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Yasser Farouk

Property Management and Real Estate Consultant at Self Employment

Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Property Management and Real Estate ConsultantFreelance / Project

    Self Employment

    Apr 2019 - Present -6 yrs, 3 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Managing real estate portfolios of self and others and providing property management services
  • Regional Premises Risk Manager (EMEA) – Vice PresidentFull Time

    Citi Corporate and Investment Banking (Citibank N.A.)

    Feb 2011 - Apr 2019 -8 yrs, 2 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Reporting to EMEA Head of Building Operations and Leading EMEA Country Safety Coordinators & CRS Business Recovery Coordinators in 55 Countries, Responsibilities included but not limited to: • Write, develop and implement a strategy on safety across EMEA that ensures Citi fulfill their responsibilities in respect of both Citi policy and local country safety laws. • Coordination and monitoring of the activities of the Facility Management provider in all areas of Health and Safety and Continuity of Business. • Develop and implement a strategy that will enable CRS to meet Citi requirements for Continuity of Business across the EMEA region. • Provide support, communication and act as a focal point on safety and Continuity of Business for CRS across the EMEA region. • Plan, develop and implement training programs especially in the areas of Fire Safety and Continuity of Business. • Utilize existing and develop new management systems so that Health and safety, Continuity of Business can be effectively monitored and measured to adopt a consistent approach across the region and introduce best practice as appropriate. • Provide updates and reports to Regional and Global Management following any business interruption (terrorist, natural disasters, utility interruption, serious accident / incident) across the EMEA Region. • Provide support to countries subject to audits, legal reviews / inspections or court litigation relating to Health and Safety and Continuity of Business across EMEA Region. • Act as a central technical resource for the management of Health and Safety and Continuity of Business for CRS in EMEA especially in the selection of potential new locations for Citi operations. • Where identified, provide technical support for the assessment, appointment and management of appropriate outsourced Consultants
  • Country Projects and Asset Manager – Assistant Vice PresidentFull Time

    Citi Corporate and Investment Banking (Citibank N.A.)

    Jan 2007 - Feb 2011 -4 yrs, 1 month

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Reporting to CRS Egypt & North Africa Cluster Head and Leading a team of 7 staff, responsibilities & key achievements included: • Managing the Asset Management & Environmental strategy for the portfolio. • Preparing & managing annual budgets for all Projects and Asset Management capital works and expenses. • Preparing Request For Proposals and Contracts for Contractors. • Developing and managing a full facilities management program through leading a team of 7 members. • Developing, managing and maintaining both preventive and reactive maintenance facility to include a customer Service Desk, & Emergency Response Plans. • Project Management of moves, restacking, and building infrastructure replacement & upgrade. • Liaising with Landlords, Managing Agents and Tenants on all aspects of Asset Management Activities. • Maintenance of Continuity of Business plan of Citi Realty Services department including updating of Continuity of Business tracking system and coordinating with Country Continuity of Business Officer. • Ensuring compliance to Citi Fire Safety Policy and Standards through leading a team of 25 Safety Officers and 170 Fire Wardens.
  • Project Coordinator & Owner’s RepresentativeFull Time

    Golden Pyramids Plaza Co. (City Stars)

    Aug 2002 - Jan 2007 -4 yrs, 5 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:The Golden Pyramids Plaza (City Stars) Complex Project is composed of 3 Hotels, a Commercial Center, Residential and Office Buildings, for total built-up area of 0.78 MM SQM and total value of 1 BL USD. Holding multiple roles for the InterContinental Hotel (2002 to 2005) and the Commercial Center (2005 to 2007), responsibilities & key achievements included: • Monitoring progress and Contractors’ performance. • Assessment of time schedules introduced by the main Contractor. • Preparing data for the monthly progress report to the Owning Company. • Identifying Contractor’s deficiencies and shortfalls. • Monitoring and follow up Consultant’s performance on site and in office. • Coordinating Client’s and Operators’ requirements.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering

      Ain Shams University (ASU)

      Jan 1999 

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      English school

      Jan 1994 

    Skills

    • Contracts
    • Communication
    • Negotiation
    • facilities management
    • health and safety
    • business continuity
    • Project Management

    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • Citi Lean Apprentice Certification

      Citi Lean Digital Training Academy – USA·2017
    • NASP/IASP Certified Safety Manager/Trainer Certificate

      NASP (National Association of Safety Professional) – USA·2015
    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Certificate

      American University in Cairo·2013
    • Project Management Certificate

      American University in Cairo·2004
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