Laila Shehade
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Detail-oriented Executive Assistant with over 15 years of experience supporting high-level executives in fast-paced environments. Skilled in managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling confidential information. Proven ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization. Seeking a challenging position to utilize my skills and contribute to a dynamic team.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Aldar Properties
01.2013 - Current
- Arrange and coordinate appointments, meetings, committees efficiently and ensure that CEO/Executive Directors are well prepared for meetings
- Arrange travel, special events, workshops & department activities
- Prioritizing correspondence addressed to the Executive Directors/ CEO, referring issues and inquiries to the relevant personnel for information, action or follow-up ensuring specific issues receive immediate attention
- Coordinate travel arrangements, transportation & accommodation
- Processing visa applications & expense claims
- Dealing with incoming emails, posts & may response on behalf of the CEO or Executive management
- Maintain orderly files and records, retrieving information when required
- Maintain online records and system as required
- Producing documents, papers, agendas and presentations
- Supporting the team and any community comes under the department
- Perform all duties assigned by the line manager
- Drafting internal/external correspondence (English/Arabic)
- Translating documents
- Raising requisitions, processing invoices
- Covering the CEO office as required
Team Assistant
Sorouh Real Estate
01.2008 - 01.2013
Executive Secretary
Syrian Airlines
01.1992 - 01.2007
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Translation & Arabization
University of Aleppo
B.A - English Literature
University of Aleppo
01.1992
Skills
- MS Office proficiency
- Time management skills
- Calendar management proficiency
- Familiarity with office gadgets & applications
- Excellent written communications skills
- Efficient time management
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
- Team Player
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Proactive problem solving
- High attention to details
- Ability to multitask efficiently
- Expertise in scheduling
- Adapt to changing business
Hobbies and Interests
- Exploring distant lands
- Capturing moments
- Feeling the music
- Every kind of sport
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Aldar Properties
01.2013 - Current
Team Assistant
Sorouh Real Estate
01.2008 - 01.2013
Executive Secretary
Syrian Airlines
01.1992 - 01.2007
Post Graduate Diploma - Translation & Arabization
University of Aleppo
B.A - English Literature
University of Aleppo
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