than thousand
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male/female teachers and educational supervisors were trained on the use of the
Mathletics program to enable them to train and manage their students’ performance on
the program.) Such role implies the following:
Develops and execute plans to expand Mathletics Kingdom wide.
Develop MemoofUnderstandingbetweenMinistryofEducationand SaudiAramco that
stipulates plans and the go forward.
Coordinates with Ministry of Education to nominate beneficiaries (teachers and
students kingdom wide).
Conduct training sessions in each region for all concerned teachers and educational
advisors.
Establish methods of communications between Ministry of education personnel and
Mathletics owner (3p Learning) to ensure the continuity.
ITC Principal
January 2007 – June 2010
Responsible for supervising the implementation of policiesand procedurescovering job-
related instruction for Saudi employees and trainees/apprentices at the Industrial
Training Center (ITC). ITC job-related courses (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
English as a Second Language, Commercial subjects, Clerical and Business Skills) are
taught through the secondary level (equivalent to U.S. High School) with emphasis on
the preparation of Saudis to qualify for the current or targeted jobs as well as for
advanced training assignments, supervisory and technical positions.
Supervises an ITC Unit which typically has a teaching and administrative staff of
approximately 30.
Advises on strategic issues around present and future Industrial Training Department
(ITD) program offerings.
Senior ITC Teacher
January 2004 – December 2006
Teaches Saudi Arab employees/trainees job-related knowledge and skills of academic
nature.
Provides specialized help to Teachers.
Plans, implementsand evaluatesapplicable in-service trainingprograms;monitorsand
evaluates instructional programs for specified course levels.
Acts as a role model to teachers; serves as a group/ instructional leader to teachers;
organizes workshops and seminars; visits classes for developmental purposes, writes
supplementary materials; assesses curricula, their implementation and application;
performs the regular duties of an ITC Teacher by normally teaching 10 hours in a 40-
hour week; writes test items and maintains test databanks; receives guidelines and
directions from Assistant Principal / Principal ITC.
Advanced ITC Teacher
March 2001 – December 2003
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Teaches job-related academic courses in English, Math, Science, Clerical and Business
subjectsto Saudi Aramco employees,Apprenticesand other categoriesoftraineesinthe
ITC programs.
Responsible for providing classroom instruction to Saudi Arab employees/trainees for
whom English is a second language.
Teaches normally 25 contact periods per 40-hour work week. May be required to work
irregular or shiftschedulesto accommodate eveningor shiftclassesaswellas week-end
make-up or remedial classes.
Receives guidance from Senior ITC Teachers and supervision from ITC Principals and
Assistant Principals.
Works with Training personnel to recommend improvements to curriculum, promote
effective teaching methods, and to plan and participate in training workshops.
Advises on strategic issues around present and future Industrial Training Department
(ITD) program offerings.
Also covered various relief assignments:
Superintendent (A), Northern Area Industrial Training Division (NAITD)
Superintendent (A), Safety Training Division
Planning Staff Coordinator (HRD Consultant)
Ministry of Defense, Saudi Strategic Storage Program (SSSP), Saudi Arabia (Abha Site)
Finance & Admin Section Head
1994 – 1999
Scope of work is to supervise the operations of human resources management and
development, personnel, payroll, security, housing, community services, government
affairs, public relations, transportation, and contractor’s affairs.
Supervise the coordination with all government agencies with regard to all required
services (community, security, roads, Ministry of Interior Affairs.
Ministry of Education (Saudi Arabia)
1985 – 1994
English Language Teacher from 1985 – 1986
English Language Teacher from 1985 – 1986
Assistant School Headmaster, 1987 – 1988
School Headmaster, 1989 – 1994 (scope of work is to supervise teaching and education
operations, quality control on teaching delivery and students affairs, plan and
implement teachers’ development plans)
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English – King Saud University, Abha, Saudi Arabia, December
1985
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: November 21, 1965
Civil Status: Married
Willing to exchange knowledge and transfer experience to ambitious HR entities
Has passion for HR development and management
Vast experience in talent development, management and retention
Certified Competency-based Interviewer