Hari Kava

Experience

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  Olive Green Studios

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Quality Assurance Intern

  Conducted comprehensive UX/UI testing for various mobile applications, including those for Dove, Lipton, Nivea, and TopGolf, on both Android and iOS platforms, providing detailed feedback to the development team to enhance user experience and ensure optimal app performance.

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  ITP Media Group

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Assistant Photographer

  Provided comprehensive support throughout the photo shoot process, from assisting with setup and managing lighting to facilitating post-production, ensuring the delivery of high-quality images for both editorial and commercial use.

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  InstaShop

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Products Photographer

  • Produced and meticulously edited high-quality product images, ensuring strict adherence to brand guidelines and enhancing visual appeal for optimal user experience within marketing applications and digital platforms.• Created and curated engaging content for mobile applications, Instagram, and Facebook,aligning with brand guidelines to drive user engagement and achieve marketing objectives.• Developed and maintained a comprehensive product database, including barcodes from each supermarket location, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for backend systems, customers, and supermarkets regarding pricing and product availability. Show less

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  Sayonara General Trading

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2018

  Business Development Manager

  • Utilized advanced photography techniques to create visually compelling product images, aligning with brand guidelines and elevating marketing campaign aesthetics.• Managed and evaluated supplier performance, ensuring on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards, minimizing disruptions to the supply chain.• Provided exceptional customer service, promptly resolving inquiries and complaints, and proactively seeking feedback to enhance customer experience and build loyalty.

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  Azadea Group

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Graphic Design Intern

  Collaborated with the graphic design team at the head office to conceptualize, create, and finalize a range of visually engaging banners and posters for various locations across the UAE, ensuring all designs adhered to brand standards like - Zara, Pull&Bear, Paul, Mango.

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  BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2025

  • Developed and maintained a robust, centralized record-keeping system (both physical and digital) for all communications with government departments and key stakeholders,ensuring full transparency, regulatory compliance, and efficient retrieval of critical information during audits.• Orchestrated the full visa application lifecycle for over 100 employees annually, expertly utilizing MOHRE and ICP portals from job offer initiation to Emirates ID issuance, streamlining onboarding processes and minimizing delays.• Engineered and actively managed a customized visa process tracking system within Monday.com, proactively identifying potential bottlenecks, automating renewal reminders, and achieving a 100% visa renewal compliance rate, thus preventing business disruptions and legal penalties. Show less • Spearheaded the tendering process, meticulously preparing comprehensive comparative statements that facilitated data-driven vendor selection and optimized project costs.• Led strategic negotiations with vendors, thoroughly evaluating design proposals against project goals and budgetary constraints, securing favorable terms and ensuring alignment with project objectives.• Oversaw on-site landscaping execution, proactively addressing challenges and coordinating closely with project managers to ensure seamless integration of all elements, leading to on-time and on-budget project delivery. Show less • Managed the efficient distribution and tracking of both hard and soft copy documents to engineers and stakeholders, ensuring timely access to critical project information and maintaining a comprehensive audit trail.• Led the strategic implementation and ongoing management of the ACONEX platform across the organization, improving document control processes and enhancing project collaboration.• Established and executed a systematic process for document classification, tagging, logging, and report generation, while conducting regular document audits to ensure data integrity and adherence to organizational standards.• Served as the primary point of contact for document-related inquiries and support, proactively addressing issues, providing guidance to project teams, and ensuring seamless document control processes across all project stages. Show less

  • PRO(HR)/Operations Executive

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2025

  • Project Manager – Landscaping

    May 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Document Controller

    Oct 2018 - May 2023