Badr Idriss

A strategic and results-oriented HR executive with a proven track record of success in talent management, staffing, and entrepreneurship. Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and employees to achieve organizational goals. Possesses a meticulous attention to detail and excels at managing multiple projects simultaneously, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes under tight deadlines. Collaborates closely with partners and project managers to ensure operational excellence and drive business growth. Proven expertise in resource planning, aligning staffing with business goals, and optimizing utilization rates. Additionally, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for creating and growing businesses, successfully establishing and managing two thriving ventures.

FOUNDER & E-COMMERCE ENTREPRENEUR - Dubai, UAE
GENIUS-BEE.COM - August 2023 ‑ Present
• Implemented effective marketing strategies, including social media campaigns to drive traffic and conversions.
• Utilized analytics tools to track key metrics and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
• Managed end-to-end customer experience, ensuring high satisfaction rates.
• Generated 27,000 USD in sales within the first 2 months of operation.
• Founded and operated a successful ecommerce business, overseeing all aspects of business development, operations, and strategic planning.

SENIOR TALENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TALENT MANAGER) - Dubai, UAE
Oliver Wyman - September 2022 – June 2023
• Used performance management process to identify development needs and training opportunities for diverse consultants.
• Implemented resource planning strategies aligning staffing needs with business goals, optimizing utilization rates, and minimizing bench time.
• Ensured smooth onboarding by closely working with recruitment teams for a seamless candidate-to-employee transition.
• Initiate project assessments and collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee information within performance management systems, demonstrating proactive data accuracy and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work closely with partners and engagement managers to ensure proper coding of projects in financial systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of revenue tracking and billing.
• Lead the development of a financial forecasting model that enables the organization to project revenue and expenses for multiple scenarios, improving the accuracy of financial planning and decision making.
• Work closely with partners to develop detailed project budgets and timelines, tracking progress against key milestones and making the necessary adjustments on the CRM system.

HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST -Toronto, Canada
Deloitte - December 2021 – August 2022
• Fostered productive relationships with resourcing primes globally to facilitate effective resource allocation and project staffing.
• Prepared, reviewed, and provided detailed reports for specific service areas, providing analysis at the national level to identify trends and potential needs.
• Worked closely with service line leaders to optimize utilization and activity levels by analyzing and tracking current and forecasted utilization and variances.
• Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and effective integration into the team.

SENIOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST & OPERATIONS SENIOR ASSOCIATE - Cairo, Egypt
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - July 2019 – December 2021
Received a Tier 1 Rating, the highest performance evaluation available within the organization in my first year of employment leading to a promotion in the same year.
• Acted as a line of service operations generalist, providing expertise and guidance to enhance operational efficiency.
• Served as the primary point of contact for day-to-day deployments and query resolutions.
• Planned, coordinated, and implemented workforce planning, deployment, and talent management activities, optimizing resource utilization.
• Generated and disseminated Management Information through data analysis, graphs, and trends for informed decision-making.
• Cultivated strong working relationships with stakeholders, HC, and Finance, fostering collaboration and synergy.
• Facilitated seamless rotation of program graduates, coordinating logistics, mentoring, and monitoring progress.
• Supported regional L&D team in designing and executing graduate programs, developing skilled talent pipeline.

SENIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE & CREDIT RISK ANALYST - Toronto, Canada
Scotiabank & CIBC - March 2017 – January 2019
• Conducted thorough due diligence and analysis in the corporate lending department, assessing creditworthiness risk factors.
• Served as a trusted consultant, actively engaging in risk analysis to shape lending decision-making processes.
• Prepared accurate counsel documents encompassing complex lending arrangements with multiple borrowers, currencies, availment types, and booking points.
• Linked facilities to established guarantor records and Risk Rating models (MRA), ensuring comprehensive risk assessment and management.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including legal and compliance, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Exceeded sales targets through proactive client engagement and effective product presentation.
• Built strong client relationships, providing personalized financial guidance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ryerson University (Toronto Metropolitan University)
CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Toronto, Canada

Cape Breton University 
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (PROGRAMMING) - Sydney, Canada