Sahar ElRefai

Sahar ElRefai

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Application Engineer at Halliburton DBS

  • Education

    • Texas A&M University at Qatar

      2007 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree Petroleum Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Society of Petroleum Engineers(SPE) TAMUQ Society of Women Engineers(SWE) UREP research project-A comprenhsive study of the drilling issues and well problems for oil and gas fields in Qatar UREP research project – A study to improve spent acid recovery from Carbonate formation Head of Recycling Committee Captain of TAMUQ Girl’s Basketball team Multi-Media Club TAMUQ Cultural Exchange Club Well Control Training from Wild Well Control Basic H2S Training Visited QP Rig Simulator 3rd place in SPE Paper Contest Fall 20101st Runner-up for “Dream Big” Eassay Competition by QPWNCatalyst – One day leadership programTeam leader of a Leadership Exchange Program in Italy2nd place in SPE Paper ContestStudent Leadership Exchange Trip in College Station,TexasLeaderShape InstituteAttended Industrial Training Visit and Theoretical Seminar conducted at QNCC facilities

    • International School of Choueifat

      2001 - 2007
      High School Diploma Sabis System
  • Experience

    • Texas A&M University

      Aug 2007 - May 2012
      Fresh Graduate
    • ExxonMobil

      Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
      Call Center Intern

      Carried out a research of how to ehance Exxon Mobil call centers globaly, then presented it to colleagues and company managers.

    • Al-Shaheen Weatherford

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Directional Engineering Intern

      Investigated drilling problems in Qatar Studied formations and litholigies drilled through – petrophysical analysis Functions of drilling tools, with a focus on BHA components Common behavior of each formation on the BHA in different wells, ascertained and related the problems in each wellto the formation causing it Visited the QP Rig Simulator, and an onshore oil rig

    • DTFF

      Nov 2012 - Nov 2012
      Communications Department

      Assisting the registration/information desk at Press office.In charge of assisting the Press with any queries they might have.Giving a tour to the Press members.Manage Press Coverage Wall in Press office.Help make the Red Carpet Press Pen ready with materials.Assist the communications team with any tasks they may have.

    • Halliburton

      Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
      Application Evaluation Specialist

      HDBS (Halliburton Drill Bit System) Dept.Job Title in-depth: Application Evaluation Specialist Monthly engineering reports regarding applications, technology and performances of bits Acting-manager when manager travels Study every application pertaining to each well, formations and lithology, to propose the most suitable bit Assure regular internal and customer’s training  Presentations to customers to release and introduce new technology in Qatar  Aid in cost savings by giving the same or better performance to client but with less internal costs Sending the client performance reports and flyers after every run with our bits Maintain bit records for every well Keeping clients updated on performances and record runs in the world wide and in the region specifically, for better frame of reference and proof Maintain inventory reconciliations and tracking Meeting with clients on a weekly basis to establish a strong customer relation, keep them up-to-date, and answer any of their questions Installing nozzles in PDC and RC bits Dull-grading bits in the warehouse and Dukhan Create posters for technical and marketing purposes Tiered Inspections Worked on Tenders for bits, coring and down-hole tools Placing bit orders and involved in logistics of it until the client has received the bit Assembly and Disassembly of the UR1700 ( Under-Reamer) 31 Rig hours for operations with a new bit design Show less

    • Petrotec

      Apr 2015 - Sept 2017
      Corporate Sales Engineer - Corporate Sales

      * Leading the SkyFutures' business in Qatar, was able to make a break-through in the industry in Qatar by pushing through an Interim law in the country and creating a new market*Searching for new clients who might benefit from company products and services, and maximizing customer potential* Developing and growing long-term relationships with customers* Managing and Interpreting customer requirements, speaking with clients to understand, anticipate and meet their needs* Persuading clients that a product or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price and delivery* Negotiating tender and contract terms to meet both client and company needs* Recording and maintaining client contact data* Making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product meets client needs and providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education* Liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts* Coordinating RFQs between principals and clients * Creating offers and doing admin work whenever necessary(such as when coordinator is on leave) Show less

    • Freelancer Fitness

      Oct 2016 - now
      Certified Personal Trainer

      *Group classes and PT classes @ PHIIT, @Arena, @SweatxBxr , and @cyqlone *Instructor for the Tone it Up class at the Four Seasons Hotel*Private sessions provided as per client requirements and availability *Oola Sports Ambassador

    • Byrne Equipment Rental LLC

      Sept 2017 - Nov 2019
      Sales Engineer
    • PHIIT studio

      Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
      Fitness Coach

      PT and Coach for Ladies' classes

    • Kelvion

      Jan 2020 - Sept 2020
      Senior Sales Engineer
    • Rental Station

      Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
      Business Development and Sales Manager

      Setting goals and developing plans for business and revenue growthResearching, planning, and implementing new target market initiativesResearching prospective accounts in target marketsPursuing leads and moving them through the sales cycleDeveloping quotes and proposals for prospective clientsSetting goals for the business development and sales team and developing strategies to meet those goalsTraining business development staffAttending conferences and industry eventsMonitoring and managing operations and the yardDeveloping systems for sales pipeline using project management softwares and trackersManaging people's affairs Evaluating and adjusting performance, and developing processes that drive salesOverseeing daily business activitiesImproving overall business functionsTraining sales departmentManaging budgetsDeveloping strategic plansCreating policiesCommunicating business goals Show less

    • Alaraby Television Network

      Sept 2022 - now
      Sports Presenter

      Health and Fitness Presenter on the Morning Show “Sabah El Noor”

    • Halliburton

      Mar 2023 - now
      Senior Application Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Internationally Certified Fitness Instructor

      International Fitness Alliance (IFA)
      Jul 2016
    • Completion of "Articulus" Course

      Jun 2013
    • Completion of Basic Sales and Presentation Course

      Jun 2013
    • Completion of Introduction to HDBS

      Jun 2013
    • Registered Yoga Teacher

      Yoga Alliance
      Mar 2024
    • Software

      Halliburton
      Apr 2024
    • Mini MBA by Hourihan Management Seminars

      Harvard Business School Executive Education
      Apr 2018
    • Diploma in Sports and Excercise Nutrition

      Upskillist
      May 2017
    • Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      Aug 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Elementary (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      Aug 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • Total Barre

      REAL PILATES
      Apr 2017
    • Personal Trainer

      YMCA England & Wales
      Oct 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sahar ElRefai
      MVP Country Manager and HDBS Manager Aug 2013 Maximizing Value-added performance. Volunteered to present to Shell about HSE on behalf of Halliburton, even though it was a very short-notice, in an HSE conference which was recognized and appreciated by many.