Maria Polyakova

Working in a fast paced environment, giving full administrative support to a Managing Director. Involved in staff training, recruitment, benefits, management of data and other sensitive information

Organization of internal/external meetings for Managing Director and the team, attending them and taking minutes

Liaising with regulatory authorities in relation to company’s matters, including supply, licensing, compliance and regulations

Preparing presentations and drafting correspondence including contracts, client agreements, agendas and legal documents

Involved in accounts, budgets, recruitment, including managing and training junior staff

Supervisor and Head of Legal and Immigration in one of the international Law Firms, Times PBS, responsible for both offices based in UK and UAE

Developed valuable management and supervision skills, working equally with Senior partners as well as members of the team under control

Exposed to a variety of legal affairs in the UAE and UK, not limited to Immigration and including company formation, business development and legal representation of clients

London
• Sole owner and director of Hair and Beauty salon with full managements responsibilities of all
aspects
• Managements of employees and resources, including all the financial affairs

All types of Immigration casework and Legal work for clients based both inside and outside of the UK

Legal Representations of clients with UK Authorities

Working as an Immigration Caseworker/Legal advisor, providing immigration advice and assistance.
My role includes but not limited to managing records, researching information, assisting the Lawyer and counsel in preparations for trials, complex casework, drafting covering letters, case management, consulting clients, general casework, compliance and client care issues
Advising clients on most categories of applications under the Points Based System (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 4)
Casework on applications covered by the Immigration Rules including visitors, students, family members, long residence applications and applications submitted under European Law
Advising on and preparation of applications for spouse visas, permanent residence
Handling all aspects of entry clearance, naturalization and settlement applications
Assistance in Same Day Service applications

Achieving strict daily and weekly targets, consistently achieving and surpassing targets set by regional management.
Focusing on delivering an outstanding customer experience in-store improving satisfaction levels.
Developing strong product knowledge and providing high quality advice with the suggested work out plans.
Attaining employee of the week status based on exceeding the set target and awarded top product advisor in the area region.