SURUR AL-HUSSAINI

I am a visionary executive leader with a passion for driving strategic growth and partnership development. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to fostering innovation, driving organizational change, and building strong collaborative relationships that propel businesses forward.

 • UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (MARA University of Technology) (UiTM)

    Shah Alam, Malaysia (Sep 2018 - May 2020) 

    MSc in Geographical Information Science (GIS) and Remote Sensing 

• INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA. (IUA) 

   Khartoum, Sudan (Sep 2012 - Dec 2017) 

   BSc in Geology (Honors) 

A results-driven executive with a proven track record of success in leading, transforming, and growing organizations. I possess expertise in strategic planning, establishing partnerships, capacity building, and achieving measurable outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional prowess across intricate domains and challenging roles by leveraging skills and expertise in contributing to organizational success, while exhibiting a collaborative and confident approach within a team dynamic. 

Leadership
Ability to predict future trends, supervisory skills, knowledge of financial regulations, decision making, ability to manage budgets, ability to delegate responsibilities and conflict resolution. Media engagements and public speaking.

Personal 

Attention to detail, communication skills, IT knowledge, presentation skills, problem solving, analytical mind, negotiation.

Professional Software 

• Expert user of ArcGIS software 
• Expert user of Erdas Imagine software 
• Expert user of various Adobe software 
• Expert user of AutoCAD 
• Expert user of Microsoft Office software package. 
• Proficiency in writing technical and specialized project reports.
   

• Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria - SMEDAN

                  (Oct 2023 – Present) Technical Assistant to the Director General 

• Senator (Dr) Kashim Shettima – Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria    

                    (July 2022 – Present) Personal Assistant 

• Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) - FCT Abuja  (July 2022 - September 2023) 

                  Special Adviser to the Managing Director/CEO  

• Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) - FCT Abuja (August, 2020 – September 2023) 

                    PA to the Managing Director/CEO on Creative Media and Content Creation

• City Heights Expert Solutions Ltd. (2021 – Present)
  MD/CEO, Geologist & GIS Specialist

• Surur Studios – Creative Media Agency (April 2015 – Present) 

                  CEO/Chief Creative Director (Visual Media Production) 

• TRAINING OF TRAINERS: POLICY ADVOCACY, DIALOGUE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION – Abuja, Nigeria - J.E.Austin Associates Inc.
   
• THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING SYSTEM (NATURAL FARMING, AGROFORESTRY, INTEGRATED FARMING & REGENERATIVE FARMING) – Rei Sungseo Yoon – Founder, Pouri People Power & Field Manager – Koika Project - Feb 2023.
   
• SUSTAINABLE LOCAL CHICKEN FARMING – Abuja Enterprise Agency
   
• PRE-RETIREMENT TRAINING - Abuja Enterprise Agency
   
• ENTREPRENUERSHIP MASTERCLASS – AEA & GIZ
   
• PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PMP) 2018 – UITM - Shah Alam - Malaysia
   
• THE BASICS OF 3D VISUALIZATION ESSENTIALS IN ARCGIS ONLINE - ESRI - Malaysia
   
• 3D ANALYSIS ESSENTIALS IN ARCGIS ONLINE FROM ESRI - Malaysia
   
• SMART MAPPING
   
• SPATIAL DATA ENGINEERING
   
• GIS FOR CLIMATE ACTION TRAINING
   
• ESRI PARTNERS: PARCEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALTY
   
• VISUALIZING MULTIDIMENSIONAL DATA USING VOXELS IN ARCGIS PRO
   

Passionate about swimming, fostering team spirit, honing decision-making abilities, and cultivating a competitive mindset. Enthusiastic about traveling and immersing in diverse cultures and new ideas.

I occasionally write blog posts about my experiences as well as hobbies including leadership, strategic management, geology and photography.