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91637 Theresa Wells

Phoenix

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Phoenix

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Experience Experience

Philadelphia, PA

Public Relations Officer

Philadelphia, PA

Abernathy-McCullough

Philadelphia, PA

Public Relations Officer

Obtain quarterly sponsorship reports from the immigration / Labour office and tally sponsorships and re-submit to immigration / Labour office with relevant support documents
Ensure that all relevant documents are submitted periodically to the immigration / Labour office with regard to cancelled / absconding employees in order to be deleted from the hotel’s sponsorship list
Monitor the renewal of permits and licenses including hotel trade license, liquor trading license, chamber of commerce certificates of registration, civil defense certificate for the hotel, etc
Coordinate with HR Connect team in Dubai office and assist in any work related to Government relations
Independent management of own diary, to visit all company locations in Bahrain
Support and assist the business in staff visa cancellations
Regularly advise, update and communicate any new law changes, procedures and all change related to ministerial and governmental announcements to senior management

Chicago, IL

Public Relations Officer, BBC Children

Chicago, IL

Wilkinson, Wilderman and Conroy

Chicago, IL

Public Relations Officer, BBC Children

Devise, develop and execute the media campaign to launch the BBC Children Appeal and encourage participation through all forms of media
Working closely with colleagues in the Nations and Regions to raise awareness of the Charity’s funding across the UK
Research potential stories from our grant portfolio for use in publicity
Building relationships with key journalists across national, regional, trade and consumer publications throughout the year
Keep abreast of all potential reputation issues that may have an adverse impact on the charity
Monitor the media and feed in any relevant stories to the wider teams
Knowledge of processes and procedures (e.g., for visa processes and trade license renewals) related to government documentation and processes (e.g. for Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Immigration, Municipality, etc)

present

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Public Relations Officer

Los Angeles, CA

Mueller and Sons

present

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Public Relations Officer

present

Support Public Relations Manager in developing, implementing and organising public relations and public engagement programmes for various projects
Assist employees in issuing and renewing family visas for their immediate dependents
Provide general PRO support to departments for any activity involving the local authorities, including responsibilities for business licenses, permissions etc
Maintain all labour contracts, Emirates ID, passport with visa copies and photos on the HR network and employee files
Co-ordinate internally with colleagues and externally with clients and service providers to implement public relations and public engagement programmes
Oversee production work of communications and promotional materials and liaise with designers and vendors for related issues
Assist the company and the employees with visa arrangements in Embassies

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree

University of Arizona

Bachelor’s Degree

Skills Skills

Customer oriented, approachable and strong interpersonal skills
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain relations with a diverse workforce
Strong organisational & prioritisation skills, demonstrate track record of accuracy and quality in output
Strong background of Qatari Labor law
Excellent command of the English language as well as Arabic
Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
Very good oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent organization skills

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Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

To support employees with visa applications, visa renewals, medical reports, passport expiries and transfer processes
Process and renew labour contracts via Ministry of Labour for new and existing Employees ensuring all records for the company on the Labour system are up to date and within the quota
Collect and provide periodical updates from the government authorities on all Labour and immigration rules to keep the HR department abreast of the changes in the rules and procedures
Process all applications for various visit visas for guests/clients
Save all labour contracts, passport and visa copies, photos on the HR network and employee files
Custodian of HR petty cash for visa processes and labour related expenses – including preparation of petty cash statement and supporting documents for finance
General support to departments for anything involving the local authorities and replacing the Government Relations Specialist during his/her absence
Be the point of contact internally for employees for all visa and labour related formalities
Provide support to Legal department, Retail Back Office and Marketing for all promotions and formalities associated with the business
Local laws, regulations and procedures
MS office : Excel and Ms outlook is a must
Customer oriented, approachable and strong interpersonal skills
5 years of overall work experience in dealing with the local authorities and public sector
Own car and driving license

Public Relations Officer, BBC Children Resume Examples & Samples

Devise, develop and execute the media campaign to launch the BBC Children Appeal and encourage participation through all forms of media
Building relationships with key journalists across national, regional, trade and consumer publications throughout the year
Working closely with colleagues in the Nations and Regions to raise awareness of the Charity’s funding across the UK
Research potential stories from our grant portfolio for use in publicity

