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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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IMRAN ALI

IMRAN ALI

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Personal assistant proficient in supporting CEO, detail-oriented admin professional with over 12 years of experience in strategic planning, prioritizing tasks, maintaining organization and optimizing workflow. Highly talented at working independently as well as in the team to meet strict deadlines. Expert at managing busy schedules, preparing business correspondence and supporting executive Leadership.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Assistant to the CEO

Bouquet Fabrics LLC
Abu Dhabi , UAE
10.2015 - Current

Relationship Management

  • Act as ambassador and first point of contact for allocated Partners and Associate Partners.
  • Develop and maintain internal and external networks, building knowledge of key client handling teams and issues to effectively identify and communicate priorities.
  • Generated and distributed client contracts and correspondence to maintain strong relationships.
  • Provided continuous and efficient planning and administrative support to reduce CEO workload.

General Management

  • Delivered business strategy to drive revenue and operational efficiencies.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by coordinating staff development and succession planning.
  • Managed all merchandising, replenishment and inventory decisions to drive growth and Increased profitability by coordinating consistent floor merchandise plan changes to drive sales.

Communication & Correspondence Management

  • Manage communications, monitor emails, post and calls taking, appropriate actions, escalating or delegating accordingly.
  • Applied brand awareness and appropriate tone of voice across all communications to strengthen company image.
  • Proofread and sense check all communications and documentation, complying with brand and risk procedures.
  • Improved brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns and industry engagement.
  • Scheduled social media posts using Instagram and snapchat to optimizing reach and maximizing community engagement.

Travel Management

  • Proactive itinerary planning, researching and considering reasonable alternative cost effective travels including hotel bookings.
  • Visa Applications of mostly European countries, Embassies appointments, drafting NOC's letters and travel insurances etc.
  • Maximize cost reduction opportunities, utilizing preferred travel provider in line with travel and expenses policy.
  • Built positive relationships with local representatives to stay current on needs and understand travel policy impacts.

Human Resources Management

  • Developed and implemented forward-thinking strategies, enabling continued progression towards business talent and compliance goals.
  • Improved employee productivity and organizational effectiveness by reviewing processes to ensure optimal HR service delivery. Handled company recruitment activities to develop high-achieving workforce.
  • Kept managers and employees updated on wide range of employment relations related to performance, attendance and discipline.

Human Resources Administrator

RRTA
Rak, UAE
06.2009 - 09.2015
  • Prepared all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures.
  • Built and cultivated lasting rapport with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
  • Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
  • Managed benefits enrolment by answering questions and aiding employees with login details.
  • Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
  • Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, including distributing paperwork.
  • Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details on daily basis.
  • Planned, organized and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.
  • Oversaw recruitment process and onboarded 300 plus new staff.

Education

Master of Business Administration - International Management

Swiss Business School
Switzerland

Master of Arts - English

Jaipur National University
India

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

Punjab University
Pakistan

Skills

  • Policy Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business correspondence
  • Operational management
  • Problem solving skills
  • Change Management
  • Workforce Planning
  • Logistical planning

Certification

  • CAP - Certified Administrative Professional
  • SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
  • Risk Management
  • Compensation & Benefits Management
  • Business Communication
  • Ethics of the Profession

Languages

Urdu
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Personal Assistant to the CEO

Bouquet Fabrics LLC
10.2015 - Current

Human Resources Administrator

RRTA
06.2009 - 09.2015

Master of Business Administration - International Management

Swiss Business School

Master of Arts - English

Jaipur National University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

Punjab University
IMRAN ALI