Personal Information
Name: HANAN ALKARAGULI
Email: ***************@*****.***
Telephone 1: Mobile – 077******** Ext. 2564.
Education
Education Level: Trade/Technical
School Name: Al Rusafa – Administration Institute
Attended From: Month: 10 Year: 1986
Attended To: Month: 10 Year: 1988
Education Duration: 2 years 0 months
Location: Baghdad
Degree / Diploma /
Certification: Diploma
Major Subject: Accountancy Administration
NIV Visa Assistant Cashier:
Coordination and Oversight: Lead and supervise a
Team of NIV Visa Assistants, ensuring smooth
Operations and adherence to established
Procedures. Coordinate and escort applicants to the
Embassy for their visa appointments, ensuring a
Seamless and professional experience. Visa
Processing: Process visa applications efficiently,
Handling both simple and complex cases with
Accuracy and professionalism. Utilize
Comprehensive knowledge of visa laws, regulations,
And Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to
Guide visa processing activities. Document
Management: Manage the entire visa processing
Workflow, including screening, data entry,
Classification, document scanning, photo and
Fingerprint capture, printing, quality assurance, and
Issuance. Maintain meticulous tracking of visa
Applications, including emergencies or high-profile
Cases, to ensure timely processing and resolution.
Communication and Advisory: Provide expert
Advice and recommendations to consular officers
On applicant information, local customs, traditions,
And personalities, contributing to informed decision-
Making. Exercise discretion and professionalism in
Handling confidential and sensitive applicant
Information and documentation. Customer Service:
Respond promptly and courteously to a wide range
Of customer inquiries and complaints in both Arabic
And English, demonstrating fluency in both
Languages. Independently handle routine inquiries
And identify urgent or complex issues for escalation
To the appropriate channels. Administrative Support:
Ensure proper documentation and retention of visa-
Related files in compliance with Consular
Management Handbook guidelines, demonstrating
Attention to detail and organizational skills. Prepare
Files for archiving and shipment in accordance with
Established procedures, maintaining accuracy and
Efficiency. Continuous Improvement: Collaborate
With Visa Unit Staff, Visa Unit Chief, and Deputy
Consul General to provide feedback and
Recommendations for enhancing visa operations
And maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Stay current on visa-related knowledge, including
Relevant laws, regulations, SOPs, and embassy-
Specific procedures, to ensure informed decision-
Making and compliance. Key Achievements:
Successfully collaborated and mentored a team of
NIV Visa Assistants, optimizing workflow efficiency
And customer service. Implemented improved
Procedures for visa processing, resulting in
Enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and customer
Satisfaction. Received commendations for
Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive
Applicant information .
Section, I seek growth within. I’ve mastered visa
Processing intricacies, ensuring accuracy and
Compliance. I’ve nurtured teamwork, fostering
Positive relationships and earning trust. Mentoring
Junior colleagues, I’ve seen their growth firsthand.
Now, I aspire to utilize my expertise and leadership
PAE Government Services ( US Embassy in Baghdad):
Coordinated administrative tasks for the Light
Construction Crew (LCC) supervisor, ensuring
Seamless operations and effective communication
Within the team. • Managed scheduling, travel
Arrangements, and logistical support for LCC
Projects, optimizing efficiency and productivity. •
Facilitated HR functions including employee
Onboarding, records maintenance, and benefits
Administration for LCC personnel. • Assisted in the
Development and implementation of HR policies
And procedures tailored to the needs of the LCC
Department. • Spearheaded visa issuance
Procedures for American visas to new Iraqi
Nationals and Iraqi and American visas to foreign
Expatriates, ensuring compliance with regulatory
Requirements and company standards. • Managed
The visa issuance process for contractors of various
Nationalities, meticulously tracking issuance and
Expiration statuses and handling single or multiple
Entry permits as needed. • Oversee the issuance,
Renewal, and monitoring of approximately 1,700
Visas annually for employees stationed across
Multiple locations in Iraq, maintaining meticulous
Records to ensure compliance and accuracy. •
Acted as the custodian of foreign employees’
Documents and passports, ensuring their
Safekeeping during administrative procedures and facilitating the delivery and receipt of passports with
Local authorities. • Ensured the validity of workers’
Seals and coordinated medical examinations in
Compliance with company policies and regulatory
Standards.
Finance Manager/Project Supervisor
Middle East Dove Trading and Contracting Company
Green Zone- Baghdad, Iraq
Financial Analysis and Planning
Budgeting: Proficiency in creating and managing budgets for projects.
Financial Forecasting: Ability to predict future financial trends and assess the financial health of projects.
Risk Management: Identifying financial risks and preparing mitigation strategies.
Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluating the potential financial returns versus costs for projects.
2. Project Management
Project Planning: Skills in planning project phases, timelines, and resource allocation.
Scheduling and Time Management: Ensuring that projects stay on track and within scope.
Resource Management: Efficient use of both human and material resources to keep costs down and productivity high.
Quality Control: Ensuring the project meets quality standards without exceeding budget.
3. Leadership and Team Management
Decision-Making: Ability to make informed financial and project-related decisions quickly.
Delegation: Knowing how to assign tasks to optimize team performance.
Communication: Clear and effective communication with stakeholders, team members, and clients.
Conflict Resolution: Managing and resolving conflicts that arise within the team or among stakeholders
Bank Cashier, Al Rashid Mine Bank
Processing Transactions
Handle deposits, withdrawals, and transfers for customers accurately and efficiently.
Process loan payments, utility bill payments, and other common banking transactions.
Issue bank drafts, money orders, cashier’s checks, and similar items.
2. Customer Service
Answer customer questions about account types, bank policies, and other banking products.
Assist customers with any issues, such as account discrepancies or unauthorized charges.
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, providing a friendly and professional experience.
3. Cash Handling and Balancing
Ensure cash drawers are balanced at the beginning and end of each shift, including counting, verifying, and logging all cash transactions.
Reconcile discrepancies immediately, following bank policies and security protocols.
Order and organize currency to keep a consistent cash flow within the branch.
4. Security and Fraud Prevention
Adhere to security protocols to protect customer information and prevent fraud.
Report any suspicious activity or attempted fraud to supervisors immediately.
Verify customer identification and transaction details to ensure accuracy.
5. Promoting Banking Products
Identify opportunities to promote bank products such as savings accounts, credit cards, and loans based on customer needs.
Inform customers of new offers, products, or promotions that may benefit them.
Direct customers to specialists for more complex services like mortgages or financial planning.