Experience

Mumzworld.com

• United Arab Emirates
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head of Talent Acquisition - Mumzworld & Pharmaciaty

  • Nov 2018 - Sep 2023

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Lead all recruitment & Culture related initiatives for the business • Built the recruitment policy and procedures, created the candidate experience journey and enhancement. • Identify and evaluate the headcount need • Source, assess and shortlist candidates from local and high talent base geographical locations to suit the business requirements • Conceptualize and develop talent attraction documentation to provide candidates with information about the region and guidance on… Show more • Lead all recruitment & Culture related initiatives for the business • Built the recruitment policy and procedures, created the candidate experience journey and enhancement. • Identify and evaluate the headcount need • Source, assess and shortlist candidates from local and high talent base geographical locations to suit the business requirements • Conceptualize and develop talent attraction documentation to provide candidates with information about the region and guidance on relocation to UAE • Work closely with stakeholders and department heads in order to understand their talent requirements • Conceptualize and develop the interview process flow Show less



Quest Search and Selection

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Consultant - International Retail & Sourcing

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2018

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates Since 1994 Quest Search & Selection has had a track record of success with FTSE 100 & SME businesses alike. We operate from offices in London and Dubai. Whether you're a candidate or a client, you can be sure you'll deal with a consultant who has in-depth industry knowledge and significant experience. Quest works with highly-skilled and experienced candidates across a range of disciplines, including: • Marketing • Sales • Operations • HR & Finance • Supply Chain… Show more Since 1994 Quest Search & Selection has had a track record of success with FTSE 100 & SME businesses alike. We operate from offices in London and Dubai. Whether you're a candidate or a client, you can be sure you'll deal with a consultant who has in-depth industry knowledge and significant experience. Quest works with highly-skilled and experienced candidates across a range of disciplines, including: • Marketing • Sales • Operations • HR & Finance • Supply Chain, Logistics & Technical • Buying, Merchandising & Design • Digital My key focuses at Quest: • APAC & MENA growth – Retail, Sourcing & E-commerce • Senior level resourcing • Assisting clients with contingency, search and market mapping Retail & Ecommerce sector, Executive, Buying, Planning, QA/QC roles, Product Managers (Apps, Web, Loyalty, Analytics), UI/UX, Content/Copywriters, Design & Visual Merchandising, Sourcing/Merchandising, Sales & Marketing (Online and Offline), Property, Supply Chain & Logistics, Retail Operations (Store Manager - Area Manager - Operations Manager - Retail Director), Human Resources, Finance, Mid-level management to Senior Executive searches. Hiring, Recruitment, Staffing & Search, Headhunting, Retained & Contingency searches. Show less



ZEBRA Strategic Outsource Solutions

• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Practice Leader - Consumer/Luxury/Retail

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

  Hong Kong Strategic executive search for the Consumer/luxury/retail industry I was responsible for managing the entire recruitment function across various business units including mass retail, luxury retail & FMCG using a consultative sourcing, assessment and selection approach that addresses client needs in a cost effective manner along with: • Planning, coordinating and execution of recruitment strategies for new and existing clients • Building and sustaining new and existing client and… Show more Strategic executive search for the Consumer/luxury/retail industry I was responsible for managing the entire recruitment function across various business units including mass retail, luxury retail & FMCG using a consultative sourcing, assessment and selection approach that addresses client needs in a cost effective manner along with: • Planning, coordinating and execution of recruitment strategies for new and existing clients • Building and sustaining new and existing client and candidate databases across Greater China and South East Asia • Consulting with business and functional leaders to define competencies for specific roles • Sourcing, identifying, attracting and securing quality candidates through different channels (Social Media, Job Ads, Direct Headhunting, referral program, networking etc.) • Pre-screening, interviewing, pre-qualifying and negotiating offers to close hires • Performing reference checks and coaching hiring managers on reference techniques • Identifying and solving issues with positions that have been difficult to close • Enhancing candidate CV's to properly and accurately reflect their career and value proposition • Training junior recruiters and researchers on business development, candidate sourcing, screening resumes, interviewing skills, negotiation techniques and time management skills Successful Placements within the following functions: • Marketing: Digital Marketing, PR & Communications, CRM, Trade Marketing etc. • E-commerce roles • Retail Operations: Ranging from Store Manager to Retail Operations Director • Visual Merchandising • Merchandising • Store Planning and Store Development • General Manager • Back office support roles: HR, IT, Finance & Logistics Show less



AETG Company Limited

• Hong Kong
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Regional Recruitment Consultant

  • Nov 2009 - Jul 2012

  Hong Kong • I was a 360 degree consultant involved in business development, headhunting & execution of recruitment projects for clients in the Retail/Luxury industry • Managed and built the candidate data base • Conducted research, market mapping, prepared candidate profiles after conducting thorough interviews with candidates • Maintained strong relations with clients as well as candidates to help fulfil their requirements



NSB Management Studies

• Senior Education Advisor - Corporate Programmes

  • Feb 2009 - Jun 2009

  Hong Kong • Played a vital role by developing new clients and creating new business opportunities for the company’s start-up operations in Hong Kong as a Senior Education Advisor for the educational programmes as well as the corporate training and development programmes • Prepared, lead and delivered various training courses for the staff including sales training, client prospecting, team building, CV tips and interview techniques • Conducted all business development related activities such as… Show more • Played a vital role by developing new clients and creating new business opportunities for the company’s start-up operations in Hong Kong as a Senior Education Advisor for the educational programmes as well as the corporate training and development programmes • Prepared, lead and delivered various training courses for the staff including sales training, client prospecting, team building, CV tips and interview techniques • Conducted all business development related activities such as building and maintaining an intensive network with clients, cold calling , warm calling, arrange and chair meetings with candidates as well as corporate clients, prepare proposals, follow up & close deals etc. • Mentored and managed a corporate team of 3 people for development of new markets like Malaysia, Philippines, India & Indonesia • Chaired management meetings for the development of company structure and products as well as weekly sales meetings to help motivate the sales team and develop ideas for improvement • Took on a major leadership role by developing and implementing marketing strategies which would help promote the educational courses as well as the corporate training and development programmes • Conducted product training for new staff members • Sourced and appointed agents - Individuals as well as Educational Institutes in Hong Kong and internationally to help promote the Educational courses • Voiced and implemented sales strategies to help motivate fellow colleagues to take initiative on new ideas • Assisted a fellow colleague conduct seminars on a big and small scale on topics relating to self enhancement, CV techniques, assessment of oneself etc. • Assisted recruitment and selection on regional basis for the sales staff Show less



Senszio

• Hong Kong
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Dec 2008

  Hong Kong • Acted as the key contact person in the areas of customer relationship management and agent related issues • Managed a team of 7 people (sales, administration and quality control) • Conducted all HR related issues: recruitment, payroll, compensation & benefits etc. (Simplified). • Handled sales for walk-in clients • Demonstrated strategic thinking by planning and implementing efficient processes for marketing as well as quality control check • Demonstrated strong leadership… Show more • Acted as the key contact person in the areas of customer relationship management and agent related issues • Managed a team of 7 people (sales, administration and quality control) • Conducted all HR related issues: recruitment, payroll, compensation & benefits etc. (Simplified). • Handled sales for walk-in clients • Demonstrated strategic thinking by planning and implementing efficient processes for marketing as well as quality control check • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by creating an enthusiastic atmosphere and encouraging staff to come forward with innovative ideas to make work more efficient and effective • Reviewed all processes on a timely basis and overlook office operations run smoothly • Arranged and headed weekly meetings with agents over the phone and with staff to discuss customer related complaints and solutions Show less