RAWAN KHALAF
Office Manager/ Legal Officer
PROFILE
A highly-organized Assistant with proven
office management skills and lots of
initiative. Able to deal with people at all
levels and capable of ensuring the office
runs like clockwork. Experience of organizing
and supervising of the administrative
activities in a busy office environment, all
within budget and to tight timescales.
Knowledge of using a range of office
software, including email, spreadsheets and
databases. Currently looking for a suitable
office manager’s position with a reputable
company.
CONTACT
Cell:+971 (50) 4773194
E-Mail: **************@*****.***
Nationality: Jordanian
Date: 16th May 1989
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Leading by example, providing clear
management.
Good office management skills and
computing skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work
on my own initiative.
Ability to come up with own ideas to
take the company forward.
Experience of forward planning and
team management.
Able to motivate a team and have
excellent people management skills.
EDUCATION
French Jordanian Centre - 2007
Executive Secretary & Office Management - Higher Diploma WORK EXPERIENCE
RANDK TRADING L.L.C – Abu Dhabi
“Office Manager” / 2017 – Present
Responsible for establishing the company, including but not limited to obtaining licenses, certificates, visas, etc...
Handling the Legal Affairs of the company along with external lawyers.
Supervising and following up with the external and internal employees.
Meeting clients.
Fulfilling the government and formal correspondences/forms.
Handlings deals/contracts and follow up with the concerned.
Co-ordinate office staff activities to ensure maximum efficiency.
Maintaining filing systems.
Monitor internal processes.
Prepare reports and schedules.
Co-ordinate meetings, appointments and bookings.
Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory.
TAKWEEN ADVANCED INDUSTRIES (DMCC) - Dubai
“Office Manager” / 2016 – 2017
Responsible for the organization and co-ordination of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Assign and monitor clerical, administrative and secretarial responsibilities and tasks among office staff.
Implement filing systems.
Monitor internal processes.
Implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency.
Prepare reports and schedules.
Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory.
Review and approve office supply acquisitions.
Manage internal staff relations, (visas, insurance, office needs, etc...).
Arrange Presentations & provides a general assistance during presentations.
Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate.
Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority.
Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments.
Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager.
Deputizing for the manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the manager's absence.
LANGUAGES
Arabic - Native Language
English - Speaking, Reading & Writing
I.T SKILLS & COURSES
International Computer Driving License
(ICDL) Certificate.
Proficient in MS Office MS Word, MS Excel,
Outlook and Internet.
FREE LANCE JOBS
Freelancer
Translating Online Courses
POITC Institute – Saudi Arabia
Responsible for petty cash and office accounts and budgets. AIR LIQUIDE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA - Dubai
“Paralegal. Legal Officer” / 2013 – 2015
Handling the Legal Affairs of the corporation.
Preparing all documents required to form corporations (both business and not-for-profit corporations), partnerships and limited liability branches/companies.
Preparing documentation for amendments, withdrawals, mergers and dissolutions.
Complete Government forms.
Create and maintain corporate minute books.
Work directly with attorneys and clients during closings and corporate transactions.
Provide lawyers with assistance in the preparation for and closing of various corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings.
Prepare letters required for audit.
Gather litigation and billing information.
Create and maintain filing system.
Prepare/conduct Files/Searches.
Handling legal cases.
Drafting correspondence and pleadings, such as complaints, interrogatories, deposition notices, pretrial orders, and legal briefs with various parties.
Reviewing and raising comments on major contracts, agreements and other legal documents
GULF MARKETING GROUP/SUN AND SAND SPORTS
“Legal & Personal Assistant” / 2009 - 2013
Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
Bilingual staff serving the whole Group (UAE & GCC).
Filling all forms of various natures (Social Pensions, Arabic Bank forms, Sales Permissions, Logistics forms, DED forms …etc.)
Correspondences (Arabic & English) for the Group (UAE & GCC)
Translating (Arabic & English documents, letters, forms, etc...) for the Group.
Draft/Type/Review (bilingual) required contracts, deeds, mortgages, leases, reports and other legal documents based on Legal Affairs Manager Instructions & Notes.
Drafting all police complaints (theft, cheques, etc…).
Gather documents for transactions, hearings, and statements.
Arranging meetings.
Update Matters Arising Sheet.
Arrange Business trips.
Coordinating/ follow up matters with other departments.
Filing (Hard & Soft copies).
Attend meetings (when requested) and prepare minutes of meeting.
Assisting in the Investigations and take the statements of the defendants
& witnesses