Vez Gama
Dubai
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytically minded law graduate with a strong background in administration and transactional law. Thrives in fast-paced environments with challenging deadlines, demonstrating exceptional skills in managing complex schedules, goal setting, and office administration. Seeking to leverage knowledge of legal functions to secure a legal role with a reputable firm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer - Licensing
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05.2024 - Current
- Making amendments to establishment and company structures including, but not limited to, board of management changes, license activity changes, share transfer, and changes to share capital
- Reviewing and processing business license applications and ensuring all applications meet DIEZ and UAE regulatory requirements
- Assist businesses with inquiries regarding licensing procedures, requirements, and status updates
- Verify the authenticity and completeness of submitted documents
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues related to licensing
- Identify opportunities for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of licensing processes via automation
Business Development Executive
Suite Stay Vacation Homes
Dubai, UAE
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Generation for business opportunities within short-term rental sector in Dubai
- Establishing new client contacts and developing detailed information on potential revenues from new accounts
- Identifying key decision makers at potential clients and leveraging existing relationships with real estate professionals
- Approaching personal sales activities from a strategic perspective, understanding relative importance and priority of current account base, and directing personal sales efforts accordingly
- Communicating product features, benefits, and services to prospects
- Strategically building relationships with target customers to ensure maximum growth potential
- Creating proposals, presentations, and other documents for existing and potential clients
- Continually reviewing actual production of each account against potential for that account, and reviewing suggestions for improvement with Operations Director
Property Leasing Consultant
Standpoint Real Estate
Dubai, UAE
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed portfolio of clients and acted as their leasing representative
- Developed and maintain relationships with clients, real estate agents, and landlords
- Negotiated and secured favorable leases on behalf of clients
- Prepared necessary documents for lease agreements using understanding of the law
- Provided administrative assistance by maintaining accurate records of all lease agreements
- Set appointment times for individuals to tour facilities and see available units.
Care Assistant
Flames Healthcare Ltd
Petereborough, United Kingdom
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided daily one to one home care for spinally injured service user
- Assisted service user with mobility within home and outside the home for work
- Helped service user with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming along with personal care
- Assisted service user with irrigation and helped set up and clean irrigation system
Legal Assistant
Paton Law
Beaumont, Canada
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for preparation and review of documents for multifamily and commercial purchase transactions, including conducting tax and title searches with attention to detail
- Management of legal and banking documents in the areas of purchase, sale and refinance from opening to closing file
- Drafting acquisition documentation and negotiating with counterparties to transactions and carrying out title reviews
- Opening and closing files, managing invoices and performing administrative duties specific to team needs
- Drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements
- Able to apply business law knowledge gained at University to real life business situations
Guest Service Representative
Northlands
Edmonton, Canada
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with eight colleagues and interacted with guests to ensure events ran smoothly
- Delivered customer service at 2017 World Curling Championships
- Kept manager informed by liaising over radio
- Identified and solved problems during events to better guest experience
- Improved teamwork, analytical, and independent working skills
- Informed guests regarding events and announcements.
- Addressed questions and escalated issues complaints to management.
Meat Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore
Edmonton, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Cooperated with five colleagues through various tasks in contribution to success and productivity of meat department
- Directed implementation of faster way of cleaning meat department
- Refined time management, communication, and customer service skills by learning to deal with customers
Education
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Law
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom07.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Economics & Law
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada07.2019
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire Notre Dame High School
06.2014
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Analytical
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Sales
- Attention to Detail
- Administrative support
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Strong legal and commercial background
- Client Relations
Timeline
Officer - Licensing
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ)
05.2024 - Current
Business Development Executive
Suite Stay Vacation Homes
06.2023 - 03.2024
Property Leasing Consultant
Standpoint Real Estate
04.2023 - 05.2023
Care Assistant
Flames Healthcare Ltd
06.2021 - 03.2023
Legal Assistant
Paton Law
01.2017 - 01.2019
Guest Service Representative
Northlands
01.2016 - 01.2018
Meat Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Law
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Economics & Law
University of Alberta
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire Notre Dame High School