Senior Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

To process, distribute and manage the visa applications, visa renewals, medical reports, passport expiries and transfer processes of all visa and immigration applications
Process all applications in the system for labour contracts via Ministry of Labour for new and existing Employees ensuring all records for the company on the Labour system are up to date and within the quota
Distribute daily activities amongst all PRO’s and track daily progress of applications to ensure completion
Process all applications for various tourist/service visas for guests/clients
Maintain all labour contracts, Emirates ID, passport with visa copies and photos on the HR network and employee files
Provide general PRO support to departments for any activity involving the local authorities, including responsibilities for business licenses, permissions etc
Process police permissions, NOC and other government required documents
Arrange attestation requisites from Government offices
Deal with general enquires regarding PRO functions promptly and efficiently enhance the level of department service
Maintain confidentiality and security of company and employee documents at all times
UAE Local laws, regulations and procedures
MS office: Excel and MS outlook is a must
Experience in using government online application systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic
Diploma or equivalent

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Labor and Immigration
All visa activities for the assigned Legal Entities including new visas, renewal of visas, visa transfer and cancellation. All types of visas including employment; visitor; transit; Project visas
Processing labor/immigration related registrations (new, renewal and transfers)
Processing family visas and related documentation for employees on married status
Point of Contact for all government authorities related to Labor and Immigration
Dealing with all Government Departments, Ministries, Consulates and Embassies
Provide guidance and assistance for Business visa submission to foreign Embassy and Consulate for outward travel
Processing of all Company Registration Documents (Trade license submission to Municipality and Economic Department, Chamber of Commerce, MOFA)
Support businesses to deal with Customs, CID, Traffic Department, Police Department, Civil Defense Department, Fire Department as required
Lead the overall activities performed by PROs and Administrative Assistance related to Labor/Immigration
Report and escalate any issues to the Regional Immigration Leader
Provide guidance to the Businesses with regards to applicable/new regulations in place in a timely manner
Five years in Public Relations Officer role within an international company
Both fluent in Arabic and English written and spoken
Computer savvy (proficient in MS Office pack)
Driving license
Diploma preferred but not essential

Pro-public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

To support employees with Visa Applications, Emirates Ids, Visa Renewals, Medical Reports, Passport expiries and visa transfer processes
Process and renew Labour Contracts via Ministry of Labour for new and existing Employees ensuring all records for the company on the Labour system are up to date and within the quota
Collect and provide periodical updates from the government authorities on all Labour and Immigration rules to keep the HR department abreast of the changes in the rules and procedures
Maintain the HR employee records by tracking employee labour contracts, visa and passport expiries and communicate the same to the employee to prepare timely renewals
Custodian of HR petty cash for visa processes and labour related expenses - including preparation of petty cash statement and supporting documents for finance
Represent Flowserve for Government and related departments
Arrange processing attestation of employee qualifications as required
Deal with general enquires regarding PRO functions promptly and efficiently to enhance the level of department service
Utilize available resources in an efficient and effective manner to decrease process time and fees
Provide administration support to the HR department as needed

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Understand all local government offices regulations and especially related to licenses, visa and residence procedures
Identify contacts in all government offices
Make visas for all new hires well in advance from travel plans
Participate in any government, municipality and Tourism Board visits
Arrange for guest visas for individuals and groups as required
Secure music and entertainment NO Objection Certificates as requested
Perform related duties as and special projects as assigned for the comfort of the guests
Bachelor’s Degree or similar qualification in Human Resources/Legal field is required
Minimum of 3 years background in a Public Relations Officer/Visa Officer position within the Human resources Department is preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality to the extent possible in all Human Resources-related matters
Arabic speaking
Other languages preferred

Pro-public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum 4 years’ experience in a government liaison role/PRO in the UAE with prior experience in JAFZA preferred
Strong background of UAE Labor law
Knowledge and experience on the portal system usage
Proven track record of PRO support and work with established network and contacts in JAFZA, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
With a valid UAE driver’s license

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

To proactively manage the timely renewal of all Employment Visas and Labor Permits
Send employees a notification on documentation required prior to their visa expiring
Assist the company and the employees with visa arrangements in Embassies
Very good oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic
Minimum 4 years’ experience in a government liaison role/PRO in the UAE (Dubai & Media City Free zone)
Strong background of Qatari Labor law
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively particularly with local government bodies
College graduate, preferably Bachelor’s degree
Holding a valid Qatari driver’s license

