Indjie Hafez 2023 Curriculum Vitae JULY 2023

INDJIE Y. H. HAFEZ CURRICULUM VITAE JULY 2023

INDJIE Y. H. HAFEZ Senior Development Specialist SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIST | ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT | OPERATIONS EXPERT | EFFICIENT PROJECT DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION | MULTI-LINGUAL COMMUNICATIONS | SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST | CROSS-INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE | CONTENT CREATOR | WRITER | PERSONAL STATEMENT | CONTACT INFORMATION I am an expert project developer, with 30 years’ experience in design planning, recruitment, structuring, and building and rebuilding of Egypt +122 3 222 999 projects in governance, private sector, and up-to-date training on technology that enhances and develops deliverables. As a crafted writer, I am an excellent communicator; drawing from my own background as a well-traveled citizen of the world; I am well versed in English, [email protected] Arabic, French and conversational in Spanish and German. I enjoy an excellent professional experience, with multi-discipline exposure; I am [email protected] a forward thinker by nature and experience; while driven, motivated, dedicated I am results-oriented. I am a creative strategist who implements plans with a high capacity to coordinate with multi-layered levels to ensure the best deliverable results. I strongly believe in www.linkedin.com/in/indjieyhhafez leadership and group efforts to obtain the best results at the best pace. My educational background is diverse and has allowed me to be both a recipient and a giver of knowledge. My career in project development has led to the diversity of my professional experience, with https://africaconsults.com/ multi-discipline leadership styles, among my peers I am best known for my research skills, multi-disciplined writing, organization, planning, decisive leadership while recognized for helming multi-tiered high visibility revenue-driving projects and events, in tandem with delivering | COMMUNITY SERVICE holistic experiential solutions. I am a seasoned and highly qualified full-stack operations professional with a history in environment, sustainable development, fast moving consumer goods, warehousing, inventory, food, luxury goods, advertising, creative media strategy & COMMUNITY SERVICE VITAE management, digital transformation, water, domestic solid waste management, and education. https://tinyurl.com/y6xr83pn | EDUCATION MSc in Second Language 2009 | LANGUAGES Acquisition for Formative Years University of California, Santa Cruz Diploma of Islamic Theology 2009 English Diploma in Applied Linguistics 2008 Fluent Native Speaker Al Azhar University, Cairo Diploma in Second Language Acquisition University of California, Santa Cruz BA in English Literature and Comparative Literary Studies Minors in 1990 French Translation, Psychology, History, & Arabic Fluent Native Speaker Cairo University High School American Diploma 1986 Advanced Placement Laurette with Egyptian Arabic Cairo American College, Cairo, Egypt. Minors in Psychology & Business 1985-86 Mother Tongue Graduated Upper School 1 Year in Advance The International School of Berne, 1978-81 Spanish Switzerland High School Grades 9-11 1974-78 Conversational Port Said School, Cairo, Egypt Middle School & Grade 7 Independently 1973-4 John Tyler Elementary School, VA, USA German Collège De La Mère De Dieu Elementary School Conversational Elementary School | KEY STRENGTHS | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, INDEPENDENT & FORMAL STUDIES research • writing • project Training of the Trainer (TRAINEE) Franklin Covey, Cairo & Alexandria, Egypt 2019 ideation & design • resource Rotary Leadership Institute Rotary Egypt, Cairo & Alexandria, Egypt 2019 management • brand creation • Rotary Leadership Institute 2016 brand development • public Oya Body Shaping Clinics Rotary Egypt, Cairo, Egypt 2014-2016 address • excellent Higher Institute of Islamic Studies Clinical Set-Up for Franchise, Hong Kong 2011-18 communication • problem- Mohamadian Sufi Order Methodology of Interpretation: the Quran, Cairo, Egypt (Al Azhar) 2012-13 solving skills • creative strategy Independent Studies in – Tajweed - Comparative Studies in Fiqh • development • strategic Rotary Leadership Institute 2012 planning • sustainability • Al Azhar History of Sufism 2012 volunteerism • leadership • Rotary Egypt, Cairo management • team-player Training of the Trainer (TRAINER) Comparative Theology Workshop in Collaboration with Al 2007-9 Training of the Trainer (TRAINEE) Mohamadian Sufi Order, Cairo 2006 Indian Cultural Center in Egypt Choueifat (SABIS), Cairo Main Campus 2002 PARC Choueifat (SABIS), Cairo Main Campus 1996-98 Kellogg’s The Study of Yoga & Meditation through Asanas, Cairo, Egypt 1993 Strategic Media Monitoring & Evaluation, Kuwait DANIDA Egypt, Africa and the Middle East Distribution Management Seminar, 1990 England, United Kingdom Project Identification, Assessment & Evaluation, Al Arish, Egypt

| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IZDIHAR LTD Founder & CEO SELF EMPLOYED (2020- TILL DATE) SOHBA FOUNDATION RM VENTURES Affiliate Partner – Advisory Board Co-Founder & COO https://tinyurl.com/28nt36s7 AFRICACONSULTS BUSINESS SERVICES Co-Founder & COO https://africaconsults.com/ NOIRE LTD., BRANDING ARCHITECTS Founder & CEO PROVOKE IDEATION HUB Affiliate Partner – Advisor to the CEO http://provokeideas.com/ | HARD SKILLS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1987 - 2020 • Strategic Thinking & Planning CAIRO UNIVERSITY – 2011 - 2013 • Administration Chief Project Officer • Brand Conceptualization • Brand Management • University of California Miramar / University Affiliation Program – Special • Digital Marketing Steering & Collaboration Unit for the establishment of UCM with the Supreme • Cyber Footprint Management Council of Universities, the Faculty of Commerce Cairo University and the Faculty • Fund Raising of Arts, Department of the English Language Mansoura University. • Administration • Teaching / Instruction / Faculty Member • Business English (UCM) – English as a 2nd Language for the Academic Years 2011- Training 2013 – Structure & Writing. • Research, Data Gathering & • Department Lead Professor – Psychology for Business School (UCM) Years 1 – 3 Academic Years 2011 – 2013. Analytics • Reporting AL AZHAR UNIVERSITY – 2012 - 2013 • Writing Curriculum Consultant – Steering Committee - Special Unit on Anti-Terrorism. • Design • Project Management THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHOUEIFAT, CAIRO - SABIS – 2002 - 2010 • Subject Matter Expertise SABIS is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five • Employee Development continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS schools • Change Management implement the SABIS Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 • Strategic Planning years. • C-Suite Communications & Faculty Member Presentation • KG1 Lead Teacher & Gr12 Advanced Placement Director2002 – 2010 • Artificial Intelligence Education Consultant • Digital / Tech Skills • Syllabus Creation & Curriculum Writer for SABIS Network - Advanced Placement | SOFT SKILLS Psychology Gr 11-12. • Leadership PRIME CORPS INTERNATIONAL, CAIRO – 2001 - 2002 Deputy Advisor Implementation Committee • Administration • Worked as Deputy to the Chief Advisor of the Committee, as part of the special • Strategic Alliance Creator unit of specialists on the re-launch of Credit Agricole in Egypt. • Teamwork SEOUDI GROUP, CAIRO – 2000 – 2001 Admin Chair to the Special Advisory Board – Governance, Compliance & Regulation • Management Special Purpose Projects on Land Development & Reclamation, for the group’s investment portfolio diversification and business development. • Data Analytics • Communication • Interpersonal • Creativity • Storytelling • Decision Maker • Organization & Delegation • Diverse Experience • Adaptable • Positive Attitude • Culturally Competent Leadership • Changed the way people interact with technology. • Excellent trainer • High moral integrity • Results driven 2

ONYX WASTE MANAGEMENT - ALEXANDRIA WASTE MANAGEMENT & CITY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT – 1998 - 1999 Special Unit Deputy Director • The incorporation of SPV for Onyx Alexandria to carry out domestic solid waste management, land fill, and the cleanliness and beautification of the City of Alexandria. The project included tender proposal and final implementation of the operation in collaboration with the Governorate of Alexandria. The waste management giant, won the tender in 1999 and implemented the project on the ground. ARAB INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES AIMS, KUWAIT – 1998 | SPECIAL PROJECTS AIMS manages large projects and is responsible for all project stages from planning and development to the actual delivery of IT solutions to meet client needs in addition to selecting 2014 – 2016 the best systems while providing full-fledged comprehensive support. AIMS also assists in the evaluation of tenders and manages the project implementation for ITC in the GOK. Served Or Consulted On The Deputy Recruitment Officer Following Projects & Services: • Handled the international recruitment for IT departments across government and public sector in Kuwait to satisfy their technology transformation across all public • Oya Body Sculpting & zones. Antiaging Patent Technologies TMI / J. WALTER THOMPSON (JWT) KUWAIT – 1995 - 1998 Media Account Executive & Solutions, Hong Kong & • Strategically managed media locally and regionally for clients on television, radio, Egypt magazines, newspapers and outdoor; managed the relationship with stakeholders – including working in collaboration with the creative teams to ensure that the design • The Treasure – ASAP and strategic media placement of the advertisements meet client messaging and are synergistic with the brand identity. Accounts handled included: De Beers, Jaguar, • Emergency - ASAP Rolex, Ford Escort, in luxury goods; KDD in foods, Americana in fast foods and fashion; Ericsson in mobiles; and others. • Al Azhar University, Anti- The Egyptian Company for International Trade EGITRATE SAE – 1992 - 1995 Terrorism Steering Committee; EGITRADE was a first in many areas. The objective was to create an organized, modernized grocery distribution company. It launched its operation with ready to eat food brands Representing Sohba Foundation establishing a marketing presence as well as a mass consumer behavior shift towards foods. It was the first local distribution system of its kind, complete with refer warehousing and a fleet • Supreme Council of of cars that re-established branded foods from boarder to boarder. Assistant Managing Director & Processes Manager Universities, Cairo University • Handled MDs Office working on establishing the company. • University of California Irvine, • Established, coordinated and communicated all interdepartmental communications • Established brands at entry points and oversaw market handling and distribution Miramar & Santa Cruz for • Established the marketing department and oversaw day-to-day operations • Established a catering distribution with a local – international product mix Egypt • Created a brand identity for the company, pitching for new business and growth • Drove efficiency modules using the latest technology • Sobek Group of Companies – • Brands included: Kellogg’s, Rio Mare, Mars Incorporated, Sally Hansen, Kraft for Chair Decision Support for General Foods, Chocolat Suchard, Evian, Lefèvre Utile (LU), et al. Project Ideation • Roots International School - for School Principal & Managing Director • Futures International School – for Owner 1995 • Al Jarrah Flower Shop Kuwait Supply Chain Management & Brand Grower 1994 • Aly & Khaled Mansour Lockheed Martin Egypt Assistant Managing Director on Special Assignment 3

