" A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others"- John C. Maxwell. I like to solve problems. I have been constantly driven by positive attitude and intellectual curiosity to answer the most pressing questions throughout my career, whether finding the most sustainable way to run a university campus or leading one of the most successful and efficient student recruitment, marketing, facilities and operations teams. Dear Hiring Manager, I am excited to apply for the position that you have advertised as I believe I am a perfect fit for the role. With over 23 years of experience in the education industry, I have established myself as an expert in various areas such as student recruitment and admissions, operations management, and business development. My experience also includes working as Head of Operations at Manipal Integrated Services (Manipal Academy for Higher Education), responsible for the top and bottom line achievements of MIS – MENA, and before that, I worked as Head of Facilities and Operations at Manipal University Dubai. Throughout my career, I have gained expertise in managing new project lifecycles, from needs assessment to implementation, deployment, and sustenance. As an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills, I have demonstrated a commitment to empowering my team by providing the required training and guidance. I am also skilled at managing large workforces and ensuring high efficiency and quality results from the team while maintaining a pleasant work environment. My core competencies include recruitment and admission management, business development, operations management, human resources, student life and experience management, process building and compliance management, conservation, sustainability and environment development, quality assurance management, resource and inventory management, cost leadership, leadership and team management, strategic planning and budgeting, curriculum development and implementation, data analysis and assessment, and community outreach and engagement. I am confident that my expertise and experience make me an ideal candidate for the role. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY An accomplished Chief Operating Officer with over 23 years of experience in Operations, Project Management, Facilities Management, Logistics & Procurement, Business Development, Student lifecycle, and Asset Management. Currently serving as Vice President – Recruitment & Admissions, Student Life and Operations for De Montfort University, Dubai, playing a lead role in establishing De Montfort University, UK and involved in a pilot role in establishing multiple Universities in UAE. Demonstrated expertise in managing new project lifecycle, from needs assessment to implementation, deployment, and sustenance. Believer in teamwork, skilled at managing large workforces, and ensuring high efficiency and quality results from the team while maintaining a pleasant work environment. Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills. Meticulous in process and compliance management. Networker and corporate connector for a healthy output in all subject areas. Performance-driven Vice President with 20 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. Performance-driven Vice President with 20 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. Talented Vice President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 2 decades of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.
Managed branch operations and played a vital role in the transformation process from manual banking to computerized banking. Also, underwent a rich experience in corporate and industrial banking operations.