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Priya Thomas

Priya Thomas

Dubai (Visit Visa)

Summary

Dynamic business operations manager with extensive experience in developing strategic departmental goals and facilitating effective long-term planning. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage complex information with high accuracy under pressure. A collaborative team player known for outstanding client engagement and a strong work ethic, committed to driving organizational success and fostering career advancement opportunities.

Resilient and results-driven professional with extensive experience in life coaching and mentoring individuals (2018 to current) Proven track record in enhancing productivity, managing stress, and achieving work-life balance for clients. Exceptional adaptability and leadership skills demonstrated through effective management of diverse responsibilities. Committed to empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and lead fulfilling lives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Operations Manager

Image Concepts FZ LLC
Dubai
01.2007 - 05.2018
  • Instrumental in establishing a new division of family-owned business.
  • Successfully set up an office that operates independently.
  • Led creation and execution of strategic plans for expansion.
  • Assisted with preparation and delivery of account plans and business plans to clients
  • Conducted business planning sessions and business reviews with assigned account clients, on a quarterly basis
  • Liaised with internal teams, business partners and external contacts

Admin Executive - Legal

Dubai World
Jebel Ali
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Delivered comprehensive legal administrative support efficiently.
  • Coordinated and executed essential office procedures as part of regular administrative responsibilities.
  • Keeping the contracts database to date as well as tracking processes to ensure efficiency and compliance with legislation
  • Reviews issues for regulatory compliance.
  • Performing substantive legal work, conducts research and provide legal support
  • Collaborated with external law firms to streamline communication.
  • Performed meticulous proofreading for various legal documents to ensure accuracy.
  • Drafted legal documents such as contracts, company policies, and trademark applications.
  • Efficiently handled contract management tasks.
  • Coordinating boxing and indexing of files for off-site storage in the deeds department.
  • Facilitated preparing documents for government and regulatory compliance.
  • Assisting with the completion of Confidentiality Agreements
  • Handled all aspects of commercial contract management.

Legal Assistant / Office Manager

Mak Associates & Morison Menon
Jebel Ali
01.1997 - 01.2006
  • 1997 - 2002 Legal Assistant Duties:
  • Coordinated preparation of legal motions.
  • Organized essential legal documents and financial paperwork accurately.
  • Prepare legal documents ie, contracts, company policies and trademark applications

2003 - 2006 Office Manager

  • Managed new office setup and served as main point of contact for over 150 companies in JAFZ.
  • Responsible for coordination and administration of contracts
  • Creating court/matter bundles, filing and issuing documents at court
  • Performing legal research for solicitors and senior managers
  • Served as liaison with external law firms.
  • Reviewed contracts, agreements, and transcripts for accuracy.

Intern

Advocate, High Court of Kerala
01.1994 - 01.1996

Education

Pre- University - English (A), Economics (B), History (C), Arts

Union Christian College
01.1998

Bachelors Degree in Law - BA.LLB

MG University
01.1994

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Business workflows
  • Strategic planning
  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Document management
  • Contract management
  • Team leadership
  • Client relationship management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work with limited supervision

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/08/70
  • Nationality: Indian Passport C9515088
  • Driving License: Yes
  • Marital Status: Married

Professional

  • Law Graduate
  • Certificate course in Computer Applications
  • Applied Behavioral Analyst (ABA certified)

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

Certification on Coaching Excellence Jan. 2025

Accomplishments

Authored book "From Panic to Peace - Mastering Emotional Calm & Confidence"

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Operations Manager

Image Concepts FZ LLC
01.2007 - 05.2018

Admin Executive - Legal

Dubai World
01.2006 - 01.2007

Legal Assistant / Office Manager

Mak Associates & Morison Menon
01.1997 - 01.2006

Intern

Advocate, High Court of Kerala
01.1994 - 01.1996

Pre- University - English (A), Economics (B), History (C), Arts

Union Christian College

Bachelors Degree in Law - BA.LLB

MG University
Priya Thomas