Executive & Administrative Assistant

ELHAM YASSIN

Johns Creek, GA ***** 404-***-****

*****.******@*****.*** https://sa.linkedin.com/in/elham-yassin-93635418

JOB OBJECTIVE: Executive Administrator & Office Management

A highly skilled and dynamic Executive and Administrative Assistant with extensive experience in the diplomatic, government, commercial and private sector fields. Significant experience in managing operations, coordinating events, and developing and nurturing relationships with business partners. Ability to handle confidential information. Experienced in developing and managing budgets. Adept at collecting and analyzing statistical data regarding local markets and presenting findings to high-level business leaders. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic. Skilled with a variety of software, including TRIO2, IMS/SAP, and Microsoft Office.

Areas of Strength and Expertise

Executive & Administrative Assistance

Time Management

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Event Management & Coordination

Logistics & Operations

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Customer Service Skills

Marketing & Communications

Research Skills

Budget Management

Fluent: English, Arabic, French

Confidentiality

Professional Experience

Embassy of Canada, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2003 to 2016

Executive & Administrative Assistant to the Commercial Counselor, Trade Commissioner Administrator, and InfoCentre Coordinator, Trade Program (2005-2016)

Provided direct administrative and commercial assistance to the Commercial Counselor and Trade Office by:

Scheduled and managed the daily activities of the Manager: Meetings, travels (prepared expense claims), logistics, e-calendar, hospitality events, invitations (using MS outlook). Researched background material, analyzed, compiled and summarized information to assist the Manager in preparing for meetings. Tracked and controlled action items; monitored timelines and follows up.

Acted as visit program coordinator for Canadian companies looking to do business in the region.

Compiled and analyzed statistical reports on viable local markets.

Tracked, controlled and reported on the Office budget.

Provided advice and guidance to staff on office procedures and methods for dealing with the office of the Manager.

Event Management: Organized and assisted in the planning of receptions and special events.

Provided other services, such as: Coordinating leave schedules; maintaining database systems; organizing the purchase of office supplies; updating the Program’s website content

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully developed relationships with local government offices and private sector community to promote Canadian business. Developed over 1,200 contacts with businesses via active networking over a 2-year period

Created and implemented a new system to track the international business development budget and track client services activity, resulting in improved InfoCentre efficiency.

Successfully organized, coordinated and assisted with a variety of exhibitions, and forums.

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Embassy of Canada, Cairo, Egypt 1998 to 2000

Executive Assistant to Senior Trade Commissioner (1998-2000)/Trade Commissioner Assistant (1998-1999)

In addition of assisting the Commercial Attaché, assisted 2 commercial officers within the education, agriculture/agrifood, environment, and infrastructure sectors. Managed the Canada International Development Agency (CIDA) program, including scheduling all senior meetings and site visits. Effectively planned and managed the budget for the Trade Program. Organized exhibitions, including an education fair and a food promotion event. Coordinated all daily office activities, including maintaining and managing the Senior Trade Commissioner’s electronic calendar and email while prioritizing action items. Acted as liaison between Manager and staff.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully coordinated all ministerial and Canadian businessmen visits, including the Prime Minister’s visit to Egypt, the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership, and agricultural visits by Canadian companies.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Art, History and Archaeology/Egyptology

HELWAN UNIVERSITY Cairo, Egypt

Diploma, Business Administration and Secretarial Studies

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Cairo, Egypt

Training on IMS/SAP Finance & Budget, London Mission (online), 2014-2016

Core Training Program for Commercial Officers, 2015

TRIO2 (Canadian government intranet system, online), 2013

Project Management Professional (PMP), Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (now Global Affairs Canada), 2011

TRIO, Canadian Embassy, Riyadh, KSA, 2008

Course for Commercial and Economic Staff, Global Learning Initiative, Canadian Embassy, Cairo, Egypt, 2007

Honors and Awards

Certicifate of Appreciation, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, 2016

Acknowledgement of Dedication and Incredible Service

Wayne Dunn, President and Founder, CSR Training Institute

McGill University, 2015

Certificate of Appreciation, Egyptian Embassy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Certificate of Excellence, Bank of Montreal

Outstanding Participation Award, Egyptian Cultural Bureau

Ambassador of Good Will, State of Arkansas, USA

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