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Karim ElGammal

Founder & ex-CEO of Portofino Cafe & Restaurant, and Segreto Fashion Wear

Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Founder - CEOFreelance / Project

    Portofino Cafe & Restaurant

    Mar 2018 - Mar 2020 -2 yrs

    • Job Details:- After the successful entrepreneurial experience of Segreto Fashion Wear, I have decided to broaden my business and exploiting the business opportunity at that time to enter a different business sector. - As a business owner, I have been exposed to different management aspects including: hiring & managing team members, managing the relationships with the suppliers, conducting sales/taxes reports, and conducting marketing strategies.
  • Founder - CEOFreelance / Project

    Segreto

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2019 -4 yrs, 11 months

    • Job Details:- After the successful experience of importing fashion wear, I have decided to establish a retailing store for the imported goods. - As a business owner, I have been exposed to different management aspects including: hiring & managing team members, conducting sales/taxes reports, and conducting marketing strategies.
  • Import AgentFreelance / Project

    Self-employed

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2016 -2 yrs

    • Job Details:I have been exposed to the full process of importing goods and dealing with diverse economies and cultures across Europe and far east.
  • Event PlannerFreelance / Project

    World Universities forum

    Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 -1 month

    • Job Details:- Choosing the suitable place for the forum based on the geographic location, services provided, and the brand image. - Conducting and managing the deal with JW Marriott. - Planning and organizing the forums agenda, managing the flow and the operations of the event’s day.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Business

      New Cairo Academy

      Jan 2012 

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      Mokattam Secondary School

      Jan 2007 

    Skills

    • Negotiation
    • Deal Closure
    • Microsoft Office
    • Digital Marketing

    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Intermediate

    Training & Certifications

    • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Google·2020
    • Make the Impossible Possible Session

      Vodafone·2012
    • Basic Skills and Specialized Graduate Program(S.G.P)

      Alpha Training Center·2011
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