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Education
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Professional Development
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Abdul Said

Abdul Said

International Trade Professional
Montréal,QC

Summary

Dedicated International Trade Professional, proficient in managing freight carrier relationships focused on cost-effective logistics solutions. Good organizational, customer relations and project management skills. Analytical thinker with superior work ethic.

Timeline

Project Management Consultant

RYM Labs Inc.
11.2021 - 01.2023

Operations Manager

iTape Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2022

Account Manager

Sixela Online Advertising Inc
01.2020 - 12.2021

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Sixela Online Advertising Inc
06.2018 - 01.2020

Sales closer (Sales department)

Newport Brushstrokes fine arts
02.2018 - 06.2018

AEC - International Trade And Transportation Logistics Management

Cégep Marie-Victorin

AEC - Starting And Managing A Business I & II

McGill University

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture Engineering

Lebanese American University (LAU)

Additional Information

Certifications: Certified Associate in Project Management

  • Google | October 2023
  • LinkedIn | August 2023
  • PMI (Project Management Institute) | August 2023
  • NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) | August 2023


International Trade Certifications from ITC SME Academy | August 2023

  • Considering Export Markets Certificate
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Certificate
  • Organizing and Implementing Investment Promotion Missions
  • Adding Value to the Origin of Products Through (GI)
  • Competitiveness Through Enterprise Sustainability Certificate
  • How to Measure and Manage Your Social Impact Certificate
  • Internationalization of Digital Businesses Certificate
  • Setting Up an Export Marketing Strategy Certificate

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Risk Management
  • Budget Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Logistics Management
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Inventory Control
  • Project Management
  • Key Relationship Development
  • Cost Control
  • Change Management
  • DOT Compliance
  • Fleet Dispatching
  • Delivery Issues Resolution
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Recordkeeping Accuracy
  • Loading and Shipping Schedules
  • Transportation and Logistics Coordination
  • Documentation Skills
  • Bill Auditing
  • Price Quoting
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Customs Compliance
  • Filing Systems
  • Import and Export Operations
  • Organizational Systems
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Company Standards
  • Harmonized Tariff Schedule
  • Procurement Issue Resolution
  • Purchase Orders
  • Logistics Process Improvement

Overview

8
8

Years of Project Management

2
2

Years of Logistics and Transportation

1
1

Year of Trade Compliance Analyst

Work History

Project Management Consultant

RYM Labs Inc.
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assessing risk levels of different operations and processes.
  • Tracked project progress and updates and monitored deliverables, milestones and issues for accurate reporting.
  • Identified, targeted and delivered opportunities to make valuable contributions to strategic business objectives.
  • Scheduled and participated in meetings to discuss project progress and identify solutions to bottlenecks.
  • Solicited client feedback on consultant performance and reviewed, implemented and executed changes to enhance project delivery.
  • Applied knowledge of project management life cycle to keep project work moving smoothly.
  • Determined appropriate budgets and oversaw expenses.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.

Operations Manager

iTape Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
  • Increased revenue by 12% with successful promotional strategies and reductions in costs.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.

Account Manager

Sixela Online Advertising Inc
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Educated clients on new services to increase customer engagement with brand.
  • Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Sixela Online Advertising Inc
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Implemented marketing strategies to generate leads and increase sales revenue.
  • Supported sales staff by providing market trends, account analyses and new product information.
  • Executed digital campaigns to improve brand awareness and online presence.
  • Monitored company budgets by comparing campaign results to financial forecasts.
  • Researched competitor marketing trends and prices using data analysis.
  • Planned meetings and trade shows by developing schedules, establishing contacts and coordinating mailing lists.

Sales closer (Sales department)

Newport Brushstrokes fine arts
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Exceeded quarterly sales goals by 40%
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.

Education

AEC - International Trade And Transportation Logistics Management

Cégep Marie-Victorin
Montreal, QC
11.2023

AEC - Starting And Managing A Business I & II

McGill University
Montreal, QC
07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture Engineering

Lebanese American University (LAU)
Abroad - Lebanon
06.2015

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Professional Development

  • PFA Training with Handicap International, 11/2014
  • Team Management Training with ANERA, 08/2014
  • Mental Health Training with Nabaa’, 05/2014
  • First Aid Training with Red Cross, 04/2014
  • Child Protection Training with IRC, 03/2014

Citizenship

Canadian

Personal Information

Driving License: Valid

Work Availability

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Personal Hobbies and Recreational Activities

  • Horseback riding: Member at horseback riding club in Montreal from 2016 to 2019
  • Hiking: Participates in 4-hour hike once a year at mount larose (11.6 km)
  • Running: Participated in 27 km marathon in 2018 - Cancer runs
  • Soccer: Team player with UBISOFT in Montreal since 2017 until present,
  • Participated in World Cup for Mini-football at Molson McGill in 2019
  • Participated in the corporate league in Montreal with District 5

Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Abdul SaidInternational Trade Professional