Robert Smith, Operations Manager

Robert Smith

Operations Manager

Focus 360 Arabia

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
High school or equivalent,
Experience
17 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 6 Months

Operations Manager at Focus 360 Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2011

Duties include

- Company set up in Dubai
- Liaise with Dubai Economic Department, Ministry of Labour, Immigration for all setup functions
- Manage client/supplier relationships
- Process all staff documentation/HR issues
- Recruitment of new staff
- Oversee all admin functions
- Oversee organisation of focus groups and research recruitment for research projects
- Design questionnaires for clients
- Set up second office in Riyadh
- Seek out and establish new supplier relations
- Interview respondents for qualitative research
- Compile Reports

Office Manager/Corporate Services Manager at International Holdings
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2006 to December 2010

Duties included

- Manage 24/7 contact centre operation ensuring adequate staffing levels during each shift pattern
- Liaise with suppliers and contractors
- Preserve relationships with Corporate Clients to ensure agreed SLA’s are maintained
- Conduct training sessions with staff on all aspects of customer service, selling techniques, negotiation skills, and objection handling
- Provide reports to clients and management
- Seek out new corporate deals to boost the company portfolio
- Managed multiple departments within parent company: Client relations, Driving team, Office/Admin Staff, & IT team

Education

High school or equivalent,
  • at St Lukes High School
  • July 1990

Specialties & Skills

Contact Centre
Customer Service