Results-driven manager with a proven track record in both the public and private sectors. Skilled in motivating, coaching, and communicating effectively to address critical issues. Demonstrates a deep understanding of P&L implications to increase efficiency and improve operations. Experienced in managing a high financial portfolio covering 26% of the insurance market. Cultivates teamwork and excels at fostering strong communication skills. A versatile leader with a talent for coordinating data, plans, and personnel to get work done at a fast pace.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Legal and Administrative Affairs
ALPEX Sh.a. -ALBANIAN POWER EXCHANGE
05.2024 - Current
Ensuring the regular and efficient day-to-day operation of ALPEX by the legal and regulatory framework in force.
Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
Supervises the activity of the Directorate to guarantee the development of the company's activity by the legal and regulatory framework, the statute, and other acts of organization of the company, regulatory acts, Electricity Trading Rules and Procedures, and Technical Decisions.
Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
Directs and coordinates the process of drafting the necessary acts and policies of the company for various fields, such as in terms of the organization of commercial companies and in terms of electricity.
Defines and applies new ways and channels of communication within society, which allow vertical and horizontal information flows.
Creates Annual Plans for the Development and training of personnel.
Evaluate the institutional framework and regulatory developments for the submission of relevant proposals to the supervisory authorities.
Manages the legal risks that may arise from the implementation of the general institutional and regulatory framework.
Proposes policies and preventive measures, to protect ALPEX from legal risks and optimize its operation.
Provides advice and assistance to other ALPEX structures regarding the identification, prevention, and treatment of legal risks and crisis management.
Head of Claim Department & Anti-Fraud Manager
Vienna Insurance Group, VIG Services Sh.p.k
Tirana, Albania
01.2020 - 12.2022
Establish a proper organization of the Claims Department
Continuously implements and improves the efficiency of the claims handling process, including claims registration, claims inspection, claims assessment, initial reserve establishment, claims settlement/closure, claims liquidation, and continuously follows the processes
Manages and develops the employees of the Claims Department
Controls the workload and monitors the claims handling process within the claims department
Communicates and maintains sufficient communication relations and cooperates/interacts with internal (underwriter, sells, actuar dep) and external parties (client, various authorities, etc.)
Establishing and maintaining good communication and cooperation with group internal and external stakeholder
Representing the Claims Department inside VIG Group and externally
Will act as an official representative of the VIG Services shpk, Claims Department
Reports periodically to the SIVIG Sh.a
And Intersig Sh.a
Claims Committee
Reports periodically and specifically to the Administrator of VIG Services Albania
Deputy Head of Claim Department & Anti-Fraud Manager
Vienna Insurance Group, VIG Services Sh.p.k
Tirana, Albania
05.2018 - 01.2020
Checking the work-flow and monitoring the handling process inside the Department
Establishing and maintaining good communication and cooperation with group internal and external stakeholders (clients, repair shops, authorities, etc.)
Responsible for approval of requests submitted by employees of the Claims Department to the IT-Helpdesk
Responsible for implementation and continuous improvement of antifraud procedures in VIG-s as well as educating all employees involved in claims handling procedures
Monitoring day to day claim files with a direct impact on the P&L
Responsible for quarterly reporting on Bord Level aiming loss optimization
Claim Lawyer and Legal Counsel
Vienna Insurance Group, VIG Services Sh.p.k
Tirana, Albania
03.2017 - 05.2018
Oversee the claim handling and evaluation process for all MTPL nonmaterial claims-bodily injuries evaluation
Handle all the MTPL, Health and property claims to be presented to the Companies Claims Committee and prepares the report for each claim presented to the Committee
Provide general legal counsel for the legal matters of the Claims Department and 'VIG Services Shqipëri' sh.p.k
Attend as a representative of VIG Services, in the negotiations with the clients and/or their legal for the MTPL bodily injuries claims
Head of Legal and Administrative Department
Tirana Municipal Unit no: 08
Tirana, Albania
02.2012 - 02.2017
Managed public relation activities (interviews, reports, meetings etc)
Recruited and contributed in development of the staff
Represented the institution all legal cases with third parties including those brought to court, at call judicial levels
Supervised and monitored contracts and the procurement process
Managed assessment of the environmental permit applications and of all property cases within Municipal Unit No: 08 territory
Broker/ Intermediary
Balkimo
Tirana, Albania
02.2007 - 12.2014
Sales person (sell for a fee), real estate owned by others
Negotiated agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms
Monitored fulfilment of purchase contract terms to ensure that they are handled in a timely manner
Maintained knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, and types of available mortgages, financing options and government programs
Arranged for financing of property purchases
Reviewed properties' legal documentation
Sales Manager
Elfa Reycling
Tirana, Albania
06.2011 - 09.2014
Managed to increase suppliers and sales networks enabling the company to grow at impressive rates, thereby installing a second Recycling Line with a capacity of 800kg/h from 250kg/h the old Recycling Line produced
Created contacts and sources of suppliers (raw materials)
Managed sales of recycled such as Pet-flakes
Maintained relations with the market players
Negotiated agreements and managing relations with customers for sale of end products and supply of raw materials
Founder and General Manager
Albanian Trade Group
Tirana, Albania
01.2011 - 12.2011
Established business relationships with local market, price negotiation with suppliers and local businesses
Web Page maintenance and Web Administrator
Monitored budget and directs corrective action procedures as necessary to help assure that budget goals are attained
Resolved any complaints from clients
Studied and evaluated market trends and developed action plans accordingly
Head of Legal, Administration and HR Department / Head of Procurement
Institute of Cultural Monuments
Tirana, Albania
01.2005 - 05.2010
Responsible for multi-processes and a large team of professional (76 people) spread throughout the country
Education
Master - Administrative Sciences
Albanian University
Albania
01.2011
Master of Science - Law
Faculty of Law, University of Tirana
Tirana, Albania
01.2005
General High School Diploma -
Polytechnic High School
01.1994
Skills
Business Development
Contract Negotiation
Staff Management
Contract Management
Government relations
People Management
Team Management
Talent Acquisition
Staff Development
Sales management
Rules and regulations
Organizational Development
International business
Company guidelines
Charismatic Leader
Certification
Lawyer/Advocate, National Chamber of Advocates, 2006
Mediator, Albanian National Chamber of Mediators, Ministry of Justice, 2017
Training
Underwriting and Claims Handling Academy, Vienna Insurance Group, 2019
Senior Expert at EU Day-Ahead Market Support Team at Polish Power Exchange (TGE)Senior Expert at EU Day-Ahead Market Support Team at Polish Power Exchange (TGE)