Experience

RIF TRUST

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

• Citizenship & Residency Director

  • Apr 2020 - Present



Savory & Partners

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

• Senior Citizenship Consultant

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2019

  Globally recognised Citizenship by Investment company specialising in EU and British Commonwealth nations. Trusted by Governments to source high level applicants to process Citizenship via Investment and Permanent Residency in 2-6 months without Immigration or Residency requirements. Globally recognised Citizenship by Investment company specialising in EU and British Commonwealth nations. Trusted by Governments to source high level applicants to process Citizenship via Investment and Permanent Residency in 2-6 months without Immigration or Residency requirements.



Royal Yachts

• United Arab Emirates
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Sales Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2016



The Property Store, Dubai

• Senior Sales Consultant

  • Oct 2008 - Sep 2011

  I was head hunted by The Property Store as they were looking for Senior Sales Consultants to join the newly established brokerage team. My duties included: In charge of building a portfolio of lettings and sales, dealing directly with clients (managed up to 200). Develop and maintain a good long term relationship with my clients in order to create the opportunity for repeat business and to receive referrals. Establish a business relationship with third parties in the business such as Developers, Mortgage advisors, other Real Estate Agencies...etc.



Al Habtoor Properties LLC

• United Arab Emirates
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Sales Consultant

  • Jan 2008 - Sep 2008

  I was hired initially by Al Habtoor on a consultancy basis to establish the company and set up the new property section along with a colleague of mine. This role involved all aspects of setting up a new business including: Creating the Brand and managing the PR & Marketing side of the business. Establishing a business strategy as well as the company’s mission & vision statement. Recruiting all man power required: Sales & Leasing consultants, accountants,administration staff, sales manager, ...etc. Creating the company’s Standard Operating Procedures and supervising the successfulimplementation of all policies & procedures by the team through extensive trainingsessions. Assisting in selecting the right Property Management System and helping in theimplementation of the package chosen & the IT infrastructure in the office. Establishing Agency Agreements with most of the Dubai based Developers and third partyAgencies.Once the business was up and running, I chose to get involved in direct selling and took the role of Senior Sales Consultants selling Dubai properties (both off plan & ready to move in). Thanks to the large Database of clients I have generated through my years of experience in Dubai property market, it was easy for me to secure clients and new listings. I have managed to successfully achieve an average of 5 transactions per month.



Betterhomes

• United Arab Emirates
• Real Estate
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head of Short Term Rental / Sales Consultant

  • Mar 2005 - Dec 2007

  I initially joined Better Homes as a Business Development Manager for the Property Management Division where my main duties included: Preparation of proposals and contracts for property owners. Assisted in the creation and distribution of marketing collateral and strategies forbusiness development. Involved in actively pursuing new property and management opportunities. Participated in vetting new sub-contractors and third party suppliers. Worked with all Better Homes divisions to coordinate referrals and cross selling. Provided support to all Better Homes division leaders on pending projects.In June 2005, I was instrumental in proposing a new business venture to Better Homes which resulted in the creation of the Better Homes’ Short Term Rental Division which I managed since that time and the division has grown from managing one unit to well over hundred units. I managed a team of 9 staff members.Early 2006 I have decided to join the Sales forces within the company. This was a personal decision I have taken to increase my income and bud more experience in the brokerage business.



Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai

• Business Development Manager/Project Manager

  • May 2003 - Jan 2004

  Business Development Manager Implementation of all sales activities in the area as specified by the Director of Sales & Marketing. Establishment and maintenance of all files on major active accounts within market area. Analysis of the changing market, trends and competition. Maintaining a high level of exposure for the hotel in major market areas through directsales solicitation, telephone, fax and contacts written communications.Project ManagerBased on my previous experience, I was given the responsibility to manage the Shangri-La Apartments and Offices. My duties included liaising with the Project Team, Monitoring the progress of work during the last stage of the construction (prior to the hand over) and then working alongside the Shangri-La Hotel Management carrying out my day to day leasing duties.



Al Ghurair city, Dubai

• senior Leasing Executive

  • Jun 1998 - May 2001

   Leasing of the Al Ghurair Centre apartments and offices as well as Abdallah Al Ghurair Real estate (Negotiating and closing deals with potential tenants). Ensuring all leases were renewed with the existing tenants and recovery of outstanding rentals. Maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction through effective communication with the tenants and all the other departments to fulfill their requirements. Preparation of budgets and detailed financial/strategic/marketing plans on a yearlybasis based on internal projections and the market situation so as to ensure that targets are achieved. Identification of new sources of business and development of better relationships with existing sources. Preparation of all management reports related to my area of business and coordination of periodic surveys to understand the market conditions and keep fully aware of the competition. Oversaw and supervised work of Leasing Executives and Leasing Assistant including motivation and encouragement to meet set targets and objectives. Networking with Real Estate Agents on commission deals.



Le Meridien Hotel (formally named the Princeton Hotel)

• Sales Executive

  • Jul 1997 - Jun 1998

   Marketing the hotel rooms, food & beverage outlets and leisure facilities to corporate clients, government departments and tour operators/travel agencies and ensuring sales targets were met. Working with the General Manager, Rooms Division Manager and the Food & Beverage Manager in the preparation of the business mix, targets and sales & marketing plans bi- annually. Traveling periodically and whenever required on sales trips to some of the GCC countries. Handling the hotel PR and maintaining a good relationship with the press and some specialized magazines in the travel & tourism industry. NegotiatedandfinalizedsaleofmaterialsforInternetCityvillas Produced sketches and designs for Internet City villas Exceeded sales targets and objectives set by the company. Negotiated large contract deals.



The Metropolitan Hotel, Dubai

• Management Trainee

  • Jun 1996 - Jul 1997

  I worked in different departments (Front office, Accounts, Food & Beverages....). I worked in different departments (Front office, Accounts, Food & Beverages....).