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Manage public relations matters and reach out, engage, educate and liaise with the property owners, occupiers and residents on all matters relating to the programme
Assume the role of team leader for the team of PROs engaged by the contractors
Responsible for planning, co-ordinating and supervising the PR Programme for the project
Relevant diploma qualifications such as in Mass Communications
At least 4 years relevant experience in the Public Relations field

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Provide efficient Immigration services to the Hotel, ensuring work is completed effectively and efficiently within agreed timescales meeting high standards
Process all immigration related applications to Hotel staff and their families including issuance, renewal of residence permits for all Hotel staff and their dependents and the company’s business visitors
Arrange for new visas and entry permits for new hires
Arrange all matters relating to expatriate staff staying in Qatar including re-entry, renewal and family visas and arrange and distribute Civil ID cards
Arrange for labor clearance for all expatriate employees
Ensure and maintain proper records regarding employees’ official documents and submit reminders to employees whenever documents require renewal
Keep abreast with new labor laws & regulations
Accompany new hires for finger printing and medical examinations processes

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Knowledge of government legislation and polices
Knowledge of processes and procedures (e.g., for visa processes and trade license renewals) related to government documentation and processes (e.g. for Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Immigration, Municipality, etc)
Knowledge of and ability to provide accurate advice in relation to Government and Ministry of Labour and Immigration requirements in accordance with Labour Law, policies and procedures
Ability to use own initiative to solve problems
Well-developed interpersonal communication skills including the ability to perform effectively in a team environment with a strong client focus
Demonstrate ability to negotiate with and influence, where necessary, relevant government departments as required
Demonstrated ability to use a range of computerised government system applications
Strong detail orientation and ability to maintain large amounts of information organized effectively
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including use of MS Word and MS Excel

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Support Compliance Leaders/Managers with various Compliance projects/programs for the business
Design and develop Legal & Compliance tools and internal data repositories such as Support Central, GE Folders, etc
Lead process improvement efforts for Legal & Compliance team
Assist with the development of internal training programs deployed by the Legal & Compliance team
BS/BA Degree
Minimum 2 years prior experience in a business environment
Demonstrated strong organizational and interpersonal communications skills

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Completing employees visa processes. This includes all paperwork, filing, cash flow and tracking for visas and medical by working closely with the Human Resources Coordinator and the First Aid Supervisor
He/She is also responsible is to ensure that the Human Resources Director/Manager is aware of all upcoming visa costs to ensure funds are on hand to process visas quickly
He/She will travel to the Owning Company and Immigration Office on a daily basis when the office in operations, submit all paperwork and follow up to ensure all tasks are completed
He/She will also travel to embassies and consulates as needed and to assist the the hotel in any licensing matters or situations involving Abu Dhabi Police and CID
Minimum 2 years work experience as PRO and preferably familiar with Abu Dhabi's local authority requirements
Good operational, administrative and interpersonal skills are a must
Arabic speaking is a must

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Ministry of Labour
Submit applications over the counter
Resolve issues such as system blocks, or labour cases
Abu Dhabi Pension Fund
Submit new registrations
Resolve issues that may come up including payments not registering on the system or rejected payments
Security Passes from Critical National Infra Structure Authority, Diwan Ameri, Airport etc
Submit new and renewal applications for various passes at the requisite customer service offices
Provide Cover for other PROs on leave
Submit various applications at immigration
Support trade licence maintenance with various entities

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Leads development of programs, messaging and platforms that increase awareness of the bank, its products and services
Collaborates closely with social media and internal comms to develop holistic, multi-channel, multi-stakeholder comms programs
Participates actively in issues management communications, including writing, serving as corporate spokesperson and collaborating with other issues, management, comms team members
Oversees awards, rankings and speakers' program
Manages PR agency and other vendors
Works closely with key partners throughout the organization, including Marketing, Community Affairs, Business Lines and senior executive
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, History, Marketing preferred
8 years of related communications experience, preferably with a strong background in the financial services industry and agency experience
Excellent writing skills, including knowledge and fluency of AP style
Excellent verbal communications, presentation and powerpoint skills
Creative thinker with the ability to devise impactful ideas, earn buy-in of internal decision makers and execute on those ideas
Voracious consumer of news and an understanding of how to build and maintain media and influencer relationships both on- and offline
Demonstrated ability to lead the implementation of media relations programs using a multi-channel approach
Project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects and work streams, meet deadlines
Experience in leading overall communications planning and messaging
Experience with overseeing reporting and measurement activities and a knowledge of best practices
Experience working with, influencing and guiding business partners at all levels of an organization
Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of colleagues, agencies and partners
Demonstrated ability to apply general business knowledge and experience in a complex, fast-paced environment

