Senior Administrative Specialist

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Linda Shilbayeh

**************@*****.***

linkedin.com/in/linda-shilbayeh-159a8118

050******* • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Qualifications

Summary:

Strategic, results-focused Operational Leader with extensive experience shaping departments and deploying learning solutions for corporations of all sizes. Proven success driving change management and team-building initiatives; transitioning high-performing teams through the continual evolution of business processes and operational models. Collaborative team leader with a track record of ensuring on time completion of deliverables on special projects. Demonstrated ability to handle HR initiatives; expertly aligns long-term strategic planning with core company objectives. Highly skilled talent acquisition specialist with a history of teaming with internal hiring managers to define needs and fill roles with top-performing talent. Leads by example, demonstrating patience and professionalism to generate strong rates of growth, satisfaction, and retention.

• Strategic Planning

• Operations Management

• Business Development

• Administrative Support

• Recruiting & Onboarding

• Regulatory Compliance

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Change Management

• Staff Training

• Marketing

• Client Relations

• Human Resources

• Social Media

• Charity Events

• Budgeting

• Networking

Career

Experience:

Sr. Administrative Specialist, Symantec Corporation www.symantec.com 6/2008 to Present

Presided over the development of core framework and internal governance across operations: human resources, finance, logistics, and talent acquisition. Handled daily administrative operations while overseeing on-going strategic development. Partnered with internal hiring managers to determine hiring requirements in each business unit (quarterly) as well as fiscal needs across enterprise. Directed full recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new employees. Redesigned the performance and promotion appraisal systems. Strengthened partnerships across corporate business units including HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, and Finance. Liaised with government department: SAGIA, GOSI, Ministry of Labor, and Ministry of Interior.

• Seamlessly aligned internal practices with all government rules and regulations, maintaining high level of Saudization in the company 50%.

• Spearheaded efforts to expand from zero support staff to six support professionals with various vital responsibilities.

• Grew business in Saudi Arabia from 12 employees based in Riyadh in 2008 to 58 employees in 2019 in Riyadh, Dammam, & Jeddah.

• Championed continuous improvements; implementing core internal processes and polices to streamline business operations.

• Controlled the recruiting cycle locally from opening Requisitions in Workday and seeking required approvals, to coordinating interviews and preparing employment contracts. Executive Assistant, National Guard Health Affairs 10/1997 to 5/2008 www.ngha.med.sa

Orchestrated daily administrative operations while providing fundamental support across IT projects, identifying deficiencies and mitigating risks. Recommended strategies to ensure timely project delivery, within quality criteria. Prioritised objectives and met all targets whilst under pressure. Medical Secretary to Chief Medical Officer, Al Iman General Hospital, MOH 10/1997 to 5/2008 Provided a structured workflow and fundamental support across all critical projects as the Administrative Assistant for the Hospital General Director and Chief Medical Officer. Consistently displayed exceptional ability to marshal appropriate resources by managing daily assignments; skilfully organized work patterns. Exhibited meticulous attention to detail while generating monthly reports from Medical and Paramedical Departments. Recorded minutes of meetings. Education:

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Bachelor’s degree in Hospital Administration, Amman University, Amman, Jordan PMP Project Management – Al Faisal University 2020 Life Coaching 2018, Aina Egeberg Academy, London UK Access Consciousness 2018, Access Consciousness Organization, USA Birkman Method Certified Consultant 2017

Birkman Method Certified Advanced level 2018

The Birkman Method: is a science-backed suite of powerful self-assessment tools that will help organizations from hiring to team building, leadership development and executive coaching. Excellent use of all MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other web-based applications (i.e. Oracle, Workday, HR & Payroll…etc.)

Arabic & English

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