Highly organised and adaptable professional with over 8 years’ experience providing executive and personal support to senior leadership across corporate and private settings. Proven ability to manage complex schedules, coordinate international travel, and handle high volumes of communication with professionalism and discretion. Currently studying for an LLB (Hons) Law with The Open University, bringing strong attention to detail and a commitment to ongoing development. Now seeking to continue building a long-term career in high-level administrative support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance Hairdresser
Self Employed
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06.2023 - Current
Manage and operate and independent mobile hairdressing business.
Responsible for scheduling, client communication, budgeting and marketing.
Maintain detailed client records and ensure high quality service.
Demonstrate professionalism, independence and strong time management.
Personal Assistant to HNWI and family (Temporary)
Kings Education
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2023 - 11.2023
Organised personal and professional calendars, supplying timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
Coordinated flight, accommodation and travel arrangements, maintaining strict compliance with budgets and schedules.
Professionally greeted clients and delivered friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Copied, scanned and faxed documents to assigned recipients.
Organised and maintained filing system for easy staff access.
Received requests for meetings and appointments, updated calendar and organised spaces and materials.
Receptionist (Temporary)
Kings Education
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10.2023 - 10.2023
Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly assistance.
Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
Answering calls and redirecting to the correct departments/colleagues.
Executive Assistant
Curveball Events Management LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2021 - 06.2023
Providing full time support to the CEO/MD of the company and supporting other team members and departments
Extensive meeting and diary management
Liaising and negotiating with clients
Attend and respond to emails and telephone calls on behalf of the CEO requiring the application of decision making capabilities
Assisted the finance manager with sending quotations, invoices, payments
Coordinated travel arrangements including flights, visa's, PCR tests and accommodation, in line with budgets and schedules.
Made travel arrangements and booked accommodation for executives.
Kept executives informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
Facilitated smooth communication between CEO and members of staff.
Assigned work to appropriate members of staff on behalf of CEO.
Approved travel expenses and reimbursement requests submitted by employees.
Coordinated events and conferences, offering support with set-up and resources to guarantee smooth operations.
Responded to emails and other correspondence, facilitating positive communication for enhanced business processes.
Personal Assistant
AquaFun ME
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2017 - 01.2021
Providing full time support to the CEO of the company and providing executive support with administrative functions
Manage the CEO's daily schedule and monthly calendar
Arranging all travel arrangements - personal and business
Booking and managing guest appointments, handling calls and inquiries
Managing the company's social media accounts
Professionally greeted clients and delivered friendly, knowledgeable assistance
Organised personal and professional calendars, supplying timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
Administrative Assistant
NHS Royal Stoke University Hospital
, United Kingdom
01.2015 - 01.2017
Working in a team of assistants in a fast paced office environment, providing support to the hierarchy, patients and outside emergency services
Providing administrative support across multiple teams
Providing all areas of support to the hierarchy
Displayed strong customer service skills with professional telephone manner in order to resolve customer enquiries
Maintained office files in both electronic and hard copies