Deima Dalilah
Ottawa, ON, K2J 0E6
Cell: 613-***-****
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Summary
Excellent delivery of secretarial and administrative work to manager(s) and department.
Managing and maintaining calendars, coordinating meetings and conferences
Ability to answer high volume of income calls while handing in-person inquiries
Ability to handle confidential material and information with discretion
Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic setting and able to make decisions with no or minimal supervision.
Highly motivated and ambitious
Proficient user of computer skills (Microsoft word, PPT, Excel, email & internet)
Fluency in English and Arabic in addition to basic French
Multi-tasking and team working
Ability to prioritize projects and responsibilities and deliver them on time
Strong communication skills
Bachelor of English
Education
Teachers of English as a Second/Foreign Language 2014
Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON
Bachelor Degree in English Language and Literature (Equivalency available) 2001
Tishreen University, Lattakia, Syria
Professional Experience
Data Entry Clerk
City of Ottawa 2015 -2016
Prepared documents for data entry into designated database and forms
Recorded all tasks and activities
Prepared reports
Opened and distributed incoming regular and electronic mail and other material and co-ordinated the flow of information internally and with other departments
Performed daily control functions
Ordered workplace supplies and maintained record
Multicultural liaison officer (interpretation assistance) 2015
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
Helped new immigrants with their documents
Assisted immigrants/refugees with interpretation when needed
Offered help for students with their exams preparation
Language Culture/Circles Facilitator 2014
Algonquin College Language Institute – Ottawa
Taught participants communicative strategies based on Canadian cultural pragmatics
Introduced and described the program’s overall purpose and sessional objectives
Introduced TEFL teachers to Canadian pragmatics
Raised awareness of different cultural pragmatics of interaction
Recognized the importance and value of constructive interaction with others
Executive Assistant - Dolphin Energy Ltd - Abu Dhabi, UAE 2012 - 2013
Successfully delivered highly administrative duties which resulted in manager’ satisfaction
Arranged meetings, appointments and travel plans including accommodation for the manager
Updated the manager’s calendar on daily basis by communicating and coordinating with other departments to ensure all meetings are confirmed
Planned the company events for lower costs by using the available sources and providing professional arrangements
Took and circulated minutes of meetings to the assigned individuals and departments
Collected and distributed mail
Liaised with Qatar branch to prepare upcoming meetings and appointments for both managers
Answered phone calls and gave accurate information
Liaised with Finance Department for invoicing
Took decisions with minimal supervision
Volunteer Experience
Ottawa Police 2016
Ottawa Network for Volunteers in Education 2015
References available upon request