Laila Abuabdallah, MSc, Trade Finance LC Export Officer

Laila Abuabdallah, MSc

Trade Finance LC Export Officer

Arab National Bank

Location
Saudi Arabia - Dammam
Education
Master's degree, Retail Management and Marketing
Experience
16 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 6 Months

Trade Finance LC Export Officer at Arab National Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since July 2014

The main task as an Export Officer are checking documents under export letters of credit, resolving discrepancies with beneficiaries and applicants, handling correspondence/ investigations related to discrepancies and payments, and having the ability to handle check reimbursement claims and settlements. Definitely, I have good knowledge of commercial letters of credit, UCP 600 and ISBP guidelines.

IT Business Relationship Manager at Arab National Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2007 to June 2014

To liaison between IT and the business to understand both business operational and development needs, to assist with the oversight and prioritisation of IT projects. I represent the
business requirements and interests within IT, contributing to appropriate IT team, operational and development meetings.

Business Development Manager (internship) at Grow3 - London
  • United Kingdom - London
  • November 2013 to February 2014

I work to improve an organization’s market position and achieve financial growth. By defining long-term organizational strategic goals, building key customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, maintaining extensive knowledge of current market conditions and finding new ways to increase sales opportunities and thereby maximizing revenue. To achieve this, I need to seek new potential customers, present to them, ultimately convert them into clients, and continue to grow their business. And help manage existing clients and ensure they stay satisfied and positive.

Marketing Manager (Volunteer) at Dorich Museum - London
  • United Kingdom - London
  • September 2013 to November 2013

The key responsibilities are to set marketing strategies for the museum, to gain new and retain the current clients, for a variety of events and activities for children and parents, young people and students, through the platforms of social media, advertisement and direct marketing.

International Student Ambassador at Kingston Universtiy - London
  • United Kingdom - London
  • August 2013 to September 2013

Working at Kingston University as an assistant with the International office; arranging and setting up activities and events for the new international students.

Volunteer at Kingston University - London
  • United Kingdom - London
  • July 2012 to September 2013

As a volunteer with Kingston University I have been involved in various activities with children and the elderly, assisting with their support and care. I have gained new skills in both personal and practical levels.

Education

Master's degree, Retail Management and Marketing
  • at Kingston University
  • October 2013

Throughout this course I developed my managerial skills, group work and collaboration and research techniques. My key modules were: Dissertation and Research Methods, Consultancy Practice, Buyer Behavior, E-Commerce Operations Services Marketing Strategy and Service Operations.

Diploma, Computer Science
  • at Alalmyah Institute
  • May 2003

* Diploma in Computer Science in year 2003 with excellent grade.

Bachelor's degree, Nutrition Science
  • at Princess Nora University for Science
  • May 2002

1999 - 2002 Al-Ahssa Female College for Science * Bachelor degree inScience with Very Good grade.

Specialties & Skills

Marketing
Developments
Strategic Planning
Relationship Marketing
Customer Service
IT Literature
Planning & Organising
Team work
Public Speaking
Flexibility
Written Communication
Leadership
Decision-Making

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

PMP Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Valid Until:
May 2012
Supervisory Skills (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2009
Valid Until:
October 2009

Hobbies

  • Management, Marketing, Volunteering, Art and horse riding
    an award for volunteering