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Betty  Mkoko

Betty Mkoko

Dubai

Summary

Human Resources and Administrative Executive successful at streamlining costs and maximizing company profile in job market. Versed in all human resources functions and adept supporting senior leadership team in all business settings,with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Officer

GEMS Education
03.2023 - Current
  • Working closely with Principal/CEO and HRBP to ensure HR best practices are implemented.
  • Collaborated with Principal/CEO to establish clear succession plans for key roles within the School .
  • Facilitating employment offers, job descriptions and drafting contracts. Ran payroll processes and updating employee benefits details.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations through diligent review of company practices and policies.
  • Assisted in workforce planning efforts by analyzing staffing needs based on School goals and growth projections.
  • Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.

HR Officer

Taaleem Group
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • Worked closely with School Principal and HR Head, aiding HR improvements and strategy for continued development of best practices.
  • Managed employment contracts and referencing, carrying out thorough, relevant checks to enable swift safer recruitment processes.
  • Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
  • Advised department managers on best practices in regard to labor relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations through diligent review of company practices and policies.

Executive Coordinator

RAW Coffee Company
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Supported Managing Directors and Vice President with administrative duties.
  • Managed executive schedules and organized meetings and drafted comprehensive minutes to document meeting outcome and define next steps.
  • Served as a liaison between executives and employees, facilitating open lines of communication throughout the organization.
  • Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by screening potential hires and coordinating interviews with key personnel.
  • Facilitated timely decision-making by providing executives with well-researched data and analysis.

HR Officer / Executive Assistant

Smart Vision School
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Working closely with Principal/CEO to ensure HR best practices are implemented.
  • Collaborated with Principal/CEO to establish clear succession plans for key roles within the School .
  • Facilitating employment offers, job descriptions and drafting contracts. Ran payroll processes and updating employee benefits details.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations through diligent review of company practices and policies.
  • Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.

HR Officer / Executive Assistant

Alpha School
05.2017 - 07.2018
  • Working closely with Principal/CEO to ensure HR best practices are implemented.
  • Collaborated with Principal/CEO to establish clear succession plans for key roles within the School .
  • Facilitating employment offers, job descriptions and drafting contracts. Ran payroll processes and updating employee benefits details.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations through diligent review of company practices and policies.
  • Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.

Front Desk Officer

Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Providing administration assistance such as arranging appointments, scheduling meetings, receiving visitors, screening phone calls, travel arrangements and responding to requests for information
  • Monitoring and screening all incoming communication for the Manager, prioritize according to importance and bring relevant communication to office manager's notice for action
  • Attend to and respond to communication from senior officials/dignitaries and other important personnel in the absence of the office Manager
  • Coordinating customers and channel partners trainings from booking flights, hotels, catering, and preparation of invitation letters for Dubai VISA application purposes
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Store Administrative Officer

Louis Vuitton
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • In charge of monthly sales team scheduling and time sheet putting into consideration different nationalities coverage throughout the month.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for store supplies, equipments and services.
  • Responsible for application of Mall and police permits for store maintenance and upgrade.
  • Coordinating with contractors on obtaining necessary documentations to access the store and the warehouse.
  • Supporting all the store managers and operations Manager with their administrative tasks.

Retail Coordinator

Mouwad MENA
07.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assisting the Group Retail Manager with his day-to-day admin tasks and follow ups including his calendar management for scheduled business trips and business appointments, external communications,creating retail sales presentations and sales reports.
  • Acting as a link between retail sales team, Bangkok Team and Dubai Head office to provide all necessary requests related to marketing, merchandising, display materials, events
  • Supporting the Group Retail Manager in all external communication during the execution of the new Boutiques opening


Administration Assistant

Mouwad MENA
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Organizing corporate office, maintaining diaries, and booking appointments, flight reservations and accommodation for CEO and Group Managers
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
  • Drafting operational documents, briefing papers, reports, and presentations and carrying out background research and presenting findings to CEO
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.

