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16 Nov 2011, 04:26
Thanks ahead for your help!
Male
26
Egyptian
Career goals:
My career goals post-MBA is to position our family business as one of the top car distribution companies in the Egyptian automotive market, expanding its retail market share and bolstering its brand awareness. On the long term, I'm aiming to position it as a sole agent of an international car brand from developing auto manufacturers such as India and China, as well as branching out in other fields like electronics retail. I believe my MBA education will provide me with the foundation, skills and knowledge to make these goals a reality.
Target programs:
Kellogg, INSEAD, IMD, NYU Stern (I'm open for suggestions regarding similar 1-year programs and even 2 years)
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors (Cum Laude), The American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt.
Major: Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Management
GPA: 3.54 / 4.0
Study Abroad Non-Degree Program, University of St. Thomas (UST), Minnesota,
United States of America.
GPA: 3.62 / 4.0
GRE Score: Testing in January but currently scoring 730-750Q and 480V
Honors and awards:
• Academic Honor Certificate, AUC Honors Assembly, 2008.
• Nominated for the International Student Leadership Award, University of St. Thomas, 2007.
• Dean’s Honors List, University of St. Thomas, 2006-07.
• The International Student Scholarship, University of St. Thomas, 2006-07.
Work Experience:
Main Branch Manager, Autocar (family business), Cairo, Egypt, February 2008 - Present
• Planning monthly and quarterly sales target plans and marketing plans
• Leading a team of 25 associates and motivating them to achieve sales targets
• Increased sales volume by 52% in the second month on the job, and by 66% in Q2 2010.
• Procuring and managing a stock inventory of 300+ cars and maintaining relationships with the company’s suppliers, locally and internationally (Egypt, China, UAE).
• Developing the business's branches network, service centers and brand portfolio
• Planning monthly advertising campaigns, promotional offers and in-showroom advertising
• Organizing several entertainment and social responsibility events at which the company is the main sponsor.
• Shifted the company from being an 1S Authorized Dealer to a 3S Sole Agent, Service Provider and Importer.
• Opened new business lines with car suppliers in China and the UAE.
• Reporting to the Chairman & Managing Director of the company.
After-Sales Intern, General Motors Egypt, July 2008 - August 2008
• Handled customers' complains and promptly responded with solutions
• Co-designed a training system for new GM employees, dealers and authorized service centers
• Co-organized and promoted GM summer service clinic for Chevrolet and Opel cars
• Gained knowledge about car engineering, technology and spare parts
• Reported to the After-Sales Department Head
Arabic Teaching Assistant, University of St. Thomas - Department of Modern Languages, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America, October 2006 - May 2007
• Guided the students to become better speakers and assisted the professor
• Provided feedback on the assigned homework and evaluated the students’ performance
• Gained knowledge in how to communicate and deal with different cultures
Extracurricular Activities:
Advanced Open Water Diver, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), 2007- Present
Participant, Auto China 2010, Beijing, China, April 2010
Delegate, Gonow Auto Dealers Commercial Conference, Beijing, China, April 2010
Participant, Shanghai International Auto Show, Shanghai, China, April 2009
Participant, China Import & Export Fair (Canton Fair), Guangzhou, China April 2009
Member, Marketing Committee, Arab Management Association, March 2008
Radio DJ, Movement Show, Horytna Radio, July 2008 - October 2008
Delegate, ACTIVATE Leadership Conference, AIESEC AUC, Fall 2007.
Volunteer English Teacher, Language Development Committee, Alashanek Ya Balady (AYB), AUC Student Union, Fall 2007.
Student Leader, Friends of International Students (FIS), Office of International Student Services (ISSO), AUC, Summer 2007.
Event Coordinator, Muslim Student Association, UST, Spring 2007.
Head, Reach Out Committee, Volunteers In Action (VIA), UST, Spring 2007.
Receptionist, 14th Annual GMSA International Dinner, UST, Spring 2007.
Founder & Co-Host, The Euphoric Sessions Radio Show, KUST Radio, UST, Spring 2007.
Events Coordinator, St. Thomas Activities & Recreation (STAR), UST, Fall 2006 - Spring 2007.
Member, Events Committee, Globally Minded Student Association (GMSA), UST, Fall 2007 - Spring 2007.
Member, American Marketing Association - St. Thomas Chapter, UST, Fall 2006 - Spring 2007.
Delegate, Import and Export Council, Entrepreneurship Convention, Spring 2006.
Project Head, Opel's Hope On Wheels Cancer Campaign, The Help Cub, AUC, Spring 2005.
Member, Fundraising Committee, AUC Talent Show, AUC Student Union, Spring 2005.
Delegate, Council on E-Marketing and Sales Management, 5th International Conference on Global Economy (ICGE), Spring 2005.
Member, Public Relations Committee, Freshman Orientation Ceremony, AUC Student Union, Winter 2005.
Participant, 10th Annual Worldwide Conference on Leadership: Effectiveness in Changing Times, Fall 2004.
Assistant Head, 57357 Hospital Cancer Campaign, The Help Club, AUC, Fall 2004.
Member, Community Service Committee, The Help Club, AUC, Fall 2003.