Abdullah Afia, MBA

Career arc

1. Director of OperationsJan 2022 — Present

   Afia Partners· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
2. Leadership & Business Learning Delivery Project ManagerAug 2017 — Dec 2021

   stc· Riyadh, Al Mursalat
3. Project Manager Business DevelopmentSep 2016 — Jul 2017

   Stepucation· Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia
4. Human Resources Training CoordinatorJan 2016 — Sep 2016

   SSaudi American International School· Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia
5. Soft Skills TrainerOct 2011 — Dec 2015

   HHuman Development Center KSA· Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia

Education

• University of Cambridge
  CELTA · Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor2016 — 2016
• University of Northampton
  Master of Business Administration - MBA · Business Administration and Management, General2017 — 2019

About

My journey across continents, from the UK to Morocco and the Middle East, showcases the power of cultural diversity in shaping a career I'm the Director of Operations at Afia Partners, and despite my Arabic name and years spent in the Middle East, I'm actually a proud mix of English and Ghanaian roots. It's always amusing when people think I’m Arab! My background has helped me connect deeply with people from all walks of life. This unique perspective has fuelled my passion for understanding different cultures and individuals, which in turn helps me develop their skills, advance their careers, and embrace continuous improvement; Resilience is something I've developed over the years, as an Arsenal fan, it's second nature to me! Guiding teams from low to high performance through targeted

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