Kareem Shehadeh-Rifai - Grant Consultant

Q: Where is Kareem based?

Kareem is based in Alzenau, Germany .

Q: What languages does Kareem speak?

Kareem speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Arabic (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kareem have?

Kareem has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Kareem has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Kareem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kareem's latest experience?

Kareem's most recent position is Grant Consultant at S&M Unternehmensberatung mbH .

Q: What companies has Kareem worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kareem has worked for S&M Unternehmensberatung mbH , Startup-Stealth-Modus , Narwhal Data Solutions GmbH , and Distributor of IoT Solutions .

Q: Which industries is Kareem most experienced in?

Kareem is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Chemical , and Information Technology . Kareem also has some experience in Utilities , Energy , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Kareem most experienced in?

Kareem is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Information Technology , and Legal . Kareem also has some experience in Marketing , Business Intelligence , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Kareem worked in recently?

Kareem has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Utilities , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Kareem worked in recently?

Kareem has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Sales , and Business Intelligence .

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Alzenau, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 7 months

Germany

Grant Consultant

S&M Unternehmensberatung mbH

Lead generation
Grant consulting for SMEs
Preparation of up to 75% of the grant application

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

Startup-Stealth-Modus

Focus areas: GenAI, SQL, Python, data analysis, and agile methods
Data scraping and data enrichment
t2s; data cleaning for large texts

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Germany

Sales Manager

Narwhal Data Solutions GmbH

Expanded the company’s market presence in Germany
Lead generation system
Author in the magazine “Unboxing Healthcare IT”
Secured Tier-1 customers
Sales recommendation system
Assembled service packages that match customer needs

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Lebanon

Exclusive Distributor

Distributor of IoT Solutions

Exclusive distributor for two manufacturers of IoT water and electricity meters in Lebanon
Ministry of Energy and Water approvals
Approvals and support for contractors and consulting firms
Leading provider for two cities, over 100,000 units

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

International Sales

Turbine Power Cleaner GmbH

Product approvals under strict requirements in three countries
One of five suppliers in Iraq, alongside GE
Building and developing sales networks and distributors
Multiplication of revenue

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Consultant

Nattex Deutschland

Marketing campaigns in major magazines
Sponsorship, including for the Ice Hockey World Championship in Germany without any cost contribution
Supplier for brands such as Mercedes, DAF, and Iveco
Admission to the Morbus Bechterew Society
Sales at XXXLutz Hamburg (former Dodenhof)
Infrastructure for referral sales

Jan 2010 - Dec 2016

7 years

International Sales

Henze International LLC

From cold calls to one of the largest plastics know-how centers in Saudi Arabia
Sales and negotiation of important contracts, including a partnership for the production of plastic pipes in Sudan and an R&D collaboration with Hyperloop

Jan 2003 - Dec 2010

8 years

Int. Sales Manager and Assistant to Management

Henze GmbH Kunststoffwerke

Management of international sales in the MENA region
Handling legal matters, especially employment and international contracts
Programming the employee time tracking system with manual

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Chemical, Information Technology, Utilities, Energy, and Professional Services.

Manufacturing

Chemical

Information Technology

Utilities

Energy

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sales, Information Technology, Legal, Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Supply Chain Management.

Sales

Information Technology

Legal

Marketing

Business Intelligence

Supply Chain Management

Summary

I am a dynamic and results-driven sales professional and business lawyer with a solid background in industry, IT, and business development. In my work, I do not accept no for an answer and always look for solutions to reach my goals. I enjoy writing and composing music. As the author of Unboxing Healthcare Magazine, I regularly share new insights on technical trends and opportunities in healthcare. I use as much technology as possible to automate everyday tasks and free up time for planning. As a German, Arab, and American, I am skilled at navigating different cultural environments and using a strong network. I thrive on creating value and results. My main strengths are law, business, sales, networking, and IT.

Skills

Sql
Python
Data Technology
Ai
Data Analysis
Matlab
Simulink
Statistics
Agile Pspo I

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Arabic

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

First State Examination in Law

Advanced studies in Arabic

Certifications & licenses

Agile PSPO I

Business Intelligence Analyst

Licensed Real Estate Broker

Massachusetts

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 8 y

Avg length 3 y 9 m

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Lebanon)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Grant Consultant, Sales Manager, Exclusive Distributor

Main industries Manufacturing, Chemical, Information Technology

Main business areas Sales, Information Technology, Legal

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Kareem is based in Alzenau, Germany.

Kareem speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Arabic (Advanced), French (Advanced).

Kareem has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Kareem has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Kareem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Kareem would be well-suited for roles such as: Grant Consultant, Sales Manager, Exclusive Distributor.

Kareem's most recent position is Grant Consultant at S&M Unternehmensberatung mbH.

In recent years, Kareem has worked for S&M Unternehmensberatung mbH, Startup-Stealth-Modus, Narwhal Data Solutions GmbH, and Distributor of IoT Solutions.

Kareem is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Information Technology. Kareem also has some experience in Utilities, Energy, and Professional Services.

Kareem is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Information Technology, and Legal. Kareem also has some experience in Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Supply Chain Management.

Kareem has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Utilities, and Professional Services.

Kareem has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Business Intelligence.

Kareem attended education in First State Examination in Law.

Kareem has 3 certificates. These include: Agile PSPO I, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Licensed Real Estate Broker.

Kareem is immediately available for suitable projects.

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