Administrative Assistant Event Planning

ANABEL MENG KEMEI EPSE JAI

240-***-**** Hyattsville, MD *************@*****.*** LinkedIn

- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT -

SKILLS

Microsoft office Suite Remote Team Management Calendar Management Event Planning and Coordination Confidentiality and Discretion Task Scheduling & tracking Time Management Communication & Problem Solving Organization and Attention to Details Multitasking.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Successfully completed 5 projects on time and within budget, resulting in 98% client satisfaction.

Developed and implemented the Skill for Progress Program, training over 50 internally displaced young women in vocational skills, leading to 35 new job placements.

Increased team productivity by 18% through the implementation of MS Project and Jira for project tracking.

Achieved 95% on-time delivery across all projects by effectively coordinating with stakeholders and managing project timelines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Assistant - Cameroon Bioethics Initiative (CAMBIN) Jan. 2021- Present

Utilized Agile tools to streamline project workflows, resulting in 25% reduction in project completion time.

Organized international travel arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics and cost-effective solutions.

Spearheaded event planning activities, resulting in successful events with over 300 attendees.

Conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.

Program Director- Vocational Center for International Development (VCID) Aug. 2018-Dec 2020

Facilitated remote teams in executing 3 projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets while implementing efficient communication channels to keep remote teams aligned and informed.

Led the development of concept notes and business plans, securing over 50M funding for small and medium-sized businesses.

Facilitated regular stand-up meetings, leading to improved project communication and problem-solving.

Coordinated with stakeholders across all departments to identify project requirements, constraints, and deadlines.

Administrative Assistant- Eden College of Commerce, Arts and Technology (ECCAST) August 2016-July 2018

Managed and coordinated complex executive calendars by scheduling meetings and appointments in a way that optimized time management.

Handled all executive communications by drafting emails and answering phone calls, as well as dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Arranged travel itineraries including accommodation, transportation, often under tight deadlines and budgets.

Education

University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon

Master’s degree in philosophy-Epistemology and Logic

Certifications

2023: Administrative Management

2021: Communication and Public speaking

2020: Project Management

2019: Humanitarian Management

2019: Servant leadership

Languages

English: Fluent in speaking and written.

French: Average in speaking and written.

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