Dynamic and socially intelligent Manager with 15+ years of extensive experience leading business operations, large-scale global projects, and business development initiatives for the largest international Visa Facilitation Services Company. Proven track record in managing sizeable, cross-functional teams in operations, project implementation, and enhancing cutting-edge business solutions for processing of visa and immigration applications to Canada, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, Germany, and Spain. I work well within a fast-paced transformative, and deadline-driven environment. Am an expert communicator, negotiator, and mentor; and able to forge solid relationships with stakeholders and build consensus across multiple organizational levels.
• Directed day-to-day operations focused on the attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives, and a 10-member supervisory team with related direct reports
• Accelerated efficiency of operations for five visa application centers in 2 cities
• Enhanced business profitability by 50% within 1st year of being in the region and developed business continuity
• Spearheaded the physical relocation of 3 Visa Application Centers within strict timelines, including designing floorplan, identifying partners/vendors, and negotiating contracts while maintaining transitional efficiency.
Process Improvement
undefined• Led the planning and deployment of a multi-million dollar global project for the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the setup of Visa Application Centers across 167+ countries within aggressive timelines, deliverables, and budget.
• Orchestrated end-to-end procurement management with the French Embassy leading to the signing of a 2-year contract for Visa Outsourcing in Kazakhstan.
• Recommended by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs for designing and implementing a tracking and scheduling solution across 16 countries resulting in a more streamlined quality service process and improved productivity by 62%.
• Piloted the first Mobile Biometric Clinics for UK Border Agency in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
• Streamlined the financial tracking processes and policies resulting in an increase in business profitability by 50% in Kazakhstan