Ahmed Adel Fayad
Cairo
Summary
A highly motivated, confident professional with a customer-centric mindset. Having extensive experience in satisfying the needs of clients and managing challenging scenarios. Possessing a significant record of achievements in logistics, event management, and operations, with the ability to adapt quickly in new environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-founder
Orka Sportswear
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
General Manager
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Executive Manager
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Brought in new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and maintaining focus on key objectives.
- Sourced and corrected advanced strategic and tactical problems impacting business and sales management.
Events and Exhibitions Manager
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Onsite Handling Manager
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Head of Customs Clearance Department
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Custom Broker
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.1999 - 01.2001
Accountant
Pioneer for Engineering Consultants
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Faculty of Engineering
Zagazig University
01.1998
Skills
- Business development
- Strategic partnerships
- Strategic visioning
- Customer relations
- Stakeholder communication
- Partnership development
- Staff management
Careeraccomplishments
- Lost a lot of exhibitors because they couldn't distribute promotional materials due to customs restrictions., Established an importation company and sent materials under my name., No loss of exhibitors anymore.
- A delayed vessel due to bad weather left insufficient time for customs clearance before an event., Traveled to Alexandria port, negotiated with customs, and worked tirelessly to clear and deliver the shipment on time., Satisfied exhibitor who continued working with us for multiple events.
- An exhibitor forgot a crucial machine component required for their display., Assisted the exhibitor in sourcing a replacement from a carpenter within one day., Successfully displayed the machine, ensuring the exhibitor's satisfaction.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/13/77
- Marital Status: Married
Professional Highlights
- Handled forwarding and onsite logistics for numerous major events over 20+ years, including:
- - Interbuild
- - Electricx
- - Cairo and Fashion Tex
- - AfroPackaging
- - Metal and Steel
- - Agrina
- - HACE Hotels Expo
- - MOC Alexandria
- - Cairo International Fair
- - Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS)
- - Water and Pipes
- - Paper and Cartons
- - Egy Beauty
- - Automac/Formula
- - Walt Disney Water on Ice Show
Timeline
Co-founder
Orka Sportswear
01.2021 - 01.2024
General Manager
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.2016 - 01.2022
Executive Manager
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.2010 - 01.2016
Events and Exhibitions Manager
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.2005 - 01.2010
Onsite Handling Manager
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.2003 - 01.2005
Head of Customs Clearance Department
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.2001 - 01.2003
Custom Broker
International Freight and Exhibitions
01.1999 - 01.2001
Accountant
Pioneer for Engineering Consultants
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Commerce - Faculty of Engineering
Zagazig University
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