1. Hamad Ayub Kahout
Mobile: (971) 50 3983705
E-mail: hamadkahout@yahoo.com
Date of Birth: 12/12/1992
Visa Status:Company’s Sponsorship.
Professional Overview
An energetic,innovative and dynamic transportmanager who has a proven track record in managing a highly
commercial operation in a fast-paced environment.Experience of effectively running a succes sful transport
function in a high pressure environment.Responsible for the transportand distribution operations and also for
providing excellent standards ofservice,efficiency and performance through outstanding people management
skills.Currentlylooking for a suitable transportmanagers opportunityto join a successful and growing business
and to be part of their ongoing and continued success.
Education
O’ Levels IGCSE
Al Sadiq Islamic English School,United Arab Emirates
Graduated:2008
GCE ‘A’ Level
English Language School,Dubai.
Graduated:2010
Degree Entry Program (Foundation)
Herriott Watt University
Graduated:2011
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.
Herriott Watt University
Graduated:2014
Key Skills and Abilities
Interpersonal Skills
Extensive practical experience in training and mentoring manufacturing professionals.Effective communication
skills with excellentconflictresolution ability.Experience managing teams ofup to 70 people.
Organizational Skills
Excellent ability to priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Experience managing large projects in
busy, high-risk environments.Proven ability to exceed KPIs and deliver to strategic plans within budget.
*DRIVINGLICENSE
Professional Experience
January 2013 – Present
Operations Manager, Transportation (Certified)
Dhelal Al Sahra Rent A Car L.L.C.
Dubai, UAE
Responsibilities:
Responsible for getting the right products in the right quantities, to the right locations all at theright time.
2. In charge of the day to day operations of thetransport department.
Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles.
Responsible for all of thedispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.
Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures to do with tachograph and
towing etc.
Managing, monitoring and developing a team of drivers and line managers.
Involved in strategic development and strategy making.
Being thefirst point of contact for all drivers.
Making sure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.
Arranging for the induction and training off all new staff.
Regularly liaising with the delivery manager to ensure a smooth running of both departments.
Developing and nurturing client relationships.
Maintaining accurate administrative records.
Giving drivers a full debrief, including tacho analysis.
Organizing vehicle checks.
Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.
Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.
Appraisingstaff performance and also taking disciplinary measures when required.
Ensuring all site and customer objectives are achieved.
Responsible for all H&S investigations.
Achievements:
Attained 18 per cent reduction in operating costs
Managed to get permanent accounts for the company.
Consolidated digital financial and personnel systems, resulting in more effective operations
Nov 2011 – Dec 2012
Mechanical Engineer (Certified)
Golden Diesel
Dubai, UAE
Responsibilities:
Making sure all safety precautions are taken.
Carried out safety tests and recorded results on mechanical equipment and systems and recommending
improvements.
Regularly making dimensional orientation and materials checks and comparisons.
Responsible for theplant and equipment maintenance and replacement of worn-out parts.
Having to scrutinizetechnical mechanical problems and follow corrective procedures to fix the problem and avoid
recurrence.
Explaining technical problems to non-technical colleagues.
Carrying out staff appraisals.
Prepared monthly reports for senior managers.
Involved in the design of new machines and equipment, whilst at the same time taking account of cost, availability
of materials, strength and maintenance requirements.
Supervising the smooth operation of thecompany manufacturing plants.
Achievements:
Instigated weekly reviews of the business across all locations
June 2011- Sept 2011
Mechanical Intern
Al Nemr Al Taer Services L.L.C.
Dubai, UAE
Responsibilities:
Started out as junior mechanical engineer responsible for documents and assisting senior engineers.
Completion of therequired documents for the product Design.
3. Coordinated communication between the field, test labs, offsitefacilities and international teams/suppliers
Assisting theground staff with the supply of raw material & necessary activities
June 2009 – Dec 2010
Administrator
Kahoot SadwalTransport L.L.C.
Dubai, UAE
Responsibilities:
Meeting and greeting clients and visitors to the office.
Typingdocuments and distributing memos.
Supervising the work of office juniors and assigning work for them.
Handling incoming / outgoing calls, correspondence and filing.
Faxing, printing, photocopying, filing and scanning.
Organizing business travel, itineraries, and accommodation for managers.
Monitoring inventory, office stock and ordering supplies as necessary.
Updating & maintain the holiday, absence and training records of staff.
Responsible for purchaseorders. Raising of purchase orders and invoice tracking.
Creating and modifying documents using Microsoft Office.
Setting up and coordinating meetings and conferences.
Involvement in social media implementation.
Updating, processing and filing of all documents.
Languages
English Fluent
Urdu Fluent
Hindi Fluent
Punjabi Fluent
Arabic Beginner.
Skills
Microsoft Office
Auto Cad
Solid works 3D
Creo
References
Available upon request.