Gurinder Singh Bhalla

Experience

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  ABN AMRO Bank / SBI Bank

  Mar 2001 - Aug 2008

  Business Development Executive (Credit Cards & Loans)

  • Client Relationship Building: Cultivated and nurtured long-term relationships with clients through proactive sales techniques, such as door-to-door outreach and networking, resulting in improved customer loyalty and satisfaction.• Product Promotion: Presented tailored credit card and loan solutions to potential clients, addressing their concerns and positioning the bank’s offerings effectively against competitors.• Sales Performance: Consistently exceeded sales targets, driving business growth by identifying sales leads, maintaining a steady pipeline, and closing new business opportunities.• Client Base Expansion: Identified and seized new business opportunities to grow the client database, while providing valuable feedback to management on market trends and customer needs.• Market Insight & Reporting: Reported on sales progress and client insights, contributing to strategy development and refining the bank’s offerings based on market feedback. Show less

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  Al Futtaim Carillion Llc, Dubai

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2013

  Senior Timekeeper

  • Timekeeping & Payroll Support: Managed timekeeping systems across multiple large-scale projects, ensuring precise employee hour tracking for payroll and accurate record maintenance. Provided critical support to the payroll department, updating labor records and resolving salary and visa discrepancies.• Employee Coordination: Effectively coordinated employee transfers across various sites, liaising with HR and relevant departments to ensure smooth transitions and compliance with internal policies.• Attendance & Absence Reporting: Monitored and reported on employee attendance, break times, and absences, ensuring discrepancies were addressed and reports were timely submitted for payroll processing.• Document Management: Maintained organized, accessible timekeeping and payroll records, streamlining administrative tasks and generating necessary reports, correspondences, and documents using Microsoft Office tools. Show less

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  Al Futtaim Carillion LLC

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2016

  Plant & Transport Cost Controller

  • Cost Monitoring & Reconciliation: Managed the end-to-end cost control cycle for plant and transport activities. Ensured accurate cost allocation and resolved discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.• Supplier Negotiations & Coordination: Served as the primary liaison with suppliers and project sites, facilitating seamless communication for invoice processing and cost tracking. Led negotiations to secure cost-effective quotes, optimizing project spending.• Efficient Logistics & Haulage Operations: Coordinated internal haulage and logistics, ensuring timely delivery of plant and transport resources to meet project deadlines.• Fuel Usage & Efficiency Tracking: Monitored fuel consumption across operations, providing insights and detailed reports to management for better fuel management and operational efficiency.• Asset Management & Compliance Reporting: Performed regular checks and audits of company-owned assets, ensuring accurate reporting for inventory control and facilitating audits to support financial transparency. Show less

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  Al Futtaim Carillion LLC

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2019

  Plant & Transport Coordinator

  • Fleet Management & Scheduling: Efficiently coordinated the hiring and scheduling of both commercial and staff vehicles across multiple projects, ensuring optimal fleet utilization and adherence to RTA regulations. Oversaw regular fleet maintenance to guarantee compliance with safety standards.• Operator Training & Compliance: Organized and maintained training records for operators and drivers, conducting regular toolbox meetings to reinforce health and safety protocols. Ensured continuous training for operators to meet company and regulatory standards.• Transport Policy Enforcement: Managed and monitored compliance with internal transport policies, ensuring all vehicles adhered to safety, inspection, and maintenance standards. Facilitated the proper documentation of vehicle activities.• Delivery & Transport Tracking: Supervised the delivery of vehicles to various project sites, ensuring all transport operations aligned with company policies. Conducted pre-trip inspections and maintained fleet cleanliness to meet operational standards.• Defensive Driving Instruction: Delivered in-house defensive driving training, promoting safe vehicle operation and enhancing driver competency. Provided support during health and safety investigations, offering insights based on training sessions. Show less

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  Access Hire Middle East LLC

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2024

  Workshop Administrator / Damage and Logistic Coordinator

  As a Workshop Administrator and Damage & Logistics Coordinator at Access Hire Middle East, I have been responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of equipment maintenance, damage tracking, and logistical support. I effectively manage coordination between technicians, the maintenance team, and the Hire Desk to ensure rapid response to breakdowns, minimize downtime, and maintain client satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:• Technical Coordination: Streamlined technician assignment for service requests and breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient repair processes.• Gate Pass Administration: Managed gate pass issuance and renewals, ensuring compliance with site-specific security protocols and operational continuity.• Equipment Inspection & Registration: Oversaw inspection and registration of machinery, coordinating Third-Party Inspections (TPI) and ensuring equipment compliance with regulatory standards.• Repair & Damage Tracking: Monitored repair progress, provided real-time status updates to the Hire Desk, and ensured timely equipment availability.• Damage Reporting & Billing: Managed damage reporting, collaborated with the Hire Desk on damage invoicing, and ensured proper financial documentation for reconciliation.• Payroll & Timesheet Management: Processed timesheets and overtime approvals for site employees, ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance.• Reporting & Analytics: Prepared detailed monthly reports on equipment usage, hour meter readings, and operational data to support decision-making.• Financial Support: Assisted finance with issuing credit notes and ensured all financial processes were conducted transparently and accurately.• Logistical Coordination: Handled MOFA attestation, COO certificates, and prepared commercial invoices and packing lists for shipments, ensuring full regulatory compliance for local and international transactions. Show less