Kareem El Geresy

KAREEM EL GERESY PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dedicated fitness and nutrition specialist with over 20 years of global experience in health coaching, weight loss, and sports nutrition. Passionate about guiding individuals through their wellness journeys, providing personalized nutrition plans, exercise guidance and accountability coaching. Adept at motivating clients, fostering behaviour change, and delivering structured support to help them stay committed to their goals. Extensive background in client support, coaching, and habit formation, making a meaningful impact on individuals dealing with chronic pain, obesity, and other health CONTACT challenges. Address: Nationality: Egyptian/British | DOB: 29th OCT 81 | Military states: EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting - Business - Finance, Exempted | Shiekh Zayed| , Cairo Phone:- Email:- 2003 Cairo University - Cairo, Egypt High School Diploma, 1999 Dar El Trabia Language School - Cairo EXPERIENCE Fitness & Nutrition Consultant, 10/2004 - Current Owner - Cairo, 6th of October • Provided one-on-one coaching for clients with a focus on weight loss, muscle gain, and pain management. • Designed and implemented nutrition and exercise programs tailored to individual needs, including chronic pain patients and individuals with metabolic conditions. • Held regular accountability check-ins via messaging and video calls to keep clients engaged, supported, and progressing toward their goals. • Developed habit-based coaching strategies to ensure clients stay motivated and adhere to their fitness and nutrition plans. • Offered pain recovery guidance, integrating exercise therapy, mobility work, and lifestyle changes for long-term health improvement. • Created educational content on nutrition, fitness, and wellness to help clients develop sustainable healthy habits. Head of Global Sales, 10/2020 - 03/2022 TopFX - Cyprus • Led enterprise sales and presales for AI-powered trading platforms and fintech solutions, securing high-value B2B partnerships. SKILLS • Accountability Coaching & Client Motivation • Nutrition Planning & Meal Structuring (Food Combining, Mediterranean, Keto, Low FODMAP) • Chronic Pain & Weight Loss Management • Exercise Prescription & Functional Training • Behavior Change & Habit Formation • Client Communication & Virtual Support • Pain Reprocessing Techniques • Customer Service & Empathy-Driven Coaching • Go-to-Market Strategy & Business Expansion • Financial data analysis • Critical thinking • Advanced problem solving • Sales operations • Key account development • Team leadership • Business strategy • Team coaching • Managed the end-to-end presales cycle, engaging clients in technical discussions and product demonstrations. • Developed a structured go-to-market strategy to penetrate new markets in Middle East, Africa, and Europe. • Delivered high-impact presentations at industry events, fostering strategic relationships with C-level executives and enterprise buyers. • Provided consultative sales insights, identifying customer pain points and positioning digital financial products as business growth enablers. • Developed and managed numerous regional sales teams spanning Asia, MENA, Africa, and South America. • Oversaw the hiring, training, and professional growth of 35+ employees in this role. • Restructured existing sales teams for improved performance. • Expanded reach by establishing new offices with dedicated staff in emerging markets such as Mexico and the Philippines. • Improved profit margins by implementing innovative processes that enhanced results by over 200% across several regions. • Conducted ongoing sales/marketing training across target regions to ensure optimal outcomes. • Guided sales/marketing techniques tailored to each region's specific social/economic dynamics. • Contributed directly to long/short-term growth plans. • Conducted thorough performance reviews worldwide for various management roles/sales agents Regional Business Development (Middle East), 01/2020 - 10/2020 Salvex - Cairo, Al Jizah • Established relationships with key decision-makers across the Middle Eastern region. • Fostered growth and retention for the company. • Worked with existing regional customers to increase purchases of products and services while ensuring customer satisfaction. • Prepared and signed contracts with clients after thorough discussions. • Utilized various communication channels such as telephone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries to proactively reach out to potential customers to expand our client base. • Promoted and managed key accounts by maintaining direct communication with clients and advising them on lucrative opportunities as well as market trends. • Conducted comprehensive research using multiple systems and resources to address any questions or concerns raised by clients efficiently. • Significantly increased Salvex's presence within the Middle East by adeptly managing accounts across the region spanning various verticals. Market Analyst - Institutions , 02/2018 - 12/2019 Naeem Holding - Cairo, Egypt • Negotiation • Conducted in-depth analysis of Egyptian, Middle Eastern, US equity instruments, and Global indices. • Excelled at forecasting and delivering daily reports that predicted short-, medium-, and long-term performance. • Provided client-tailored analyses based on specific requests concerning global equity instruments, commodities, energies, or metals. • Maintained and nurtured client relationships with international buyside firms. • Kept clients informed with the latest news updates as well as fundamental, political, technical, and sector analyses. • Provided valuable insights into both market trends and worldwide events. • Taught and trained interns and new joiners through regular sessions. Market Analyst - Remote, 02/2017 - 10/2019 The House Of Trading - London, UK Prop Trader, 12/2017 - 05/2018 The House Of Trading - London, UK Group Brand Manager(METC) - 6 Month Term Project, 04/2017 10/2017 Guess - Cairo, Egypt Regional Sales Manager, 09/2016 - 03/2017 Finex Solutions Country Sales Manager, 10/2014 - 05/2016 Misys Regional Sales Specialist (North Africa & Levant), 01/2009 - 10/2014 Thomson Reuters Institutional Account Manager, 06/2007 - 12/2008 Pioneers Holding Account Executive, 01/2005 - 06/2007 Arab Finance - Cairo, Egypt Sales Executive, 07/2003 - 12/2004 Linkdotnet - Cairo, Egypt CERTIFICATIONS Certified CPR and First Aid NASM Personal Trainer Certified: PES: Performance enhancement specialist WLS: Weight loss Specialist GPTS: Group Personal Training Specialization Also Certified: NASM: CES, CNC and CSNC. PROGRAMS AND LANGUAGES English (Fluent) – Arabic (Mother Tongue) Financial Application (BBG - Eikon)