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Sayyid Farooq Ali Al-Hassani

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in communication, team building, and problem-solving. Demonstrates strategic planning and leadership excellence, with a strong background in IT systems knowledge and mentoring expertise. Multilingual capabilities enhance the ability to lead diverse teams effectively. Committed to leveraging skills for continued career growth and organisational success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head of Legal and Operation Services

Link Legal Consultants
London , City of London
03.2018 - Current

Overseeing Daily Operations Budgeting and Financial Oversight Team Leadership and Development Quality Assurance Compliance and Risk Management Customer Experience and Satisfaction Technology and Innovation Cross-Departmental Collaboration Reporting to Senior Management Crisis Management

Strategy & Operational Management


  • Developing operational strategies: Collaborating with senior management to create long-term operational plans that align with the company's objectives.
  • Setting performance goals: Establishing measurable goals and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for the operational team to ensure efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Resource management: Allocating resources such as personnel, equipment, and technology in line with strategic objectives to optimize productivity.


  • Process optimization: Ensuring that business processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
  • Managing workflows: Overseeing day-to-day operations across various departments to ensure smooth execution, avoiding bottlenecks, and improving productivity.
  • Staff management: Supervising operational teams, including managers, supervisors, and front-line employees, to ensure smooth workflow and high performance.


  • Budget preparation: Working with finance teams to develop and manage operational budgets.
  • Cost control: Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability without compromising quality or customer satisfaction.
  • Financial reporting: Analyzing financial data and presenting reports to senior executives to track performance against budget.


  • Hiring and training: Ensuring that operations teams are staffed with qualified professionals, and overseeing training and development programs to maintain high performance.
  • Employee performance management: Providing guidance, feedback, and support to improve individual and team performance.
  • Promoting a positive culture: Creating a collaborative and high-performance culture where employees are motivated and aligned with organizational values.


  • Ensuring quality standards: Overseeing quality control processes to ensure products or services meet industry standards and customer expectations.
  • Continuous improvement: Implementing process improvements to drive efficiency, minimize errors, and ensure consistent product/service quality.


  • Regulatory compliance: Ensuring that the organization complies with all local, county, and national legal regulations related to its operations.
  • Health and safety: Managing safety protocols and ensuring that the organization maintains a safe working environment.
  • Risk mitigation: Identifying potential operational risks and implementing measures to mitigate them.


  • Customer service: Overseeing customer service operations to ensure high levels of satisfaction and resolving any operational issues that affect the customer experience.
  • Feedback loops: Analyzing customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in operations or service delivery.


  • Adopting new technologies: Keeping up with technological advancements and implementing solutions that improve operational efficiency, such as automation, data analytics, or supply chain management systems.
  • Digital transformation: Leading efforts to digitize operations or implement software solutions to streamline business processes.


  • Coordinating with other departments: Working closely with departments like sales, marketing, finance, HR, and IT to ensure alignment on objectives and seamless interdepartmental operations.
  • Problem-solving: Acting as a point of contact for operational issues across the organization and resolving them quickly and efficiently.


  • Executive updates: Providing regular reports to the CEO, board of directors, or other senior leaders on operational performance, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Strategic advice: Offering insights and recommendations based on operational performance to support company-wide decision-making.


  • Handling crises: Managing unexpected issues such as supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, or production delays, ensuring that operations continue with minimal disruption.
  • Contingency planning: Developing and executing contingency plans for potential disruptions to minimize impact on business operations.


  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Deep understanding of business processes and industry standards.
  • Financial acumen and experience with budget management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance standards.

Regional Manager

Agilis Consulting
, London
06.2012 - 02.2018
  • Achieved efficiency by streamlining regional operations.
  • Developed strategies for optimal market penetration.
  • Enhanced team's performance with regular coaching and feedback.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, significantly reducing operational expenses.
  • Directed sales efforts to increase brand awareness in the region.
  • Provided crucial input into strategic planning, shaping company direction and focus.
  • Established new data management protocols for improved efficiency.
  • Collected and analysed data, providing recommendations to help improve database performance.
  • Worked successfully under Agile methodologies to deliver on-time projects.
  • Developed effective legal strategies by collaborating closely with internal teams.
  • Managed complex legal projects for timely completion and ensured stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Achieved dispute resolution with successful negotiation and mediation skills.
  • Reviewed contracts to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Legal Consultant

Charles Riviera Consulting
Birmingham , West Midlands
05.2007 - 01.2012
  • Delivered comprehensive legal advice to corporate clients by researching, interpreting and applying relevant legislation.
  • Revisions of contracts for improved clarity made.
  • Achieved successful dispute resolution with negotiation strategies.
  • Developed effective legal strategies to protect client interests.
  • Drafted detailed reports on legal proceedings for improved transparency.
  • Provided expert interpretation of complex legal language, simplification for client understanding achieved.

Education

LPC - LAW

College of Law
Birimngham
09.2001 - 07.2002

LLB - LAW

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
09.1997 - 07.2000

A-Levels - English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Law

King Norton Boys School
Birmingham
09.1996 - 07.1997

GCSEs - English, Maths, History, Geography, Infromation Data & Technology, Science, Religious Studies, Art,

Kings Norton Boys School
Birmingham
09.1992 - 07.1996

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Multilingual
  • IT systems knowledge
  • Mentoring expertise
  • Leadership excellence

Timeline

Head of Legal and Operation Services

Link Legal Consultants
03.2018 - Current

Regional Manager

Agilis Consulting
06.2012 - 02.2018

Legal Consultant

Charles Riviera Consulting
05.2007 - 01.2012

LPC - LAW

College of Law
09.2001 - 07.2002

LLB - LAW

University of Birmingham
09.1997 - 07.2000

A-Levels - English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Law

King Norton Boys School
09.1996 - 07.1997

GCSEs - English, Maths, History, Geography, Infromation Data & Technology, Science, Religious Studies, Art,

Kings Norton Boys School
09.1992 - 07.1996
Sayyid Farooq Ali Al-Hassani