Bassel Yassin
Uppsala
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
International Travel Consultant
GTE Global Travel Engine Europe AB
01.2022 - Current
- Organized group tours by coordinating logistics, managing budgets, and ensuring seamless experiences for travelers.
- Kept network of international agents to simplify and streamline international bookings.
Administrative Director
Manar AlHouda School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Planned and executed events for employees and clients and managed logistics and vendor relations.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular audits.
Founder and CEO
Abana Travel Services AB
12.2014 - 01.2021
- Drove revenue growth by launching new products and services that met customer demands.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Business Development Manager
Resabyran I Uppland AB
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
Diplomat
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
01.2001 - 05.2013
- Asia Department
- Administrative Department
- Foreign Media Department
- Protocol Department
Diplomat
Embassy Of Syria In Athens
05.2010 - 01.2013
- Head of Public Relations ,Media and Cultural Sections
Chief of Protocol
Ministry Of Expatriates
09.2003 - 08.2008
- Special assistant to The Minister
- Chief of Protocol
Senior Manager
Orient Tours And Transport
08.1991 - 01.2001
- Tourism Marketing Manager
- Rental Department Manager
- Transportation Manager
- Hotel Zenobia - Supervisor
- Carlton Hotels - Supervisor
Education
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
Arington, VirginaEnglish Literature
Damascus University
DamascusLiberal Studies
American College of Greece
AthensMA Administrative Development
Al Hayat Al Jadidah Open University
MBA Leadership And Managment
York St. John University
Honorary Doctorate in Business Development
Alhayat Al Jadidah University Online
Skills
- Retail Sales
- Organizational Development
- Budget Control
- Administrative Skills
- Employee Development
- Corporate Communication
- PR strategy development
- Social Media Strategy
Additional Information
- External Expert - The European Commission.
- Participated in International conferences and congresses.
- Participated in NGO activities.
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swedish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
International Travel Consultant
GTE Global Travel Engine Europe AB
01.2022 - Current
Administrative Director
Manar AlHouda School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Founder and CEO
Abana Travel Services AB
12.2014 - 01.2021
Business Development Manager
Resabyran I Uppland AB
09.2013 - 12.2014
Diplomat
Embassy Of Syria In Athens
05.2010 - 01.2013
Chief of Protocol
Ministry Of Expatriates
09.2003 - 08.2008
Diplomat
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
01.2001 - 05.2013
Senior Manager
Orient Tours And Transport
08.1991 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
English Literature
Damascus University
Liberal Studies
American College of Greece
MA Administrative Development
Al Hayat Al Jadidah Open University
MBA Leadership And Managment
York St. John University
Honorary Doctorate in Business Development
Alhayat Al Jadidah University Online
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