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Irene Clemente

Project Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Experience

  • Project Manager

    General Petroleum

    Mar 2024 - Jun 2025 -1 yr, 3 months

    • Job Details:Successfully led the full-market entry of a lube oil brand into the Philippines, establishing nationwide presence within six months. Built a robust distribution network across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, surpassing first-year sales targets and securing a competitive market share. Developed localized marketing strategies tailored to the automotive and industrial sectors, ensured full regulatory compliance, and built a high-performing local sales team. Forged strategic partnerships with major industry players, positioning the brand as a trusted lubricant provider in a highly competitive market.
  • Director of HR

    Empire Heights Properties

    Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 -11 months

    • Job Details:Successfully established the HR function at Empire Heights Real Estate Group from the ground up, creating all foundational systems including policies, recruitment processes, compliance frameworks, and HR infrastructure. Built a scalable talent acquisition pipeline to support rapid company growth, and implemented digital HR tools for efficient employee lifecycle management. Developed UAE labor law-compliant policies, launched tailored training programs, and introduced performance management systems to drive a high-performance, sales-driven culture. Acted as a strategic HR business partner to senior leadership, aligning people strategy with business goals and supporting workforce expansion and organizational development.
  • Group HR Director

    Gateway Visa Solution

    Jul 2022 - Apr 2023 -9 months

    • Job Details:Led the strategic transformation of HR operations at Gateway Immigration Consultancy, building a global recruitment framework that attracted top talent across the UAE and EMEA. Aligned workforce planning with business growth by forecasting staffing needs and navigating large-scale expansion and restructuring. Spearheaded organizational change initiatives, introducing new structures and accountability systems while ensuring smooth transitions. Managed full-cycle talent acquisition and offboarding with legal compliance and sensitivity, fostering a culture of transparency and professionalism.
  • Head of HR & Operations

    Huppe & Co.

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 -6 months

    • Job Details:Spearheaded the growth and management of a fully remote, cross-cultural workforce across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia for a European digital marketing firm. Successfully recruited top-tier talent in niche digital functions—SEO, paid media, content strategy, and analytics—through targeted sourcing and employer branding. Standardized global HR policies and ensured compliance with European labor regulations, including GDPR, while customizing practices for regional differences. Developed seamless global onboarding workflows that reduced ramp-up time by 40%.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Business and Management

      Bath Spa University

      Jan 2018   7 yr 6 Months

    • Bachelor's Degree

      Ateneo de Manila University

      Jan 2017   8 yr 6 Months

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