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ABDULLA ASHOOR

ABDULLA ASHOOR

East Riffa,Bahrain

Summary

Strategic leader with 12+ years of experience in stakeholder management, cross-functional communication, and project coordination. Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with government entities, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project success. Skilled negotiator with expertise in managing complex stakeholder expectations across organizational levels.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD, ASSET MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

Bacpo Upstream Co. W.L.L
Southern Governorate, Bahrain
10.2012 - 05.2025
  • Leading stakeholder engagement and communication initiatives for major oil & energy projects in Bahrain
  • Established and maintained strategic partnerships with 20+ government entities, contractors, and internal departments, resulting in seamless project execution and 30% reduction in approval delays
  • Coordinated with multiple stakeholders across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for the AB4 Pipeline project, aligning diverse interests with regional economic integration goals
  • Developed and implemented stakeholder engagement protocols that reduced project disputes by 40% and improved stakeholder satisfaction ratings by 25%
  • Created comprehensive communication plans for major infrastructure projects, ensuring consistent messaging across all stakeholder touchpoints
  • Led cross-functional teams of 8+ professionals, facilitating effective communication between technical and business units that improved project delivery timelines by 15%

NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Economic Development Board (EDB)
Manama, Bahrain
04.2012 - 09.2012
  • Facilitated strategic communications for Bahrain's economic development initiatives
  • Managed communications for strategic economic development initiatives, handling 20+ daily stakeholder inquiries and improving response time by 35%
  • Developed comprehensive team communications materials and stakeholder engagement strategies, improving information flow by 30% and stakeholder satisfaction by 25%
  • Facilitated high-level meetings between government officials and international investors, ensuring clear communication of economic opportunities and regulatory requirements

SALES MANAGER

Obowat Modern Factory
Khumrah, South Jeddah
11.2007 - 12.2010
  • Led client relationship management and sales operations for manufacturing company in Jeddah, KSA
  • Built and maintained relationships with 30+ key clients, achieving 85% client retention rate through proactive communication and needs assessment
  • Led complex contract negotiations with major clients, securing favourable terms while maintaining positive relationships
  • Developed and implemented communication protocols that improved information flow between sales, production, and delivery teams, reducing fulfillment errors by 22%

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Umm Al Qura University
Makkah, KSA
09.1999 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering

University of Technology Bahrain (UTB)
Salmabad, Bahrain
12.2015 - 08.2022

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Team building
  • Public speaking
  • Public Relations
  • Resourcefulness

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Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Project Management Institute, In Progress, 06/2025
  • Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management, 2021, Strategic stakeholder engagement and relationship management, Cross-functional team communication and leadership, Management communication and conflict resolution
  • Advanced Negotiation Skills, 2014, Strategic negotiation planning and execution, Cross-cultural negotiation techniques, Effective communication and influence strategies

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Proficient (C2)

Key Projects

AB4 Pipeline Development (Saudi Arabia-Bahrain), Coordinated communication between multiple stakeholders across two countries, including government entities, contractors, and internal teams. Developed comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan that aligned diverse interests with project objectives. Facilitated resolution of cross-border regulatory challenges through effective communication with government authorities. BAPCO Modernization Programme (BMP), Led stakeholder engagement strategy for this strategic modernization program, ensuring all parties remained informed and aligned. Facilitated regular stakeholder meetings and workshops to address concerns and incorporate feedback. Developed crisis communication protocols that successfully managed stakeholder expectations during project challenges.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering

University of Technology Bahrain (UTB)
12.2015 - 08.2022

LEAD, ASSET MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

Bacpo Upstream Co. W.L.L
10.2012 - 05.2025

NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Economic Development Board (EDB)
04.2012 - 09.2012

SALES MANAGER

Obowat Modern Factory
11.2007 - 12.2010

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Umm Al Qura University
09.1999 - 01.2002
ABDULLA ASHOOR