High School Assistant

LAURA GRANATA

Chemin de la Sittelle * **** Féchy Switzerland

Tel: +41-79-862**** ***********@*******.***

Date of Birth: 11 August 1978 Marital Status: Single Nationality: Italian Permit: B

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM, COLOGNY, SWITZERLAND [July 2013 – October 2013]

Independent international organization: engaging leaders of society to shape global agendas.

Team Coordinator

Responsible for the Membership team's administrative and coordination support, ensuring effective

operations for the success of the team. Acted as the key contact for all internal teams such as Events,

Operations, Hospitality, Editing, Contracts and Legal. Coordinated the operations related to the strategic

development of the team. Assisted in the management of logistics and deadlines prior to an event. Managed

the status of contracts and helped in drafting new agreements. Helped in the preparation of welcome letters

and packages for new members. Coordinated the content revision and preparation of marketing material.

Maintained the agenda, meetings, travel arrangements and visa requirements for the team’s Director.

Scheduled and planned internal meetings and drafted minutes.

ARCADIA ENERGY (SUISSE) S.A., NYON, SWITZERLAND [Feb. 2012 – June 2013]

Trading: Source, supply and marketing of oil and petroleum products.

Operations Assistant

Handled a varied range of operational tasks aimed at supporting trading and logistics activities. Prepared

technical, shipping and commercial trading documentation, ranging from contracts to inspectors appointment

and invoices, to ensure deadlines were met in a timely manner. Liaised with counterparts in other oil

companies regarding documents and requirements for deals/cargoes. Ensured that all operational information

was entered into the Trading System and that adequate records were kept. Handled tender invitations and

verified that all the necessary requirements were complied with.

Key Contributions:

Performed with a meticulous and professional conduct to contribute to the company’s productivity.

Prepared and presented an exhaustive research on Indian refineries.

Improved the accuracy of deal tracking sheets.

NILE ASTER INTERNATIONAL S.A.E., CAIRO, EGYPT [2009 – 2011]

Construction: Electrical and Mechanical Contracting.

Executive Assistant

Compiled, copied, sorted, and filed documents of office activities and business transactions. Computed and

recorded data, records and reports. Processed and prepared a wide range of documents, to include financial

reports. Completed invoices and banking transactions. Prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings and

transcribed minutes. Made travel arrangements for office personnel.

Key Contributions:

Public relations. Interacted with clients and coworkers in order to nourish and maintain excellent

business and working relations.

Reorganized and managed the company’s main safe/archive.

Creatively and resourcefully contributed to solving day-to-day office related problems while operating

under minimal supervision.

NILE ASTER INTERNATIONAL S.A.E., CAIRO, EGYPT [2007 – 2009]

Construction: Electrical and Mechanical Contracting.

Junior Clerk

Performed a full spectrum of office duties such as preparing, processing and editing confidential

correspondence, reports, agendas and letters. Compiled, copied, sorted and filed records of office activities.

Screened phone calls, greeted visitors and communicated with customers and employees to disseminate and

explain information.

CAIRO KOREAN SCHOOL, CAIRO, EGYPT [2004 – 2007]

ESL Teacher

NEW HORIZON SCHOOL, CAIRO, EGYPT [2003 – 2004]

English Teacher

STEPPING STONES NURSERY, CAIRO, EGYPT [2001-2003]

Class Teacher

EDUCATION

The American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

B.A. Sociology, 2001

Leonardo da Vinci High School, Cairo, Egypt

Italian “Scientific” High School Diploma, Honors, 1996

LANGUAGES

Italian (mother tongue), English (bilingual),

French (intermediate level), Arabic (good spoken, basic reading and writing).

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office, Salesforce, Tradecapture System, good knowledge of the internet.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

‘Walk for Street Children Organization’ Volunteer Assisted in the preparation of healthy meals for

children, socialized with children to create bonds based on mutual trust and acceptance. Organized

fun and educational activities to keep the children engaged. (2009 – 2011)

‘Safari Diving Club’ Active Member Joined in excursions and participated in meetings for the

preservation of the Red Sea. (2006 – 2008)

‘Bahman Rehabilitation Center’ Part-time field researcher Worked with several groups of drug-addicts and

individuals with mental disabilities. (2000)

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