Senior Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

To submit and ensure the processing of all types of applications and paperwork to the local government bodies, including but not limited to visit visas, employment or residence visas, car registrations, Trade License, labor permits, export license, economic license, foreign license, etc
Assist employees in issuing and renewing family visas for their immediate dependents
To assist all Thales Qatar sponsored staff and their dependents in the medical check process
Manage the visa checklist as when the rules on visa/labor changes
To renew all company related licenses prior to their expiry date
Submit detailed reports related to visa expenses to the finance department
Minimum 4 years’ experience in a government liaison role/PRO in Qatar

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

GOSI (apply for Saudization certificate, all the issues related to the company and its employees)
Saudi telecom company (Apply for new sim cards, apply for replacement sim cards, add and delete services)
Chamber of commerce (Attestations renew membership certificate Chamber of Commerce, Add and delete of the authorized signatories, apply for Country of origin certificates, etc...)
Ministry of foreign affairs (Attestations, all the issues related to the company and its employees)
Passport office Khobar city (transfer of information from old PP to new PP, visit visa extensions, change of professions, correction of employee data in the system, cancel multiply exit re-entry visa, print the cards of new or renew resident permit)
Passport office (transfer of information from old PP to new PP, visit visa extensions, change of professions, correction of employee data in the system, cancel multiply exit re-entry visa, print the cards of new or renew resident permit)
Labor office (Update the information of the company and the employees in the system.) And all the issues related to the company and its employees)
Traffic department (Report of vehicle accidents and follow-up, apply for a list of the traffic violations under the company name, Issue and renew of driving licenses, all the issues related to the company and its employees)
Police department (Inquire about the absence of cases registered on one of the employees, Complaints and follow-up, all the issues related to the company and its employees)
Post office (Receipt and send missionaries)
SAGIA (renewal of the commercial register, update company information in the system, all the issues related to the company and its employees)
King Fahad airport and king Fahad causeway (update the information of exit re-entry visa for some of the employees or the visitors; deliver documents to the Brokers, all the issues related to the company and its employees)
Embassies in Riyadh (renew employees PP or apply for visas)
Issue and renew gate passes and vehicles stickers or work permit and return the expired passes or stickers from any governmental and non-governmental entities in Saudi Arabia, the below as examples
Ensure TCSL is complaint with all local regulations and requirements - IE. Immigration, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Economics, Chamber of Commerce, etc
Assist with new hires, transfers and terminations, etc
Organize Periodic renewal of licenses (Trade License, Civil Defense, Industrial License, etc.)
Submission of documents to Ministry of Labour, and collection of Labour Cards and contracts
Submission of documentations to Immigration Department for Visa issuance / renewal / cancellation and collection
Arrange for Medical tests and Biometrics
Documents attestation from Embassies / Consulates / Ministries and other Departments
Accompany the employees on exit and entry
Represent the company at different locations such as Police stations, Airports, Hotels, Municipalities, etc
Assist Executives and Managers in Immigration, Police stations, etc. whenever it is necessary
Any other requests for assistance from your direct Supervisor
High School Graduate; College Degree Preferable
A good background of Saudi Arabia Labor Law, Immigration and Government regulations
Minimum experience of 2 years in similar job
Good Administrative skills
Competent in Microsoft Office Programs
Very Good Oral & Written Arabic and Fair English skills

Senior Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Support Public Relations Manager in developing, implementing and organising public relations and public engagement programmes for various projects
Co-ordinate internally with colleagues and externally with clients and service providers to implement public relations and public engagement programmes
Draft high quality editorial materials for public announcements, digests, press releases, feature articles, newsletter/brochures, website and all promotional materials, etc
Handle media enquiries and organise public events with excellent professionalism
Oversee production work of communications and promotional materials and liaise with designers and vendors for related issues
Degree in Communications, Journalism, Translation or related discipline is preferred
At least 6 years of relevant experience. Previous experiences in public affairs or PR agency would be an advantage
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to deal with people at all levels
Good skills in dealing with designers, PR and production agencies and other service providers
Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Proven experience in managing significant events and public engagement exercise would be an advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese Word Processing, etc
Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese coupled with strong interest in writing

