Dr. Afsaneh Sari
North Vancouver,BC
Summary
Analytical, energetic, and detail-oriented international attorney with experience in business and international law, including business formation arbitration for banks and insurance companies. Passionate about achieving favorable outcomes through attention to detail and collaboration team members.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of International Affairs
Smith & Dun International
Ottawa, ON
01.2020 - Current
- Fostered bespoke solutions to meet clients' evolving needs, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
- Nurtured talent, cultivating high-performing teams through mentorship and guidance while overseeing resource allocation to optimize project outcomes.
- Oversaw the project lifecycles, proactively addressing challenges to uphold quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
- Managed department budgets, forecast revenues, and monitored profitability, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Senior Lawyer
AJLO
Muscat, Oman
04.2016 - Current
- Managed eleven employees in the commercial affairs department.
- Provided legal advice to clients on a variety of topics, including contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
- Negotiated settlements between parties in civil litigation matters.
- Conducted research on complex legal issues and drafted briefs for court cases.
Law Professor
U.A.E Azad University, Raja- Qazvin
Dubai, U.A.E
01.2015 - Current
- Instructed over six courses in Faculty of Law.
- Supervised graduate students in their thesis research projects.
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
Middle East Manager
MBIS
Vancouver, BC
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate ongoing priorities.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Manager
Dar Al Aman
Dubai, Dubai
06.2005 - 06.2015
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
Education
Ph.D. - Private Law
Azad University
Dubai04-2019
Bachelor of Laws -
Shiraz University
Shiraz09-2016
Master of Laws - International Business Law
Azad University
Dubai06-2012
Master of Arts - Arabic literature
Azad University
Tehran06-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic literature
Azad University
Tehran09-2007
Skills
- International Business & Private Law
- Arbitration (Banks & Insurance Companies)
- Research and analysis
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Corporate Communications, Analytical Skills
Timeline
Director of International Affairs
Smith & Dun International
01.2020 - Current
Middle East Manager
MBIS
09.2019 - 06.2023
Senior Lawyer
AJLO
04.2016 - Current
Law Professor
U.A.E Azad University, Raja- Qazvin
01.2015 - Current
Manager
Dar Al Aman
06.2005 - 06.2015
Ph.D. - Private Law
Azad University
Bachelor of Laws -
Shiraz University
Master of Laws - International Business Law
Azad University
Master of Arts - Arabic literature
Azad University
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic literature
Azad University
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