Shadi Tabbara
Strategic Operations Leader | CEO & Innovator | Driving Operational Excellence and Scalable Solutions
- Role
- Director of Special Projects at Blue Water Thinking
- Location
- Great Falls, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shadi Tabbara
Dynamic operations leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic initiatives, optimizing systems, and leading large-scale operational transformations across technology, federal contracting, retail, and real estate sectors. Demonstrated expertise in process improvement, resource planning, and compliance alignment, including spearheading digital transformations and operational system implementations. Proven track record of achieving measurable outcomes, enhancing partner engagement, and developing high-performing teams. Committed to leveraging innovative strategies to drive organizational growth and operational excellence while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS- Launched the world’s first technology startup to help brick-and-mortar retailers list their products online within minutes. The company received numerous awards for disrupting the retail industry and for converting online shoppers to in-store customers- Raised $1.85m at a +$8m valuation from multiple investors by preparing and presenting the Investment deck and business plan- Featured on Forbes’ 50 Startups to watch in the Arab World (2017) and Forbes’ Top 100 Startups in the Middle East (2018)- Led the resource management strategy for programs exceeding $350 million, covering planning, scheduling, and allocation- Subject matter expert in establishing systems and procedures from the ground up, leveraging best practices in +10 markets- Member of Blackbox VC Accelerator (SF) and UK Lebanon Tech Hub (London) as a global technology founder.EXECUTIVE SKILLSET - Strategic Planning & Execution- Resource Planning & Optimization- Risk Management & Prevention- Agile & Waterfall Project Management- Change Management & Leadership- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adaptation- Financial, Business & Data Analysis- Accounting, Budgeting & Forecasting- Marketing & Digital transformation
Experience
Director of Special Projects
Jan 2025 — Present
Driving strategic organizational initiatives and process optimization to enhance compliance and operational excellence- Oversaw Human Resources and employee benefits administration, ensuring compliant workforce practices, streamlined onboarding, benefits management, and employee support programs aligned with federal contracting requirements- Led organizational readiness and documentation development for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System audit, including standard operating procedures, internal controls, and compliance evidence, successfully achieving certification.
Education
Boston University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
American University of Beirut
BA, Entrepreneurship
2004 — 2007
Skills
- Trade Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Teamwork
- Team Management
- Competitive Analysis
- Budgets
- Sales
- Market Research
- Business Process
- Marketing
- Business Intelligence
- Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- Coaching
- Leadership
- Business Development
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Business Planning
- Strategy
- Business Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Analysis
- Retail
- Logistics
- Training
- Forecasting
- Fmcg
- Budgeting
- Management
- Sales Operations
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