| SPECIAL PROJECTS WORLD BANK • UNDP CAIRO • CABINET OF MINISTERS & ADMINISTRATIVE 1986 – 1990 DEVELOPMENT, GOE • EGYPTIAN ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AGENCY (EEAA) – I was a freelance translator helping my mother’s friend with her 1990 - 1992 business. It’s actually how I landed Liaison & Program Officer G3 my job at the World Bank! The International Cooperation Unit (Special Purpose Unit) under the leadership of Dr. Tarek Genena, I served as an Administrative Support & Liaison Officer. In this role, I was Her office was hired to convert responsible for coordinating between world-wide international agencies, donors, and the written or spoken material from Government of Egypt. I was also responsible for organizing various conferences and seminars French or English to Arabic, or vice leading to the final launch of the EAP. The ICU played a pivotal role in establishing the versa, while ensuring the original environmental policy in Egypt and in developing the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency meaning, format, and tone were under the guidance of Mr. Salah Hafez, former CEO. One of the key achievements during my maintained. I helped by reading and time at ICU was the formulation and early implementation of Law 4/1994, the first Law of researching material, translated text the Environment in Egypt. This had a significant impact on shaping the environmental and audio recordings, proofread and landscape of the country. Additionally, ICU supervised the formulation of the Egyptian edited translations, prepared and Environmental Action Plan, which resulted in the establishment of the first Ministry of the presented documents, collaborated Environment in Egypt. During this period, the World Bank established their first offices in with teams and clients for Egypt, and I had the opportunity to interact with various stakeholders, including specialized outcomes in legal representatives from international agencies and donors. This experience allowed me to develop documents, architectural documents, strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of tender documents, scientific and international cooperation in the environmental sector. As lead Administrative Support & literary research documents, and Liaison Officer at the ICU, I have contributed to the strengthening of the Egyptian stayed updated on translation tools Environmental Affairs Agency and the establishment of the Ministry of the Environment. My and practices. I did it as a part-time experience in coordinating with diverse stakeholders and managing administrative processes job through university, and before I has equipped me with valuable skills which proved instrumental in contributing to future graduated, she recommended me, endeavors in my career. and I got the job! TRUST IMPORT & EXPORT COMPANY SAE – 1987 – 1990 TRUST International was a locally, privately owned trade company created to import manufacturing goods to Egypt and export Egyptian made goods to other countries around the world. Office Manager I served as the first point of contact for the company's Customers, Suppliers, Vendors, and Candidates, effectively becoming the \"face of the company\", while managing the back-office area as well. I was instrumental in supporting the founding partners in their efforts to build a robust international, cohesive company culture within the manufacturing industry, positioning TRUST as a reliable trading partner to the local industrial/manufacturing supply chain. My role included key administrative process creations such as database creation and management, team support, industry research and light accounting functions. Some of my key achievements in this role include successfully resolving customer complaints and issues, achieving, and maintaining a high local customer satisfaction rating and implementing a new client tracking system that increased efficiency, through local government institutions. I was able to utilize and further develop my skills in customer service, problem-solving, and communication, contributing significantly to the company's success. I recruited and trained support staff and the following office manager. 4