About Candidate

Dear Hiring Committee,

I am writing to express my sincere interest in joining your esteemed institution as a faculty member in the fields of Economics and Business Administration.

I hold a Ph.D. degree and possess extensive academic and administrative experience in the fields of Economics and Management. Throughout my academic career, I have held several senior academic and leadership positions, most recently serving as President of Ibn Khaldun University in Baghdad. I also served as Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science at Al-Fateh University in Tripoli, Head of the Department of Management at Al-Isra University in Amman, and Head of the Department of Economics at both Al-Mustansiriyah University in Baghdad and Salahaddin University in Erbil, Iraq.

In addition, I have extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. I have taught a wide range of courses, including Economic Theory, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Money and Banking, Monetary Theory, Strategic Planning, Project Evaluation, Project Management, Economic Feasibility Studies, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing Management.

Furthermore, I have been actively involved in academic research and the supervision of graduate students and research projects. I am strongly committed to academic excellence and to the implementation of modern teaching methodologies, including online and blended learning.

I am particularly interested in opportunities for online and distance education and possess the ability to effectively deliver courses through modern Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual teaching platforms.

I would be honored to contribute to your institution’s academic mission and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications and experience align with your requirements.

Please find attached my Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents for your kind consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Akeel Jasim Abdulla
Ph.D. in Economics
akeeljasim@gmail.com

Phone: +1 405 762 5482

326 Topaz Ave, Stillwater, OK, 74075 – USA

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Education

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PH.D. 1981
Academie de Studii Economice - ASE, Bucharest

My Ph.D. dissertation focused on Strategic Human Resource Planning and its role in enhancing organizational effectiveness and achieving sustainable competitive advantage. The study examined methods for forecasting human resource requirements, aligning workforce planning with organizational strategic objectives, and developing effective policies for recruitment, training, performance appraisal, and career development in order to improve organizational performance and adaptability to environmental changes.

Work & Experience

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 2021 - Continuing to the present
NAFTAH for Petroleum Training Company - Oklahoma, US

Providing executive leadership and strategic direction for the company's training and consulting activities, with a focus on organizational development, capacity building, and international business expansion.

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President 2018 - 2021
Ibn Khaldun University, Baghdad, Iraq

Provided visionary leadership for all academic, administrative, and strategic functions of the University. Directed institutional development initiatives, oversaw academic quality assurance and accreditation processes, supervised the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans, enhanced academic programs and research activities, strengthened governance and organizational effectiveness, and promoted partnerships and collaboration with national and international institutions to support the University's growth and long-term sustainability.

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HR and Strategic Planning Advisor 2013 - 2018
Rikaz Global Company, Muscat, Oman

Advised public and private sector organizations on strategic planning, human resource development, organizational restructuring, and institutional performance improvement.

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HR and Strategic Planning Advisor 2011 - 2013
Ministry of Health, UAE

Developed and implemented strategic HR policies, organizational structures, and workforce planning systems to enhance institutional effectiveness.

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Advisor to the Minister of State 2010 - 2011
Ministry of State, UAE

Provided high-level advisory support on strategic initiatives, public sector reform, and organizational development programs.

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HR and Strategic Planning Advisor 2008 - 2010
Ministry of Education, UAE

Led strategic planning and human resource development initiatives aimed at improving institutional performance and educational effectiveness.

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HR and Administrative Development Expert 2006 - 2008
Institute of Administrative Development, UAE

Designed and delivered organizational development programs, administrative reforms, and capacity-building initiatives for government institutions.

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Professor of Human Resources and Head of Business Administration Department 2001 - 2005
Al-Isra University, Amman, Jordan

Provided academic leadership to the department while teaching undergraduate courses and supervising academic research.

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General Manager 1998 - 2001
Romanian-Arab Petroleum Training Center, Ploiesti, Romania

General Manager Managed academic, administrative, and training operations, fostering international cooperation and Professional development programs in the petroleum sector.

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Professor of Economics and Head of Economics Department 1990 - 1998
Open University, Tripoli, Libya

Led the Economics Department, developed academic programs, and taught a wide range of economics courses at undergraduate level.

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Professor of Economics and Head of Economics Department 1987 - 1990
Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, Iraq

Taught and conducted research in human resource planning, contributing to curriculum development and academic advancement.

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Professor of Human Resources and Head of Economics Department 1985 - 1987
Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq

Provided academic and administrative leadership to the department while promoting excellence in teaching, research, and curriculum development.

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Head of Manpower Planning Research 1983 - 1985
Ministry of Planning, Baghdad, Iraq

Directed manpower planning studies and labor force research to support national development policies and strategic workforce planning.