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Sarah Alzein

Sarah Alzein

Irvine,USA

Summary

Experienced Office Manager and Administrative Professional with over 10 years of experience supporting executives and optimizing productivity, efficiency, and service quality. Known for being reliable, ethical, and adaptable, with strong organizational and communication skills. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, executive support, and process improvement, bringing a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO Executive Assistant /Office Manager

Ethmar International Holding
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Work closely with Executives.
  • Plan and coordinate internal and external meetings.
  • Calendar management and calls coordination.
  • Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Organize and prepare for meetings.
  • Handle staff inquiries and coordinate the team leaves.
  • Prepare and edit correspondence, reports and other documents as needed.
  • Maintain records, files, and documentation in an organized and accessible manner.
  • Apply PR requests on Microsoft Dynamics software.
  • Follow up on NDAs with the legal department and use DocuSign for signatures.
  • Provide comprehensive support to the team.
  • Arrange event bookings including business lunch and business dinners.
  • Maintain high priority of confidentiality.
  • Manage expense reimbursements for business-related expenses, ensuring accurate and timely submission of invoices to HR.
  • Complete subscription applications and manage team appointments.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee cooperation.
  • Fostered strong relationships with all departments and employees.

Office Manager

Alem & Associates for Law
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Provide administrative support and enhance filing systems.
  • Work closely with the Senior Manager and organize meetings.
  • Prepare weekly lawyer timesheets and coordinate leaves.
  • Oversee office cleanliness, purchases, maintenance, and bills.
  • Research and share legal articles with lawyers.
  • Arrange intern accommodations, including contracts, payments, and utilities.
  • Manage new employee onboarding and visa renewals.
  • Handle service contracts, facility management, and corporate HR tasks.
  • Act as a main player to provide facility management, and corporate HR insights into employee concerns.
  • Oversee IT infrastructure and software issues.
  • Ensuring the workplace remains functional, organized and welcoming.
  • Coordinate the purchase and setup of the office furniture, and oversee maintenance and ensure a comfortable and professional environment.

Senior Administrative Assistant | HR Officer

BCI
07.2021 - 06.2022

(On-site Full-timer till June 22, Remote Part-timer till Feb 24)


  • Arrange travel bookings and liaise with embassies.
  • Maintain filing systems and handle administrative tasks.
  • Serve as HR liaison for employees and process NSSF registration.
  • Prepare employment certificates, pay slips, and salary summaries.
  • Organize events and manage DHL correspondence.
  • Oversee purchases, maintenance, and office supplies.
  • Coordinate with employees their annual leaves and visa documents.
  • Assist in recruitment, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
  • Coordinate with international branches for work alignment.
  • Kept files and records in content management systems such as MS SharePoint, EXCEL and others.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Acted as backup for other employees by providing support and adapting to requirements of department.

Procurement Officer | Administrative Assistant

Brighter Homes Sal-ARTEGO
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Prepare purchase orders and track shipments.
  • Schedule meetings and manage company correspondence.
  • Maintain office supplies, payroll, and attendance tracking.
  • Prepare weekly payments and wages for site workers and monitor daily attendance and absences.
  • Verify invoices and manage documentation.
  • Handle customer complaints and resolutions.

CEO Personal Assistant | Administrative Officer

RAMCO Trading and Contracting
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Prepare purchase orders and track shipments.
  • Schedule meetings and manage company correspondence.
  • Maintain office supplies, payroll, and attendance tracking.
  • Verify invoices and manage documentation.
  • Handle customer complaints and resolutions.

Administrative Assistant

Caporal & Moretti
06.2013 - 06.2017
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments for supervisors and managers.
  • Followed up with various support teams in ensuring accuracy in monthly attendance reports.
  • All administrative issues that are related to the position.

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Lebanese International University
04.2018

BS - Business Management

Lebanese International University
04.2013

Skills

  • Administrative & Clerical Support
  • Bookkeeping & Office Expenses Management
  • Customer Relation Management
  • Data Entry
  • DocuSign Experience
  • Employee Management
  • Event Planning
  • Familiarity with Asana, Trello & Quickbooks
  • Flexibility to work on weekends
  • Friendly Attitude & Self-directed
  • Google Workspace/Suite
  • HR Best Practices and In-house Staff Training
  • Microsoft Office
  • Office Management
  • Public Relations
  • Sales & Customer Support Experience
  • Travel Itinerary Management & Travel Coordination
  • Verbal & Written Communication
  • Work Remotely

Certification

  • ISO-9001, SGS, 2019-11-01
  • Career Development & Succession Planning Course, Formatech, 2021-06-01
  • Competency Based Recruitment & Interviewing Skills Course, Formatech, 2021-06-01
  • Learning & Development Course, Formatech, 2021-06-01
  • Compensation and Benefits Course, Formatech, 2021-07-01
  • Performance Management for Better Results Course, Formatech, 2021-08-01
  • HR Policies & Procedures, Formatech, 2021-08-01

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CEO Executive Assistant /Office Manager

Ethmar International Holding
07.2024 - 03.2025

Office Manager

Alem & Associates for Law
06.2022 - 06.2024

Senior Administrative Assistant | HR Officer

BCI
07.2021 - 06.2022

CEO Personal Assistant | Administrative Officer

RAMCO Trading and Contracting
09.2019 - 07.2021

Procurement Officer | Administrative Assistant

Brighter Homes Sal-ARTEGO
07.2017 - 07.2019

Administrative Assistant

Caporal & Moretti
06.2013 - 06.2017

BS - Business Management

Lebanese International University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Lebanese International University