Iman Akdi

Founder of FitNesst LTD | Aviation & Airport Management ✈️ | Operations Leadership | Team & Process Optimisation

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

About

I am an operations and people management professional currently studying Aviation and Airport Management, with leadership experience at Amazon managing teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments. My background combines operational leadership, HR partnership, and process improvement. I have led large teams, analysed performance data to improve efficiency, and ensured safe and compliant operations. Fluent in Spanish, Arabic, and English (with conversational French), I enjoy working with diverse international teams and stakeholders.

Experience

  • Founder at FitNesst
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Amazon (6 mos)
    • Associate Alliance Partner Support
      Dec 2025 - Feb 2026 · 3 mos

      - Created weekly and monthly review of raw data of site engagement of over 4000 employees - Created weekly and monthly reports with critical data with root cause and action plan of low engagement data for senior Leadership - Improved onsite activities related to different cultural backgrounds and religions - Drafted a maternity leave programme to enhance the engagement while on leave and stay up to date with the site - Started and launched a site website/wiki for all managers that contained all needed tools and reports to look at weekly. - Created a master calendar for the Site that included every stakeholder event through the year and national holidays and events to take into account for diverse reasons: future absences, site shut down for maintenance, holidays preparation, onsite engagement activities, etc

    • Interim Area Manager
      Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 · 4 mos

      - Supporting the ER caseload and contributing to overall case-management processes.

  • Full-time parenting at Career Break
    Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Amazon (Full-time · 3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Interim Area Manager
      Sep 2023 - Jul 2024 · 11 mos

      • Led operational teams of 50+ associates in a high-volume logistics environment • Managed daily operational performance including productivity, safety, and quality targets • Analysed operational data to improve efficiency and workflow processes • Coordinated cross-departmental teams to ensure smooth end-to-end operations • Delivered people management including coaching, performance management, and employee engagement • Ensured compliance with safety and operational procedures in a fast-paced environment

    • Interim Area Manager
      Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 · 2 mos

    • Operations Team Lead
      Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 · 11 mos

  • PMP Recruitment (Full-time · 1 yr 1 mo)
    • Shift Manager
      Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 · 7 mos

    • Human Resources Assistant
      Apr 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo