Mohammed Elsheikh

Talent Development Specialist III and bilingual Corporate Learning professional with 17 years of experience designing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating workplace learning programs across English Language, Soft Skills, onboarding and employee development. Since 2014, supporting Zahid Learning Institute / Caterpillar KSA across Riyadh and the Central Region through learning-program design and delivery, training coordination, scheduling, assessment, documentation, stakeholder management and training operations. Core specialization in English Language and Soft Skills training, complemented by corporate Safety and EHS training responsibilities within the same organization.

CELTA-certified, Cambridge TEFL Teacher Trainer, IELTS Trainer, Caterpillar-accredited instructor and NSC-certified safety trainer.

Talent Development Specialist III, English Language & Soft Skills at Zahid Learning Institute, Caterpillar KSA / Zahid Group (2014-10 – Present)

• Lead corporate learning and workforce-development programs for employees, new hires, technical-college learners, engineering graduates, and Caterpillar apprenticeship participants, contributing 14,000+ training hours and supporting job readiness across diverse learner groups.
• Coordinate weekly with Central Region onboarding and Headquarters teams to obtain new-hire lists, deliver onboarding sessions, and issue attendance and acknowledgement documentation.
• Design and review monthly mandatory and soft-skills schedules with the Branch Manager and program controller; deliver sessions in Arabic and English and submit attendance records to regional administration and headquarters.
• Lead English Language Programs (face-to-face and online) based on Zahid In-House English Language Curricula, CAT English, Headway Plus, and Macmillan In Company 3.0, including scheduling, materials, learning tracks, target-language delivery, quizzes, final examinations, Quizlet administration, assessments, supervisor communication, and results reporting.
• Deliver a broad portfolio of soft-skills and professional-development programs including APDP, New-Hires Orientation, Customer Experience, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Business Relations Development, Handling Difficult Customers, Goal Setting, Building Trust, Accountability, Team Building, Commitment to Excellence, Cybersecurity Awareness, Ethical Compliance, Telephone Techniques, Occupational Fraud Awareness, and Deplastification Awareness.
• Manage end-to-end training logistics, including room and supply readiness, guest-trainer support, cafeteria and stationery requests, shipments, vendor coordination, and urgent administrative requirements.
• Administer Central Region training petty cash, vouchers, reimbursements, and finance coordination to keep learner catering and training operations running smoothly with documented controls.
• Conduct post-training evaluation analysis to improve future training programs and courses.
• ADDITIONAL SAFETY / EHS RESPONSIBILITY: Plan and deliver Fire Fighting, Electrical Safety, First Aid and CPR, DDC, and Lift-Truck Safety Operator Training; coordinate schedules and maintain attendance, participation records, and certificate copies.
• ADDITIONAL SAFETY / EHS RESPONSIBILITY: Conduct monthly EHS inspections and incident-discussion meetings; prepare reports, maintain incident logs, coordinate incident documentation, and participate in spill, evacuation, and serious-injury drills.
• ADDITIONAL SAFETY / EHS RESPONSIBILITY: Represent Zahid Learning Institute during the annual internal safety audit and contribute through evidence readiness, training documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

English Language & Literature Teacher at Egyptian English Language School (2014-02 – 2014-05)

• Delivered secondary-level English language and literature instruction using structured lesson planning, classroom management, and learner assessment.

English Language Instructor, Direct English Division at Linguaphone Egypt (2012-12 – 2013-05)

• Delivered Direct English curricula across Levels 1-6, adapting instruction to learner proficiency and program objectives.

English Language Lecturer at Pharos University in Alexandria (2012-10 – 2012-12)

• Taught university English curricula to Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Engineering undergraduate students.

English Language Instructor at Berlitz Egypt (2010-04 – 2012-09)

• Completed 2,100 teaching hours across Berlitz English Levels 1-8 and business-focused programs covering meetings, presentations, negotiations, call centers, and BPO communication.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry – Alexandria University (2000 – 2000)