Persis Wahba
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Executive and Personal Assistant with a proven track record of providing high-level administrative support to high-level executives, external financial advisors and Diplomats. Adept at maintaining confidentiality, coordinating complex schedules, and delivering exceptional support. Possesses a strong background in managing diverse responsibilities, working with non-profit organizations, working with internal and external stakeholders and enhancing operational efficiency. Dedicated, loyal, and possessing a 24/7 availability mentality, I am personable, ambitious, driven, and bring over 10 years of experience managing both personal and administrative tasks. My expertise ensures that busy C-Suite Executives can navigate their days smoothly and successfully, optimizing their use of time.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Diplomats
United Nations
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Delivered high-level administrative support to diplomats, managing office and personal schedules, coordinating international and domestic travel logistics, and organizing meetings
- Working with external stakeholders; such as financial advisors through non-profit organizations
- Integral part in managing successful communication between internal and external stakeholders and clients
- Organized and maintained confidential files and records
- Worked with the marketing and legal team
- Implemented efficient systems for organizing receipts via Neat Desk and Concur, enhancing the accuracy of financial records
- Conducted comprehensive research, presenting findings creatively with the use of charts, tables, and infographics
- Prepared minutes and meeting schedules/teleconferences
- Maintained confidential records, prioritized emails, calls and handled administrative arrangements for Mission staff, including entry permits, visas, decals, IDs, and registration
- Maintained multiple personal and business calendars and schedules
- Arranged for all international and domestic travel logistics
- Completed household duties, shopping requests, and arranged for pick up and drop off for any clients or staff family members.
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Blue Streak Limousine
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Managed day-to-day company operations, addressing customer issues, and coordinating drivers and equipment across various locations
- Edited confidential documents and maintained records of mileage, fuel usage, and expenses, including check requests
- Utilized specialist software for dispatching and managing expense reports.
Junior High School Science Teacher
Archdiocese of Newark
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans, graded student assessments, and managed student files
- Directed and monitored laboratory experiments and scientific investigations.
Education
BA in Biology -
New Jersey City University
Skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Superior attention to details
- Bilingual
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Appointment Setting
- Meeting Scheduling
- Travel Arrangements
- Information confidentiality
- Team Coordination
- Resourceful
- Document Preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Project Oversight
- Business Administration
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proofreading
- Reliable and Responsible
- Relationship Building
- Office Management
- Strong Problem Solver
- QuickBooks expert
- Time Management
- Honest and Dependable
- Financial Services
- Critical Thinking
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Diplomats
United Nations
09.2019 - 12.2023
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Blue Streak Limousine
06.2015 - 09.2019
Junior High School Science Teacher
Archdiocese of Newark
09.2011 - 06.2015
BA in Biology -
New Jersey City University
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