Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Interests
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Afifa Bava Ahmed

Afifa Bava Ahmed

Lending Associate
Dubai,UAE

Summary

Detail-oriented administrative assistant with experience in customer service, data entry and office management. Motivated professional with extensive experience in customer service, sales and administrative tasks. Enthusiastic Administrative Assistant with expertise in anticipating professional needs and proactively identifying and resolving problems. Bringing proven to promote organization and availability through effective schedule development. Excellent customer service and conflict management skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Lending Associate

Adcb Bank
Dubai, Uae
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Lighting Designer

Ledworld
Dubai, Uae
05.2012 - 02.2013

Preparing lighting layouts for villas ans malls

Attending calls

Data storage, product code entry in ICG

Assisting with initialization process

Meeting clients in person and visiting sites

Supervision and coordination in sakes


Lighting Designer

Strasline
Dubai , Uae
06.2011 - 11.2011
  • Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
  • Used Vectorworks or AutoCAD to create scale plots for lighting rigs designating fixtures, dimmers and channel numbers.
  • Collaborated with design team to input fixture profiles, colors, effects and movement for cues.
  • Collaborated with design staff for ceiling shaping, coordination of finish options and location of visual and focal elements.
  • Contracted with lighting companies to create custom lighting equipment, special effects or rigging equipment.
  • Followed lighting design plan to select fixtures and control settings.
  • Worked with director and other production staff to assess requirements and advocate for associated equipment needs or important safety standards.

Interior Designer

360 Degree Designs
Kerala, India
03.2010 - 12.2010
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
  • Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
  • Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
  • Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
  • Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
  • Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
  • Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
  • Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.

Education

Diploma In Interior Design - Interior Design

Cindrebay School of Interior Design
Kerala , India
01.2009 - 03.2010

SSLC -

Vijaya Matha English School
Kerala , India
03.1997 - 03.1998

Higher Secondary Education -

Al Ansar English School
Kerala , India
03.1998 - 03.2000

Skills

Office administration

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Additional Information

Over the past couple of years, I have been actively supporting women empowerment through a volunteered group.It has helped me work with different kinds of people in an amicable way.

Interests

Have been part of a paddle team Active in sportsAt school was a champion for 3 consecutive years

Timeline

Lending Associate

Adcb Bank
07.2022 - 08.2022

Lighting Designer

Ledworld
05.2012 - 02.2013

Lighting Designer

Strasline
06.2011 - 11.2011

Interior Designer

360 Degree Designs
03.2010 - 12.2010

Diploma In Interior Design - Interior Design

Cindrebay School of Interior Design
01.2009 - 03.2010

Higher Secondary Education -

Al Ansar English School
03.1998 - 03.2000

SSLC -

Vijaya Matha English School
03.1997 - 03.1998
Afifa Bava AhmedLending Associate