Miglena Duncan, Head of Business development and training

Miglena Duncan

Head of Business development and training

Dafoos Fire Protection

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, English language and linguistics
Experience
20 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :20 years, 4 Months

Head of Business development and training at Dafoos Fire Protection
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2013 to September 2015

•Designed, supported and executed of Employee engagement programs and activities
•Created and delivered new employee induction and orientation program
•Designed communication guidelines for new employee/new managers
•Coordinated and Observed the delivered training as per management requirements-(critical thinking, business communication, time management, team work, self confidence and assertiveness, customer service etc.)
•Created a marketing plan and marketing analysis for the company.
•In person networking and building relationships
•Developed and maintained the existing net of consultants/contractors or any other relevant business contacts.
•I was solely responsible for the editorial and lexical content on all the tangible and intangible marketing and advertisement materials and all official correspondence and documentation of the company.
•Supported the sales team and resolved any possible problems.
•Organized exhibition's attendance in close coordination with the management, ensuring to have the best impact on the potential clients visiting the stand at the exhibitions, conferences, summits, etc.

English trainer at Eton Institute
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2012 to May 2015

•Created and delivered specific curriculum according to each student’s educational needs.
•Created motivational and student-oriented learning environment.
•Taught English, Business English, English for special purposes to various groups of students/ Working with
ZADCO, Al Hosn Gas, NYU, Hospitality industry, WRP
•Evaluated the students and the courses ensuring best quality. Prepared post training analysis, reports.

Training , English Department at Highier Colleges Of Technology- CERT
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2012 to January 2013

•Taught English Language, effective communication and soft skills to UAE nationals.
•Was responsible for UAE military program training.
•Assessed the program, learning outcomes and students. Prepared post training analysis, reports.
•Training Projects management, training needs analysis, organizational learning, strategic thinking, communication and relationship management, quality control on learning solutions and training deliverables.

volunteer english teacher/life couch at Johnson County Community Library
  • United States
  • March 2010 to April 2012

•Taught English language to multilingual groups of different levels.
•Choose the appropriate curriculum, assessing and monitoring pupils’ progress.
•Helped with the integration and adaptation process

Division Manager at Advance America
  • United States
  • January 2006 to April 2010

•Designed, developed and maintained the recruitment process in the organization (including its description, recruitment measurement definitions, regular measurement reporting, taking proper actions to close gaps)
•Explored the market's best practices in the recruitment and staffing and implement appropriate best practices in the organization
•Built a quality relationship with the internal customers and external recruitment agencies
•Monitored and constantly reduced the costs of the recruitment process
•Set the social media communication strategy for different job profiles and functions in the organization
•Conducted job interviews for the managerial job positions (or key jobs in the organization)
•Monitored the labor legislation and implements required changes to keep the process compliant

General manager/owner at Export Import
  • Bulgaria
  • September 1994 to March 2005

•Managed a team of employees in three locations.
•Coordinated logistics by land, air and ocean worldwide.
•Dealt with customers of various cultures and nationalities, and service providers ensuring successful deals.
•Prepared all necessary documentation and completing customs clearance on behalf of clients.
•Worked in a fast pace environment
•Strategically planned and managed logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services.
•Directed, optimized and coordinated full customs clearance cycle
•Liaised and negotiated with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

Education

Master's degree, English language and linguistics
  • at Panworld University
  • December 2012
Diploma, Teaching english as a second language
  • at International Teachung House
  • December 2011
Bachelor's degree, english
  • at Panworld University
  • March 2009
High school or equivalent, russian
  • at HIgh school
  • May 1986

Specialties & Skills

Teaching English
Social Skills
Management Consulting
Staff Training
computer skills

Languages

English
Expert
Bulgarian
Expert
Russian
Expert
Italian
Intermediate

Memberships

Good will
  • donations
  • March 2011

Training and Certifications

SELTA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Valid Until:
December 2011