Riham Qasim
San Francisco,California
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Summary
Seasoned Professional with experience building governance systems and framework from early development stages, including managing secretariat affairs of the Board and relevant Committees, facilitating cross- disciplinary expert involvement, establishing key performance indicators (KPI), promoting ESG, diversity initiatives, and sustainability strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
The Red See Development Company
Riyadh
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Drafted and maintained governance frameworks & systems (including charters, protocols, reporting requirements, delegation of authority, internal controls and policies) based on local regulations and international leading practices;
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices;
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency;
- Contributed towards the effective communication and flow of information between the Board of Directors, committees, Executive Management team; and relayed shareholder initiatives and
requests by manage and lead the initiatives and concerns with the management team, and monitoring the status of the completion; - Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
- Led all six annual Advisory Board logistics meetings for international executives; and monitor the initiatives with cross-functional teams (e.g,, marketing, strategy, corporate environmental, constructions) to execute phase 1&2 successfully.
General Office Administrator
Life360
San Francisco, CA
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained administrative workflow by studying methods, implemented cost reductions, developed reporting procedures;
- Developed staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and coaching Planned events for entire office staff of 100+ with budgets of $10,000 USD;
- Analyzed information, identified and communicating solutions; and
- Completed administrative projects by identifying and implemented new technology and resources, redesigning systems and workflows, and communicating developments to management.
Human Resources Assistant
Steps
Jeddah
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure;
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process;
- Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires.
Education
M.A. - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
12.2016
B.S. - Public Administration
05.2012
Skills
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Windows XP/Vista/7/MAC OS
Soft Skills
- Socially Responsible Investing
- Organization Skills
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Data Entry
- Document and File Management
- Trend modeling and analysis
- Data Collection
- Report writing
- Training and Development
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Coordination
Certification
- Certified GRC Professional (GRC) – OECG – Nov 2020
- Sustainability Strategies – LinkedIn – Sep 2021
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Executive Assistant - The Red See Development Company
06.2018 - 02.2022
General Office Administrator - Life360
02.2017 - 02.2018
Human Resources Assistant - Steps
04.2012 - 04.2013
California State University East Bay - M.A., Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
King Abdul Aziz University - B.S., Public Administration