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Wael Al khafaji

Project & Operation Manager at Sela

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Work Experience

  • Project & Operation ManagerFull Time

    Sela

    Jun 2023 - Present -2 yrs, 2 months

    Saudi Arabia , Riyadh

    • Job Details:• Lead the planning and execution of over 20 large-scale events and exhibitions during Riyadh Season, aligning with strategic goals and enhancing visitor experiences. • Manage project timelines, coordinated communication between stakeholders, exhibitors, and service providers to ensure engagement throughout project phases. • Direct safety and security operations, ensuring all safety protocols were adhered to during event planning and execution. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows, ensuring the seamless execution of events. • Successfully integrate security management operations, enhancing the safety of visitors and participants during events.
  • Project & Safety ManagerFull Time

    Ali Abdelwahab Al Mutawa

    Dec 2018 - Dec 2022 -4 yrs

    Kuwait , Kuwait City

    • Job Details:• Led cross-functional teams on various high-profile projects and events, integrating comprehensive safety protocols to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulations. • Developed and managed a company-wide safety management system, reducing workplace incidents by 28% in the first year of implementation. • Organized and managed a corporate dinner event for 4,000+ employees, overseeing contractor management, event logistics, and safety protocols. • Conducted safety audits, risk assessments, and developed mitigation strategies to prevent accidents and ensure a secure working environment. • Collaborated with legal and regulatory teams to ensure all projects met state and federal safety standards, avoiding any compliance issues. • Developed safety training programs for staff, significantly improving safety awareness and compliance in the company.
  • Projects & Operation ManagerPart Time

    Freelancer

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2018 -10 months

    Kuwait , Kuwait City

    • Job Details:• Project Coordinator at Tahaluf Real Estate: Coordinated project operations, ensuring alignment with client goals and timelines. • Wedding Event Organizer: Managed the logistics, vendor coordination, and safety protocols for various wedding events. • Project Manager for Red Bull Car Park Drift (Kuwait): Managed safety and security operations at the event venue, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and smooth execution of the event logistics.
  • Project AdvisorFull Time

    Kuwait Oil Company

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2018 -1 yr, 3 months

    Kuwait , Al Ahmadi

    • Job Details:• Reported to the Project Engineer, providing daily, weekly, and monthly updates on contractor performance and project progress. • Led maintenance projects in Al Ahmadi City, ensuring that contractors adhered to schedules and completed tasks within the expected timeframe. • Conducted site visits to oversee ongoing construction, ensuring quality and timeliness in project execution. • Delivered training workshops for both the call center and maintenance teams, enhancing operational efficiency and service quality.
  • Education

    • BS in Management & Marketing

      State University of New Yoork

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 - 2 yr

    • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

      American University of Science & Technology

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 - 4 yr

    Skills

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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • French

      Intermediate
    • Russian

      Beginner
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