Aug 2024 – Dec 2024 · 4 mos · United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

Aug 2022 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

Jun 2020 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Apr 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Dubai Internet City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• As a Regional Lead at Uber, my remit oversees the management of several regional and global projects that support global mobility teams as well as global immigration teams. At an operational and strategic level, some of my primary responsibilities include:
• Managing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including HR, Legal, and Recruitment
• Strategizing, implementing, and ensuring a seamless employee on-boarding experience in the region
• Pro-actively analyzing the broader immigration process to identify opportunities for improvement
• Designing and executing creative solutions – from building project plans to managing implementation of new
• processes and initiatives
• Partnering with business heads to consult on complex immigration issues in jurisdictions across MEA
• Training HRBPs, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers on the complexities of regional immigration and on-boarding
• Owning the communication channels between various employee-centric departments and functions
• Managing vendor relationships and performance. Ensuring that our vendor provides a high-quality service to our internal stakeholders
• Promoting internal education of the business by creating/developing and updating immigration resources, process flows, and procedures for Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and new hires
• Enhancing department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value beyond immigration and mobility

Jul 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · Dubai

• As a Senior Associate, I work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive jurisdiction-specific experience, and help our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy formulation to execution. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Proactively assisting in the management of a large portfolio of clients alongside the team Manager and Senior Manager;
• Being in-charge of the billing and revenue recognition process for the team;
• Providing support for several jurisdictions that include the GCC;
• Drafting client alerts and research papers;
• Being actively involved in business development activities that help identify new opportunities;
• Training, coaching, and supervising junior team members as and where needed;
• Developing internal and external relationships through networking sessions and business conferences; and
• Serving as Legal’s regional Corporate Responsibility Champion and People Engagement Champion.

Nov 2016 – Jun 2017 · 7 mos · Dubai

• As an Associate, my key responsibilities were:
• Providing professional, timely and accurate migration advice to clients regarding visa options and other immigration-related issues to ensure compliance;
• Efficiently preparing complete and accurate applications for visa filings in accordance with internal processes and in respect of contractual SLA’s and internal KPI’s;
• Providing end-to-end service in relation to securing work/residence authorization for corporate clients or direct consumers;
• Providing accurate monthly billing estimates and ensuring that the team’s monthly billing targets are met;
• Dealing with complex and/or high profile matters and managing escalations to their full resolution;
• Participating in business development initiatives and new client implementation projects; and
• Reviewing expiry date reports and/or reminders and taking the appropriate action as required.

Nov 2014 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos

• As a Consultant at Fragomen Dubai I:
• Managed the day-to-day relationship with assignees, clients, and local advisors;
• Worked as a top performer for the firm’s biggest client account;
• Liaised with the authorities (for most jurisdictions in the UAE) on application-related matters;
• Held knowledge of client protocols and processes (this includes, but is not limited to, in depth knowledge of client information sheets and an intimate knowledge of the client account);
• Kept the team aware of application to better manage client expectations;
• Followed firm procedures with respect to file maintenance, record keeping, and the use of Fragomen Connect;
• Assisted in the review/improvement of methods/procedures of managing day-to-day team processes; and
• Managed a team of administrative coordinators on their day-to-day tasks and reviewed their work on a daily basis.

Aug 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• As a Visa and Immigration Consultant, my key responsibilities included:
• Processing in-country registrations for assignments inbound to India;
• Preparing immigration reports for clients; and
• Providing presentations and immigration training's to existing, and prospective, clients.

Dec 2011 – Jun 2012 · 6 mos · Bangalore

• Key responsibilities included:
• Managing existing client accounts and engaging in business development activities;
• Serving as an ambassador of the company at trade shows and conventions; and
• Coordinating the end-to-end planning and execution of meetings, banquets, and catering events.

Sep 2010 – Jul 2011 · 10 mos · Bangalore Area, India

• Key responsibilities included:
• Marketing and selling B2B conferences and summits;
• Identifying leads, qualifying them, and translating these efforts into quantifiable business opportunities; and
• Initiating and coordinating development of action plans to penetrate new markets and industry verticals.