Vikki Grant, Executive Administrator - Temporary Contract

Vikki Grant

Executive Administrator - Temporary Contract

Emirates Park Zoo & Resort

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
24 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 11 Months

Executive Administrator - Temporary Contract at Emirates Park Zoo & Resort
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2015 to May 2016

Provided high-level administrative support to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for all business lines throughout the region.

Updated and maintained CEO’s calendar.

Responsible for all executive meeting minutes and distribution.

Management of international travel arrangements for Chairman and CEO.

Created, edited and negotiated all correspondence including; service agreements, lease contracts and profit share agreements for all business lines.

Provided accurate typing of all correspondence.

Prepared and approved payroll for 250+ employees.

Creation of Standard Operating Procedures for Chairman and CEO.

Recruitment and management of accounting staff.

Management of Finance and Purchasing Teams

Created highly effective organizational and internal control system.

Coordination and completion of 2014 and 2015 outside financial audits.

Created valuations for review and approval by the Chairman and CEO; as well as potential investors.

Developed and implemented proper reporting of all financial accounts through already established accounting software.

Developed forecasts and budgets to improve and inform quality and risk-assessment initiatives.

Directed all administrative and project-support efforts.

Coordinated with UAE governmental offices and PRO’s regarding trade licenses, office approvals and chamber of commerce applications/membership approvals.

Acted as liaison and maintained open lines of communication among senior executives, management and administrative staff.

Conducted in-depth business development research within the region and compiled results for presentation to the Chairman and CEO.

Executive Administrator at Aqualis Offshore
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2014 to October 2014

Supervise Administrative staff in regional offices (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain)

Apply for and manage work visas for all Independent contractors for countries throughout the world (mainly Mid-dle East, India, Africa, East Asia)

Typing of all correspondence for Marine Director and Marine Manager in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi Office

Apply for and obtain port passes and security passes for all engineers and marine surveyors in UAE

Assist the Director of Middle East Region in all administrative duties, including composing and typing all docu-ments and minute meetings

Take regional monthly meeting minutes, type and distribute accordingly

Communicate with UAE governmental offices regarding trade licenses, office approvals and chamber of com-merce applications/membership approvals

Administrative Services Officer at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  • United States
  • August 2006 to October 2013

Management and Administration of Divisions’ operating budget of $15.4 million per fiscal year.

Preparation and Management of all grants and contracts (cardiology, hyperbaric, pulmonary and medical genetics) in excess of $35.6 million.

Preparation and implementation of strategic plans for site and/or department operations and development (including outlying offices, i.e. UT Southeast clinic, UT Bayshore Clinic, UT Bellaire Clinic, UT Sienna Clinic).

Lead strategy development and marketing efforts for all non-invasive/cardiology clinical practices (Sienna Plantation, UT Southeast Clinic, Bayshore Clinic, Cinco Ranch, Memorial City Hospital & Clear Lake Hospital)

Responsible for identifying ways to enhance revenue generation opportunities and increase operational efficiency of service delivery.

Coordination of Divisions’ administrative/business management activities, which include fiscal management, personnel management, space management and liaison activities (including Cardiology, Pulmonary, Medical Genetics).

Ensures fiscal integrity by evaluating budgeted expenses and revenues against actual expenditures by providing monthly updates and plans for variations for all fund sources.

Ensures compliance with the policies and procedures of the university and department/divisions.

Preparation of business plans for the recruitment of new faculty including all relevant revenue and expenses.

Perform cost studies, financial reports, and management reports as well as ad-hoc accounting reports as needed.

Management of contracts for professional services, processing contractual agreements, invoicing and collection activities to ensure a positive margin. Understands that, at a minimum, recovery of the full costs of services provided is an important goal of contractual “sales” of department’s personnel and other resources.

Management and general assistance with procurement activities, equipment purchases and equipment inventory and/or oversee new site developments.

Management of Human Resource activities of the site and/or department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluation and salary planning (this includes 16+ staff).

Signature authority on all expenditures of the division.

Assure that time and effort reports conform to procedures within human resources and financial management systems.

Oversee the preparation of grant applications by assisting investigators with budgets, deadlines, and contracts

Creation of Clinical Trials Unit for the Division of Cardiology.

Oversee staffing, billing compliance and budgeting for Clinical Trials Unit.

Monitoring and management of clinical billing and collections for division to ensure budget is met monthly.

Monitor and oversee clinical volumes per provider to ensure production of 75% +10 is met and maintained.

Administrative Assistant at Fort Bend County District Attorney
  • United States
  • January 2000 to July 2006

Management of office operating budget for assigned court

Provide executive-level support to the Court with a demonstrated ability to improvise, improve procedures, and meet demanding deadlines
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Liaison between all impacted departments to ensure proper communications and reporting practices

Ensure compliance of all procedures and policies

Organize the details of pending trials

Supervision of Support Staff assigned to the specified court

Managed Human Resource Activities

Preparation of business plans for development of cases in preparation for trial

Insurance Claims Manager at Risk Services, Inc.
  • United States
  • January 1991 to January 2006

•Worker’s Compensation Claims Manager
for Southeast Region of U.S.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at University of Phoenix
  • January 2009

University of Phoenix 2007-2009

Higher diploma, Business Administration
  • at Wharton County Junior College
  • June 1992

Received Diploma

High school or equivalent, General Studies
  • at Wharton County Junior College
  • January 1990

Wharton County Junior College 1988-1990

Diploma, General Studies
  • at Needville High School
  • June 1988

Specialties & Skills

Administration
Healthcare Management
Finance Operations
Grants Administration
Human Resources
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
BUSINESS PLANS
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
CLINICAL RESEARCH
COMPENSATION
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
LIAISON
Administration

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate