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Saloua Oueld Rafs

Saloua Oueld Rafs

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Determined and proactive Executive Assistant works with urgency to anticipate needs of senior-level executives. Thrives in fast paced, dynamic environments and employs professionalism and superior communication skills to meet client and company needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTE

Department of Health ( DOH)
Abu Dhabi , UAE
2021.08 - 2024.01

Executive Assistants generally ensure the smooth running of the office, working both on a one-to-one basis with the executives.

standard description entails:

  • Responded to emails and other correspondence, facilitating positive communication for enhanced business processes.
  • Collaborated with admin teams, human resources and finance department on special projects.
  • Attended meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes and recording minutes.
  • Kept executives informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
  • Coordinated events and conferences, offering support with set-up and resources to guarantee smooth operations.
  • Scheduled Board of Directors meetings, assisting with meeting materials, resources and agendas.
  • Prioritised critical items in leadership calendars and adjusted schedules to accommodate them.
  • Coordinated events by managing budget, logistics and event support.
  • Drafted documents and reports for management review.
  • Answered phones and took messages or routed calls to correct people.
  • Opened, sorted and distributed incoming mail, emails and faxes.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between CEO and members of staff.
  • Welcomed arriving visitors and directed to appropriate meeting rooms.
  • Arranged supplies, documents and spaces for meetings.
  • Prioritised incoming communications to filter out basic requests and minimise disruptions.
  • Prepared professional business correspondence on behalf of senior staff and organisation.

Front Office Officer

FAB Bank
Abu Dhabi
2016.01 - 2021.08
  • Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following the outlined steps of service
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
  • Improved the cost through consistent hard work and dedication to GCS Soft services
  • Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving front office issues
  • Delivered Customer first culture to customer locations within specific timeframes.

Customer Service Representative

Air Arabia Sharjah Airport
2015.01 - 2015.11
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals
  • Leveraged sales expertise to promote products and capitalized on upsell opportunities
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants
  • Implemented and developed customer service training processes
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and supporting policies and procedures
  • Provided ongoing guest service, including bundles advice.

Associate/Customer Service Assistant

DFS Middle East, Abu Dhabi's International Airport
2013.01 - 2015.01
  • Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral
  • Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction
  • Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants
  • Increased customer satisfaction significantly within department
  • Provided quotes to customers for purchase of products
  • Collected, arranged and input information into database system
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success
  • Achieved Target by completing Sales with accuracy and efficiency
  • Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.

Education

Customer Relationship Management - Corporate - Banking

Emirates Institute for Banking & Financial Studies
Abu Dhabi

Diploma of Hospitality & Tourism Management - Tourism

OFPPT-INSTITUT SUPERIEUR OF TOURISME
Marrakech,Morocco

High School Diploma - Experimental Sciences

Al Ouda Saadiya
Marrakech,Morocco

Skills

  • Front desk experience
  • Data management
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer service
  • Office management
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Strong problem solver
  • Excellent telephone and email etiquette
  • Dedicated team player

Certification

  • Appreciation certificate for Success Story, DFS Middle East.
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)Course.
  • Bots Course.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)&Machine Learning (ML).
  • Communication skills, Meirc (Training & Consultation).

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
French
Advanced

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTE

Department of Health ( DOH)
2021.08 - 2024.01

Front Office Officer

FAB Bank
2016.01 - 2021.08

Customer Service Representative

Air Arabia Sharjah Airport
2015.01 - 2015.11

Associate/Customer Service Assistant

DFS Middle East, Abu Dhabi's International Airport
2013.01 - 2015.01

Customer Relationship Management - Corporate - Banking

Emirates Institute for Banking & Financial Studies

Diploma of Hospitality & Tourism Management - Tourism

OFPPT-INSTITUT SUPERIEUR OF TOURISME

High School Diploma - Experimental Sciences

Al Ouda Saadiya
  • Appreciation certificate for Success Story, DFS Middle East.
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)Course.
  • Bots Course.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)&Machine Learning (ML).
  • Communication skills, Meirc (Training & Consultation).
Saloua Oueld Rafs