Amal Kandakji, Student Support Specialist

Amal Kandakji

Student Support Specialist

The English Playgroup

Location
Kuwait - Al Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
4 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :4 years, 6 Months

Student Support Specialist at The English Playgroup
  • Kuwait - Hawali
  • August 2014 to November 2017

• Ensure proper behaviour and conduct of children in and out the classroom.
• Consistently monitor around assigned classes for any immediate need of support for concern or issues with children.
• Maintain children's professional relationships with staff, acting as guides or advocates.
• Liaise between Teachers, Academic administrator, Academic Section Managers and Branch Coordinator about any issues or concerns concerning children's behaviour or academic-related issues.
• Liaise between branch and parents to address queries, issues or concerns.
• Follow-up attendance of children and call parents who have two consecutive absences to inquire any concern that may arise.
• Join meetings of Teachers or Branch Coordinators with parents to complete meeting logs and provide pertinent information where necessary.
• Keep a record of all children, special concerns (e.g. cause for concern), incident reports, contracts, meetings and calls made with parents.
• Keep track of children in the watch-list from the beginning of the year and address any day-to-day concern to relevant staff, coordinate children support meetings using the action plan forms and parent letters templates in Policy - Supporting Our Children.
• Keep track of updates made in watch-list by continuously updating with teachers and the Academic Administrator.
• Perform tasks in Fetch Me system at the end of each class day.

Sales Officer at Gulf Bank
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2013 to March 2014

• Deliver presentations and achieve sales of GB's products and services
• Carry out Tele-sales activities as part of business development activities
• Raise the profile of GB's products and services
• Maintain contact with key potential clients
• Promote GB and its products and services
• Develop other business from customers other than salary acquisition - e.g. deposits, credit cards
• Deliver sales in line with sales targets and budgets
• Qualify customers for suitability
• Complete credit applications then follow through to obtain the salary continuation certificate
• Handle issues raised by clients as part of the sales process
• Answer product queries and provide client reassurance
• Provide customer service at all stages of sales/conversion process
• Corporate governance& compliance Work fully within risk policies and procedures and all compliance regulations

Admin, Sales, Party Coordinator and HR Officer at Swim School
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2012 to September 2013

• Generating reports for the sales force regarding market conditions, sales results, and team earnings.
• Performing administrative duties for the sales team.
• Generating client leads, increase the number of customers, answer client queries and prepare sales documentation
• Hitting daily sales targets
• Maintaining good customer relations
• Assisting in locating merchandise
• Processing payments, returns, refunds, and exchanges
• Attending exhibitions

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at EGU - European Global University
  • March 2013

Bachelors of Business Administration and Management (HR specialized)

Diploma, Intermediate English
  • at Australian College Of Kuwait
  • January 2011

Intermediate English

Specialties & Skills

Administrative Organisation
Administrative Duties
Administrative Support
Swimming
General Business Administration
Leadership skills
Team player mentality
Detail orientation skills
Strong work ethics
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong interpersonal and human relations skills

Social Profiles

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
German
Beginner

Training and Certifications

IELTS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2018
Valid Until:
December 2021
ICDL Version 5.0 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2011
Valid Until:
July 2011

Hobbies

  • Photography