Capable, focused and hardworking professional with years of diverse, global administrative experience. Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating integrity. Thrive in both independent and team-based environments, including individually managing or administering project work. Adept in managing, arranging, and coordinating travel, contacts, conference bridges, appointments and events. Comfortable interacting with personnel, management, vendors and members at all levels. Proven skill in delivering inclusive support for senior-level staff, including managing projects and processes to support effective business functions. Streamline processes to reduce errors, boost accuracy and achieve organizational goals. Excel within detail-oriented, deadline-driven environments. Seeking to align with a company that will allow for use of skills while enhancing company reputation. Eager to return to the workforce in a role that will allow for career growth and advancement.

Administrative Support | Expense Tracking | Budgeting & Administration | Strategic Planning

Time Management | Organization | Executive Calendar Management | Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving | Stakeholder Relations | Interpersonal Communication | Service Delivery Presentations | Microsoft Office | Database Software

SAUDI ARABIA EMBASSY

Executive Assistance (1996 2010)

         Managed daily office operations and equipment maintenance with strong attention to detail

         Oversaw functions within the receptionist area; greeted visitors and responded to telephone and in-person informational requests

         Carefully maintained the front desk and reception areas in a clean, organized manner

         Managed the daily calendar for the company's Senior Director

         Also made travel arrangements for executives and other levels of staff

         Developed and dispensed meeting agendas, supplied advance materials and drove follow-up for all meetings and team conferences

         Designed electronic file systems and worked diligently to update both electronic and paper files; also organized all files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents

         Planned meetings and prepared conference rooms

         Regularly updated the department s organizational chart as changes occurred

         Distributed incoming mail to recipients throughout the office

         Made copies, sent faxes and handled all correspondence as requested; received and dispensed faxes and mail in a timely manner

         Took a work sabbatical to raise family after working in this capacity

KOUT FOOD KUWAIT

Staff Assistant (2011 2014)

         Aided the unit s administrative personnel in fulfilling daily position-based requirements

         Prepared items such as letters, memos, and documents for staff review and signature also developed meeting mail-outs for committees or task forces

         Engaged in copying, compiling meeting packets, and mailing items within scheduled timeframes

Staff Assistant (Continued)

         Contacted unit task force members and/or committees to coordinate scheduling meetings and conference calls

         Arranged the task force and/or committee meetings within the unit

o   Independently researched and identified a hotel/meeting location

o   Determined the appropriate meeting and sleeping needs for all travelers

o   Tenaciously negotiated contract terms with hotels, prepared meeting notices, as well as tended to meeting needs in conjunction with selected hotel

o   Ensured accuracy of hotel billing and assisting both Council and Taskforce members with travel arrangements e.g. sleeping room reservations and special needs arrangement

o   Also organized travel for programmatic and administrative unit staff

o   Recorded, prepared and dispensed meeting minutes for the unit s task forces and/or committees

         Offered comprehensive logistical support in leading events and projects for the unit s programmatic and administrative teams

         Traveled to Taskforce and Council Meetings, as well as other events in need of logistical support

         Led research as requested, e.g. locating websites, articles, and data to help unearth useful content

         Coordinated telephone coverage and assisted staff of the Council as needed

Diploma, Business Administration, American University of Kuwait

Included a course in Human Resources Management

Bachelor of Arts, Ancient Egyptian History, Cairo University