Mahmoud Alissa

Business Development & Operations Specialist

Dubai, UAE

Profile summary

Experienced Sales and Operations Professional with a proven track record in Strategic Project Management, Client Relations, and Business Development, skilled in leading cross- functional teams to drive growth and achieve organizational objectives.

Key skills

Skills
Creativity & Problem SolvingCommunicationAbility to Work Under PressureOrganizational & Administrative SkillsTeamwork and LeadershipAdaptabilityStrategic Project ManagementMarket Analysis & Competitive StrategySales Training & DevelopmentOperational Streamlining & EfficiencyNew Market Entry & ExpansionData Analysis & ReportingCross-Functional Team CollaborationBusiness Process OptimizationFinancial Modeling & AnalysisNegotiation & PersuasionCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Digital Marketing & SEOProduct Management Fundamentals

Professional experience

Operation Specialist & Business Development OfficerJan 2024 - May 2025
Master Coin Project / Cashcompay Project | Mastercoin, Amman-Dubai

Managed daily operations, aligning purchasing, sales, and service delivery with organizational goals. Streamlined workflows and cross-department coordination to ensure efficiency and consistency. Monitored market activity and competitor trends to inform operational improvements. Developed and delivered structured training programs to enhance team performance. Oversaw app and dashboard operations for prepaid card platforms, ensuring uptime and accuracy. Coordinated with Product and IT teams to maintain system security and minimize downtime. Utilized KPI dashboards to analyze performance and implement process enhancements.

  • Managed daily operations, aligning purchasing, sales, and service delivery with organizational goals.
  • Streamlined workflows and cross-department coordination to ensure efficiency and consistency.
  • Monitored market activity and competitor trends to inform operational improvements.
  • Developed and delivered structured training programs to enhance team performance.
  • Oversaw app and dashboard operations for prepaid card platforms, ensuring uptime and accuracy.
Business Development OfficerJan 2021 - Feb 2022
iOWN Group

Managed crypto exchange operations, including OTC product development and payment gateways. Conducted market and competitor analysis to identify business opportunities. Built and maintained strong client relationships to expand market reach. Supported marketing and advertising campaigns to strengthen brand visibility. Prepared sales forecasts and reports, monitored performance, and updated daily rates. Participated in process improvements, system testing, and ad-hoc projects.

  • Managed crypto exchange operations, including OTC product development and payment gateways.
  • Conducted market and competitor analysis to identify business opportunities.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships to expand market reach.
  • Supported marketing and advertising campaigns to strengthen brand visibility.
  • Prepared sales forecasts and reports, monitored performance, and updated daily rates.
HR Associate and PR OfficerJan 2019 - Jan 2021
Carawan Electrical Mechanical Works LLC

Managed daily HR operations and interdepartmental coordination. Administered HR documentation, employee records, and payroll submissions. Handled onboarding, offboarding, and probation follow-up to ensure policy compliance. Managed health insurance processes and annual renewals. Liaised with government entities (MOL, MOE, Immigration, Health Authorities, Municipality). Tracked expiries of licenses, visas, and third-party agreements for timely renewal.

  • Managed daily HR operations and interdepartmental coordination.
  • Administered HR documentation, employee records, and payroll submissions.
  • Handled onboarding, offboarding, and probation follow-up to ensure policy compliance.
  • Managed health insurance processes and annual renewals.
  • Liaised with government entities (MOL, MOE, Immigration, Health Authorities, Municipality).
Event OrganizerJan 2016 - Sep 2019
Dubai Flea Market

Organized the largest secondhand market in Dubai, serving over 3,000 attendees weekly. Managed vendor coordination, event logistics, and crowd operations. Resolved customer issues and maintained smooth communication across diverse groups.

  • Organized the largest secondhand market in Dubai, serving over 3,000 attendees weekly.
  • Managed vendor coordination, event logistics, and crowd operations.
  • Resolved customer issues and maintained smooth communication across diverse groups.
Sales RepresentativeJan 2013 - Jan 2014
Oriental Beach Company

Generated leads, negotiated contracts, and managed client acquisition. Prepared weekly and monthly performance reports.

  • Generated leads, negotiated contracts, and managed client acquisition.
  • Prepared weekly and monthly performance reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business AdministrationJan 2020 - Present
Swiss Business School