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Education
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Karina Fawal

Karina Fawal

Richardson

Summary

Highly motivated Senior Executive Assistant and Office Manager with a strong record of achievements and integrity. Over 20 years of experience in various corporate roles, possessing a diverse professional background and excellent educational credentials, including being a Native Russian Linguist. Skilled in SAP, Concur, Oracle, Excel, Adobe, Microsoft Word, Meeting Planning, and Public Notary. Approach work with passion and strive for continuous self-improvement. Natural problem solver, planner, and organizer focused on discovering innovative ways to enhance processes and achieve successful outcomes. Extensive experience in Account Receivable, Procurement Account Receivables, Lead administration, events planning, office management, and Executive Assistance have shaped into a polished professional.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Executive Assistant

Exyte US., Inc.
12.2019 - Current
  • Support HIGH lever C lever Executives in Legal, Finance, Operations, Procurement and HR
  • Prepare and process expense reports and purchase orders
  • Organize agendas and necessary contacts, for domestic and international travel
  • Plan and manage company all-hands meetings and off-sites
  • Arrange appropriate domestic and international travel, visas, agendas, necessary contacts, and itineraries
  • Collect and analyze data for graphs and presentations for various meetings
  • Process expense reports and reimbursement requests
  • Manage worldwide budget, invoices, and expense tracking
  • AP/AR/Procurement Specialist

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Statinmed
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provide Executive level support to the CEO and senior management team
  • Coordinate meetings calls and events to include all logistics (scheduling, travel catering, preparation of meeting materials, etc.)
  • Work with Finance and HR Team, prepare Reimbursements and credit cards
  • Project Manager for building new office, ensured projects were executed according to approve time, cost and quality
  • Maximizes office productivity through proficient use of appropriate software applications

Senior Executive Assistant

Oxea Corp.
09.2012 - 12.2018
  • Coordinating Manager for large-scale Global Sales and Marketing Events
  • Supports Marketing by compiling, recording and presenting data
  • Co-custodian of contract database, Coordinates Domestic and International Travel
  • Routinely works with Finance Department on accounting and annual budget

Executive Assistant

Gorman Uniform
10.2008 - 09.2012
  • Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, 10 key or presentation software
  • Prioritized incoming submissions and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution
  • Duties included: ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems and performing basic bookkeeping work
  • Earned Employee of the Month of January 2011

Assistant to General Manager

Larry North Fitness
09.2003 - 08.2008
  • Duties included: interviewing job applicants, selling memberships, managing payroll, preparing quarterly reports, collecting late payments and updating corporate headquarters with marketing and membership events
  • Earned employee of the year for 3 consecutive years

Education

Bachelor of Business Degree - Management

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2008

Skills

  • Process improvement strategies
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Calendar management proficiency
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • High-level confidentiality
  • Executive support expertise
  • Effective problem solving
  • Professional presentation development
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Adaptable to change
  • Expert time management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Efficient travel arrangements

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 160 in the development of TCW Collaborative ways.
  • An audit was conducted, and issues were documented and resolved. This process helped save money for the company.
  • Awarded a bonus in recognition in Procurement and AP


Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Executive Assistant

Exyte US., Inc.
12.2019 - Current

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Statinmed
12.2018 - 12.2019

Senior Executive Assistant

Oxea Corp.
09.2012 - 12.2018

Executive Assistant

Gorman Uniform
10.2008 - 09.2012

Assistant to General Manager

Larry North Fitness
09.2003 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Business Degree - Management

University of Houston
Karina Fawal