Karim ElSabagh
Masters Student
Portsmouth,Hampshire
Summary
Highly motivated, committed to learning and developing my skills with passion for Digital Business Management & Entrepreneurship, looking for professional opportunities to further my knowledge & experience. Always willing to push myself to new levels and and utilize interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills, as well as being energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Education
Master of Science - Digital Business Management
The University of Portsmouth
UK 05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Entrepreneurship
University of Portsmouth
UK 01.2019 - 07.2021
Foundation - Business Management
International College Portsmouth
UK 09.2018 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
New Ramses College
Egypt 05.2016 - 05.2018
Work History
Front of House
Feed - UK
Portsmouth
10.2021 - Current
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards and meet customer expectations.
- Receiving and confirming walk-in, telephonic, and reservations
- Ushering diners to their tables and providing them with menus
- Accepting food and beverage requests
- Transporting food orders from kitchen to each pertinent table
- Providing guests with their checks after meal.
Production Line
Adecco - Estee Lauder
Portsmouth, POR
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitoring equipment to ensure that products are being assembled properly
- Assemble products by hand
- Make sure that workstation is clean and free of hazardous materials
- Addressing problems with production equipment and machinery
- Paying close attention to detail.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
Startup Founder
NonBasicInvestors
, UK
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Created fully optimised E-commerce websites and online store platforms
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Maintained customers' social media business managers while running continuous social media ads to reach a competitive ROI
- Anticipated clients' needs and maintained professional customer communication skills.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated 3 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
Sales Associate/Brand Manager - Ecommerce & Digital Marketing
Iwalani Swimwear
, Portugal
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Anticipated customer needs and provided them with high-quality service while upholding brand standards and values to ensure customer satisfaction
- Meticulously handled POS system transactions including credit cards, cash, exchanges, and returns to ensure seamless and accurate cash flow
- Happily guided customers through the process of successfully finding their ideal styles.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales.
Managing Partner
Ahalina Charitable Organisation
Cairo, Egypt
01.2012 - 09.2018
- Fundraising and donations collection.
- Kept data in organised using my strong administration and IT skills.
- Liaising with orphanages and creating partnerships.
- Flexibility & efficient learning skills to support the business needs.
- Assisting in donation handouts, food serving, and organisation of daily events.
- Planned and coordinated special events and fundraising activities by working with staff and volunteers.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Skills
Communication
Efficient learning
Leadership
Problem-solving
Time Management
Sales
Customer Service
Management
SalesForce CRM
Presentation Skills
Accomplishments
- Foundations of Project Management - Google
- Digital Strategy - LinkedIn
- Blockchain: Beyond The Basics - LinkedIn
- Blockchain: Basics - LinkedIn
- Cryptocurrency Foundations - LinkedIn
- Securing Cryptocurrencies - LinkedIn
- Accounts & Contacts for Lightning Experience - Trailhead by Salesforce
- Lightning Experience Customizations - Trailhead by Salesforce
- Customize a Sales Path - Trailhead by Salesforce
- Data Management - Trailhead by Salesforce
- Instagram Strategy for Business Growth - Domestika
Timeline
Front of House
Feed - UK
10.2021 - Current
Production Line
Adecco - Estee Lauder
09.2021 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Digital Business Management
The University of Portsmouth
05.2021 - Current
Startup Founder
NonBasicInvestors
04.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management and Entrepreneurship
University of Portsmouth
01.2019 - 07.2021
Foundation - Business Management
International College Portsmouth
09.2018 - 12.2019
Sales Associate/Brand Manager - Ecommerce & Digital Marketing
Iwalani Swimwear
07.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
New Ramses College
05.2016 - 05.2018
Managing Partner
Ahalina Charitable Organisation
01.2012 - 09.2018