Experience

Certus Cybersecurity

• United States
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Specialist

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Providing operational and administrative services and support to senior management, security engineers and client projects. Providing operational and administrative services and support to senior management, security engineers and client projects.



Fius Capital Limited

• United Arab Emirates
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Secretary, Board Of Directors

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Responsible for maintaining the records of the Board including minutes, registers and relevant regulatory documentation, DFSA compliance and company policy documents.

• Business Relationship Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Jul 2022

  Reported to the COO. Established and maintained connections with government agencies and project stakeholders. Managed ESG principles within the financing structure for sustainable infrastructure projects.

• Organisational and Systems Management

  • Sep 2009 - Mar 2019

  Managed the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of the company’s IT systems. Implemented the in-house computer network on-premises and managed the transition to a cloud-based environment with Microsoft 365 in 2015. Handled administration for office, travel, company website, compliance and medical plans.



Skills3 LLC

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Co-Founder and Business Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

  Co-founded together with Theresa Tsui and Carla Bygrave – a consultancy-based enterprise aimed at delivering sewing and other craft-based curriculum to marginalised communities and CSR programmes in the Middle East for social impact. Established and managed the back-office functions, including accounting and documentation as well as maintaining business relationships and communications. Conducted several teaching sessions at the Centre for Displaced Women for the Philippines Overseas Labour Office sponsored by the Philippines Consulate. Launched Brother Gulf’s community-based CSR programme called “Sewing Hope” in 2018, benefiting displaced Syrian children and in 2019, advocating the use of reusable fabric totes for shopping. Relinquished my pro-bono involvement and shareholding to pursue other professional commitments but continue to engage with the Skills3 co-founders on a regular basis both professionally and personally. Show less



Prime Projects International

• United Arab Emirates
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment Executive

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

  Reported to the International Projects Director. Recruitment of newly qualified engineers from the UK for the Graduate Engineer Training Programme for placements in multiple international project locations for PPI. Managed the whole recruitment process from advertising to interviews through to hiring and assisting with relocation. Reported to the International Projects Director. Recruitment of newly qualified engineers from the UK for the Graduate Engineer Training Programme for placements in multiple international project locations for PPI. Managed the whole recruitment process from advertising to interviews through to hiring and assisting with relocation.



EKC Partners (Silver)

• London, United Kingdom

• Vice President Marketing

  • May 2000 - Mar 2001

  Reported to the Founders of EKC and formed part of the start-up management team for Silver, a provider of supply chain management and integration solutions for B2B/B2C enterprises. Developed the Marketing, e-Communications and Public Relations strategy to meet the development plan. Led internal/external teams for delivering marketing (website, branding, market research, marketing systems, advertising, etc.) outputs. Reported to the Founders of EKC and formed part of the start-up management team for Silver, a provider of supply chain management and integration solutions for B2B/B2C enterprises. Developed the Marketing, e-Communications and Public Relations strategy to meet the development plan. Led internal/external teams for delivering marketing (website, branding, market research, marketing systems, advertising, etc.) outputs.



Travelfusion

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Marketing

  • Jan 2000 - Apr 2000

  Reported to the Founder and Managing Director, Moshe Rafiah. Created this tech start-up's initial launch corporate identity, marketing plan and strategy specialising in web travel planning and content aggregation. Reported to the Founder and Managing Director, Moshe Rafiah. Created this tech start-up's initial launch corporate identity, marketing plan and strategy specialising in web travel planning and content aggregation.



Xerox (UK) Limited

• Uxbridge, England

• Marketing Executive / Manager

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  GradPlus management development programme. Assignment with a business unit whilst undergoing training for fast track career development and advancement within Xerox UK. Held the following positions: - Marketing Executive, Indirect Channels Group - Marketing Systems Development Manager, Integrated Marketing Group Reported to the UK Database Marketing Manager. Responsible for the implementation of marketing & web technology incorporating the use of speed diallers and web-based GUI software – Davox LYRICall, into the Xerox UK TeleBusiness Centre (TBC) for 150 call centre agents. Designed and launched two primary marketing scripts for the UK, and later to Xerox Europe. Streamlined CRM protocols within the TBC and the Marketing Database. Deployed new technology by running direct training sessions for the UK sales force (circa 500 agents) across the country. Show less