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Abdulla Khair

Abdulla Khair

Dubai,UAE

Summary

  • A creative and resourceful junior executive with 10+ years of experience in managing operations, marketing, HR, and Sales in a start-up while achieving outstanding results
  • Resourceful Supervisor/Manager with a successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams
  • A highly organised and versatile leader committed to continuous improvement
  • Proven track record of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets
  • Talented in the resolution of critical issues within a time-sensitive
  • environment

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales & Marketing Manager

Bliss Homes
Dubai, UAE
12.2024 - Current

• Increased sales revenue through targeted digital marketing campaigns and lead nurturing programs

• Developed a comprehensive market entry strategy for the UAE property market and emerging regional markets, establishing strategic partner networks with local developers, real estate agencies, and design firms

• Executed high-impact marketing events, including luxury home showcases and design exhibitions in collaboration with developers.

• Built and managed strategic partnership networks across emerging markets, collaborating with international property developers and design consultancies

• Orchestrated international property showcase events and investor networking functions.

Supervisor /Assistant Manager

Expo City Dubai
Dubai, UAE
08.2023 - 08.2024

· Oversee the daily operations of the Pavilion.

· Supervise a team of 35 employees

· Organize the tour guides' schedules efficiently and reduced overtime by 15%

· Trained and mentored new staff

· Motivate tour guides to build a cohesive and effective team

· Deal with complaints professionally following the pavilion's complaints procedures and report upward to ensure the smooth running of operations

· Work with contractors to ensure smooth and continuous running of the pavilion.

· Provide outstanding customer service to all stakeholders, including colleagues, guests, and clients.

· Produce regular operational and analytical reports for the Pavilion Manager.

· Coordinate entertainment events and handle VIP tours

· Achieved a 93% visitor satisfaction rating through proactive problem-solving.

Senior HR executive

Dubai Holding Entertainment
Dubai, UAE
03.2022 - 06.2023

· Developed presentations to make HR Policies accessible to employees.

· Supported in the daily operations of the HR department

· Processed employee documentation and verified records

· Translation of HR regulations from English to Arabic

· Coordinated full-cycle recruitment process

· Created and distributed HR communication and Policy updates

· Proficient in the use of HRISsoftware

· Analysis of data related to employee surveys, retention, L&D and turnover rates.

· Supported employees' recognition program and L&D training

· Supported the compensation and benefits and L&D department.

Mobility Pavilion Coordinator

Dubai Expo 2020
Dubai, UAE
09.2021 - 03.2022

• Operated the world's largest moving platform (Mobility Pavilion)

• Supervised different groups to meet the high visitor volume

• Managed smooth operations and communicated timely updates to coordinate activities.

• Lead the team training initiatives

• Identified risks to prevent negative impact on the operations.

• Coordinated with marketing for cultural events

Summer Intern

Crowe
Dubai, UAE
05.2019 - 08.2019

• Orientation on auditing controls and processes

• Translated legal reports from Arabic to English

• Audited balance sheets for clients

• Researched money laundering in the UAE

• Worked on Dubai's Financial Crisis project and presentation.

• Evaluated existing practices and shared insights with management to aid in decision-making and help streamline processes.

• Collaborated with management and team members on end-to-end project needs, organising materials, facilitating communication, and proof reading work.

Co-founder & Business Partner

L'armoire
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2010 - 04.2017

• L'Armoire is an innovative sunglasses company that targets trendsetters and young adults

• Created unique designs for the sunglasses

• Managed brand positioning and marketing

• Managed client accounts and services

• Maintained the company's accounts and conducted cash flow forecasts monthly

• Initiated collaborations with top influencers such as Coco and Breezy to enhance the company's brand image

• Conducted competitor analysis periodically

• Participated and represented L'armoire in the Sunglass and Accessories exhibitions

• Created social media campaigns targeting young adults

• Designed customer satisfaction surveys and incorporated relevant feedback into the sunglass design and service

• Discussed manufacturing concepts and quality control procedures for the lenses and frames with Chinese manufacturers to adhere to the highest international standards

Student Engineer

Tucson Youth Development
Tucson, United States of America
08.2007 - 05.2008

• Worked as a student engineer as part of the unified school district's student development program

• Some of the responsibilities were to maintain the school grounds, repair any faulty fixtures, and install new teaching equipment in classrooms

• Managed the store supplies, cleaned and lubricated machinery, and attended to all maintenance duties

• Assisted the principal engineer in filling order forms, reordering supplies, and closing accounts

• Designed and built new fixtures with the help of carpentry tools and with the oversight and guidance of the principal engineer

• Worked with the engineering team to install and repair digital whiteboards in classrooms.

• Prepared a quarterly maintenance schedule for the major school equipment

• Mentored fresh student engineers and supervised their work

• Attended and organised the student engineers' monthly meetings to discuss the progress of achievements and milestones.

Volunteer

Senses
Dubai, UAE
06.2006 - 07.2007
  • Senses is a residential care home for children with special needs
  • Provided a helping hand to children with disabilities
  • Directed daily outdoor exercises to encourage a healthier lifestyle
  • Bringing joy to the children by assisting in recreational activities such as painting, drawing, and playing board games.

Education

CIPD certification (Ongoing) - Human Resource

Pwc Academy
United Arab Emirates
12.2022 -

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

American University in Dubai
United Arab Emirates
05.2017 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Tucson Magnet High School
United States of America
05.2007 - 05.2008

Skills

    Excellent communication

    Leadership

    Project management

    Microsoft Office proficiency

    Creativity

    Critical thinking and problem-solving

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Empathy

    Adaptability

    Customer centricity

    Financial acumen

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Reading, Writing, Soccer and Travelling

Timeline

Sales & Marketing Manager

Bliss Homes
12.2024 - Current

Supervisor /Assistant Manager

Expo City Dubai
08.2023 - 08.2024

CIPD certification (Ongoing) - Human Resource

Pwc Academy
12.2022 -

Senior HR executive

Dubai Holding Entertainment
03.2022 - 06.2023

Mobility Pavilion Coordinator

Dubai Expo 2020
09.2021 - 03.2022

Summer Intern

Crowe
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

American University in Dubai
05.2017 - 05.2021

Co-founder & Business Partner

L'armoire
09.2010 - 04.2017

Student Engineer

Tucson Youth Development
08.2007 - 05.2008

High School Diploma -

Tucson Magnet High School
05.2007 - 05.2008

Volunteer

Senses
06.2006 - 07.2007
Abdulla Khair