EDUCATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, QUALIFICATION DEVELOPMENT, SUBJECT MAT TER SPECIALIST. QUALIFIED ASSESSOR AND INTERNAL VERIFIER. PMP, CIPT, M.ED, ED.D CANDIDATE.
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Strategic Project Leader with 15+ years’ experience delivering high-impact projects in education, training, and business development.
Proven record in Learning & Development program design, curriculum development, and quality assurance across academic and corporate sectors.
PMP-certified with expertise in Agile, SCRUM, and cross-functional team leadership.
Skilled at aligning initiatives with organizational goals, optimizing processes, and fostering stakeholder engagement.
Adept in integrating digital learning technologies to enhance training outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager- Consulting & Business Development
Rabdan Academy
03.2023 - Current
Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Manage partnerships with centers of excellence to integrate innovative training and learning solutions.
Implement process improvements, achieving measurable efficiency gains in project delivery.
Oversee compliance with industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and best practices.
Key Achievement: Introduced a cross-departmental knowledge-sharing framework that reduced project duplication by 20% and improved inter-team collaboration.
Senior Specialist - Training and Quality
Alef Education
08.2018 - 03.2023
Directed training quality standards and instructional design strategies for large-scale educational technology deployments.
Developed targeted e-learning modules, improving remote learner engagement by 30%.
Facilitated professional learning communities to promote continuous faculty development.
Conducted internal audits to optimize training material effectiveness and ensure compliance.
Key Achievement: Led a curriculum optimization initiative that aligned 100% of content with national standards while enhancing accessibility for diverse learners.
Educational Consultant
Alef Education
12.2016 - 08.2018
Designed professional development programs for educators and administrators.
Created curriculum frameworks integrating innovative pedagogical strategies and technology.
Supported accreditation processes and quality assurance for academic programs.
Key Achievement: Successfully coordinated accreditation documentation for multiple educational programs under UAE’s National Qualification Authority framework.
Educational Consultant
GLOBAL VISION FOR TRAINING EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY
12.2015 - 08.2017
Designed and developed innovative curriculum materials
aligned with national standards and best practices.
Designed engaging and effective learning experiences using
various instructional design models and technologies.
Developed and implemented formative and summative
assessments to measure student learning and program
effectiveness.
Provided consultation and support to school leaders on
strategic planning, organizational development, and change
management.
Designed and delivered professional development programs
for teachers and administrators on various topics, including
pedagogy, classroom management, and educational leadership.
Health Education Program Lead
FATIMA COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
01.2011 - 08.2015
Managed full program lifecycle, from curriculum development to accreditation.
Developed culturally relevant instructional content tailored to UAE public school standards.
Led faculty training workshops, improving instructional quality and student engagement.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Candidate - Educational Research
University of Bath, UK
United Kinkdom
10.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Zayed University
United Arab Emirates
09.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
AL AHLIYA AMMAN UNIVERSITY
Jordan
09.1998 - 09.2002
Skills
Project Portfolio & PMO Leadership
Strategic Planning & Execution
Learning & Development Strategy
Curriculum Design & Accreditation Compliance
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building
Risk, Budget & Resource Management
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Key Projects & Initiatives
Centers of Excellence Conference – Rabdan Academy: Led the conference organization team for the Centers of Excellence initiative, overseeing all planning, coordination, and execution activities. Successfully managed the two-day event, bringing together all SSDEC sectors under one umbrella to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic alignment.
National Qualification Development – Agriculture & Food Safety: Led a qualification development team to design and deliver a national qualification in agriculture and food safety, fully aligned with the National Qualification Center standards and industry requirements. Achieved completion ahead of schedule with high efficiency, ensuring relevance, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.
HECMA Health Education Pathway Development: Led the full-cycle design and delivery of a comprehensive pathway and textbooks for Health Education and Medical Application subjects for UAE public school students in Grades 10–12, ensuring alignment with national standards and pedagogical best practices.
Digital Learning Implementation: Designed and launched interactive e-learning professional development programs for 5,000+ users, integrated with LMS platforms.
Curriculum Realignment Project: Led multi-institutional task force to update curriculum and qualifications to meet new accreditation standards, and criteria.
Professional Development Framework: Created scalable L&D framework improving training satisfaction scores by 25% across the organization.
Timeline
Project Manager- Consulting & Business Development
Rabdan Academy
03.2023 - Current
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Candidate - Educational Research
University of Bath, UK
10.2022 - Current
Senior Specialist - Training and Quality
Alef Education
08.2018 - 03.2023
Educational Consultant
Alef Education
12.2016 - 08.2018
Educational Consultant
GLOBAL VISION FOR TRAINING EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY
12.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management