Successful, achievement-oriented Executive Assistant & Document Management with over 20 years of progressive positions requiring knowledge and execution of variety of administrative principles. Team-oriented approach ensures seamless collaboration and adaptability to dynamic environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Administrator to Vice President Education Technologies & Directors
Higher Colleges of Technology
07.2005 - Current
Provide Executive Administrative support to Director, Deans & Supervisors
Provide a first point of contact for visitors to the Vice President & Directors, ensuring that guests are welcomed and their needs taken care of while visiting the University
Draft all required external correspondence and act as a point of contact for external entities to reach the Deputy Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs in a highly professional manner
Encourage Industry Awards for prominent students, certifications etc
Organize, prepare and distribute Agenda for a variety of meetings
Record, transcribe, revise and circulate minutes of meetings
Maintain effective liaison with Department units, other HCT campuses and external division and agencies
Monitor department Budgetary expenses, supplies, and equipment; process purchasing requisition, petty cash reimbursements etc
Preparation of Purchase Requisitions, circulation of Purchase Orders for Vendors, Commissioning certificates, preparation Budget allocation sheets
Monitor department personnel activities, i.e., vacations, sick leave, time sheets, and submit appropriate information and documentation to Human Resources
Additional duties as assigned
Managed key executive office staff and prioritized workloads.
Optimized customer satisfaction by resolving inquiries promptly and ensuring accurate record-keeping in client databases.
Managed complex travel itineraries for executives to ensure seamless transportation logistics during business trips.
Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements leading to increased operational efficiency.
Planned both internal and external events and staff trainings.
Safeguarded confidential information through the implementation of strict document management protocols and secure filing systems.
Maintained a professional work environment by overseeing office space planning, equipment procurement, and facility management.
Collaborated with HR to streamline onboarding processes for new hires resulting in reduced timetoproductivity.
Facilitated successful meetings by preparing agendas, distributing materials, tracking action items, and recording minutes.
Coordinated executive outreach efforts such as speaking engagements or conference attendance promoting brand visibility.
Handles the day-to-day documentation of procurement processes, including creating POs, tracking deliveries, managing vendor records, and processing invoices.
Monitored executive and site schedules to coordinate meetings and corporate events.
Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
Managing Payments and Invoices: Oversee the payment process according to the contract terms, ensuring all invoices and payments are correctly processed and in line with the contract
Executive Secretary to the Project Director
KEO International Consultants
12.2001 - 06.2005
Company Overview: [Emirates Palace Project]
Compiling extensive reports and General Correspondence [Handling internal & external highly confidential documents]
Liaison with Client, Project Manager & Contractors
Ensures proper logging & distribution of incoming transmittals, RFI’s & other quality documents
Assisting engineers with record keeping in a timely manner consistent with office guidelines
Setting of Monthly Reports and Engineer’s Outstanding Reports
Preparation & Circulation of Meeting Agendas Taking Minutes of Meeting
Coordination with Document Controller and Section Secretaries in their works
Resolving items of non-technical nature while reporting questionable areas to Resident Engineer
[Emirates Palace Project]
Secretary to General Manager [Abu Dhabi Mall Project]
Aster Associates
02.1999 - 11.2001
Attending the calls for the GM
Preparing of correspondence letters
Coordinating with the Consultant, Contractors & Sub-Contractors
Fixing appointments for the GM
Arranging of air tickets
Attend internal meetings with the GM
Preparing of Agenda, Memo etc
Updating the register on the Attendance list
Secretary to Technical Manager
Sichem
08.1998 - 01.1999
Handling of the QA / QC lists
Entering data on the incoming chemical products
Updating the outgoing products for manufacture
Receptionist cum Telephone Operator
Sigma Enterprises
10.1997 - 07.1998
Receiving the phone calls
Attending the customers
Maintaining the register for the visitors
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Missouri University
Abu Dhabi, UAE
09.2000
Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Commerce
Madras University
Abu Dhabi
06.1997
Skills
Administrative procedures
Attention to detail
Organizational skills & Employee relations
Time management
Ability to work under pressure
Information confidentiality
Document control
Meeting coordination
Eye for detail
Company event coordination
Additional Qualifications
Ms Office, Digital Computer Institute
Secretarial skills, Self correspondence, Filing, Interview Techniques and Telephone Techniques, Nadia Training Institute
Arabic Language (spoken), CARE Institute
Languages
English
Arabic
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam
Totalyearsofexperience
20+ years
Skillsandcharacteristics
Thorough knowledge of the administrative procedures and tools required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Expertise in Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated Diplomacy in dealings with others
Attention to detail and exceptional organizational and time management skills
Work efficiently under pressure, juggle tasks and meet deadlines
Capacity to prioritize multiple projects and adjust workload accordingly
Problem solving and judgment capabilities
Contactnumbers
02-5634099, 050-3144342
Personal Information
Passport Number: U 0726416
Date of Birth: 04/28/79
Gender: Female
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Visa Status: Company sponsorship
Timeline
Executive Administrator to Vice President Education Technologies & Directors
Higher Colleges of Technology
07.2005 - Current
Executive Secretary to the Project Director
KEO International Consultants
12.2001 - 06.2005
Secretary to General Manager [Abu Dhabi Mall Project]
Aster Associates
02.1999 - 11.2001
Secretary to Technical Manager
Sichem
08.1998 - 01.1999
Receptionist cum Telephone Operator
Sigma Enterprises
10.1997 - 07.1998
MBA - Human Resources
Missouri University
Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Commerce
Madras University
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