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Work History
Education
Skills
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NEELAM THAKUR

NEELAM THAKUR

Corporate Head of Administration
Dubai

Summary

Strategic and result-driven Head of Administration with over 10 years of progressive leadership experience across corporate travel, procurement, vendor management, budgeting, contract oversight, and employee support services. Adept at streamlining administrative operations to support organizational growth, ensure compliance with local laws, and optimize cost structures. Proven track record of managing multifunctional teams, handling large-scale procurement projects, and aligning administrative systems with corporate strategy. Currently based in Dubai on a visit visa and actively seeking senior administrative leadership roles in government or enterprise-level organizations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

CORPORATE HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION

RAJASTHAN FORT AND PALACE PVT LTD.
12.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented corporate policies, improving compliance by 98% and reducing legal risks by 40%.
  • Directed global travel operations, reducing corporate travel spend by 22% and saving over $50,000 annually through strategic vendor selection.
  • Supervised vendor management, increasing contract efficiency by 30%, reducing approval times by 25%.
  • Led financial tracking and cost control initiatives, identifying $75,000 in annual savings through budget optimization.
  • Designed and implemented travel and expense policies aligned with corporate budgeting and compliance standards.
  • Oversee administrative staff and cross-functional coordination, improving interdepartmental communication by 35%, leading to a 20% boost in productivity.
  • Managed corporate travel arrangements, successfully booking and coordinating over 500+ domestic and international trips, reducing booking errors by 40%.
  • Coordinated visa applications and international event registrations, maintaining a 98% approval rate, ensuring smooth travel logistics.
  • Developed and executed administrative strategies, increasing operational efficiency by 45%, cutting delays by 30%.
  • Controlled and monitored department budgets, reducing non-essential spending by 18%, saving approximately $25,000 per year.

RECRUITMENT OPERATION MANAGER

PROSEARCH NASSCOMM
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led end-to-end recruitment, hiring 100+ employees and reducing time-to-hire by 35.
  • Managed client relations, increasing satisfaction scores by 30% and retaining 90% of key accounts.
  • Streamlined HR database management, cutting errors by 20% and saving 10+ hours per week.
  • Conducted onboarding, exit processes, and HR documentation with full compliance.
  • Supported employee engagement and performance tracking, improving retention and morale.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

RAJASTHAN FORT AND PALACE PVT LTD.
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Assisted in HR planning, onboarding, and performance evaluation, reducing turnover rates by 15%, improving talent retention.

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

EPIC BPO LLP
11.2015 - 04.2019

PROCESS ASSOCIATE

AMR INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
06.2013 - 05.2014

Education

MBA - HR & Banking Insurance

Jaipur National University
04.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) - Accounting And Finance

Delhi University
01.2011 - 01.2014

Skills

Administrative operations management

Certification

Leadership Management Development Program, The MRS Group, 2023

Additional Information

Based in Dubai on visit visa.

Contact details- +971 528676990, +91 9811703759

Accomplishments

  • Improved administrative workflow efficiency by reducing task turnaround times by 40% through process automation and SOP implementation.
  • Coordinated logistics for over 500+ travel movements annually, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate and reducing booking errors by 40%.
  • Improved employee engagement by organizing regular in-house events and initiatives, increasing morale and retention by 20%.
  • Negotiated improved service terms with vendors, reducing procurement cycle time by 30%.
  • Implemented a vendor evaluation system, increasing service quality consistency and vendor compliance to above 95%.

Timeline

CORPORATE HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION

RAJASTHAN FORT AND PALACE PVT LTD.
12.2022 - Current

RECRUITMENT OPERATION MANAGER

PROSEARCH NASSCOMM
07.2021 - 06.2022

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

RAJASTHAN FORT AND PALACE PVT LTD.
05.2019 - 11.2019

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

EPIC BPO LLP
11.2015 - 04.2019

MBA - HR & Banking Insurance

Jaipur National University
04.2014 - 01.2016

PROCESS ASSOCIATE

AMR INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
06.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) - Accounting And Finance

Delhi University
01.2011 - 01.2014
NEELAM THAKURCorporate Head of Administration