Experienced Administrative Assistant with 18 years of experience in office administration, management, clerical and filing with a demonstrated history of working in the seaport authority, contracting, and engineering consultancy firm. Looking to work as a professional administrative personnel in an expanding organization that provides opportunity for career advancement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administrative Assistant
HOPKINS ARCHITECTS DUBAI LIMITED
Dubai, UAE
03.2022 - Current
Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.
Answers phone calls, support visitors, schedules meetings, interviews and company events.
Carries administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding and scanning.
Dealings with queries on the phone and by email.
Makes travel arrangements such as booking flights and hotels.
Liaise with the PRO for staff visa applications.
Organize and manage employee records.
Assist in the recruitment process.
Addressing employee questions or concerns related to HR policies during onboarding.
Keeps track on staff leave balance and approving leave in HR application.
Processing trade license/lease agreement/visa renewal applications in the DIFC portal.
Doing some document controller works when needed.
Administrative Assistant
Croquis Engineering Consultancy
Dubai, UAE
12.2016 - 03.2022
Provide administrative & clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing & copying to management.
Maintain the electronic and hard copy filing system.
Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence.
Perform data entry and scan documents.
Manage calendar for CEO.
Assist in resolving any administrative problems.
Distribute project-related copies to internal teams.
Answering, screening and directing phone calls.
Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, drafts, memos and emails.
Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments for co-workers.
Generate contractor’s list, send Tender invitation and follow up.
Preparation of the required documents for the tender.
Responsible for receiving, circulating and recording all incoming and outgoing emails and hand deliveries.
Controlling, monitoring and tracking the documents which reflects Incoming and Outgoing Correspondence for all existing projects.
Sending the project correspondence, transmittals to Contractors/Clients.
Ensure that all project documentation are held with soft copy and backed up electronically.
Maintain confidentiality around sensitive information.
Secretary
Concord Stars Contracting
Dubai, UAE
10.2014 - 11.2016
Assisting Estimation team with Tender Bids.
Upload and download tender related files.
Prepare / write / review the pre-tender & tender submissions.
Assist in proposal preparation and tender submission.
Collates and ensures proper documentation within the tendering and contract process.
Sends tender inquiries to the consultants through email.
Calling and emailing vendors/subcontractors for quotes, qualifications and other information.
Respond to tender inquiries from the supplier/subcontractor via phone & email.
Conduct searches to find needed information using such sources as the Internet.
Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence and other material.
Manage procurement activities relating to request for proposals and price quotes for Pre-Tender & Post-Tender.
General assistance to the estimation and procurement team.
Maintain subcontractors/vendors database.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient & effective functioning of the work unit.
Administrative Secretary
Cebu Port Authority
Cebu , Philippines
10.2006 - 11.2013
Respond to a wide variety of calls, concerns and/or complaints for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
Disseminates information to the employees using telephone, fax machine and email.
Prepares materials for workshops, conference meetings, duplicates/collates.
Coordinate conferences and meetings.
Set ups and maintains paper and electronic employee filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
Maintains and process forms.
Handles travel arrangements and prepares travel itinerary report.
Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation with the HR office.
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