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A bit about me

Results-driven Business Development and IT Professional with 15+ years of experience in driving growth, managing cross-functional teams, and optimizing operations. Proven track record in public relations, sales, and technology management across diverse industries. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French.

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Ziad El Zein

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Ziad El Zein

Born and raised in Lebanon, living in the United Arab Emirates since 2011

Phone number: +971 5562 7 5561
Website: www.ziadelzein.com
E-mail: me@ziadelzein.com

RESUME

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Employment

  • 2024-present

    Emirates Auction L.L.C @ Business Development Manager

    Emirates Auction | Dubai, UAE | Jan 2024 – Present
    Leading the largest auction portal in the Middle East, specializing in high-end vehicles, recovery trucks, and asset liquidation.
    • Drive business growth by securing new contracts with major UAE corporations, government entities, and private sector partners.

    • Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships, ensuring long-term partnerships and high retention rates.

    • Develop tailored quotations and proposals, securing approvals from the CEO and General Manager to finalize deals.

    • Oversee end-to-end operations for new contracts, ensuring smooth pilot phases and seamless continuity.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Operations, Compliance) to draft, review, and execute contracts.

    • Spearhead interdepartmental coordination to align all teams with contract terms and operational requirements.

  • 2023-2024

    ROIM Facilities Management Services @ Public Relations Manager

    A multidisciplinary group specializing in business setup, project management, and government liaison services.
    • Led PR and corporate communications for a portfolio of companies, ensuring brand consistency and stakeholder engagement.

    • Managed all government relations, including licensing, documentation, and compliance for new business setups.

    • Served as the primary liaison between project heads, HR, IT, and administration teams to streamline operations.

    • Oversaw end-to-end processes for company formation, from initial setup to legal and regulatory approvals.

    • Advised senior leadership on PR strategies, crisis management, and stakeholder communications.
  • 2021-2022

    Wolf Street Financing Broker @ Sales Manager

    (Outsourced sales partner for Ajman Bank and RAKBANK)
    • Led and coached two high-performing sales teams (12 agents) specializing in personal finance and credit card products.

    • Achieved consistent 120%+ of quarterly sales targets through strategic planning and performance optimization.

    • Managed full sales cycle for retail banking products as an outsourced partner for Ajman Bank and RAKBANK.

    • Developed and implemented new sales strategies that increased conversion rates by 25% within 6 months.

    • Built strong relationships with banking partners to align sales objectives and ensure compliance with regulations.

    • Conducted weekly training sessions that improved team performance metrics by 35% year-over-year.

    • Analysed market trends to identify new business opportunities in personal finance sector.
  • 2019-2021

    Several Businesses and Projects @ Freelance Consultant

    Provided specialized services to hospitality, fashion, and technology clients:
    • Managed administration, IT, and accounting for Radisson Blu Hotel's restaurant (Abu Dhabi)

    • Oversaw operations and finance for high-end fashion boutiques (Manal Ajaj, Abdulla Al Harthy)

    • Led IT projects and sales operations for EPMP LLC (Dubai)

    • Optimized processes for e-commerce companies and auction platforms
  • 2018-2019

    Lootah Group Of Companies @ IT and Administration Manager

    Managed cross-functional operations for a diversified group (1,500+ employees) spanning construction, real estate, manufacturing, and engineering consultancy.
    • Leadership: Oversaw five departments (IT, Insurance, Transportation, GPS, and Administration), ensuring seamless operations and compliance.

    • IT Management: Spearheaded IT infrastructure upgrades, improving system efficiency and reducing delays in addition of upgrading the hardware for all staff and shifting the email server to a new improved cost-efficient server.

    • Process Optimization: Streamlined administrative and logistics workflows, cutting operational costs and ensuring fleet safety and reducing vehicles risk and activity, plus adding compliance policy and forms that should be signed and attended by all users.

    • Team Coordination: Collaborated with senior leadership to align departmental goals with corporate strategy.

    • Technology Integration: Oversaw GPS tracking for fleet management, enhancing real-time monitoring and accountability in addition of creating sufficient penalties for rule breakers.

    • Achievements: Reduced renewal fees for all Insurance policies premium especially for the medical coverage of the staff by 50% in addition increasing the benefits that are covered under that policy.
  • 2015-2018

    Al Hilal Takaful @ Progressive Leadership Roles

    (Subsidiary of Al Hilal Bank, Owned by Abu Dhabi Government)
    Business Development & Operations Manager | Dubai | Mar 2015 – Apr 2018

    • Led two branches, overseeing broker relations, underwriting, claims, and customer satisfaction.

    • Managed end-to-end operations, ensuring compliance and profitability for motor, medical and general Takaful products.

    • Developed strategic partnerships, expanding broker networks, and enhancing client retention. Senior Motor Underwriting Officer | Abu Dhabi | Mar 2013 – Feb 2015

    • Directed motor underwriting operations, optimizing workflows, and reducing processing time.

    • Implemented risk assessment protocols like expending the exclusion list of restricted vehicles that decreased claim disputes and costs.

    Medical Production Officer & CEO Executive Assistant | Abu Dhabi | Oct 2012 – Mar 2013

    • Managed medical insurance operations, including HAAD compliance, policy adjustments, and travel certificates.

    • Supported CEO with strategic reporting, stakeholder communications, and cross-departmental coordination.

