Lindsey Canon, Business Development Executive

Lindsey Canon

Business Development Executive

National General Insurance

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Diploma, Computer & Electronics Technology
Experience
10 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :10 years, 6 Months

Business Development Executive at National General Insurance
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2015 to February 2016

Responsible for achieving total annual and monthly production goal and providing exceptional service to all clients.

• Achieve assigned sales targets within given time limits in a monthly, quarterly and annual time period
• Provide excellent customer services to clients
• Maintain positive and healthy professional relationships with technical teams
• Acquire product knowledge and keep updated with any product or market changes
• Possess market knowledge and intelligence
• Keep abreast with insurance market news, changing regulations, and competitor movements and products
• Submit daily, monthly and quarterly activity and production reports to management
• Use of QMS: maintain log of clients visits, prospect lists and enquiries submitted
• Responsible for the collection of and any outstanding premiums
• Comply to the norms of discipline and follow the advice/guidelines set by team leaders and managers
• Any additional tasks as assigned by manager

Accounts Assistant / Procurement Coordinator at FEBC International JLT (Company Downsizing)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2013 to October 2015

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Supported CFO through personal document management, calendar organization and collateral preparation for meetings.
Process vendor and supplier invoices, in a timely manner, verifying
accuracy, approvals and account coding in accordance with Ministry and agency requirements.
Prepares cheques and associated reports, as required in accordance with agency schedules.
Prepare all Accounts journals for posting to General Ledger monthly.
Respond to vendor inquiries as required.
Process all client or miscellaneous payments daily or as required.
Respond to client or payer account inquiries as required.
Responsible in maintaining Petty Cash and maintain record of all financial transactions. Prepares invoices and payment vouchers.

PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR

Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; follow up on discrepancies with the initiating department/school; identify available suppliers for each requisitioned item.
Organize and maintain computerized records containing vendors.
Maintain and update professional library publications.
Perform general clerical duties such as maintaining general files, typing, data entry, opening mail, and completing and processing standard purchasing forms.
Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments as requested; respond to inquiries which do not
require the personal attention of the Procurement Specialist.
Correspond with vendors regarding prices, product availability, and delivery.
Respond to inquiries from seniors regarding requisitions, purchase orders, contracts and pricing information.
Assist in answering incoming calls and perform related work as required.

Office Administrator/ HR Assistant/ Accounts Assistant at Baraka Ventures
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2011 to March 2013

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR / HR ASSISTANT
Schedule appointments, manage calendars and synchronize meetings.
Arranging travel including booking of airline tickets, hotel reservations and car rental. Creating and maintaining schedule for all trips, including meetings, logistics and events, if any
Order and receive office supplies and maintain adequate inventory
Coordinate maintenance for office equipment and general facility equipment
Provide administrative support including PR government relations (TECOM such as Visa Processing, Licensing and Lease Renewal
Responsible in posting job hiring and screening applicant's resume for the company
Assist in preparing employee contracts. Handling medical insuranceand filing of claims and keep records of employees leave and absences

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Work under the guidance of an Accountant / Financial Manager.
Maintain personal financial records for co-founders to free up their time to focus on work related matters (utility bills, insurance, Freezone related affairs and bank correspondence)
Manage Book Keeping such as bank reconciliation, enter receivables and payables into the accounting system, collect payments and filing all accounting records.
Responsible in maintaining Petty Cash and maintain record of all financial transactions. Prepares invoices and payment vouchers.

Personal Assistant to the CEO / Office Administrator / HR Assistant at Siraj Capital (Company Closed)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2008 to December 2011

PERSONAL ASSISTANT to the CEO
Provide support to the CEO on official and personal matters, as and when directed.
Coordinate travel arrangement and accommodation requirements in connection with others and ensure
arrangements in place for the CEO match his requirements
Screening general information, queries, phone calls and invitation to the CEO by redirecting or taking
forward such contact as appropriate. Ensure guests meeting with the CEO are well taken of
Provide a service that is in line with the CEO’s work habits and preferences.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR / HR ASSISTANT
Provide support to executive staff on official as and when directed.
Coordinate the maintenance and liaison with service providers for office equipment and general facility
requirements of the company. Order and receive office supplies and maintain an adequate inventory
Collect and maintain PC / Printer / Mobile Phones and other IT inventory of the company
Maintain hard and soft copy and electronic filing system
Assist in preparing employee contracts. Handling medical insurance and filing of claims and keep records of
employee’s leave and absences.
Perform miscellaneous administrative activities such as booking meeting room, distributing mail, receiving
and sending dispatch and courier

Procurement Officer/Administrator at Toa Corporation (Company Close)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2007 to January 2008

Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipments in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.
Ensure that vendors and sub-contractors are correctly selected and evaluated on their performance with regard to consistency of price, quality and delivery.
Prepare purchase requisitions and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
Build, develop and manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships.

Sales Executive / Corporate Sales at Coral Boutique Hotel Apartment
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2005 to November 2006

• Contacted representatives of corporate business associations and social groups to solicit business for hotels
• Meet existing hotel customers to determine their needs and solicit further business.
• Analyzed prospective untapped markets to generate revenue for the hotel.
• Assisted the sales manager and director in implementing sales strategies.
• Reviewed information on sales meetings, conventions, training classes, overnight travel and other functions held by organization members to select prospective customers for hotel services
• Verified reservations by mail drew up contract and obtained signatures.
• Conferred with customers and hotel department heads to plan function details such as space requirements, publicity time schedule, food service and decorations.
• Served as convention advisor and coordinator during function to minimize confusion and resolve problems.
• Prepared and mailed advance brochures to prospective customers

Education

Diploma, Computer & Electronics Technology
  • at STI College
  • March 2003

Specialties & Skills

Booking
Service Providers
Materials
Time Management
Communication Skills
Organizational Ability
Multitasking
Technology Skills

Languages

English
Intermediate