Maria Nina Correa
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Customer-Oriented Professional | 10+ Years of Experience in Administration, Reception, Secretarial, and Cashier Roles
Highly organized and dependable professional with over a decade of experience delivering exceptional administrative and front-line support across diverse industries. Skilled in reception, office coordination, client service, and cash handling, with a strong focus on efficiency, professionalism, and creating positive customer experiences. Proven ability to multitask in fast-paced environments, maintain confidentiality, and build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE
Kids Fantasy Nursery
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed daily administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and maintaining records.
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries from parents and visitors.
- Supported nursery staff with communication, coordination, and office organization.
- Assisted in handling enrollment forms, ensuring accuracy in documentation.
- Processed payments and maintained financial records.
- Contributed to creating a welcoming and efficient environment for children and families.
MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE
Yateem Optician
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed patient appointments, processed medical records, and ensured efficient patient flow.
- Provided administrative support by handling office tasks such as filing, scheduling, and data entry.
- Handled cash transactions, processed payments, and maintained financial records while coordinating with medical staff to streamline operations.
Receptionist/Cashier/Sales
Yateem Optician
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12.2013 - 08.2022
Secretary to the General Manager
Manulife Insurance
Philippines
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Orchestrated successful conferences and associated travel for speakers and attendees.
- Handled confidential information in professional manner.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures to facilitate smooth workflow.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
Stock Clerk /Assistant Retail Store Manager
Executive Optical
Philippines
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Conducted inventory and restocked items throughout day.
Front Desk Receptionist
Island Cove Hotel And Leisure Park
Philippines
03.2010 - 10.2011
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
Education
Certificate - Health Care Management
NEWTON
Abudhabi03-2023
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration And Hospitality Management
International For School And Hotel And Restaurant Management
Philippines07.2008
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Editing
- Customer Service
- Communications
- Sales Support
- Data Entry
- Cash Handling
- Point of Sale
- Bookkeeping
- Detail Oriented
- Administrative assistance
- Operational assistance
- Costuming assistance
- Administrative supervision
- Oversee administrative functions
- Data auditing assistance
- Helpdesk assistance
- Volunteer program assistance
- Dining assistance
- Administrative and office support
- Inventory assistance
- Research assistance
- Library assistance
- Caller assistance
- Directory assistance
Timeline
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE
Kids Fantasy Nursery
09.2024 - 12.2024
MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE
Yateem Optician
08.2022 - 09.2024
Receptionist/Cashier/Sales
Yateem Optician
12.2013 - 08.2022
Secretary to the General Manager
Manulife Insurance
04.2013 - 12.2013
Stock Clerk /Assistant Retail Store Manager
Executive Optical
11.2011 - 03.2013
Front Desk Receptionist
Island Cove Hotel And Leisure Park
03.2010 - 10.2011
Certificate - Health Care Management
NEWTON
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration And Hospitality Management
International For School And Hotel And Restaurant Management
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- Date of Birth: 01/15/89
- Nationality: Philippines
Preferred Job
receptionist / sales / cashier, Sales / admin / Secretary
Total Years Of Experience
11 years, 1 month