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Ashraf Mohamed Gabr

Senior Research & Development Manager at Professional Development Foundation – PDF - Egypt

New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Senior Research & Development ManagerFull Time

    Professional Development Foundation – PDF - Egypt

    Jun 2015 - Present -10 yrs, 2 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Managing day-to-day implementation and future development of training programs under close direction of the Youth Academy Manager, assuring quality of implementation, delivery, outcome and impact of delivered programs. Activities: • Design and implement new training programs for governmental entities. • Manage training programs and contractual agreements and cooperation protocols with governmental entities sponsored by the foundation • Responsible for conducting department presentations design and submission • Observe and implement established policies and procedures with providers. • Monitor trainees’ improvement levels and project developments. • Recommend changes and improvements programs to ensure better quality and impact. • Assure the implementation of administrational systems & programs’ procedures. • Providing requested reports/ proposals / studies on a timely basis. • Keep track of Youth Academy plans, action plans, reports, targets and objectives. • Prepare promotional activity reports as necessary. • Assist in conducting different types of surveys. • Assist in the design of the Youth Academy development plan. • Recommend changes and improvements in current and future training programs. • Follow up on initiatives, setting action plans to fulfill targets and ensure meeting deadlines. • Perform other duties as assigned by YA Manager. • Responsible for document control of R&D Unit. • Assist with graduation ceremony activities as needed after training program completion. • Any additional responsibility or capacity as stipulated by YA manager.
  • Senior Trainer and Language Instructor/ Training ConsultantFull Time

    Berlitz Language Centers - Egypt

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2015 -1 yr, 10 months

    Egypt

    • Job Details:Create and modify new instructional manuals. Develop training techniques and manage performance according to Berlitz training policies. Act as a consultant to junior instructors with regards to material and teaching techniques. Maintain high re-enrollment ratios through couching staff and trainers. Develop tailored programs to clients according to company policy and deliver content accordingly. Maintain all quality standards that apply to the teaching and training processes. Activities: • Monitoring and ensuring the implementation of Berlitz training and instruction according to policy and quality standards • Tailor material in relation to client requirements for higher levels, and ensure quality delivery of material content according to Berlitz instructional policy. • Responsible for technical support, QMHSE and training regarding new and current material tailored, formatted, edited and produced by the Marketing Division • Soft skills training to new and current staff to ensure delivery effectiveness and positive impact on clients’ performance and retention.
  • Soft Skills Trainer/ Training Manual Development Full Time

    Global Knowledge UK - Egypt

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2018 -5 yrs, 5 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Create and modify new instructional manuals as needed or required by client. Develop training techniques and manage performance according to GK policies. Act as a soft skills training consultant to junior trainers with regards to material and training techniques. Maintain high re-enrollment ratios through couching staff and trainers. Develop tailored programs to clients according to company policy and deliver content accordingly. Maintain all quality standards that apply to the teaching and training processes. Activities: • Monitoring and ensuring the implementation of GK training according to policy and quality standards • Tailor material in relation to client requirements as needed and as per stipulated by the management team and delivery of content. • Ensure quality delivery of material content according to GK Training policy. • Responsible for soft skills technical support and training regarding new and current soft skills material tailored, formatted, edited, approved and produced by GK as needed.
  • Rig Safety AdvisorFull Time

    Maersk

    Nov 2012 - Aug 2014 -1 yr, 9 months

    Egypt

    • Job Details:Direct duty of promoting and implementing Maersk Drilling Safety Management System (SMS), QHSE - Environmental and Occupational Health Policies as applicable. Ensure that correct safety and occupational health procedures are followed in daily operations. Carry out routine inspections and audits as necessary. Participate in and conduct accident investigations as necessary. Direct responsibility to carry out tasks as stipulated by OIM and assistance in multiple tasks with regards to HSE aspects including inductions, ACTIVE reporting, safety drills, safety meetings, inspections, risk analyses, follow up and audit work permits / SJAs and Toolbox Talks, safety advising, safety awareness and safety trainings onboard. Activities: • Monitoring and ensuring the implementation of Maersk Drilling Safety Management System (SMS) • Rig Safety Advisor (RSA) offshore Mediterranean region off Port Said 2 Wells with British Petroleum BP (Client) • RSA with Kosmos (Client) offshore Agadir – Morocco 1 well, completed with exceptional client satisfaction • RSA ensuring safety performance and implementation of SMS and procedures throughout 5 year SPS yard stay in Palermo – Italy (Fincantieri) ship yard, witnessed and part of monitoring team during de-commissioning and commissioning of rig machinery and 5year maintenance • Prepare and conduct General Safety Meeting on a weekly basis for all personnel on board (POB)
  • Education

