Mira Colaco, Training Manager

Mira Colaco

Training Manager

MindShift

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accountancy, Business Administration
Experience
28 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :28 years, 8 Months

Training Manager at MindShift
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2014

TRAINING MANAGEMENT

Managing and Monitoring all the clients' in-house training in the Oil and Gas Industry in the GCC region; Conceptualizing and Designing Learning / Training Content based on strategic needs and requirements; Manage design and implementation of Training, Learning and Development strategies. Assisting the clients specially in the Oil and Gas Sectors in the Gulf Region in the identification of new training requirements, defining training objectives and enabling objectives; Preparing learning materials & presentations to be duplicated for the Participants; Designing and Developing Training Calendar and yearly Training Planners for clients with the latest and most updates programs; Handling complaints and evaluating training course; Regularly analyze internal/external business challenges and set and define strategies to overcome these challenges; Preparing monthly training reports measuring the impact/effectiveness of training; Screening and interviewing trainers, Facilitators, Instructors for Technical and Non-Technical Courses. Have dealt with over 500+ multi cultural Trainers and Facilitators over the last 20+ years of service; Outsourcing and Interviewing of new Trainers; Conducting performance measurement and Evaluation report of Trainers/ Facilitators after each training; Conducting & Preparing Participants/ Delegates Performance Reports after each Training; Exploring Business Opportunities to support company expansion.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Oversee and manage daily operation to ensure smooth flow of business; Direct personnel to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely, efficient and professional manner;
Organize manpower: delegate tasks based on ability of staff maintaining even distribution of work; Deal with understaffing, resolving conflicts and administering disciplinary procedures.
Closely monitor team; assess training needs and recommend appropriate training programs; Assume full responsibility of business communication and interaction with spectrum of clients, VIP’s, corporate guests or other third party dealing with the organization; Develop good working relations with the same; Prepare documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations; Generate reports for management perusal;
Efficiency in Email Management, Diary Management & Travel Management; Documents and Presentations Preparation, Client Relationship & Follow-up; Screening, Interviewing and selection of Right Candidates; Creating, Designing, Updating the entire website of the company on a regular basis; Preparing Promotional Flyers and sending email newsletters on a weekly basis. Liaise with government bodies like KHDA, Dubai Municipality, Economic Department, Dubai Civil Defense and other department for renewal of company Registration/Trade License, Training License etc.; Draft memos and letters for internal and external correspondence and keep records of the same; Manage confidential files, matters and documents. Ensuring confidentiality in all official matters handled

CLIENT SERVICE MANAGEMENT

Act as first point of contact for clients while projecting professional image at all times; Respond to inquiries in a responsive, accurate and timely manner; Apply basic concepts, practices and procedures of handling client’s complaints while meeting quality standards; Follow up on client’s issues or problems; Uphold proactive communication with clients through phone, e-mail or regular mail; Maintain records of customer interaction and transactions, document details of inquiries, complaints, issues comments and actions taken. Keep and manage customer database; Observe strict confidentiality of all company documents and reports. Contribute to the establishment and development of the organization’s goodwill and reputation

Training Manager/Office Manager at Talent Expertise International
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since May 2021

• Oversee and manage daily operation to ensure smooth flow of business.
• Direct personnel to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
• Organize manpower: delegate tasks based on ability of staff maintaining even distribution of work.
• Deal with understaffing, resolving conflicts and administering disciplinary procedures.
• Closely monitor team, assess training needs and recommend appropriate training programs.
• Assume full responsibility of business communication and interaction with spectrum of clients, VIP’s, corporate guests or other third party dealing with the organization. Develop good working relations with the same.
• Prepare documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations. Generate reports for management perusal.
• Efficiency in Email Management, Diary Management & Travel Management, Documents and Presentations Preparation, Client Relationship & Follow-up.
• Screening, Interviewing and selection of Right Candidates.
• Creating, Designing, Updating the entire website of the company on a regular basis.
• Managing the President’s diary, schedule meetings / appointments appropriately, arranging business tours & itinerary, maintaining up-to-date filing,
• Preparing Promotional Flyers and sending email newsletters on a weekly basis.
• Liaise with Dubai Municipality, Economic Department and other department for renewal of company Registration/Trade License

