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Ann-Sofie C.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$70/hr
5.0
1 jobs

SUMMARY: MBA with 12y experience in investor relations, business strategy, performance optimization and operations management for multinationals and tech start/scale-ups operating across multiple countries. WORKED FOR COMPANIES SUCH AS: Deloitte - Kearney - FedEx - Delivery Hero - Al Futtaim in the US, South Africa, Dubai, Europe PREVIOUS ROLES: Regional Director of Logistics Operations / VP of International Expansion & Investor Relations / Head of Strategy, Transformation & PMO / Senior Analyst Performance Reporting & Operations Improvement / Start-up founder / Business owner WHAT I CAN DELIVER FOR YOU: * Organizational transformation projects (across technology, operations, people) * Strategy design and execution: your roadmap of initiatives with owners and timelines, derived from internal capabilities and industry trends * Building and overseeing your Project Management Office (PMO) which delivers your internal strategy or client projects * New market entry & GTM strategy: identifying strategic bets, building the plan to go-to-market and delivering it through cross-functional collaboration * Operations: building or improving your team and process flow, overseeing your business operations, increasing efficiency and output quality * Process management: creating, documenting, improving your processes & SOPs * Performance management (strategic + operational): setting Goals, OKRs & KPIs and cascading them through crisp dashboards that drive focus towards results * Managing your fundraise (pitch deck, data room, investor outreach) and ensuring top-notch investor relations * Full-time or fractional Chief of Staff: I act as an extension to CEOs and founders RESULTS DELIVERED BEFORE: * Project-launched 3 integrated tech platforms (fintech, telematics, LMS) * Delivered 3 full yearly strategy cycles for a Middle East conglomerate * Overachieved FedEx' operational KPI improvement targets across 70 countries by 10% by delivering business intelligence tools & process excellence projects * Built a regional operations team of 80+ FTEs, while enabling a 50% YoY ops growth (fleet size 100.000) * Co-founded 3 businesses (a venture advisory firm in the UAE, a STR property management brand in Africa, and a health insurtech in the USA) * Led 3 successful fundraises (the largest at 2.2m USD) * Chairman award winner for my performance, values & ethics at Al Futtaim I'm obsessed with translating vision into results, launching new ventures and maximizing team potential. I work with owners and executives who demand high standards of quality and are ready to invest in growth!

  • Business Strategy
  • Business Operations
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Program Management
  • Process Optimization
  • Investor Roadshow
  • Venture Capital Consulting
  • Fundraising
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Analysis
  • Presentations
  • Business Modeling
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Management Office
  • Management Consulting
Amr M.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$79/hr
5.0
45 jobs

The two-second version: I help businesses streamline operations, automate workflows, and leverage data for smarter decisions 🚀 With 14+ years of experience, I’ve worked with governments, enterprises, and startups, including Abu Dhabi Police, Emirates Airlines, and BASF! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Amr exceeded expectations—his automation saved us $30K annually!" – Marketing Agency Client ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Transformed our PMO, increasing efficiency across 30+ projects!" – Enterprise Client ------------ The longer sit-down version: 💡 Helping businesses streamline operations, reduce costs, and leverage automation for data-driven success I specialize in process optimization, automation, and data analytics, empowering businesses to eliminate inefficiencies, enhance decision-making, and drive growth. With 14+ years of experience, I’ve worked with governments, multinational corporations, and startups to transform business workflows using Lean Six Sigma, AI, and automation tools like n8n, Make.com, Zapier, and Power BI. Key Expertise: ✅ Process Optimization → Streamline workflows using RPA & Generative AI & AI Agents ✅ Workflow Automation → n8n, Make.com, Zapier & Google App Script ✅ Data Analytics & Dashboards → Google Sheets, Looker Studio, Power BI, Tableau ✅ Process Mapping & Mining → Visio, Lucidchart, iGrafx ✅ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & Documentation ✅ AI-Driven Workflow Optimization Notable Projects: 📌 Automated a US marketing agency’s workflow, saving $30K annually 📌 Developed AI-powered forecasting models for government decision-making 📌 Created a pricing automation system for a Dubai-based print shop 📌 Optimized daily operations of an automotive workshop using dashboards 💬 Let’s discuss how I can help optimize your business operations!

  • Process Improvement
  • Microsoft Project
  • Gantt Chart
  • Jira
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Google Sheets
  • Presentation Design
  • Python
  • Six Sigma
  • Prezi
  • Minitab
  • Project Management Office
  • Project Management Professional
  • Microsoft Visio

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