hassan issa
@hassanissa1
Project Manager with 10+ years delivering education, commercial, and anti-fraud projects.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Project Manager and Coordinator with over a decade of experience leading teams and delivering educational, commercial, and artistic projects. I have strong expertise in budgeting, proposal writing, stakeholder reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and project lifecycle management.
Most recently I worked in online identity verification where I developed skills in anti-fraud detection, KYC procedures, QA support, and mentoring new hires, consistently maintaining high accuracy in live-session assessments. I have a track record of increasing program budgets, cutting costs, and implementing systems such as LMS rollouts and online tracking portals to improve outcomes.
I excel at building donor and partner relationships, managing multi-million euro/USD budgets, and delivering projects on time and within scope. I bring practical experience recruiting and managing teams, negotiating partnerships, and driving measurable improvements in graduation and program performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assessed 400+ live identity verification sessions with ≥99% accuracy, detected and escalated fraud patterns, and supported QA and process improvements during client incubation periods.
Education Programs Manager
Basmeh & Zeitooneh
Jan 2020 - May 2023 (3 years 4 months)
Managed a portfolio of 7 partners overseeing €2.5M+ per year, grew program budgets by 40%, reduced costs 20%, and led a 9-person team to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Coordinated the DAFI scholarship program managing a $1.5M budget, organized events for 1,500+ students annually, and increased graduation rates by 25% through targeted training and an online tracking portal.
Projects Coordinator
Ana Aqra Association
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Coordinated three donor-funded educational projects (UNICEF, UNHCR, Luminos) delivering outcomes across a $0.8M portfolio and secured two new partnerships while managing cross-functional collaboration and curriculum development.
Senior Executive Search
Rast Ltd.
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Led executive search engagements placing 15+ C-level candidates for regional and international clients (e.g., Pepsi, Jaguar Land Rover), drove business development, and negotiated competitive compensation packages.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
American University of Beirut
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
2004 - 2008
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration at the American University of Beirut from 2004 to 2008.
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