Office Manager / Training Manager at PROMIS Project Management Trainining
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 1999 to May 2014

TRAINING MANAGER

Managing and Monitoring all the clients' in-house training in the Oil and Gas Industry in the GCC region; Conceptualizing and Designing Learning / Training Content based on strategic needs and requirements; Manage design and implementation of Training, Learning and Development strategies. Assisting the clients specially in the Oil and Gas Sectors in the Gulf Region in the identification of new training requirements, defining training objectives and enabling objectives; Preparing learning materials & presentations to be duplicated for the Participants; Designing and Developing Training Calendar and yearly Training Planners for clients with the latest and most updates programs; Handling complaints and evaluating training course; Regularly analyze internal/external business challenges and set and define strategies to overcome these challenges; Preparing monthly training reports measuring the impact/effectiveness of training; Screening and interviewing trainers, Facilitators, Instructors for Technical and Non-Technical Courses. Have dealt with over 500+ multi cultural Trainers and Facilitators over the last 20+ years of service; Outsourcing and Interviewing of new Trainers; Conducting performance measurement and Evaluation report of Trainers/ Facilitators after each training; Conducting & Preparing Participants/ Delegates Performance Reports after each Training; Exploring Business Opportunities to support company expansion.

OFFICE MANAGER

Oversee and manage daily operation to ensure smooth flow of business; Direct personnel to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely, efficient and professional manner;
Organize manpower: delegate tasks based on ability of staff maintaining even distribution of work; Deal with understaffing, resolving conflicts and administering disciplinary procedures.
Closely monitor team; assess training needs and recommend appropriate training programs; Assume full responsibility of business communication and interaction with spectrum of clients, VIP’s, corporate guests or other third party dealing with the organization; Develop good working relations with the same; Prepare documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations; Generate reports for management perusal;
Efficiency in Email Management, Diary Management & Travel Management; Documents and Presentations Preparation, Client Relationship & Follow-up; Screening, Interviewing and selection of Right Candidates; Creating, Designing, Updating the entire website of the company on a regular basis; Preparing Promotional Flyers and sending email newsletters on a weekly basis. Liaise with government bodies like KHDA, Dubai Municipality, Economic Department, Dubai Civil Defense and other department for renewal of company Registration/Trade License, Training License etc.; Draft memos and letters for internal and external correspondence and keep records of the same; Manage confidential files, matters and documents. Ensuring confidentiality in all official matters handled

Personal Assistant at Magna Publishing Co.Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • January 1995 to January 1997
Secretary at ANZ Grindlay’s Bank
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 1993 to January 1995
  • to

’s expectations.
Act as first point of contact for clients while projecting
professional image at all times; Respond to inquiries in a
responsive, accurate and timely manner; Apply basic
concepts, practices and procedures of handling client’s
complaints while meeting quality standards; Follow up on
client’s issues or problems; Uphold proactive communication
with clients through phone, e-mail or regular mail; Maintain
records of customer interaction and transactions, document
details of inquiries, complaints, issues comments and actions
taken. Keep and manage customer database; Observe strict
confidentiality of all company documents and reports.
Contribute to the establishment and development of the
organization’s goodwill and reputation
- Client Service Management
Mira Colaço

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy, Business Administration
  • at UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY
  • January 1992

High school or equivalent, Business Administration
  • at Davar’s College
  • January 1991

Specialties & Skills

Personal Assistant
Building Relationships
Training Management
Secretarial
Office Administration
Office Management
Customer Service Management
Business Development
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
GOVERNMENT
LETTERS
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
administration
Training Management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Office Management and Effective Administration Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
MiSh Training
Leadership Skills for New Managers (Training)
Training Institute:
PROMIS
Emotional Intelligence at the Workplace (Training)
Training Institute:
PROMIS
The Art of Negotiating, Influencing, Communicating & Conflict (Training)
Training Institute:
PROMIS
Time Priorities & Stress Management (Training)
Training Institute:
PROMIS
Team Building (Training)
Training Institute:
PROMIS

Hobbies

  • Singing, Dancing, Music, Gardening