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Marian Lynch, Contract Operations Manager

Marian Lynch

Contract Operations Manager·Fireball Organization & Events Management,

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 4 months

Contract Operations Manager

April 2024 - August 2025

Fireball Organization & Events Management,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2024 - August 2025

• Directed end-to-end operations for a youth sports academy with 50+ active players — managing stakeholder
communications, player registration, scheduling, and full vendor coordination across a 9-month engagement.
• Negotiated and managed contracts with 5+ external vendors, ensuring cost-effective service delivery and
maintaining 100% compliance with agreed service levels.
• Led branding, digital marketing, and website development strategy, increasing community engagement and
driving a measurable uplift in new player registrations.
• Served as the primary point of contact for parents, coaches, and suppliers — maintaining confidentiality,
professionalism, and seamless day-to-day communications.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Management

Collections Specialist

April 2025 - May 2025

Sterling Personal

Texas, United States

April 2025 - May 2025

• Processed loan extensions/change of terms modifications and insurance claims (GAP, CUNA disability/life) by
coordinating with collectors and underwriting teams, ensuring accurate and timely claim resolution.
• Updated billing codes in system to support accurate reconciliation across 500+member accounts, reducing
discrepancies in monthly reporting.
• Coordinated repossession procedures and resolved member payment disputes by consulting with collectors
and legal teams, ensuring compliance with financial policies.

Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

May 2023 - February 2024

IDEMIA Middle East FZE,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2023 - February 2024

• Managed complex calendars and priorities for 6 Vice Presidents across multiple time zones, acting as
gatekeeper and ensuring efficient use of executive time.
• Prepared board packs, executive presentations, and briefing documents; processed and reconciled expense
claims ensuring timely reimbursement.
• Reduced hotel accommodation costs for new hires by 15%, generating annual savings of AED 24K through
proactive vendor rate negotiations.
• Launched and coordinated 3+ CSR initiatives and company events, managing stakeholder alignment, budget
controls, and logistics — improving employee engagement and organisational visibility.
• Led zero-disruption internal office relocation in a single day by coordinating IT migrations, vendor logistics,
and 20+ stakeholders — requiring real-time workflow management and cross-functional communication.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Administration

Recruitment Consultant

June 2022 - May 2023

Executive Solutions,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2022 - May 2023

• Delivered full-cycle recruitment for key clients including Abu Dhabi Airports Company — sourcing, screening,
interviewing, and onboarding 40+ candidates across multiple disciplines.
• Partnered with the talent team on HR administration and candidate tracking, achieving 100% Emiratization
compliance and consistently hitting target hiring goals.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Coordinator, Strategic Projects (PMO)

August 2021 - March 2022

Expo 2020

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2021 - March 2022

• Coordinated VIP travel, accommodation, and event logistics for senior stakeholders, achieving 100% on-time
execution with zero delays across a high-profile global event environment.
• Supported procurement operations including RFQs, purchase orders, and invoicing, maintaining full
compliance with Expo 2020 governance and audit requirements.
• Facilitated cross-functional coordination between PMO teams and external vendors to drive project execution
efficiency.

Company industry:
Events Management
Job role:
Administration

Administrative Specialist & Project Coordinator

March 2020 - April 2021

Saudi Investment Recycling Company,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2020 - April 2021

• Coordinated end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, RFIs, purchase orders, and vendor
coordination, ensuring full audit compliance.
• Vetted and qualified new suppliers using structured compliance questionnaires and verification methods.
• Supported recruitment coordination, HR administration, and executive reporting processes.

Company industry:
Safety & Environment
Job role:
Management

HR Administration & Operations Executive

September 2017 - February 2019

Tech Group LLC,

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

September 2017 - February 2019

• Managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding; co-authored SOPs, Code of Conduct, organisational charts,
and audit processes with the Internal Audit team.
• Directed CSR engagement initiatives for 4, 000+ employees, including the organisations inaugural career fair
and medical and dental awareness programmes in collaboration with Al Ahalia Hospital.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Administration

Global Mobilization Consultant – Supervisor

June 2015 - February 2016

Air Energi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

June 2015 - February 2016

• Managed onboarding and compliance for 50+ offshore contractors across Exxon/Shell Oil projects; supervised
a team of 5 Consultants.
• Coordinated offshore travel, permits, and logistics; maintained management reports and HR tracking
dashboards to improve operational visibility.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Executive Assistant to CEO & Senior Management

June 2013 - June 2015

MENA Infrastructure Fund (DIFC),

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2013 - June 2015

• Delivered high-level C-suite executive support — managing complex schedules, coordinating international
travel, and ensuring seamless operations and effective communication at short notice.
• Compiled board packs, CEO guest speaker materials, meeting minutes, briefing documents, presentations,
and executive correspondence.
• Oversaw office administration, vendor negotiations, facilities management, procurement, and employee and
dependent visa processing in full DIFC regulatory compliance.

Company industry:
Financial Services

Executive Assistant to Executive Director

January 2010 - January 2013

Invest AD,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2010 - January 2013

• Delivered executive-level administrative and strategic support to the Executive Director — managed complex
multi-time-zone calendars and diaries, arranged international travel and itineraries at short notice.
• Compiled briefing documents and generated treasury and trading reports monitoring yield movements for
senior leadership and clients.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Administration

Secretary & Assistant Financial Administrator

January 2007 - January 2010

Arup Gulf Ltd,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2007 - January 2010

• Processed payroll, petty cash, employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring accurate calculations, timely
submissions, and compliance with internal policies.
• Generated financial reports, project documentation, engineering project administration records, and job
transfer documentation for time and expenses.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Education

Developmental Institute for Computer and Science

March 2012

March 2012

Diploma, Business Administration

United Arab Emirates

Texas School of Business

August 1989

August 1989

Higher diploma, Medical Assistant

United States

Skills

EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Intermediate
EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Intermediate
CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Intermediate
CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
Intermediate
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
LINKEDIN
Intermediate
LINKEDIN
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Intermediate
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
TAKING MEETING MINUTES
Intermediate
TAKING MEETING MINUTES
Intermediate
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Intermediate
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Intermediate

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Arabic

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ICDL Certification
Microsoft Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
Executive Assistant Skills
PMP Fundamentals | Diploma -Operations Management
AI Governance & Ethics | Ethical Considerations for Generative AI
AI Mastery Certificate Program
ACAC
Business Administration Professional Diploma

Hobbies and interests

Learning and Development

Learning new things which interest me at the time.

AI tools
Bowling