Stephanie Barakat
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Executive Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills. Driven and resourceful administrative professional with [Number]+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO
Elite Louis
05.2023 - Current
- Managed complex calendars successfully, accommodating last-minute changes and ensuring timely attendance to all appointments.
- Made valuable contributions to strategic planning efforts through research, data analysis, and insightful recommendations.
- Enhanced executive''s productivity by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and organizing travel arrangements.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Assisted in talent acquisition process through candidate sourcing, interview coordination, reference checks to ensure top-tier hires.
- Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics.
F&B Coordinator /Assistant F&B Director
Nurai Island, Aldar
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Support the overall Food & Beverage operation of the resort to maximize guest satisfaction, team member performance and business results
- Promote and ensure guest satisfaction
- Maintain safe and sanitary work environment
- Ensure only highest quality products are being served, achieved through developing
- Maintaining strong team environment
- Delivery of prompt
- Courteous service in accordance with brand and Food & Beverage standards
- Handle daily team member relations
- Encourage problem solving by team members through proper training and empowerment
Hostess / Dining Reservation
Nurai Island, Aldar
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Meet and greet arriving guests on boats & introduce them to the island.
- Arrange main outlet seating and day Passes reservations in backoffices
Hostess
HH Al Maktoum Events Dubai
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Hosting royal wedding for one week
Sales Manager
ISSA Travel
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Tour operator manager selling tour packages inside and outside Lebanon and optional outbound tour leader when needed
Assistant Event Manager
Joy Events
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Arranging events (weddings, parties, gala, concerts, banquets.) with F&B team
Tour Operator
TLB Destinations
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Explore-Exodus Families Worldwide British Tour Operator in Syria and Jordan Inbound & Outbound Sector
- Filing (Allotments & Reservations)
- Handling Series Groups & Land only Clients
- Assistant Reservations Manager Al Zaituna Hotel Syria
- Assisting Explore Co. with Tour Leader Training
Education
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Travel Management
University Institute of The Holy Family IUSF
Lebanon06.2009
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Control
- Interpersonal Communication
- Process Improvements
- Calendar Management Proficiency
- Staff Training
- Meeting Agenda Preparation
- Data Research and Compilation
- Logistics Coordination
- Mail Management
- Analytical Thinking
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO
Elite Louis
05.2023 - Current
F&B Coordinator /Assistant F&B Director
Nurai Island, Aldar
01.2022 - 11.2022
Hostess / Dining Reservation
Nurai Island, Aldar
09.2021 - 01.2022
Hostess
HH Al Maktoum Events Dubai
06.2019 - 06.2019
Sales Manager
ISSA Travel
01.2013 - 12.2015
Assistant Event Manager
Joy Events
05.2011 - 01.2013
Tour Operator
TLB Destinations
01.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Travel Management
University Institute of The Holy Family IUSF
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