Mohamad Kachmar

Experience

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  Starbucks

  Jan 2000 - Aug 2007

  District Manager / Brand Ambassador

  • Key Achievements: Boosted company revenues by 10-15% annually while maintaining consistent EBITA growth.

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  Bin Omeir Group of Companies

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2008

  General Manager

  • Key Achievements: Reduced workers' compensation costs by 40% (SAR 1.4M) by implementing safety plans, training, and accountability measures.

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  Al Athar Investment

  Oct 2008 - Nov 2010

  Chief Operating Officer

  • Key Achievements: Successfully managed local and international projects with budgets ranging from 1M to 10M, consistently meeting schedule targets.

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  Fresh Fruits Company

  Dec 2010 - Nov 2012

  General Operations Manager

  • Key Achievements: Increased customer service satisfaction by 3% annually through improvements in supply chain, inventory control, and operational practices.

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  Restaurants Pioneers

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

  Head of Business Operations

  • Key Achievements: Implemented cost reduction strategies without compromising business performance, demonstrating strong risk management.

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  Cash Traders

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Managing Director

  • Directed operations for the retail food business and expanded expertise in trading and advisory services.• Key Achievements: Conducted market research that contributed to the successful launch of new products and services.

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  FranPioneers

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

  Regional Director – Advisory Services

  • Provided comprehensive advisory services to franchise clients, improving operations, sales, and business scalability.Key Achievements: • Managed financial reviews and action plans, ensuring accountability for balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows.• Developed a pricing strategy that increased revenue by 15% in the first year.

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  AOG, Al Omaim Group

  Sept 2018 - May 2020

  Regional Director

  • Led regional operations, managing a team to drive business growth, optimize performance, and maintain high client satisfaction.• Developed and executed strategic initiatives to expand the company’s footprint and improve market share.• Key Achievements: Led CRM system implementation, achieving a 30% increase in customer retention.

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  Al Zamil for Investment Co

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Investment & Development Manager

  • Managed the development and implementation of investment tools and proposals, aligning them with client and organizational goals.• Oversaw the management of client portfolios, ensuring optimal alignment with investment objectives and risk tolerance.• Worked closely with the Board of Directors to evaluate investment strategies and opportunities across various sectors.

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  AR FOOD TRADING COMAPNY

  Jun 2021 - now

  Chief Advisor Officer to President/CEO

  • Provide strategic, high-level advice to the President/CEO, guiding major organizational decisions and initiatives.• Manage and prioritized the President/CEO’s task list, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and efficient follow-up.• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating the President/CEO’s vision and strategy.• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, driving initiatives across departments and strengthening company-wide relationships.• Review and provide feedback on internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Show less