Bassel Al Jamil
Bedford,NS
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven track record of seizing viable opportunities for growth and leadership in the business world. Skilled in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in successfully leading and supervising operational and sales teams in the banking industry, as well as small business ownership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Brand Owner
Jamil Holdings Inc
11.2020 - 07.2024
- Purchased business in 2020, scaling from a small corner store to a thriving restaurant with nearly quadruple the revenue
- I receive royalties as a result of the brand currently being franchised
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions during Covid outbreak by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Responsible for overseeing the business and its growth by planning and executing business development strategies including the menu, website, flyers, and catering events
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Received recognition in Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly
- Received the Champion of Team Work award for recognition of my community work
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones Investments Canada
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Assumed responsibility in developing and growing a book of investors with $30MM assets under management.
- Coached newly joining Financial Advisors in Atlantic Canada.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Delivered strategic investment advice for individual and corporate clients.
International Relationship Manager
Qatar National Bank (QNB) Qatar
06.2012 - 10.2017
- Lead the bank's international affluent service with over 25 International Customer Relationship Executives distributed in different countries
- Markets covered were Qatar, UK, Switzerland, France, UAE, Lebanon, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, and Kuwait
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Facilitated effective communication and coordination between HNW clients and International CREs
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2010
Skills
- Entrepreneurship acumen
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Sales Leadership
- Employee Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- IIROC License - 2019
- IFIC License - 2019
- The chartered Institute for Securities & Investments in United Kingdom - 2016
- Project Management PMP in Qatar - 2015
Timeline
Restaurant Brand Owner
Jamil Holdings Inc
11.2020 - 07.2024
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones Investments Canada
03.2019 - 11.2021
International Relationship Manager
Qatar National Bank (QNB) Qatar
06.2012 - 10.2017
BBA - Business Administration
Dalhousie University
- IIROC License - 2019
- IFIC License - 2019
- The chartered Institute for Securities & Investments in United Kingdom - 2016
- Project Management PMP in Qatar - 2015
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