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Executive Assistant | Operations & HR Support Professional

Dubai, UAE

Profile summary

Strategic Executive Assistant with 12 years of experience shaping administrative operations and cross-functional support across the GCC. Trilingual in Arabic, French, and English, applying strong communication skills to manage executive schedules, coordinate stakeholder relations, and oversee internal workflows. Committed to delivering accurate reporting, dependable operations management, and high-touch service across diverse organizational environments.

Career highlights

Executive Support Management: Managed complex executive schedules, cross-departmental communications, and administrative operations while directing information flow between internal business units and external stakeholders.

In-Flight Operations: Directed in-flight operations and passenger safety protocols across international routes spanning the A330, A340, A319, B767, and B777 fleet.

Travel Booking Operations: Directed booking operations across inbound and outbound channels while shaping reservation workflows and client service standards for an international customer base.

Advertising Sales: Marketed in-taxi television advertising inventory to diverse commercial accounts in Dubai and engaged business clients to sell advertising placements.

Key skills

ProfessionalExecutive & Administrative Support Calendar travel and meeting management for senior executives Correspondence reporting and documentation Confidentiality and stakeholder liaison Operations & HR Support Workforce planning and performance-management systems support Recruitment induction and offboarding coordination Remuneration and employee benefits administration Mediation and general HR service support Customer Service & Communication Multilingual client relations (English, French, Arabic) Complaint resolution and service recovery Cross-cultural communication under pressure Office & Technical Skills MS Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Bank reconciliation cash flow tracking and invoicing Database management and records administration Oracle ERP CRM E-Connect EMS Correspondence, reporting, and documentation Recruitment, induction, and offboarding coordination MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Bank reconciliation, cash flow tracking, and invoicing

Professional experience

Assistant to the General ManagerSep 2023 - Present
NAFFCO Flow ControlDubai, UAE

Reports directly to the General Manager, overseeing executive calendars, cross-departmental communications, and administrative operations. Directs information flow between internal business units and external stakeholders while safeguarding confidential information.

  • Coordinates CRM updates and consolidates sales leads into structured reports for Head Office review.
  • Analyses pipeline performance data and prepares presentations and correspondence for executive leadership.
  • Prepares unit price breakdowns using Oracle costing data to support quotation preparation and pricing decisions.
  • Manages internal meetings and company events, handling agenda preparation and venue booking.
  • Facilitates facility-related approvals and compliance requirements through direct communication with Head Office.
Senior Cabin CrewMar 2006 - Oct 2010
Etihad AirwaysAbu Dhabi

Steered in-flight operations and passenger safety protocols across international routes spanning the A330, A340, A319, B767, and B777 fleet. Managed safety demonstrations, pre-flight checks, and emergency response coordination while communicating daily with crew members from diverse nationalities.

  • Completed specialized Japanese-service training and certification in first and premium cabin service delivery.
  • Executed in-flight retail and currency-exchange services concurrently with standard cabin operations.
  • Resolved passenger grievances and coordinated directly with flight crew to minimize disruption during difficult incidents.
Reservations ManagerApr 2004 - Feb 2006
ME ToursDubai

Directed booking operations across inbound and outbound channels for an international clientele. Shaped reservation workflows and client service standards, establishing service delivery protocols for travel packages, tours, and cruises.

  • Managed inbound and outbound hotel and flight reservations for a diverse client base.
  • Delivered customer service by resolving client queries on packages, tours, and cruises.
  • Cross-sold travel packages and ancillary services to grow account value.
Sales RepresentativeJun 2003 - Feb 2004
MAQTAA Advertising CompanyDubai

Managed client accounts for media advertising placements, focusing on commercial accounts across Dubai and coordinating multi-channel inventory sales.

  • Closed sales agreements for advertising placements with multiple business clients across diverse media channels.
  • Marketed in-taxi television advertising inventory directly to commercial accounts in Dubai.
Sales RepresentativeJul 2001 - Jun 2003
Swiss ArabianDubai & Sharjah
  • Promoted commercial merchandise throughout designated local territories.

Education

Bachelor's DegreeJan 1999
University of Hassan II

Experimental Sciences

  • Casablanca, Morocco (1999)
DiplomaJan 2000
University of Hassan II

Economic Sciences (French Track)

  • Casablanca, Morocco (2000)
Technician DiplomaJan 2002
Institute of Applied Technology

Secretary & Bureautics

  • Casablanca, Morocco (2002)
CertificateJan 2004
British Council

English for Mixed Groups

  • Dubai, UAE (2004)

Languages

Arabic · Native

French · Fluent

English · Fluent