ORVELLE IGOT

Government Relations Specialist | Public Affairs

Bur Dubai UAE

Profile summary

Adaptable Government Relations & Public Affairs Specialist with 1 year of experience in regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. Managed government portal interactions and permit approvals, resulting in an 80% reduction in documentation turnaround time. Maintained 100% compliance with local mandates through consistent liaison with federal agencies. Transitioning from administrative operations to public affairs, this professional applies critical thinking and financial management skills to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Career highlights

Regulatory Compliance: Maintains 100% compliance with local mandates and federal laws by serving as the primary point of contact for DCAA, Dubai Economy, and KHDA.

Operational Efficiency: Streamlined administrative workflows for visa processing and corporate documentation, reducing turnaround time by 80% while mitigating operational risks during government inspections.

Government Liaison: Coordinated permit approvals and resolved licensing bottlenecks by acting as the primary liaison between the agency and government portals including RERA and the Dubai REST App.

Professional Certification: Holds the Civil Service Professional certification from the Philippines, validating foundational competency in public sector administrative standards and regulatory procedures.

Key skills

TechnicalDigital Operations & CRM Oversight
ProfessionalStudent Pilot Training Aviation Proficiency Time Management Critical Thinking Financial & Data Management Financial Administration Regulatory Liaison Client & Lead Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Regulatory Compliance Government Liaison Client Relationship Management Administrative Operations Government Portal Management Financial Record Keeping Wealth Management Strategy Risk Management Planning Workflow Coordination

Professional experience

Government Relations & Public Affairs SpecialistJul 2026 - Present
Amer Center.ae Dubai UAE

Contributed to the Government Relations and Public Affairs department at Amer Center.ae, supporting regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. Coordinates interactions with Dubai government entities including DCAA, Dubai Economy, and KHDA to ensure adherence to local mandates and federal laws.

  • Acts as the primary point of contact for DCAA, Dubai Economy, and KHDA, maintaining 100% compliance with local mandates and federal laws.
  • Translates complex regulatory changes into internal briefs for executive leadership, assessing the economic impact of new policies.
  • Manages government inspections and licensing renewals to mitigate operational risks and maintain corporate standing with local authorities.
  • Streamlined administrative workflows for visa processing and corporate documentation, reducing turnaround time by 80%.
  • Negotiates and resolves regulatory bottlenecks to ensure zero disruption to business operations.
Admin AssistantAug 2025 - Nov 2025
White Rock Properties Dubai UAE

Contributed to administrative operations at White Rock Properties in Dubai, supporting the agency's government relations, financial record-keeping, and client communication workflows. Acted as the primary liaison for government portal management and high-net-worth investor inquiries.

  • Coordinated permit approvals and resolved licensing bottlenecks by acting as the primary liaison between the agency and government portals including RERA and the Dubai REST App.
  • Managed security deposits, commission checks, and service charge payments while maintaining escrow and trust account records.
  • Researched and processed high-volume inquiries via CRM platforms like Property Finder and Bayut to schedule property viewings for global investors.
FINANCIAL ADVISORSep 2024 - May 2025
SunLife of Canada Philippines

Contributed to financial planning operations at SunLife of Canada Philippines, supporting individual client portfolios. Focused on developing personalized wealth accumulation, retirement, and risk management strategies to meet specific client objectives.

  • Provided personalized financial solutions to clients, which strengthened customer trust and retention.
  • Guided clients in selecting life insurance plans aligned with their long-term financial goals.
  • Developed personalized strategies for wealth accumulation, retirement, and risk management.
Virtual AssistantMar 2025 - Jun 2025
Dezard Business Solutions Philippines

Contributed to administrative operations at Dezard Business Solutions Philippines, supporting the team with daily task management and client communication. Assisted in maintaining organized records and coordinating schedules to ensure smooth workflow for remote business processes.

  • Prepared daily reports and updated client databases to maintain accurate project documentation.
  • Coordinated communication between clients and internal teams to resolve scheduling conflicts.
  • Researched market data to support the preparation of client presentations and business documents.

Education

Batchelors of ScienceJan 2024
INDIANA AEROSPACE UNIVERSITY

Aviation Technology Major in Flying

SecondaryJan 2019
UBAY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

Certifications

Civil Service ProfessionalPhilippines

Languages

English · Fluent

Filipino · Native