Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Languages
Timeline
GeneralManager
Rita Louzado

Rita Louzado

Diera

Summary

I have the skills focus and commitment required to provide the highest level of support with minimal supervision. I am a fast learner who adapts quickly to change and confident in my ability to work within a demanding enviroment, my previous roles have been challenging but also very rewarding. Preceding Bosses would say that I can think outside the box, confidence in making decision on their behalf and the willingness to go that extra mile. I believe my skills and experience are best suited to working within a thought-provoking enviroment, either independently or as a member of a team. Throughout my career, I have made positive contributions to the companies goals and ambitions and this is what i am looking for in my next role.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant, Managing Director

Advance Technical Spare Parts CO. LLC
Dubai
2011.04 - Current
  • Organizing and maintaining MD’s diary and making appointments, Scheduling meetings
  • Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys
  • Manage movement of products/equipment/materials in and/or out of the country in accordance with organizational policy and procedure, and to comply with relevant local, country and international law and process
  • Manage necessary documentation and online forms for efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of all import/export activities
  • Communicate with export and import and related authorities, and customers and suppliers, in all relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support and activities
  • Plan and manage overseas sales through distributors and other relevant sales outlets
  • Investigate, plan and implement strategically effective and relevant transport methods, which meet optimally the needs of the organization and its suppliers and customers
  • Liaise with other departments in order to establish and maintain effective and relevant export/import activities and support in relation to the organization's sales, purchasing, materials management, production and overall operating functions
  • Manage and maintain effective and lawful insurance provisions relating to import/export activities
  • Taking care of Marketing Activities of the Company’s Products and Services
  • Attend telephone calls, assessing and resolving enquiries where & when appropriate
  • Coordinate regular internal meetings and telephone & video conferences/ multi-time zone meetings
  • Liaise with Government of UAE for DG Goods Permit and filled required Documentation for the same
  • Plan, organize and arrange the travel itinerary including but not limited to ticket and hotel bookings, and other documentations related to the travel
  • Support Management Team on a required basis
  • Process and update business reports
  • Ensure that confidential and sensitive business information is protected
  • Ensure that all filing, maintenance of records, file management and day to day activities are undertaken to the required standards
  • Coordinate with relevant Group Function on any issues relating to physical office maintenance and upkeep

Personal Assistant, General Manager

Al Haddad Motors/Mercedes Benz
Manama
2008.12 - 2010.12
  • Dealing with correspondence and writing letters, taking dictation and minutes, attending meetings, and ensuring the manager is well-prepared for meetings
  • Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of their manager
  • Producing documents, briefing papers, reports
  • Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
  • Arranging travel and accommodation and, occasionally travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations
  • Carrying out background research and presenting findings
  • Taking on some of the manager's responsibilities and working more closely with management
  • Being involved in decision-making processes
  • Responsibility for recruiting junior staff and assisting the HR in preparing Employee Contracts, Offer letters, Warning and termination letters
  • Preparing Job Descriptions and visit visa for employees going for training
  • Working independently and without need for on-site supervision
  • Collect and disburse funds from cash accounts and keep records of collections and disbursements
  • Coordinate regular internal meetings and telephone & video conferences/ multi-time zone meetings
  • This includes meeting facilities, preparation & circulation of agenda if required
  • Process and update business reports.
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
  • Served as point of contact between clients and managerial staff.
  • Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
  • Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
  • Individually handled Dealers Standards and seen that Workshop and Showroom were as per GMBH Standards

Executive Secretary, Brand Manager

Behbehani Brothers W.L.L/Volkswagen
Manama
2007.04 - 2008.11
  • Preparing invoices, delivery notes and making lease calculations
  • Updating Automan and Nadcon Entry of car sales
  • Ordering of Volkswagen vehicles into Nadcon
  • Updating stock lists and specs sheets for newly launched vehicles
  • Preparing Demo and Fleet support claim
  • Processing of export documents for export vehicles
  • Monthly incentives for drivers, sales division and clearing agents
  • Preparing Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports
  • Preparing Landed cost and retail pricing of vehicles
  • Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff
  • Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material
  • Diplomatically dealt with difficult customers, staff and supervisors while managing situations positively
  • Arrange conferences, meetings, and travel reservations for office personnel
  • Provide services to customers, such as order placement and account information
  • Manage projects and contribute to committee and teamwork.
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity

Sales Supervisor

Bahrain Duty Free
Manama
2004.12 - 2006.01
  • Ensure that Retail policies and procedures are properly implemented in Bahrain Duty Free
  • Takes part in all company training as assigned & partake in any other duties as assigned by Management of Bahrain Duty Free
  • Ensure highest standard of customer service and customer care is offered to all customers of Bahrain Duty Free Shops
  • Ensure that any customer complaints or problems are dealt with properly
  • Process customer’s transactions efficiently, ensuring minimum time spent processing and packing
  • Be effective in highlighting and making customers aware of any / all shop promotions
  • Take part in Duty Free stock-takes
  • Maintain highest level of inventory control daily
  • Acquired high level of product knowledge in order to assist customers
  • Worked for top Brands like Rado, Rolex, Cartier and Revlon
  • Oversaw frequent store recoveries to keep sales floor organized and presentable
  • Constructed displays and signs to promote specified products and sales promotions

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
Meghalaya
04.2009

Skills

  • Travel administration
  • Schedule Management
  • Operations management
  • Executive presentations
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Travel coordination
  • Operations support
  • Business Development
  • Advanced interpersonal skills
  • Relationship/team building
  • Administrative support

Additional Information

  • DRIVING LICENSE: , Valid Indian License

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swedish
Elementary (A2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Personal Assistant, Managing Director

Advance Technical Spare Parts CO. LLC
2011.04 - Current

Personal Assistant, General Manager

Al Haddad Motors/Mercedes Benz
2008.12 - 2010.12

Executive Secretary, Brand Manager

Behbehani Brothers W.L.L/Volkswagen
2007.04 - 2008.11

Sales Supervisor

Bahrain Duty Free
2004.12 - 2006.01

Bachelor of Commerce -

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
Rita Louzado