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Responsible for building the brand, service and company from inception, taking charge on all manner of company tasks from business development and customer relationship management to developing all brand guidelines to ensure consistent brand positioning and awareness.Responsible for bringing numerous West End theatrical events to the UAE over the last 13 years, thereby performing the full spectrum of event management, including ticketing, sales, marketing, sponsorship collaboration, and operations. Acted as the Lead Designer/Facilitator/Coach for all soft-skills workshops within the sphere of Interpersonal Skills, specialising in Corporate Public Speaking, Rapport & Presence and Team Effectiveness, working with individuals from international companies such as Audi Middle East; DeVere; Media Interactive Agency; Reps Middle East, Jaguar Land Rover; Sanipex Group; Allen & Overy; Porsche; and Emirates Airlines.Provided tailored coaching services for individuals and organisations within Dubai, offering targeted training to help them strengthen their interpersonal skills, and supporting those who struggle with or lack self-assurance in their professional or private lives. 
 Helped delegates improve and correct their performance by creating awareness of their development needs by teaching helpful strategies, and providing various acting technique exercises, such as role-playing activities, improvisation, vocal drills, movement and other practical focused exercises. Created informative, engaging and inspirational learning materials for workshops. Monitored the effectiveness of training materials and facilitation methods, always looking to improve wherever possible.
 Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling, coordinating, follow ups and invoicing in relation to services offered. Significantly improved delegates confidence and motivation when approaching clients, which led to higher closing ratios for sales orientated delegates.

Provided full proactive administrative and secretarial support to the MD to ensure the smooth management of their day-to-day affairs, and most effective use of their time. Supervised key business relationships between 16 BMW group importers in the Middle East. Managed the Regional Sales Budget (including the Fleet Sales Budget for all UAE Government Authorities), while overseeing all aspects of the daily operations. Significantly reduced the time taken for government car deliveries by making the application process more efficient and client friendly through streamlining operational procedures. Oversaw event project management in addition to various company-wide events, including coordinating on product launches.Managed daily operations, orders and controls of vehicles, such as the specification of options.Managed the evacuation of personnel from countries affected by the Gulf War and other times of sporadic unrest, such as Lebanon.Acted as the inter-cultural bridge between offices and regions under the group and its partners.Managed the Sale Incentive Scheme annually for all Sales Managers across all dealerships, as well as the Sales Assistance Programmes for BMW importers.Organised annual GM & Dealership owner meetings, events and product launches.