ABDULLA ESSAK
General Manager
DAR ES SALAAM
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Results-focused professional specializing in building and leading high-performance teams. High-achieving leader and business developer. Dedicated to keeping companies in forefront of excellence.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
General Manager
HSD Africa Limited
Dar es Salaam
01.2022 - Current
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Installed, calibrated and monitored medical devices.
- Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Checked facility's structural environment to assess for electrical, mechanical and other safety hazards.
- Soldered loose connections in equipment to reduce safety hazards and improve performance.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Safety Manager
Auric Air Services LTD
DAR ES SALAAM
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Facilitated training for employees.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with safety officer and suggested remediation.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with respective officers and suggested remediation.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with respective officer and suggested remediation.
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents 30%.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Base Operations Manager
Auric Air Services LTD
Dar es Salaam
03.2012 - 08.2019
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Prepared daily flight plans and coordinated with other agencies for seamless operations.
- Oversaw fueling, cargo management and departure of aircraft at busy facility with daily departures and arrivals.
- Addressed medical emergencies and flight operation obstacles as both first responder and emergency management leader.
- Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations.
- Trained and developed new hires to drive efficient performance by teaching and emphasizing key skills, procedures and performance optimization strategies from day one.
- Reviewed aircraft reports, determining proper maintenance schedules are observed and adhered to.
- Executed regular airfield inspections, identifying and reporting safety hazards or issues to supervisor.
- Collaborated with maintenance crews and air traffic control to resolve problems and facilitate seamless operations.
- Investigated and reported accidents, incidents, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel and authorities.
- Scrutinized and managed flow of incoming and outgoing aircraft, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Monitored airfield duties and personnel to make proactive changes to procedures, workflows and task responsibilities to maintain operations targets.
- Spearheaded personnel safety initiatives to foster safe operating environment for all aircraft operations.
- Developed and implemented emergency procedures, complying with safety regulations and enabling preparation in crisis events.
- Maintained flight and events logs, aircrew flying records and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
Instrumentation Engineer
Mombasa Cement LTD, Z
Mombasa
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Designed automation concepts and protocols for diagnostic testing and simulation purposes, applying Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) protocols.
- Revised instrumentation guidelines to address exceptions and provide clarification, where needed.
- Contributed to client proposals, spearheading compliance with prescribed technical specifications and budgetary concerns.
- Communicated complex technical specifications to non-technical people in easily comprehensible formats.
- Monitored pre- and post-production operations for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
- Participated in design specification review meetings, coordinating with inter-departmental teams to align ongoing efforts and overall business goals.
- Designed electrical products and systems based on client briefs.
- Applied principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency.
- Improved methods for measurement, documentation and work flow management.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for electrical systems.
- Established and maintained effective communication with clients and contractors.
- Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
- Analyzed and documented test results to comply with industry standards.
- Designed and approved power distribution requirements for facility construction.
- Retested electrical products and systems to determine effect of modifications.
- Evaluated and identified opportunities to improve performance of electrical systems.
- Rendered technical drawings and electrical systems specifications exceeding company standards.
- Assisted in installation of electrical systems and components for commercial and industrial applications.
- Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes.
- Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.
- Prepared detailed reports on electrical systems and components for project review.
- Utilized various electrical tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems.
- Initiated project management knowledge study and subsequently standardized project management practices.
- Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
Education
B. Tech - Electrical And Telecommunications
01.2005 - 09.2010
- Elected to Technical Adviser for Student Organization in 2006 to 2009
No Degree - Electronics And Instrumentation
04.2001 -
No Degree - Flight Operations Certificate
04.2001 -
No Degree - Safety Management Systems
04.2001 -
No Degree - Quality Management Systems
04.2001 -
No Degree - Anesthesia Workstation Application Training
No Degree - Ventilators Application Training
No Degree - Anesthesia Workstation Technical Training
No Degree - Ventilator Technical Training
No Degree - Incubator Application Training
No Degree - Medical Gas Systems
Skills
Safety audits
Safety program development
Implementing policies
Incident Reporting
Developing training programs
First Aid/CPR
Flexible and Adaptable
Attention to Detail
Excellent Communication
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Documentation and control
Policy and procedure modification
Documentation expertise
Scheduling
Clear oral/written communication
Organizational skills
Operational improvements
Quality processes
Audit reporting
Accomplishments
- Safety Management
- Risk Analysis
- Incident Investigation
- Safety Performance Indicators and Key Performance Indicators
- Safety Assurance
- Flight Planning
- Dispatch of Aircraft
- Crew Resource Management
- Dangerous Goods
- Manuals Writing and Amendments
- Optic fiber termination and Commissioning
- Planning of Preventive Maintenance and Projects
- High Voltage Cable Termination both Outdoor and Indoor
- Panel assembly and Testing with the required material and connections
- Instrumentation maintenance and operation
- Systems Installation
- Projects Management
- Technical Knowledge:
- Safety Management System
- Flight Operations
- Ground Operations
- Project Engineering and Management
- Handling Various Electrical Motors and Transformers
- Knowledge of PLC
- Knowledge of SCADA
- Instrument Installation and commissioning
- Calibration of Instruments
- Creating networks, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
General Manager - HSD Africa Limited
01.2022 - Current
Safety Manager - Auric Air Services LTD
09.2019 - 09.2021
Base Operations Manager - Auric Air Services LTD
03.2012 - 08.2019
Instrumentation Engineer - Mombasa Cement LTD, Z
10.2010 - 01.2012
Moi University - B. Tech, Electrical And Telecommunications
01.2005 - 09.2010
Mombasa Technical College - No Degree, Electronics And Instrumentation
04.2001 -
Tanzania Aviation College - No Degree, Flight Operations Certificate
04.2001 -
IATA - No Degree, Safety Management Systems
04.2001 -
IATA - No Degree, Quality Management Systems
04.2001 -
Drager - No Degree, Anesthesia Workstation Application Training
Drager Academy - No Degree, Ventilators Application Training
Drager Academy - No Degree, Anesthesia Workstation Technical Training
Drager Academy - No Degree, Ventilator Technical Training
Drager Academy - No Degree, Incubator Application Training
Drager Academy - No Degree, Medical Gas Systems