Gabriel Okal
Mississauga,ON
Summary
OBJECTIVES I am interested in joining a challenging environment wherein my extensive years of experience and knowledge will be optimized for the advancement of your company.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Photography Manager
Platinum Heritage Tourism
Dubai, UAE
09.2012 - Current
Site Manager
Digiphoto, Dubai International Airport
Dubai, UAE
03.2012 - 07.2012
Site Manager
Digiphoto, Arabian adventures, Dubai UAE
04.2011 - 02.2012
Site Team Leader
Digiphoto, Arabian Adventures
Dubai, UAE
04.2010 - 03.2011
Customer Care executive/Photographer
Digi Photo, Ski
Dubai, UAE
11.2006 - 10.2009
Shop Attendant/Cashier
Vitrase Dry Cleaners
, Kenya
01.2000 - 10.2006
Cashier/Shopkeeper
01.1995 - 12.1999
- Fish selling family business
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- CURRENT DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for expanding sales and achieving targets set by the company
- Keep developing an understanding of the issues and opportunities unique to my department and communicating that to colleagues within the company
- Accountable for all products’ samples and associated materials in accordance with company standards and guidelines
- Responsible for planning and organizing the photography department each day’s itinerary
- Attend and participate in the company meetings and training programs
- Achieve sales targets and goals set by the company Directors
- Assist in product demonstrations as required
- Proactively develop and maintain a high level and value of business activity
- Day-to-day responsibilities for managing customer enquiries, orders, and queries
- Build a close working relationship with the Managing Director and Operations Manager
- Gathering market and customer information;
- Negotiating variations in price and specifications with managers
- Advising on product/services developments and discussing special promotions
- Interviewing, hiring and training new photographers when need arise
Education
Certified Performance Management Professional - Human Resource
KPI Mega Library
KPI Mega Library.com 05.2023 - 05.2023
High School certificate -
Upper Hill High School
Nairobi, Kenya 02.1993 - 11.1996
Certificates of completion - Human Resource
Udemy
Udemy.com 2023.05 - 2023.05
Skills
- Efficient in:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Internet Applications
- Good photographer I have trained more than 100 photographers to date in event photography
- Human resource management
References
REFERENCES
Available on request
Interests
PERSONAL INFORMATION
, Date of Birth : Oct 1978
Nationality
Languages
Additional Information
- Driving License : , Valid UAE drivers license Visa Status : Residence Visa Marital Status, Religion : Christian
Timeline
Certified Performance Management Professional - Human Resource
KPI Mega Library
05.2023 - 05.2023
Certificates of completion - Human Resource
Udemy
2023.05 - 2023.05
Photography Manager
Platinum Heritage Tourism
09.2012 - Current
Site Manager
Digiphoto, Dubai International Airport
03.2012 - 07.2012
Site Manager
Digiphoto, Arabian adventures, Dubai UAE
04.2011 - 02.2012
Site Team Leader
Digiphoto, Arabian Adventures
04.2010 - 03.2011
Customer Care executive/Photographer
Digi Photo, Ski
11.2006 - 10.2009
Shop Attendant/Cashier
Vitrase Dry Cleaners
01.2000 - 10.2006
Cashier/Shopkeeper
01.1995 - 12.1999
High School certificate -
Upper Hill High School
02.1993 - 11.1996
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