Alisha Sooba

I work in the Business Development Team supporting the Finance legal teams across the London, Jersey, Dubai and Luxembourg offices.

March 2023 - February 2024 - Practice areas: Energy, Marine, Natural Resources, Aviation, Real Estate, Projects and Construction February - December 2024: Insurance, Financial & Professional Disputes and Healthcare

Practice Areas: Marine, Commodities, Energy, Infrastructure and Renewables.

As an Administrative Assistant in the Real Estate department at Dentons, I provided comprehensive support to the legal team by managing client correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining organised case files. My responsibilities included preparing and processing legal documents, coordinating with clients and external parties, and ensuring timely submission of filings. Additionally, I handled account management tasks, including the preparation and processing of monthly invoices, and facilitated smooth communication within the department, contributing to the efficient management of real estate transactions and client matters.

The Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, commonly known as NTT - a global technology services company. Assisting the coordination of events nationally in Australia.

RMIT University is an Australian public research university in Melbourne, Victoria. Contracting on behalf of Hays Talent Solutions to on-board casual staff.

APHRA, the organisation responsible for the compliance of all health practitioners nationally across Australia. Assisted in theend-to-end application submission of health practitioners applying for their registration.

EcoLogic Energy specialises in providing internal and external insulation and heating services to private households, was previously sponsored by the Mayor of London to deliver government-funded heating services across selected boroughs under various schemes aimed at improving homes. My responsibilities included establishing, implementing, and maintaining the processes required for our Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with all standards and regulations set by our accreditations. I prepared for external audits, assisted auditors, and liaised with the external assessment body on matters related to our accreditation process. Additionally, I conducted internal audits, arranged staff training, and handled minute-taking and management meeting coordination. I also liaised with suppliers and sub-contractors to support the overall efficiency of our operations.

Ferguson Snell & Associates, now known as Newland Chase. As a Global Immigration Consultant Support, my role involved assisting senior consultants in managing and processing international visa applications and work permits. I gathered and reviewed necessary documentation, and ensured compliance with immigration regulations. I also liaised with clients and global offices to facilitate smooth communication, tracked application progress, and provided administrative support, including scheduling meetings and maintaining accurate records. My role required a keen attention to detail and strong organisational skills to help streamline the immigration process for our clients.

My key responsibilities included supporting the coordination and logistics of company events, such as venue selection, sending invitations via Mailchimp, managing guest lists, creating panel presentations, liaising with speakers, event setup, and post-event analysis. My role also involved researching key sectors and potential clients, which included monitoring competitors, analysing sales opportunities, and measuring the competitive market. I managed the company's social media presence, monitored engagement, and analysed social media performance. Additionally, I assisted the consultants in content creation, such as blog posts, newsletters, brochures, and presentations. The role also entailed providing administrative assistance, including scheduling meetings, organising files, and managing communications.

Modules from First Year - Introductory accounting - Marketing Principles - Business of Tourism - Business Communication skills - Business Environment - The Hospitality Business - Understanding Service Delivery Modules in the Second Year - Business Finance - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing - Contemporary Issues in the Hospitality Industry - Tourism Policy and Development - Business Delivery Skills - Sustainable Tourism - Managing Organisations and Human Resources - Hospitality Events Management Final Year Modules - Business Strategy - Hotel Revenue Management - Contemporary Issues in Tourism - Applied Research in Hospitality and Tourism (Project) - Sustainable Tourism - Innovation and New Product Development - Advance Human Resource Management