Sara Amin, Business Analyst

Sara Amin

Business Analyst

Roads and Transport Authority

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, MBA
Experience
24 years, 9 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 9 months

Business Analyst at Roads and Transport Authority
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since July 2008

-Devising and designing business process requirements for all IT-related business and operations systems critical to core RTA organizational functions.
-Developing business cases and gathering stakeholders requirements for new systems.
-Contribute to business processes automation
-Applying proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments and to assist in implementing new systems.
-Conduct ISO 9001:2008 audit on assigned departments processes

Account Manager at Dubai Smart Government
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2006 to December 2007

-Liaised between the Government Information Resources
-Monitored daily issues reported by the client department and insuring the delivery of the services at the expected quality level
-Collaborated and coordinating with ERP Specialists, Design Authorities, and the Development and Technical teams
-Collaborated with the Head of Customer Management to establish standards of services delivery and revised support plans and strategies.
-Reported regularly updates of account issues and activities and escalated critical issues to higher management for immediate action.
 Oriented new staff and provided training on systems used including Crystal Reports and MAGIC

HR Coordinator at Al Ghurair Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2004 to July 2006

Coordinated with respective departments to assess future human resources requirements
Coordinated with universities career placement services as well as local and overseas recruitment agencies.
Audited and redesigned HR processes and recommended computerized solutions to enhance efficiency.
Administrated the corporate applicant tracking system
Conducted job analyses, departmental reviews, job descriptions and job specifications
Planned and organized training programs with training providers
Collaborated with the Group Quality Manager to design questionnaires measuring different quality aspects and analyzed surveys using SPSS
Developed employee recognition programs and organized social events for employees
Created and edited the Group monthly newsletter: "Interact"
Provided training on HR systems and processes

Database Administrator at Microsoft Gulf FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2003 to April 2004

Profiled and maintained customers and partners’ accounts and contacts up-to-date using Siebel Sales 6.0.
Responded to data requests from other departments as well as other subsidiaries.
Prepared customized reports of Customers’ lists.
Targeted email shots.
Prepared and managed awareness campaign to promote the services offered by the Database Department.
Designed and managed departmental website.
Position involved a wide exposure to a variety of internal tools used by the organization.

Marketing Research Intern at Microsoft Gulf FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2003 to August 2003

Designed a marketing research plan to develop cultural compatible software.
Internship included analyzing available data, identifying data needs and requirements, and designing surveys according to various customer segments.

Writer / Content Developer at Mediawatch Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2002 to March 2003

Summarized articles from various newspapers and magazines.
Published summaries to be sent to clients.
Translated articles from Arabic and French to English.
Coordinated work with other team members.
Position required punctuality, summarizing skills and eye for details.

Administrative Coordinator at Cityline International
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2000 to November 2001

Created and maintained corporate statistics to be used for analysis by other departments. Developed the content of the company profile.
Organized the International Training Manual for establishing other corporate branches in new markets.
Drafted strategic proposals on behalf of Senior Management.
Regularly updated plans for different projects on MS Project.
Position required organization, reliability and high command of the English Language and report writing skills.

Assistant Librarian at Alliance Francaise
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 1999 to June 2000

Distributed resource material of the Multimedia Library/Resource Center according to members’ specifications.
Maintained and monitored records of daily operations.
Processed new subscription applications.
Position required responsibility, organization, commitment and good communication skills in French, Arabic and English.

Education

Master's degree, MBA
  • at American University in Dubai
  • December 2007
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration (E-Business and Marketing)
  • at American University in Dubai
  • May 2003

Magna Cum Laude, CGPA 3.81, Nominated for inclusion in the 2003 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Orientation Leader, Fall 2002, and Winter 2002, AUD AUD Ambassador Award, 2002, Dubai Awarded Third Prize in the VISA Student E-biz Challenge 2002, Dubai Dean’s List almost every quarter since joining the American University in Dubai

Diploma, Diplome D'Études en Langue Francaise" - 1st and 2nd degree
  • at Alliance Francaise
  • December 1999

Specialties & Skills

Multimedia
Administration
Universities
Workflow
Microsoft Office: Project, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
System Architect

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert
Spanish
Beginner

Memberships

Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
  • Nominated by American University in Dubai
  • March 2003
American University in Dubai
  • Orientation Leader
  • October 2002
PMI
  • PMI Membership
  • February 2014

Training and Certifications

ISO 9001:2008 auditor (Training)
Training Institute:
TUV Nord -RTA
Date Attended:
January 2010