    Motor Claims Officer | Abu Dhabi HQ | Nov 2011 – Oct 2012

    • Processed and resolved motor claims, liaising with agencies and garages to ensure timely settlements.

    • Reduced claim turnaround time through improved documentation and workflow automation.
  • 2011-2011

    Al Hilal Bank @ Customer Sales and Services Officer


    • Processed personal loan and home finance applications from initiation to contract finalization.

    • Delivered premium customer service for retail banking clients, maintaining 95% satisfaction ratings.

    • Managed end-to-end documentation and compliance for financial products.

    • Advised clients on optimal banking solutions tailored to their financial needs.

    • Served as primary point of contact for customer inquiries and account management.
  • 2008-2011

    Options Megastore & iShop (Apple Authorized Retailer) @ IT Manager


    • Led full-cycle IT operations for North Lebanon's leading technology retailer, managing hardware/software solutions across Apple products (Mac, iPhone, iPad) and PC systems.

    • Directed 15+ technicians and sales staff in maintenance, repairs, and retail operations.

    • Spearheaded inventory management in hardware/accessories.

    • Implemented customer service protocols that reduced turnaround time by 30%.

    • Maintained compliance as the region's only Apple-licensed retail and repair centre.
  • 2006-2008

    Malti Computers @ IT Maintenance & Showroom Manager


    • Led end-to-end operations for computer retail showroom, managing sales of PCs, laptops, and accessories.

    • Oversaw technical maintenance department, diagnosing and repairing hardware/software issues.

    • Maintained inventory of spare parts and peripherals, optimizing stock turnover.

Education

  • 2011

    Bachelor Degree in Business Administration @ SUC (Lebanon)

    Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (SUC) Lebanon 2011.

  • 2009

    Associate Degree in Networking and Programming @ ITOT (Lebanon)

    Associate Degree in Networking and Programming (ITOT) Lebanon 2009.

  • 2006

    High Shcool Graduate @ Saba Zraik High School for boys (Lebanon)

    High School Graduate in Accounting and IT (ITOT) Lebanon 2006.

Skills & Specialities

visionary
100%
IT Specialist
innovative
100%
insurance specialist
Team Player and Leader
100%
Banker

Professional Training Certifications and Diplomas


Diploma in Customer Service

Diploma in Customer Service from ALISON Online Academy 2024

Fundamentals of Project Management

Fundamentals of Project Management Certificate from ALISON Online Academy 2016

Sales Leadership Program

Sales Leadership Program certificate of excellence from ZEMYD Academy of banking 2016

Marine Insurance

Marine Insurance certificate from Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies 2015

Insurance and Finance Professional Certificates from Swiss Re Academy

Insurance and Finance Professional Certificates from Swiss Re Academy acquired through 2014-2015

1- Accounting Basic for Finance Professionals

2- Actuarial Principles

3- Analysis and Evaluation of Risk Exposures

4- Introduction to Reinsurance

5- Life Insurance

6- Principles of Insurance

7- Technical Accounting

8- Treaty Reinsurance

9- Underwriting and Claims

Customer Service Excellence

Customer Service Excellence certificate from UAE Insurance Authority 2014

Customer Service Excellence

Customer Service Excellence with an international validity at UAE Banking Academy (UAE Dubai) 2012

Banking Courses in all its’ departments

Banking Courses in all its’ departments at Emirates Banking Studies Institute (UAE Abu Dhabi) 2011

1- Collection

2- Information Securities

3- FOD ( Finance Operation Departments)

4- Credits

5- Sales and Marketing

6- Management

7- Banking Foundation

TOEFL

TOEFL Courses at Quantum Centre (Lebanon – Tripoli) 2008

HTML

HTML Courses at Quantum Centre (Lebanon – Tripoli) 2008

IELTS

IELTS Courses at the American Language Center (Lebanon – Tripoli) 2007

A+

A+ Courses at Future Technology Center (Lebanon – Tripoli) 2007

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office Courses at Al Safadi Foundation (Lebanon – Tripoli) 2002

Services

What I do


Administrative Management

Experienced in leading any team of any type of department with excellence, dedication and team work, to reach the best potential of the team's capacity

IT Experties

Networking - Hardware - Software - Windows - Macintosh OS - Linux - Social Media - Sprinklr - Microsoft Office - SQL - ORACLE - Web Design - JAVA.

LANGUAGES

Arabic : Native.

English : Excellent: reading, writing, and fluent speaking.

French : Excellent: reading, writing and speaking.

Insurance Specialties

Motor underwriting - Motor Claims - Motor Recovery - Medical Underwriting - Medical Production - General Underwriting - Business Development - Risk Management - Internal Control - Auditing - Compliance.

Customer Service Excellence

With my past years of getting involved with all kind of customers on every level under several markets and different demanding mentalities and after several courses and studies I have made and attended, I have aquired great customer service excellence to exceed client's expectations and assure the best quality end sales in any market.

Other Skills

Problem solving - Sociable - Public Relations - Problem Analysis - Result oriented - Accounting - Punctuality - Ambitious - Marketing - Honesty - Commitment - Sales - Security - Auditing and Reporting - Leadership - Decision Making - Quality Planning - Team Player - Challenging

Contact

Get in touch with me


Adress/Street

Al Taawun Street - Sharjah

Phone number

+971 5562 7 5561

E-mail

Me@ziadelzein.com