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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Kingdom
07.2022

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Economics & Law

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
07.2019

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
Vez Gama