Senior Spa Receptionist

Armani Hotel
07.2010 - 11.2011
  • Kept calendar with scheduled appointments and scheduled massage therapists for appropriate treatments and time slots.
  • Handled sensitive client information discreetly while adhering to privacy regulations and company policies.
  • Handled payments and processed credit card transactions.
  • Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate supply levels for spa treatments and retail products.

Spa Experienced Coordinator

Fairmont Hotels
04.2010 - 06.2010
  • Kept calendar with scheduled appointments and scheduled massage therapists for appropriate treatments and time slots.
  • Handled sensitive client information discreetly while adhering to privacy regulations and company policies.
  • Handled payments and processed credit card transactions.
  • Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate supply levels for spa treatments and retail products.

Customer Service Agent

Fairmont Hotels
11.2009 - 03.2010
  • Updating guests' information database and generating daily guests and operational reports
  • Dispatching calls to the desired departments in a call center business environment
  • Demonstrated empathy in handling difficult situations, fostering trust and loyalty among customers.
  • Effectively managed escalations from dissatisfied customers, working closely with management to ensure timely resolutions that maintained brand reputation.

Human Resources Coordinator

Tamarind Hotel
11.2007 - 09.2009
  • Coordinating the payroll of employees through the attendance file and maintaining an updated accurate employee's HR file.
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
  • Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
  • Supported managers in addressing employee concerns, fostering positive workplace relationships.

Spa Experienced Coordinator

Fairmont Hotel
05.2006 - 05.2007
  • Kept calendar with scheduled appointments and scheduled massage therapists for appropriate treatments and time slots.
  • Handled sensitive client information discreetly while adhering to privacy regulations and company policies.
  • Handled payments and processed credit card transactions.
  • Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate supply levels for spa treatments and retail products.

Receptionist

Tamarind Hotel
06.2002 - 01.2006

Handled guests checking in and check out and allocation of rooms

  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
  • Maintained well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.

Education

Front Office management and Administration -

Coast Institute of Professional Studies Kenya

BA - Human Resources Management Ongoing

Kenyatta University Kenya

Certificate in Travel Operations IATA/UFTAA:Travel Operations / Hospitality -

Sairene Travel Operations College

Diploma - Front Office and Administration

Skills

  • HR reporting and administration
  • Policies development and implementation
  • Pre-employment screening
  • Talent management
  • Employment law
  • Administrative and Executive Support
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving

Additional Information

  • Visa Status Residence

Timeline

HR Officer

GEMS Education
03.2023 - Current

HR Officer

Taaleem Group
12.2021 - 02.2023

Executive Coordinator

RAW Coffee Company
04.2021 - 10.2021

HR Officer / Executive Assistant

Smart Vision School
09.2018 - 02.2021

HR Officer / Executive Assistant

Alpha School
05.2017 - 07.2018

Front Desk Officer

Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2016 - 02.2017

Store Administrative Officer

Louis Vuitton
01.2016 - 08.2016

Retail Coordinator

Mouwad MENA
07.2014 - 01.2016

Administration Assistant

Mouwad MENA
06.2013 - 06.2014

Senior Spa Receptionist

Armani Hotel
07.2010 - 11.2011

Spa Experienced Coordinator

Fairmont Hotels
04.2010 - 06.2010

Customer Service Agent

Fairmont Hotels
11.2009 - 03.2010

Human Resources Coordinator

Tamarind Hotel
11.2007 - 09.2009

Spa Experienced Coordinator

Fairmont Hotel
05.2006 - 05.2007

Receptionist

Tamarind Hotel
06.2002 - 01.2006

Front Office management and Administration -

Coast Institute of Professional Studies Kenya

BA - Human Resources Management Ongoing

Kenyatta University Kenya

Certificate in Travel Operations IATA/UFTAA:Travel Operations / Hospitality -

Sairene Travel Operations College

Diploma - Front Office and Administration

Betty Mkoko