Layla Neal
English Second Language Teacher at BlingABC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Diploma in Upper Body Piercing
PIERCE OF ART LIMITEDAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Reiki
Illuminations Well-Being CenterJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in Crystal Healing
The School of Natural Health Sciences -
Diploma in Hypnotherapy
The School of Natural Health Sciences -
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Teflexpress.co.uk
Experience
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BlingABC
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China
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Second Language Teacher
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Jan 2020 - Present
Teaching Chinese children (aged between 6-16) English as a foreign Language Teaching Chinese children (aged between 6-16) English as a foreign Language
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Virtual PA
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Nov 2019 - Jan 2020
Working online from my home office assisting clients needing virtual personal assistance.Daily tasks consist of:- Formatting and editing documents- Dealing with accounts and expenses - Arranging conference/video calls- Copy typing- Creating PowerPoint presentations- Data entry- Adding contacts to online address books- Diary management - Arranging reservations eg. Golf, dinner reservations, event booking- Answering the phone taking messages for clients who are unable to take the call- Drafting letters- Arranging travel, accommodation and airport transfers- Designing company brochures/leaflets- Organising events from venue researching to arranging f&b, entertainment, decor, branding and guest lists- Creating business development proposals and mailing lists
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Gowling WLG
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Secretary
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Jun 2015 - Oct 2019
-Opening clients and matters through Expert software-Compiling Compliance Files for each Partner, ensuring each matter has KYC documents, company/customer due diligence forms, conflict searches and risk assessment forms.-General matter filing and indexing-Editing documents such as; Agreements, using track changes on Microsoft Word-Formatting documents using WLG house styles-Time keeping for fee earners-Raising Bills-Arranging fee earners expenses-Arranging conference calls-Scanning/printing documents -Creating PowerPoint presentations -Adding contacts to Outlook and Interaction and filing business cards-Copy typing -Producing tables in Microsoft Word-Saving/creating new versions of legal documents through worksite-Keeping a track of the meeting rooms diary/appointments-Answering the door to clients who have come for meetings, offering refreshments and showing them to the correct meeting room-Making reservations for the Partners outside of work eg. Golf, dinner reservations-Answering the phone taking messages for colleagues who are unable to take the call-Updating client information-Drafting DIFC Wills, filling out DIFC Registry forms-Drafting out engagement letters-arranging travel, accommodation and airport transfers for all staff-Designing Gowling WLG brochures using Gowling WLG templates -Organising events for Gowling WLG, from venue researching to site visits to arranging f&b, entertainment, decor, branding and guest lists-Creating business development proposals-Using Workshare Compare to compare two documents-Using Interaction to save contact details and create mailing lists
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Co Owner
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Jan 2013 - Sep 2015
-Designing accessories, from bridal veils to bridal sashes and many other finishing touches for that special day-Creating/manufacturing accessories-Researching latest bridal trends-Selling online-Selling at markets-Keeping updated spreadsheets for purchases, income, salaries, monthly profit and loss, and stock taking, all using Excel-Producing receipts and invoices using Excel-Producing accessories catalogue using PowerPoint-Social Media (@sixpenceweddingdesign)-Buying materials Skills Gained:-Project management-Accounting-Financing-Social Media/Advertising/Marketing-Sales-Design
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Freelancer
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
-Concierge receptionist for Mubadala in the Rosewood Hotel-Registration staff for an Arqaam Conference-Davidoff cigarette promotions and sales around the malls-Hostessing at a Bollywood red carpet event-Hostessing for the Vogue fashion show-Promotions/hostessing for Etisalat at Gitex exhibition-Hostessing and promoting for many various exhibitions held at the trade centre -Concierge receptionist for Mubadala in the Rosewood Hotel-Registration staff for an Arqaam Conference-Davidoff cigarette promotions and sales around the malls-Hostessing at a Bollywood red carpet event-Hostessing for the Vogue fashion show-Promotions/hostessing for Etisalat at Gitex exhibition-Hostessing and promoting for many various exhibitions held at the trade centre
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Ripe Organic
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United Arab Emirates
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations (Part-time)
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
Job Role:-Reviewing new vendor application forms-Booking vendors for the markets-Producing vendor information packs using powerpoint-Producing information/contact spreadsheets using excel-Producing work schedules for staff and interns-Being on-site for setup-Liaising with venue staff-Liaising with operations/onsite staff-Assisting with accounts; chasing payments, collecting payments, sending invoices, sending receipts-General in office tasks such as; taking calls, replying to emails, photocopying and scanning documents, filing.
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CHANEL
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Hostess/Runner (freelance)
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2014
Job role:-Ensure all clients’ shopping experience is satisfactory to the highest level and met with a professional standard of customer service-Greet every client upon entering the boutique in a pleasant and polite manner-Assist clients to find an available fashion advisor-Offer refreshments to clients-Present one of the boutique Ipad's to any waiting clients, so they can freely browse through the latest collections-Package any purchased pieces, following CHANEL’s strict packaging guidelines-Organise the stock rooms-Unpack the new deliveries-Ensure new pieces are priced and are on display-Assist with stock taking-Ensure all Ipads are clean and charged-Always look highly presentable-Always give the highest quality of customer serviceSkills Gained:-Working in a large team-Customer service-Retail-Interpersonal skills
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Freelancer
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
Whilst working as a freelancer for numerous brands around the UAE, my jobs have included;-Taking part in a Michelin tyres road safety campaign, visitng primary schools around Dubai, teaching children about road safety.-Hostessing in Abu Dhabi for HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival.-Hostessing in Oman and France, for HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship.-Tiger Translate hostess at one of Media One Hotel’s most unique art events. -Receptionist in ADCB’s hospitality suite at the Formula 1. -Meeting and greeting guests at Abu Dhabi airport for Etihad.-Hostessing on segways for Etisalat at football matches in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.-Hostessing for Heinekein in numerous bars.-Temporary staff at The Atlantis Hotel selling photos to client after their Dolphin interactions at Dolphin Bay. -Hostessing for various evening events, such as gala dinners and awards events.-Hostessing for various exhibitions in the Dubai World Trade Centre.-Promoting a number of brands such as, Marlboro (Phillip Morris), Davidoff, Panasonic, 360 newspaper and ITP Publishing.During my time as a freelancer my communication skills and independence increased profoundly.
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TEC Middle East and North Africa
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United Arab Emirates
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Manager
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Job Role:-Client Liaising-Managing the event executives in our team-Managing whole events from beginning to endThis role still involved many of the event executive roles too.Skills Gained:-Managerial skills of staff and of whole projects-Organisational skills
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Event Executive
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Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
Job Role:-Producing detailed proposals for clients using powerpoint-Co-ordinating with suppliers, hotels, mall management and promoters/freelancers and on the odd occasions with clients.-Producing budgets, profit & losses, invoices, receipts and LPO's using excel-Conduct castings for event staff-Produce schedules for event staff using excel-Book suitable event venues-Arrange promotional gifts for events and exhibtions-Arrange Food & Beverage for events/meetings-Be on-site at all events to ensure all runs smoothly-Travel to other GCC countries to be on-site for events-Book and organise travel arrangements (hotels/flights/airport transfers) for clients and staff for events held out of DubaiSkills Gained:-Organisational skills-Time management skills-Staff (promoters) management skills-Microsoft package skills were highly improved-Accounting skills
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Education
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Leeds Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Sciences -
Brookfield Community School
A levels and GCSE's, Art, Psychology, Spanish, German, Science, English, Maths,