Nehal S. Abdelfattah

Nehal S. Abdelfattah
9/5/1983 / Business Development Manager, LEED GA, PMP, AIA
/ Nationality: American/Egyptian

TEL: +971 50 907 9477
Tel: +201124444343

cover letter
I would like to introduce myself as a Business Development Manager-LEED GA, PMP, with 9 years in architecture design, project management and business development.Talented and highly creative senior architect with extensive experience in multi-international projects.
I have 2 years of experience working in a similar role. Additionally, I have my PMP along with beingLEED GA.
My work as a business development manager involves the following:
  • Researching and identifying innovative business ideas.
  • Contact potential business partners to develop business relationships and propose business deals.
  • Through careful analysis of market strategies, deal potentials and financials, I am able to effectively screen potential partnerships.
  • Assist in all tender related scope including, responding to RFPs, preparing technical and financial packages and follow up with the client to close the deal for the favorite of my company.
  • Review and approve prequalification’s
  • Conduct meetings and presentations to establish new business partners.
  • Prepare RFP to approved short-listed contractors.
  • I close new business deals through careful contract development and negotiation, coordinating requirements and integrating contracts with business operations requirements.
  • I have a strong motivation for sales and am skilled at closing new business and my excellent communication skills support me with the process.
  • In order to keep up to date, I read professional journals, participate in industry organizations, attend real estate events and conferences and establish strong personal contact networks.
  • Report to Managing director
My goal is to continue learning and developing my expertise in my future role. I believe that I would be a perfect fit for your firm yet provide me with the experience where I can run through and broaden my business development and architecture skills.
Education
Ainshams university, Egypt
2006
Bachelors of Architecture
American university in Cairo, Egypt
2008
Professional certificate in Project Management (PRMG)
Courses studied included:
Project planning and control techniques / Project bids and contracts
Project feasibility studies / Management of project resources
Project budgeting and financial control
Green Building Council Institute- GBCI, USA
2012
LEED GA
Project Management Institute- PMI
2015
Project Management Professional – PMP
experience
Business Development Manager|EVIC Engineering Values International Consultants
1/5/2014 –present
•Establish a strong client’s contact list for possible business opportunities.
•Act as proposal coordinator for active bidding opportunities, including keeping schedules, taking part in planning, overseeing logistics, facilitating communication, conducting research and assisting in recruitment of project staff.
•Review and Prepare bidding proposals and follow up with clients.
•Hold seminars and conferences, source relevant publications to assist the Business Development Unit in keeping abreast in areas of strategic technical importance.
•Ensure CVs included in bids are presented in the correct format and tailored to the role required.
•Organize client meetings and take minutes.
•Conduct daily review of possible Market opportunities and industry press, in particular procurement websites, for distribution to decision-makers.
•Keep up with changes to tendering requirements for key clients.
•Maintain records of standard compliance documents.
•Provide logistical support for reconnaissance efforts in target countries.
•Maintain business opportunity tracker and keep up-to-date records of the status of new business opportunities.
•Facilitate information-sharing within the Business Development Unit and with other Departments.
•Play an active role in business process improvement initiatives.
•Organize round-table discussions with Clients and External Speakers, as needed.
Senior Architect- Design Manager|Signature Architects, Cairo-Dubai
1/3/2013–1/3/2014
•I was in charge of design team.
•Assign tasks to team member.
•Conduct performance assessments
•Coordinate with structure, and MEP departments
•Attend and coordinate department meetings
•Develop, prepare and review design reports
•Conduct team training
•Guide and motivate fellow employees
•Create innovative presentations and assist in designs
•Meet client expectations
•Ensure design quality and that design directives are followed
Project Coordinator|Morgan Design Group Architect, Seattle, WA, USA
1/10/2011 – 30/1/2013
•I worked as a project drafter and took the responsibility of project coordination for the needs of the consultant and contractor.
•Worked with Engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and design documentation.
•Worked closely with Designers, Drafters, and Engineers to ensure coordination design effort is maintained.
Project Architect|Dar Al-Handasah, Shair& Partners, Egypt
15/7/2007 – 30/9/2010
•Worked on renowned international projects in which I developedPreliminary designs for commercial, residential and educational spaces as well as preparing working drawings and construction documents.
•I used my artistic expertise and technical skills to create architectural presentations including advertisement brochures and project coordination for the needs of clients, designers and technical staff.
Selected Accomplishments
•The King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz University for HealthSciences, Saudi Arabia (Riydah Site-Jeddah Site-ElHassa Site).Total built up area of the three sites is 1,290,000 m2.
•Project Value: $ 3,470 Million
•New Pilgrim Restroom Facilities around the Holy Shrine of Mekkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Public Space).
Assistant project Manager|SBG- Saudi Bin Laden Group- Egypt
01/01/2007 – 01/04/2010
•I worked as a project manager assistant and took the responsibility of project coordination for the needs of the consultant and contractor. Handled the RFIs for the site inquiries.
Selected Accomplishments
•DEVELOPMENT OF KING ABDUL AZIZ ENDOWMENT, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA (RESIDENTIAL SPACE) Responsible for project coordination, skin plans and elevations.
skills
 Talented and highly creative Business development manager with extensive experience in multi-international projects.
Strong communication skills
A good grasp of numbers and the ability to write documents in a professional style.
The ability to remain flexible and seek alternative options to problems whilst highly motivated.
The ability to keep objectives and goals firmly in sight
Focused to stay up to date with economic matters
Strong background in designing residential, educational and commercial spaces.
Public speaker with strong negotiation skills
Proficient in Photoshop, Microsoft Office, adobe Illustrator andAdobe InDesign.

References available upon request

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