Rafaa Khalifa, Ph.D.

Experience

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  LADICO, Investment & Production

  Jul 1996 - Jul 1998

  Implementation Process Supervisor and Production Line Lead, Domestic Investment Co. (LADICO)

  • Achieved 30% of the workforce efficiency by incorporating lean practices and introducing new service operations techniques, including team sizes from 150 to 200 people, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services. • Evaluated and recommended employees for pay increases.• Participated in implementing a supply chain and inventory system to improve the performance of service centers.• Led the pre-delivery inspection team to perform the quality control and maintenance process.• Authorized technical issues speaker dealing with internal and external customers regarding NISSAN Maxima, model 97/98 and Mitsubishi Galant motor, model 98. • Coordinated production resources with other members of the production line team on a daily basis.• Conducted multiple interviews for production operator positions.• Ensured that safety policies were observed and followed within the production line. Show less

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  Department of Transportation

  Aug 1998 - Oct 2006

  Information Technology Department Lead

  • Managed the IT team in developing the project and equipping it with the latest modern technology.• Enhanced the department of transportation’s performance by adopting new technologies and management systems, resulting in less employee turnover and about a 20% decline in the yearly contingency cost from LYD 6 to LYD 4.8 million. • Engaged all department projects and public initiatives in gathering engineering software requirements, and ensuring alignment with development teams. • Participated in crediting the DOT with ISO 9000 series and ISO 14001.• Participated in developing the railroads' project budget, LYD 3 billion along with a 5 years plan. Show less

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  Shell

  Nov 2006 - Mar 2014

  Sustainable Development Projects Manager

  • Led a negotiation process and signed a cooperation agreement (2007 & 2009) with the government.• Set-up and managed a national social investment (Shell-LiveWIRE) program. • Planned and Managed a significant value in millions to set-up, run, and manage the (Shell-LiveWIRE) program.• Developed business planning using requirements such as scope, processes, alternatives, and risks. • Evaluated risks related to requirements implementation, communications, business principles, and training, saving the company on average $550k+. • Contributed to establish and manage a financial facilities fund cooperating with the government. • Directed the training of more than 950 entrepreneurs from different cities and towns. • Strengthened the company's business by leading the implementation of several sustainable development projects.• Took over, delivered, and closed out the value of $3.5 Million of HSE program and construction of HSE training yards at the NOC-STC. • Saved a significant value in millions of the company’s assets by leading life support and logistics team to manage the Royal Dutch Shell’s assets internally (contracts, suppliers, tax, government, negotiation, assets). • Worked as a government adviser and dealt with multi-cultural people at the national and international levels. • Worked with the country chair team to build and maintain the company's business reputation.• Managed the stakeholder plan, anti-bribery manual, and the corruption file. Show less

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  Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2016

  NCHRP 19-11 Project - Research Assistant

  Managed the PSU research team under the supervision of professor Tugurl Daim coordinating with the VMS, Value Management Consultant Company to develop a value management guide for the NATIONAL COOPERATIVE HIGHWAY RESEARCH PROGRAM (NCHRP) in U.S. This guide identifies available and proposes additional tools and techniques to foster usable and improved practices for key stakeholders to combine risk analysis, constructability reviews, value engineering, and other processes for improving project outcomes. Show less

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  Pacific Lutheran University - School of Business

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Adjunct Instructor

  Taught the MBA class in advanced supply chain management at the School of Business.

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  Digital Transformation Experts

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

  Member of Consulting Staff

  Helped industrial organizations, government agencies, and service providers with their digital transformations.

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  Portland State University

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2022

  Adjunct Assistant Professor

  Taught project management and technology classes for master and doctoral’s students. Also, developed a decision model for assessment tools selection using HDM software and other quantitative methodologies.

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  Western Governors University

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Independent Contractor

  Reviewed and evaluated a SME-BC-Bcore-D079 course curriculum including performance assessment tasks and compared with the course content and provided feedback on alignment.

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  University of Minnesota Crookston

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

  Teaching Specialist

  Taught an online course (BM 3007-E90 Metrology) at Engineering School.

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  Self-employed

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2023

  Independent Business Consultant

  Provided technical and administrative advice for implementing companies in project management and managing administrative projects in public and private sectors.

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  LPTIC

  Feb 2021 - Sept 2022

  Executive Board Member at BADER/Stream

  Developed the strategy and work plan for the program’s start-up and training. The program targeted 10,000 entrepreneurs across the country. LPTIC and the government allocated a value of LYD 100M to set up and run the program.

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  Libya Post

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

  Member of the Board of Directors and Deputy Chairman of the Board

  Planned and followed up on the implementation of the company's strategy and activities of the executive management at the country level.

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  ALQEEMA Ltd.

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2024

  Founder

  Providing consultancy services for enterprises to help them with specific tasks, like developing the best practices and tools for their firms’ management and project execution.

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  LPTIC

  Aug 2024 - now

  Strategic Planning Expert

  Assisting LPTIC-PMO team to implement the LPTIC 4SC-2025 strategy. Also, developing a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges that LPTIC and its subsidiaries face in today’s project implementation and management.