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Marita Peters
Dubai
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Summary
Dynamic nonprofit leader with expertise in organizing high-impact fundraising events and nurturing donor relationships. Proven ability to align local initiatives with global organizational goals while fostering a mission-driven team culture. Committed to enhancing organizational success through strategic management and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director Middle East (Volunteer Capacity)
Surge for Water
Dubai
01.2013 - Current
- Lead the volunteer team in planning and executing the organization's annual charity gala, its leading source of fundraising worldwide.
- Developed and maintained strong donor relationships, contributing to achievement of annual fundraising targets.
- Managed volunteer personnel, fostering a strong mission-driven team culture.
- Oversee the budget, safeguard financial health, and ensure compliance with relevant legal and tax regulations.
- Travel to partner organizations funded by Surge to review projects, identify new opportunities, and maintain strong partner relationships.
- Attended global board meetings online to align local initiatives with organization's global vision.
Business Development Manager
Seekers Furnishing LLC
Dubai
02.2009 - 06.2015
- Negotiated and closed commercial deals, strategic partnerships, and complex sales contracts.
- Aligned business development targets with company commercial goals and financial objectives to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
- Developed sales pipelines through cold outreach, networking at trade shows, and referrals, resulting in increased lead generation and conversion rates.
- Built strong relationships with key accounts, assessed client needs, and identified upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
- Applied strong commercial acumen in financial forecasting, proposal pricing, and contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and enhance profitability.
- Demonstrated over six years of experience in B2B sales, strategic partnerships, and business development.
- Used excellent communication and storytelling skills to manage long sales cycles effectively.
HR Administrator
Axon Solutions Ltd
Dubai
09.2003 - 07.2006
- Coordinated interview scheduling with the Recruitment Manager and assisted with candidate screening and onboarding.
- Responded to employee queries regarding HR policies, leave balances, and benefits.
- Managed enrollment, additions, and terminations for group medical and life insurance plans, facilitating seamless benefits administration.
- Served as the main point of contact for insurance brokers and vendors to resolve coverage issues, process claims, and address billing discrepancies.
- Guided employees through insurance options and explained deductibles and copays.
- Tracked attendance and leave records, ensuring accurate payroll processing through detailed data preparation.
- Updated HRIS databases and ensured compliance with local labor laws in collaboration with company PRO.
Accounts Payable/Receivable HR Coordinator
Koch Engineering Company
Ontario
10.2001 - 05.2003
- Scheduled and prepared disbursements, including checks and electronic transfers, to ensure timely supplier payments.
- Processed vendor invoices and purchase orders by matching, batching, and coding documents for accurate payment.
- Resolved billing discrepancies and processed expense reports, improving vendor relations through timely responses to inquiries.
- Generated, calculated, and sent accurate client invoices.
- Posted customer payments, reconciled bank deposits, and managed credit memos.
- Followed up on overdue accounts, sent payment reminders, and supported collections efforts to enhance cash flow management.
- Assisted with benefits enrollment, answered compensation-related questions, and supported payroll verification and reconciliation.
- Ensured employee records and processes met regulatory standards while providing general HR administrative support to management.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia01-2001
Skills
- Financial reconciliation
- Vendor relationship management
- HR compliance management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Certification
- Level 3 PT Certification, The PFCA, London, UK, October 2022
- 200hr Yoga Alliance Teacher Training, Yogafirst Middle East, August 2019
Languages
English
Timeline
Executive Director Middle East (Volunteer Capacity)
Surge for Water
01.2013 - Current
Business Development Manager
Seekers Furnishing LLC
02.2009 - 06.2015
HR Administrator
Axon Solutions Ltd
09.2003 - 07.2006
Accounts Payable/Receivable HR Coordinator
Koch Engineering Company
10.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Sydney