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Employment visa applications/cancelations and labor card applications/cancelations of hired staff, assisting to obtain all required documents of business travel visas for staff and office visitors
Assist staff in the residence visa sponsorship for family/maid of employees
Ensure that all foreign/international assignee employees of the company have required legal documentation e.g., visas, work-permit, attested documentation
Renewal of office documents (trade license, P.O. Box, Chamber of Commerce, representative card, labor card, firm card, etc.)
Delivery and collection of business visa applications to embassies/consulates
Maintain data of all employment visas and apply for visa renewal/cancelation whenever necessary
Special support to international assignees: renewal of passport, driving license, legal documents
Ensure that all documents are filed and archived both physically and electronically
Proactively identify regulatory procedures in Middle East for any work-force/legal requirements
Customs clearance when required
Registration of company cars
Delivery and collection of cheques to selected suppliers
Collection and delivery of urgent/valuable business related items
Pick-up and drop off of VIPs

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Maintain cordial relations with external stakeholders such as Local Government Administration (DCO, AC, TMO etc.), Police, Media, WAPDA, Sui Gas, Water authority etc. for sustainability and continuity of business operations
Legal compliance by ensuring relevant permits, NOCs are obtained and renewed
Maintained cordial relations with the community, plan and execute the CSV roadmap of the Factory
Completion and regular update of the community Relations report

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Act as the main reference point in Bahrain for all PRO related work
Acts as a liaison with government agencies to ensure that JCI affairs are handled expediently and that a good relationship is maintained/built
Arrange to meet GM’s and senior managers in order to understand issues that may require guidance or assistant from GR
Offer advice on government relation matters to all departments to ensure that their projects and people have the necessary documentation
Regularly advise, update and communicate any new law changes, procedures and all change related to ministerial and governmental announcements to senior management
Attend meetings that require influential Arabic presence, present JCI in a professional manner, and resolve issues in such a manner that protect the assets and reputation of the company
Receives all government relations related requests from management and coordinate to ensure efficient processing
Negotiate payments, contracts, deals where appropriate and where appropriate making recommendations for action to management (once only its requested from the management)
Support all new and existing employees with medicals and visa related work where required
Support and assist the business in staff visa cancellations
Handel all the online accounts for the Govt. and do all the required payments on time
Independent management of own diary, to visit all company locations in Bahrain
Initiate and maintain a first class filing system and record keeping
Coordinate with HR Connect team in Dubai office and assist in any work related to Government relations
3+ years’ experience as a PRO in Bahrain with experience of covering all LMARA requirements, commercial registration, customs shipping clearance and MENA telecom payments & service issues
Preference would be to have experience in providing PRO services to an Engineering or Manufacturing business
Ability to understand business implications of changes in government legislations and regulations
Fluent in Arabic and English – understand, read, write & speak
Working knowledge of online tools – government applications/processes, Outlook, Word
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain relations with a diverse workforce
Strong organisational & prioritisation skills, demonstrate track record of accuracy and quality in output
Personally respects and values policy and procedure
Currently living in Bahrain with eligibility to work for any employer

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Oversee the processing of all types of visas, including employment visas, residence visas for employees as well as for entertainers and guest required visas
Monitor the renewal of permits and licenses including hotel trade license, liquor trading license, chamber of commerce certificates of registration, civil defense certificate for the hotel, etc
Ensure to be up to date with regard to any changes or amendments to the prevailing laws / rules / regulations, changes in forms / formats and other procedures
Ensure that all relevant documents are submitted periodically to the immigration / Labour office with regard to cancelled / absconding employees in order to be deleted from the hotel’s sponsorship list
Ensure the departure and exit formalities for employees are completed after cancellation of visas
Obtain quarterly sponsorship reports from the immigration / Labour office and tally sponsorships and re-submit to immigration / Labour office with relevant support documents

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Computer Literate - MS Office Skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Excellent command of the English language as well as Arabic
Saudi National status essential
Proven experience in an international business environment in a role for Public Relations
Confidence and experience of managing complex processes in a timely manner
Strong background in dealing with Immigration & governmental procedures (especially for work permits/ Ministry of Labor applications/processes)

Public Relations Officer Resume Examples & Samples

Saudi National
Minimum education level: High school
5 – 10 years local experience liaising with Immigration, Labour department and other government departments for all employee affairs
Good knowledge of Saudi labour and immigration rules
Good command of English and Arabic both oral and written

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