Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Relevant Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
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Pooja Pahilajani

Dubai

Summary

Experienced Administrative Coordinator with 5+ years of experience providing administrative support to senior staff. Proven ability to plan and coordinate events, manage databases, and facilitate office operations.

I would like to be a proactive member and contribute positively to the company, in which i work ensuring growth of the organization and broadening my horizons and personal growth, with exposure to the latest business system.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer Market Research

Nielsen IQ
01.2014 - 04.2022

Experience of doing face-to-face interviews, in-depth interviews, and observation research.

Logic checking, back checking, and editing data entries.

Market research surveys, group discussions, cacti, mystery shopping. Also, have experience of quality of service.

  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Analyzed user feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement.

Administrative Coordinator

Echelon
12.2010 - 03.2013
  • Managed front reception desk by answering phones, greeting and directing 100 visitors per day and responding to email inquiries.
  • Provided administrative support to executive team, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing calendars, and preparing presentations.
  • Maintained and updated departmental databases, ensuring accuracy of information.
  • Generated weekly/monthly reports and presentations for management review.
  • Receive and greet clients and direct them to proper office or officials, answer their questions concerning rules and regulations, standard and procedures.
  • Prepare reports, memos and coordinate with the same as per direction given by the manager,
  • Assist with all office related duties.

Administrative Coordinator

Traffik 360 LLC
08.2008 - 09.2010
  • Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
  • Processed customer orders and invoices in a timely manner. Developed and implemented administrative procedures and policies to improve efficiency and customer service.
  • Adapted quickly and efficiently to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Working on the inquiry as received up to the order delivered to the client.
  • Making quotations (as per ISO format)
  • Working closely with internal teams to select appropriate promotional products and/or marketing items.
  • Working with multiple suppliers to source products and negotiate pricing to prepare presentations and write orders.
  • Coming up with creative ideas, campaigns, products, and suggestions to present to clients and/or prospects.
  • Create and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, communicating project details with the team and ensuring timely product delivery.
  • Follow up on orders, receive feedback, and suggest improvements to create a better customer experience.
  • Coordination with drivers and other teams on a timely basis.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Business

University of Mumbai
India
06.2007

Relevant Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including dealing with customer complaints and giving formal presentations to executives.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience planning, coordinating and facilitating physical meetings and remote video conferences.
  • Extremely organized and attentive to detail.
  • Comfortable performing a variety of roles, front desk reception, personal assistant and organizational point of contact.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Avid reader and host of a bimonthly book club.
  • Enjoy learning to cook unique meals from a variety of international cuisines.
  • Active in local professional women’s support group.
  • Travelling and exploring new places.

Additional Information

Visa Status : Husband Sponsorship


Driver License : UAE License


DOB : 18th Sep 1985.

Timeline

Freelancer Market Research

Nielsen IQ
01.2014 - 04.2022

Administrative Coordinator

Echelon
12.2010 - 03.2013

Administrative Coordinator

Traffik 360 LLC
08.2008 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Commerce - Business

University of Mumbai
Pooja Pahilajani