Proactive professional with a history of driving success by supporting company leaders. Strong sense of urgency to anticipate and respond effectively to senior-level executives' needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant
United Development Company UDC
06.2019 - Current
Assumed responsibilities of P&CEO Office Manager in absence of incumbent
Plans and arranges complex travel details, such as itineraries and agendas seamlessly
Worked closely with the CEO to ensure successful completion of important tasks, including composing letters and written communications.
Plans and ensures timely execution of the CEO's schedule according to set directives
Interacted with Executive Directors, Managers and Foundation staff on behalf of President and CEO
Demonstrated professionalism in handling incoming concerns and ensured their timely follow-up.
Facilitated effective communication between the President's office and internal departments, exhibiting strong leadership skills to establish and maintain credibility with senior management staff.
Regularly updated the President's biography.
Oversee the full logistics of board meetings, including venue setup, IT requirements, catering, and reception arrangements.
Collaborated with governance team to prepare board meeting material and agenda
Coordinated media coverage and drafted press releases by collaborating with the marketing department.
Collaborated with IT team to guarantee smooth technical support and audiovisual setup.
Managed catering services and provided appropriate refreshments to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of board members.
Coordinated reception and hospitality to create a professional and welcoming atmosphere for attendees.
Administrative Assistant
Ashghal / Public Works Authority
12.2013 - 05.2019
Effectively managed Ashghal correspondence tracking system in conjunction with multiple office tools such as email, spreadsheets, and databases
Implemented efficient filing systems procedures.
Designed and integrated novel processes to streamline administration, notably record-keeping.
Coordinated task assignments and monitored staff activities to ensure project timeliness
Crafted reports for top-level executives and presented findings visually
Attended training sessions to enhance learning and development
Executive Assistant
Exin Group
10.2011 - 11.2012
Created and maintained detailed spreadsheets, reports and presentations to support the General Manager.
Provided administrative assistance to the General Manager in preparing documents such as memos, emails, letters and reports.
Prepared agendas for meetings with internal staff members and external clients.
Scheduled appointments for the General Manager with both internal staff members and external vendors.
Answered phone calls from customers and directed them to appropriate personnel within the organization.
Managed incoming mail for the General Manager including sorting through junk mail and forwarding important items to him and her directly.
Maintained updated records of all communications between departments related to projects managed by the General Manager.
Developed a filing system for organizing information pertinent to projects managed by the GM.
Monitored deadlines associated with projects managed by GM ensuring timely completion.
Administrative Supervisor and Accountant
ABYAT Galleria (subsidiary to ezzedine)
11.2010 - 06.2011
Ensured accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes
Enhanced the accuracy of monthly financial reporting timeliness
Accurately ensured timely processing of positive pay transactions
Collaborated with the Controller to facilitate a seamless and prompt year-end audit
Administrative Supervisor
Ezzeddine for Engineering & Contracting
09.2007 - 10.2010
Ensured all administrative tasks were completed accurately and on time.
Created reports for senior management regarding departmental performance, budgeting, and staffing.
Provided guidance to staff members in the areas of customer service, data entry, filing systems, office equipment maintenance, and safety protocols.
Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, leave requests, payroll information and other related documents.
Provided support for executive level personnel in preparing presentations materials such as charts, graphs, reports.
Monitored inventory levels of office supplies to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
Implemented an electronic document tracking system which improved accuracy in filing documents.
Reviewed employee timesheets regularly to ensure hours worked were accurately recorded.
Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone or email ensuring excellent customer service standards were met.
Accountant
Ezzeddine for Engineering & Contracting
11.2005 - 03.2006
Manage and process all vendor invoices and ensure integrity of all payments
Maintain records of goods receipts and maintain knowledge of order issues
Coordinate with suppliers and maintain records of all payment status
Manage invoices and update all contract filing systems and perform internal audits
Manage all journal entries and analyze all ledger accounts and reconcile all statements for monthly closing
Monitor inventory and perform inventory management
Evaluate all check requests and monitor all invoices for accuracy
Monitor all journal entries and analyze all prepaid expenses and prepare regular reports
Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts
Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
Secretary
Ezzeddine for Engineering & Contracting
11.2005 - 03.2006
Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
Developed an efficient document tracking system which allowed quick access to all necessary paperwork.
Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Law, Economics and Management
Conservatoire National Des Arts et Metiers - CNAM
Paris
01.2015
Bachelor's degree - economics and management-finance statement
Lebanese University – Institut des sciences appliqués et économiques
centre du Liban
01.2012
Lebanese Baccalaureate - Sociology and Economy
Ghobeyre high school
01.2005
Skills
Excellent interpersonal abilities
Effective problem solving
Administrative Skills
Team leadership experience
Conflict resolution techniques
Meticulous attention to detail
Office Management
Business Administration
Meeting planning
Administrative Support
Presentation Development
Mail Management
Conference planning
Proper phone etiquette
Document Preparation
Filing and data archiving
Executive Support
Calendar Management
Travel Arrangements
Drivinglicenses
Qatari Driving License
Lebanese Driving License
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/10/86
Nationality: Lebanese
Marital Status: Married
Visa Status: Family
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant
United Development Company UDC
06.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Ashghal / Public Works Authority
12.2013 - 05.2019
Executive Assistant
Exin Group
10.2011 - 11.2012
Administrative Supervisor and Accountant
ABYAT Galleria (subsidiary to ezzedine)
11.2010 - 06.2011
Administrative Supervisor
Ezzeddine for Engineering & Contracting
09.2007 - 10.2010
Accountant
Ezzeddine for Engineering & Contracting
11.2005 - 03.2006
Secretary
Ezzeddine for Engineering & Contracting
11.2005 - 03.2006
Bachelor's degree - Law, Economics and Management
Conservatoire National Des Arts et Metiers - CNAM
Bachelor's degree - economics and management-finance statement
Lebanese University – Institut des sciences appliqués et économiques