
Sahar ElRefai
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Senior Application Engineer at Halliburton DBS
Education

Texas A&M University at Qatar
2007 - 2012Bachelor's degree Petroleum EngineeringActivities 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 - 2007High School Diploma Sabis System
Experience

Texas A&M University
Aug 2007 - May 2012Fresh Graduate
ExxonMobil
Jun 2010 - Jul 2010Call Center InternCarried 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 2011Directional Engineering InternInvestigated 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 2012Communications DepartmentAssisting 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 2014Application Evaluation SpecialistHDBS (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 2017Corporate 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 - nowCertified 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 2019Sales Engineer
PHIIT studio
Jan 2019 - Nov 2019Fitness CoachPT and Coach for Ladies' classes

Kelvion
Jan 2020 - Sept 2020Senior Sales Engineer
Rental Station
Dec 2020 - Dec 2021Business Development and Sales ManagerSetting 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 - nowSports PresenterHealth and Fitness Presenter on the Morning Show “Sabah El Noor”

Halliburton
Mar 2023 - nowSenior 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 AllianceMar 2024
Software
HalliburtonApr 2024
Mini MBA by Hourihan Management Seminars
Harvard Business School Executive EducationApr 2018
Diploma in Sports and Excercise Nutrition
UpskillistMay 2017- View certificate

Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated)
DuolingoAug 2015 - View certificate

Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Elementary (Estimated)
DuolingoAug 2015 
Total Barre
REAL PILATESApr 2017
Personal Trainer
YMCA England & WalesOct 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sahar ElRefaiMVP 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.
Languages
- enEnglish
- arArabic
- spSpanish
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