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HEBA EL-GAZZAR

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in administrative skills, filing and data archiving, and schedule and office management. Proficient in school website administration and reception and visitor screening, enhancing organisational efficiency. Strong public relations capabilities contribute to effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Registrar / KHDA Coordinator

Springfield International School - Pace Group
Dubai
07.2024 - 05.2025

- Overseeing student admissions, enrollments, and withdrawals in full compliance with KHDA regulations and the school’s ERP system.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records on both the ERP and KHDA portals.
- Conducting school tours, welcoming prospective parents, explaining the admission process, and providing detailed information on school fees.
- Following up with families via phone, email, and online platforms, including social media and digital registration inquiries.
- Collaborating with LSAs and school leadership, supporting teachers with student insights, and participating in internal meetings.
- Assisting the Inclusion Department with student registration, assessments, and registering shadow teachers on the KHDA portal.
- Preparing CAT4 assessments for prospective students as part of the admissions process.
- Supporting KHDA inspections by compiling required documentation and ensuring compliance standards are consistently met.

School Secretary / Receptionist

Pace Modern British School- Pace Group
Dubai
09.2021 - 07.2024
  • Prevented unauthorized school access by screening visitors, ascertaining their reason for visiting and directing them to the proper person.
  • Undertook general administrative duties, including photocopying and generating parent-teacher correspondence.
  • Swiftly and accurately relayed time-critical messages to parents and teachers to facilitate effective communication flows.
  • Enabled smooth running of day-to-day operations by providing effective and efficient administration support.
  • Operated multi-line phone systems, handling a high volume of calls daily.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Solved administrative and customer service issues with knowledgeable assistance and friendly support.
  • Kept the reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive impression of the company.
  • Reduced waiting times through effective time and resource management.
  • Offered knowledgeable, friendly support to in-office guests.
  • Issued visitor and contractor passes and recorded visits on the security system.
  • Conformed letters, emails, and forms to office standards and corrected colleagues' work.
  • I consistently arrived at work on time and was ready to start immediately.
  • Managed a high volume of incoming calls from a multi-line telephone system and documented messages.

Sales Executive

Arms and McGregor International Realty
Dubai
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Telemarketing for Property Management Department
  • Arrange Residential/Commercial Property Listings regularly through personal networking, farming, etc.
  • Actively be involved in the sale/rental of residential/commercial properties on behalf of owners.
  • Follow the proper documentation process for every transaction and make sure the compliance is always met.
  • Give options to buyers/tenants for their property search and try to cross-sale and up-sale to make sure clients are never left without any option.
  • Take prospective buyers to inspect properties and advise them on the merits of properties and terms of sale.
  • Basic knowledge of CRM
  • Created and managed client contracts, negotiating positive, profitable terms to aid target revenue attainment.
  • Managed client relationships from the early stages of the sales process through to post-sales.

Front office receptionist

IMC Medical Center
Dubai
01.2016 - 01.2019


  • Responsible for billing, whether it is under insurance or cash
  • Very good knowledge regarding the insurance card policy and coverage for hospital services
  • Arranged and maintained data for medical databases and registries
  • Prepared financial statements and billing procedures
  • Completed insurance and other claim forms
  • Responsible for calling the insurance company for emergency approval
  • Dealing with and solving problems and phone calls with patients.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures, from product replenishment to budget control.

Customer service agent

Etisalat
Dubai
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Support execution of Customer Experience improvement plans & customer journey deployments
  • Work with functions around the company to establish a common language around customer lifecycle and design methodologies.
  • Gather customer voices and act to redefine the customer journey for superior services.
  • Understand and identify actionable insights based on analysis of data gathered.
  • Design and develop a compelling customer service design by relaying a branded customer experience blueprint and respective minimum standards & key moments of truth.

Sales and customer service representative

Mobinil
Cairo
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales promotions and policies regarding payment.
  • Maintain records related to sales
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
  • Describe merchandise and explain the use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
  • Processed invoices and payment runs with complete accuracy.
  • Gathered data to create Excel spreadsheets for budget and inventory management.

English teacher

Honey Bunny Nursery
Cairo
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Developing and implementing work schemes
  • Faster understanding of social and communication skills for children
  • Motivating and stimulating the children's learning abilities, often using play activities, opting for children's curiosity and knowledge
  • Managed challenging behavior with a firm and fair style.
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
  • Offered pastoral support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
  • Created a vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.

Education

Bachelors - Business Administration - Accounting

Modern Academy In Maadi
09.2003 - 07.2007

Skills

Administrative Skills

  • Filing & data archiving
  • Schedule & office management
  • School website administration
  • Reception & visitor screening
  • Public Relations


Certification

Certification

Awarded on 14th. February 2024 Annual Certification in Child Protection and Safeguarding for Staff for International Schools, CPD Certified, In recognition of successful completion of the National College online learning, helping current and aspiring school leaders to stay updated on the latest policy, practice, and research affecting the education sector.


TES-Education

• Child Protection Refresher for International Schools 2024. • Child on child abuse for international schools • Health and safety for international schools • An introduction to SEND support • Assessment for Learning to Facilitate Inquiry

Languages

Arabic
English

Reference

  • Jacqueline Brooks Smith, principal@springfieldschool.ae
  • Samuel Jeremy Holliday, vp@springfieldschool.ae
  • Heba El-Gamal, sen@springfieldschool.ae

Events & Exhibitions

• School & Nursery Show, World Trade Center - Dubai • Represented Springfield School as School Registrar & KHDA Coordinator | 19–20 April 2025 • Assisted and provided complete information to prospective parents regarding admissions, student registration, and assessment procedures.

Timeline

School Registrar / KHDA Coordinator

Springfield International School - Pace Group
07.2024 - 05.2025

School Secretary / Receptionist

Pace Modern British School- Pace Group
09.2021 - 07.2024

Sales Executive

Arms and McGregor International Realty
09.2020 - 01.2021

Front office receptionist

IMC Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2019

Customer service agent

Etisalat
01.2010 - 01.2012

Sales and customer service representative

Mobinil
01.2008 - 01.2009

English teacher

Honey Bunny Nursery
01.2007 - 01.2008

Bachelors - Business Administration - Accounting

Modern Academy In Maadi
09.2003 - 07.2007
HEBA EL-GAZZAR