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Education
Texas Southern University
Ph.D. Community Development & Housing
Urban Planning & Environmental Policy program
Publication : Ph.D. dissertation, 2021: An Analysis of Public Boys’ High School Location Using GIS: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Case Study
2021
Texas Southern University
MBA
2016
Indiana University Kokomo
Business Fundamentals Graduate Certificate
2014
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Bachelor of Architecture Engineering
2004
Discipline , Perseverance and Devotion
Work History
Real Estate Broker
Freelancer
Sep. 2022 on going Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Forward-thinking real estate marketing coordinator specializing in a strategic, outsourced business model for Jeddah, Saudi Arabian market. I ensure every marketing strategy is built on accurate, data-driven insights. This approach allows for scalable, high-quality results, which have directly contributed to 17 transactions with a total sales volume of SAR 159.2 M. (56 M in 2022, 24 M in 2023, 31.6 M in 2024 and 47.6 M in 2025)
Digital Technology Company Limited
Project Manager / Consultant
Nov 2023 on going Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Project management acting as a consultant for company projects. My role is to oversees technology projects from start to finish. To define the project's scope, create timelines, and manage resources and budgets. This role involves leading a team of technical professionals, tracking progress, solving problems, and communicating to ensure the project is delivered successfully and on time.
Urban Planning Research Assistant
Texas Campaign for the Environment
Dec 2019 - Jul 2020 Houston, Texas, United States
Oil and Gas Drilling Operations in Houston Metropolitan Area. The project is sponsored by Texas Campaign for the Environment & Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience Cooperation (CEER) with Texas Southern University (TSU). Analyzing four counties in Houston Metropolitan Area urban infrastructure to create a GIS dashboard to present the intersection between Oil and Gas Drilling Operations and PAD-US to measure and evaluate its physical location impact on people, city urbanization and surrounding environment.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 Houston, Texas, United States
This project is a grant by W. K. Kellogg Foundation with cooperation with Texas Southern University. The project was a five year grant to Dr. Robert D. Bullard the Father of environmental justice and Dr. Beverly Wright. The project covered The United States Gulf Coast states (TX, LA, Al, MS, and FL) to study climate change and its impacts on urban life. My role was to assist Dr. Glenn Johnson to study Pleasantville community engagement and increasing science literacy in the community with regard to climate change, air quality, and health issues that impact children and families in the region.
Business Broker
iFLY indoor Skydiving
Aug 2017 - Dec 2018 Houston, Texas, United States
During my Ph.D. studies in The US, I signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in August 2017 with SKYVENTURE, L.L.C. and SKYVENTURE INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD . I believe that iFly indoor skydiving is a great fit to the Saudi Arabia entertainment sector.
I marketed such a project to my private investors list in Saudi Arabia. I renewed the NDA in Feb. 2018 with IFLY HOLDINGS, LLC, SKYVENTURE, LLC, SKYVENTURE INTERNATIONAL (UK), LTD, and their affiliates due to the fact that I had an interested investor who asked for an actual construction quote from a local contractor. I have succeeded to secure such a request from one of my contacts MAC consulting or what is known as SBCM.
Business courses Tutor
Texas Southern University
June 2016 - Dec 2016 Houston, Texas, United States
During my MBA studies, I worked in the University student center as a tutor for business courses. I was teaching students who needed help with their studies, mainly finance courses.
Regional Leasing Manager
Panda Retail Company – Savola Group
Jul 2010 - Mar 2011
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Managing a leasing team to drive absorption rates while overseeing the full contract lifecycle, from negotiation and execution to rent collection and payment processing. Acted as a primary point of contact for tenant inquiries, ensuring high levels of customer service through proactive communication and the diligent oversight of maintenance requests and property upkeep.
Real Estate Broker
Freelancer
Apr 2009 - Jun 2010 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Project coordinator
Arabian Food Supplies
May 2007 - Mar 2009 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Directed the end-to-end delivery of 12 hospitality shop-fitting projects (Fuddruckers, Chili’s, and On The Border) across the UAE, Egypt, and KSA. Managed a total budget of 50M SR over two years, overseeing contract completion, bidding, and financial controls including budgeting and cash flow analysis to ensure consistent delivery.
Roshan Mall Duty Manager
Savola Group
Aug 2006 - Apr 2007 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Supervise nightly mall operations and tenant coordination, serving as the Acting Manager for Roshan Mall during the second shift. This role involves the direct oversight of all evening activities and events, ensuring high-quality execution, crowd management, and operational security during the mall's busiest hours.
Sultan Mall Operation Manager
Better Homes Real Estate
Jul 2005 - Jun 2006 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Member of Sultan Mall acquisition team, physical due diligence
Tenant coordinator providing property services (water, gas, electricity and sewage) within mall criteria
Mall services companies Management (Contracts, payments and day to day services supervision)
Standardizing mall criteria (maintenance, cleaning, water, sewage and electricity)
Architectural Engineer
Ahmad Zidane Architecture Office (Edge)
Dec 2004 - May 2005 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Eng. Ahmed Zidan Architectural office in a cooperation with Concept One (C1) on Mobily shopfitting Project. My role was an AutoCAD Draftsman on floor plans
Architectural Engineer
Makkah Municipality
Sep 2004 - Dec 2004 Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Parks and Recreation Department (DPR)
Landscape design where I designed a park and I was assigned to manage a project. The Project was to add park sitting benches to all Makkah's parks
Summer Trainee
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
Anas Rayes Office
June 2002 - Aug 2002
Licenses & Certifications
FAl Real Estate General Authority 2023
Real Estate Financial Modeling Excel 2021
GIS ESRI MOOC's: 2020
Creativity in work environment - Saudi Credit and Saving Bank 2015
ELS English Language Centers 2012
Safety for Survival
Yousuf Naghi Training Center 2009
Arbitration Dispute resolution in construction Projects FIDIC Course - Saudi Council of Engineering 2008
Project Management Professional PMP Course- Saudi Council of Engineering 2007
Awards
Tiger Tank, 2016
First Place in a business competition similar to shark tank called Tiger Tank sponsored by Texas Southern University. My Project was about mobile Mechanic project
Entaliq with Airbus, 2017
I was one in a team of three, we proposed a luggage system to identify person’s luggage faster and safer
Top five finalists