Hi, I’m
Khalid Hussin
Industrial Engineer
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Comfy Contours
Owner & General Manager
08.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Arabian Factory for Educational & Labs Furniture L.L.C
General Manager
07.2013 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams on various projects/initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational performance results.
New Quality Fire and Safety
Technical & Sales Manager
04.2012 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability
- Prepares action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects
- Support mechanical engineers, designers and drafter to projects as per task needs and skills
- Handle engineering tools and upgrades
- Comply drawings with applicable standards before approval
- Coach jobs, counsel on career and develop team members
- Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding performance.
NAFFCO (National Fire Fighting Co)
Business Development Manager
04.2010 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Gathering info from customers regarding the solution needed, for customization purposes
- Seek and follow up with clients who might be willing to invest in such solutions
- Develop and hand proposals to clients
- Professional in installing Fire Alarm and Firefighting systems as per the concerned authorities and consultant specs
- Preparing paper works e.g
- Inspection reports, Service reports, Work completion reports, Bill of quantity
- Arranging the visits for maintenance services and PPM schedules
- Coordinate with all involved parties e.g
- Civil Defense
- Achieve Annual Targets
- Build up Customer Relationships
- Develop Weekly reports.
El Sewedy Cable
Mechanical Maintenance Manager
05.2007 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Directing to achieve of PM (Preventive maintenance), preparing PM check list and schedules
- Follow up repairing of breakdowns for machines
- Follow up stock of spare part inventory
- Follow up the construction and modifying works for machine
- Description the spare parts and prepares purchase requisition for needed parts for the section by oracle program
- Analyzing the main reasons for breakdown in machines with maintenance manager
- Divide the work between work team to improve the work performance
- Manage the work of the maintenance team and solve any problem
- Performing the Quality policy for company in maintenance section
- Preparing TPM (Total productive maintenance) check lists
- Directing the maintenance and guarantee smooth run for service unit (chillers – fire fighting system - air compressor – nitrogen generator – electrical generator – boiler)
- Directing the infrastructure maintenance (AC unit–Manual forklift– air turbine-etc) and preparing Maintenance schedule for it.
Markem-Imaje Business Group
Maintenance Engineer
12.2005 - 04.2007
Job overview
- Review the daily production plan and check the availability of the raw material in the store and paint factory
- Distribute the technicians on the production line, thus achieving the higher productivity
- Check the quality of the raw material
- Check the parameters of the production line
- Check the safety procedure
- Testing the preliminary of the product and take the right decision
- Manage the production line and coordinate with following station to ensure the continuation of the production process.
Education
Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Engineering
02.2006
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- KPI Management
- Budget Administration
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Labor Relations
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Business Administration
- Time Management
Skills Training
CFPS ( Certified Fire Protection Specialist) –NFPA- on process
Fire Alarm and Safety
Vibration analysis as tool to increase preventive maintenance efficiency in cement industry
Shaft Alignment Using SKF TMEA 2 Tool
Industrial Electric Automation
Festo Course (Electro-Pneumatic)
Maintain Markem-Imaje Coding Printer
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Owner & General Manager
Comfy Contours
08.2015 - Current
General Manager
Arabian Factory for Educational & Labs Furniture L.L.C
07.2013 - 07.2014
Technical & Sales Manager
New Quality Fire and Safety
04.2012 - 02.2013
Business Development Manager
NAFFCO (National Fire Fighting Co)
04.2010 - 04.2012
Mechanical Maintenance Manager
El Sewedy Cable
05.2007 - 04.2010
Maintenance Engineer
Markem-Imaje Business Group
12.2005 - 04.2007
Damascus University
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Engineering
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