HAZEM FARAH

• Managed and ran a three-month project to implement an HR function into a cybersecurity business from scratch.
• Ran workshops to create the company values.
• Created a 20-page onboarding pack to welcome new employees.
• Created an employee handbook with every company policy needed.
• Worked with the internal and legal teams to confirm all the policies and create a final document for all employees.
• Researched and organized team-building off-site activities for the company.
• Reviewed the company's cybersecurity training platform and their marketing offerings.
• I researched competitors' websites and provided feedback documents.
• Working with the team to build new website pages, explaining the platform and the courses.
• Working with the team on improving the overall platform and its go-to-market strategy.

• I had direct responsibility for managing, leading and making decisions for " Procurement Department, Warehousing Department, Logistics department in Gaza Strip and responsible for coordinating with the Directors to create integration in implementing the company's strategies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of supply chain strategies and procedures to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, quality and improve delivery times.
• Monitored supplier performance metrics such as quality, cost, lead time, and delivery accuracy.
• Under my administrative responsibility are 55 employees from all the departments at all management levels and also 6 warehouses in Gaza with a financial value of around 7,000,000 US dollars
• Negotiating with suppliers for important and main contracts with high financial value to obtain the best possible prices with the same efficiency, effectiveness and shortest supply period.
• Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
• Managed budget with company leadership, analyzing previous purchases and forecasting future requirements.
• I had a watchful eye over the logistics department’s team activities which established and rehabilitated two sales showrooms in Gaza and were responsible for Periodic maintenance of 50 buildings and sites within the borders of the Gaza Strip.

Management Steering Committee Member (Gaza)& Participant in Top Management Meetings

• Actively serve as a member of the Management Steering Committee for the Gaza Strip, contributing to strategic decision-making and organizational direction.
• Participate in monthly top management meetings with the General Manager and Directors, providing insights and input on key company initiatives and policies.

Paltel as a land line and internet service's begin merging process with a sister company (Jawwal - mobile services) so as a member of the merging committee for procurement and warehouses we did the following:

• Review all policies and procedures related to procurement and warehouses between the two companies and develop and update a new advanced policy .
• Review all systems and approval path between the two companies and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each program and choose the best programs to work with developments needed.
• The most important success is the ability of merging procurement and warehouses team in gaza to work as one team.

• During this period, I have acted many times for this position to hold this task beside my main job during holidays or sick leaves of HR and Finance Manager in Gaza.
• Managed HR functions in Gaza, including recruitment, employee relations, and performance evaluations.
• Oversaw financial operations, including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
• Approving the financial disbursement transactions for the company in Gaza, according to the approved policies, procedures and budget within the financial authorities.

• Developed and implemented HR strategies to improve employee performance and achieve higher productivity For about 700 employees in Gaza region and assign budgeting needs for all training activities.
• Built a yearly Training plan to empower Employees from all departments of the company in Gaza according to their performance needs to meet the Management Orientation.
• Reducing training costs by contributing to the development of a specialized internal training policy.
• Reduce training costs by transferring the expertise of international trainers to local trainers to carry out training.
• Selecting trainers who possess high efficiency and effectiveness, and have practical experience.

Other Human Resources Tasks:

• Participation in employment interview committees, where the number of interviews exceeded 2000 job interviews.
• Participation in administrative investigation committees for employees.

• Implemented procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Issued RFQ, RFI, RFP to qualified vendors and as a procurement committee member we Analyzed supplier data, such as price lists, quality assurance plans, and delivery schedules, to determine the best suppliers for goods and services.
• Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts and PO to obtain the best prices provided with the best quality and an efficient supply period.
• Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
• Monitored and evaluated suppliers’ performance metrics such as delivery times, quality of goods and services, pricing levels to maintain existing relationships or establish new ones to build a qualified suppliers list