Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
security license
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Shaheer Fara

Shaheer Fara

Summary

Dynamic and enthusiastic Producer skilled in scheduling and production management. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working with diverse teams

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Media Producer

News Tower
04.2006 - 10.2023
  • Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
  • Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
  • Cut delivery times through proactive tracking and monitoring of project timelines and aggressive pursuit of customer approval of digital and print files.
  • Led implementation of best practices to support customer service satisfaction initiatives.
  • Contributed to company growth by identifying new media opportunities and expanding into emerging channels.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss campaign progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Translated documents from [Language] to [Language].
  • Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.

General Manager

Flying J Travel Plaza
03.2001 - 08.2003
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

General Manager

Express Markets
01.1999 - 02.2001
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.

Store Manager

GMC INT TRADING
02.1997 - 01.1999
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Delta College
Montreal, QC
05.2002

No Degree - Computer Science

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
01.1994

Skills

  • Video Editing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Storyboarding
  • Workflow Optimization
  • First Aid Training
  • Basic Life Support
  • Photography

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Elementary
French
Limited Working

security license

permit issued by the Bureau de la sécurité private (BSP) is required to work as a private detective or security officer .

perform various functions, including responding to emergencies, working with law enforcement officials, preventing conflict on their premises, and training junior security officials

Timeline

Media Producer

News Tower
04.2006 - 10.2023

General Manager

Flying J Travel Plaza
03.2001 - 08.2003

General Manager

Express Markets
01.1999 - 02.2001

Store Manager

GMC INT TRADING
02.1997 - 01.1999

Bachelor of Science -

Delta College

No Degree - Computer Science

Concordia University
Shaheer Fara