    • Master's Degree in Hotel Management / Training

      Helwan University

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 - 2 yr

    • BA in Hotel Management

      High Institute of Tourism and Hotels

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1999 - 4 yr

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      Saint George's College

      Jan 1987 

    Activities

    • Freelance representation at Gulf American Lines N.V.O.C.C.

      Volunteering

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2000 -1 year

    Achievements

    e-learning COSHH program design and implementation - 2014/2015 Universal Menu Planning - Book/Manual - 1998 Other available upon request

    Skills

    • Training
    • Teaching
    • Editing Material
    • Content Formatting
    • Pre-publishing review
    • Safety (QMHSE)
    • Soft Skills Training
    • Training Material Creation and Editing
    • Microsoft Windows
    • Adobe Photoshop
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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • PMP

      Regional Information Technology Institute - RITI·2016
    • ITIL Foundation (Service Management) – Global Knowledge UK (Egypt)

      Global Knowledge UK (Egypt)·2014
    • Medical First Aid Course – Arab Academy – Alex 2014

      Arab Academy - Alex·2014
    • Advanced Hazard Recognition – Survivex UK 2014

      Survivex - UK·2013
    • Abrasive Wheels – Survivex UK 2014

      Survivex - UK·2013
    • Risk Assessment – Survivex UK 2014

      Survivex - UK·2013
    • Scaffolding Appreciation – Survivex UK 2014

      Survivex - UK·2013
    • Confined Space Entry Awareness – Falck Nutec 2013

      Falck Nutec - UK·2013
    • Authorized Gas Tester Level 1 – Crescent UK 2013

      Cresent - UK·2013
    • Oil Safe – offshore H2S Training 2013

      OIL SAFE·2013
    • NSL –Rigging and Lifting 2013

      NSL·2013
    • COSHH Awareness – MSTS Malaysia 2013

      MSTS - Malaysia·2013
    • Risk Assessment – MSTS Malaysia 2013

      MSTS - Malaysia·2013
    • Maersk Drilling/FPSOs – Environment

      Maersk Drilling/FPSOs·2012
    • Maersk Drilling/FPSOs – Security

      Maersk Drilling/FPSOs·2012
    • Maersk Drilling/FPSOs - Safety

      Maersk Drilling/FPSOs·2012
    • Maersk Drilling/FPSOs – Working Environment

      Maersk Drilling/FPSOs·2012
    • Maersk Drilling/FPSOs – Falls & Falling Objects

      Maersk Drilling/FPSOs·2011
    • Maersk Drilling/FPSOs – Injuries to Fingers & Hands

      Maersk Drilling/FPSOs·2011
    • Maersk Drilling/FPSOs – Manual Handling

      Maersk Drilling/FPSOs·2011
    • Maersk Drilling/FPSOs – SIRIUS Coaching

      Maersk Drilling/FPSOs·2011
    • Maersk Drilling/FPSOs – SIRIUS Management System Introduction

      Maersk Drilling/FPSOs·2011
    • Maersk Drilling/FPSOs – Working at Heights

      Maersk Drilling/FPSOs·2011
    • Certified INJAZ program Trainer – Training Trainers

      INJAZ·2010
    • Leadership Training for Managers

      Dale Carnegie·2007
    • (MCP) Microsoft Certified Professional

      Microsoft·2004
    • (DCC) Dale Carnegie Course

      Dale Carnegie·2003
    • (WCCS) World Class Customer Service

      Dale Carnegie·2003
    • (HPT) High Performance Team

      Dale Carnegie·2003
    • Certified Dale Carnegie Candidate Trainer (DCC) Dale Carnegie Course

      Dale Carnegie Egypt·2003
    • Certified Dale Carnegie Candidate Trainer (WCCS) World Class Customer Service

      Dale Carnegie Egypt·2003
    • Certified Dale Carnegie Candidate Trainer (HPT) High Performance Team

      Dale Carnegie Egypt·2003
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