Experience

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  Ikea alsulaiman

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2024

  •led the planning and activation of the commercial calendar, ensuring efficient resource allocation and seamless operations.•provided a clear calendar overview, serving as a reference point for stakeholders, enabling better coordination and collaboration to meet shared objectives.•analyzed and prioritized commercial activities based on their impact, improving efficiency and productivity through effective allocation of resources and time.•conducted ongoing reviews to measure the success of strategies, campaigns, and promotions. This allowed me to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions for future initiatives. Show less • Contribute to developing and implementing the annual business plan. Also, monitoring performance to achieve objectives.• Ensure that the strategy is translated into action plan and monitor the performance and execution of those plans to achieve functional objectives and deliver the company’s strategy.• Lead the design team and monitor design development of all projects to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently ensure that all designs briefs are complied with. • Monitored onsite project execution, controlling quality, maximizing time efficiency, and collaborating with facility management teams to ensure retail stores remained in “as-new” condition — aligning with real estate operational standards.• Build and lead a motivated, engaged, and competent team by setting priorities and objectives, managing performances, and providing ongoing feedback and coaching to overcome the functional challenges and meet goals. • Reviews and approves budget estimates for department staffing, resources, and projects.• Leading the store preparation to meet the requirements of a global internal audit (IKEA Concept Review) in challenging timeline ensuring stakeholders engagement and alignment. Show less • Works closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.• Monitors the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.• Overseeing and monitoring the designs progress, managing cost control and providing direction on the development process to ensure that the deliverables are submitted, and works are executed as agreed in terms of goals, quality, standards, materials, schedule and cost in order to meet IKEA business objectives and requirements.• Oversee the preparation of tender documents, contribute in defining the design specifications of materials and the scope of work, and initiate the bidding process to appoint a contractor. • played a pivotal role in achieving the IKEA Development Project Master Plan• Managed all design stages from inception of the vision to Detail design of all projects. • leading of the retail design by ensuring IKEA architecture and design guidelines are implemented.Projects: IKEA Thumamah store – Jeddah planning studio – renovating existing stores Show less • Assisted the project management team at IKEA Salam Mall: one of the first IKEA withing shopping centers in Saudi Arabia with a total commercial area (10,000 sqm). Designed several proposals for commercial areas. Worked on assisting and supervising the fit-out phase.• Successfully managed the preparation of the tender package for the IKEA Salam mall Project.• Design commercial areas for IKEA existing stores as part of “store in shape as new” projects• Design commercial areas for IKEA new unitsProjects: IKEA Salam Mall store 10,000 sqm, 3 IKEA Plan and order point ( Qassim 4,000 sqm, Hafouf, Kharaj 2,500 sqm ) Show less

  • Country Commercial Activity Manager

    Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

  • Retail Design Manager

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Country Retail Design and Activity Leader

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Retail Design Planning Leader (Business Development - Expansion commercial planning office)

    Nov 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Retail Design Coordinator (Business Development-Expansion commercial planning office)

    May 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Retail Design Planner (Business Development - Expansion commercial planning office)

    Oct 2015 - May 2017
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  Ehteraf real estate development

  Jul 2024 - now

  Projects manager

  • Leading end-to-end project lifecycle from feasibility studies to final handover.• Developing comprehensive project plans, budgets, and timelines aligned with corporate strategy. Leading interdisciplinary teams, including consultants and contractors, ensuring seamless coordination.• Managing project financing, optimizing cost efficiency, and overseeing financial aspects.• Overseeing risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure project success.• Strengthening relationships with investors, stakeholders, and government entities.• Leading design process, reviewing plans to meet client expectations and project goals.• Conducting in-house preliminary feasibility studies, collaborating with consultants for critical data gathering and analysis.• Ensuring compliance with zoning regulations, legal requirements, and infrastructure needs.• Integrating market insights, economic studies, and financial feasibility assessments into development strategies. Show less