May Iskandarani, Office Manager

May Iskandarani

Office Manager

Al Reem International Companies Management L.L.C

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, BACHELOR'S Degree in Law
Experience
20 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 9 Months

Office Manager at Al Reem International Companies Management L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • April 2022 to April 2024

• Managed the CEOs Office and the Executive teams Management tasks, including scheduling meetings, events, and business trips, preparing reports, letters, meeting minutes, memos and controlling office expenses.
• Oversaw HR management tasks through liaising with the outsource HR agency and ensured employee contracts, visa process, HR policies are all up to date and meet the standards.
• Collaborated with Facility and Services management teams by maintaining a solid knowledge and developing strong relationships with the vendors, negotiating contracts, monitoring suppliers performance, and making sure that all tasks are aligned in terms of deliverables budget and timeline requirements.
• Planned in-house or office-site activities and logistics, such as celebrations and team-building events.
• Ensured that company licenses and establishment cards are renewed timely.

Programme and Speaker Coordinator / Organizing Committee at World Energy Congress (WEC24)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2019 to October 2019

• Communicated with Congress speakers (Ministers / Nationals & Internationals) while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism.
• Maintained solid knowledge based on all processes and materials in order to answer speakers questions with confidence and ease.
• Monitored event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, as well as speakers policies
• Reviewed/edited/coached/mentored speakers, topic and slides and expenses.

Group Administration / Film & TV Services Coordinator at twofour54
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2014 to November 2018

• Assisted in preparation and submission of proposal, quotations in terms of business and contracts.
• Maintained collaborative relationships with clients/ suppliers / managers / employees.
• Monitored supplier performance against service level and flag potential issues.
• Coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, rental cars, and tours.
• Acted as the first point of contact for all enquiries made to the office.

Subtitling – Translation Coordinator and Administrative at Media Zone Authority, twofour54 (Abu Dhabi Film Festival- ADFF)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2010 to May 2014

• Assisted with travel, transportation and logistics to bring the subtitling and translation teams to Abu Dhabi and ensured that the hotel reservation and transportation is arranged per the set plan.
• Worked closely with legal / HR Department. Prepared service agreement for our suppliers and sub-suppliers who translate and review all venues/Box Office staff contracts and job descriptions.
• Prepared job fairs and recruited temporary staff for venues/Box Office positions.
• Coordinated simultaneous or consecutive translation requirements for Abu Dhabi Film Festival.

Assistant Operation & Transformation Manager (Documentation and Legal) at National Bank of Abu Dhabi- (Asset Management Group -AMG)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2007 to April 2010

• Collaborated closely with different departments within Asset Management Group (AMG)/NBAD, particularly the legal department. Reviewed clients documentation such as Memorandum & Article of Association, trade license, Power of Attorney, Anti Money Laundering requirements as directed by senior management.
• Managed a wide range of legal tasks including drafting documents, and reviewing transaction documents such as Articles/Memorandums of Association and Powers of Attorney/Board Resolutions. Ensured all documents were properly attested and in adherence with regulations.
• Assisted in identifying and resolving asset management issues; monitored performance of closely held assets; completed annual investment reviews and reported exceptions to management.
• Supported Senior Brokers in various capacities including verifying eligibility, establishing new trading accounts, and managing paperwork.
• Ensured all documentation produced by AMG met requirements for both internal and external purposes, particularly non discretionary and discretionary mandates.

Senior Ticketing Consultant at Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau (ATB), Al Badie Travel Agency
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 1999 to February 2007

• Designed travel itinerary based on clients preferences and budget (Tkt booking / accommodation/ logistics)
• Established strong relationships with travel suppliers and negotiated discounts.
• Participated in conducting interviews and handling new employee orientation programs

Education

Bachelor's degree, BACHELOR'S Degree in Law
  • at Beirut Arab University
  • August 1998

Specialties & Skills

BOOKING (RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE)
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
ARTICLE (PUBLISHING)
MANAGEMENT
DRAFTING DOCUMENTS
QUOTATIONS
SCHEDULING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
EMAIL MANAGEMENT
Communication
Organizational
Interpersonal
Office technology and software proficiency
Outlook
Human resource management