LIZA A. MAKDESSI

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Tel (Mobile): 050-*******

addnn0@r.postjobfree.com

Personal Data

Name : Liza A. Makdessi

Date of Birth : 30 March, 1978

Place of Birth : Abu Dhabi

Visa : Residence

Driving License : Available

Car : Available

Languages

Arabic : : Fluent

English : Fluent

French : Fair

Work Experience

Senior HR Generalist - RW Armstrong - Abu Dhabi June 2013 to May 2019

Recruitment and staffing of new employees

Selecting candidates based on specific criteria’s given and conducting interviews.

Aligning training and recruitment strategy with the company's vision and budget.

Reviewing HR policies and monitoring KPIs

Making sure all HR practices are aligned with ISO standards.

Testing technical skills for Candidates.

Getting rates for all facilities eg. Insurance companies and hotels and flights.

Arranging documentation required for renewal of labor cards and visa of all Employees.

Reviewing compensation plans along with CFO of the company.

Legal compliance with MOL Rules and regulations

Arranging documentation required for renewal of labor cards and visa of all Employees.

Adding and deleting employees and family details with health providers.

Issuance of all Arabic and English documentation for employees.

Handling staff leave records.

Handling payroll, deduction, overtime, events expenses.

Termination letter and offer letter.

Contract modification letters.

Dorsch Consult

March 2011 Sept. 2011

Executive Assistant to Projects’ Manager

Taking notes and meeting the visitors in the absence of the Projects’ Director.

Managing the e-mail and official document (letter) correspondence of the Projects’ Director with external parties.

Translating of letters and emails (Arabic English)

Typing and Amending Agreements and Contracts.

Making sure that tender documents are well prepared, delivered on time, copied and filed.

Specialized Medical Care Hospital – Al Ain

Jan 09 July 09

PA to Hospital Director / Quality Coordinator

Self-drafting of correspondence in both Arabic & English languages

Attending Hospital Committees’ meetings and preparing meeting agendas, taking notes and preparing Minutes of Meetings

Monitoring the instructions sent from the Hospital Director and the Medical Director involving administrative tasks, and following up on their implementation with the other hospital sections.

Coordinating the recruitment of nursing staff.

Fulfilling the responsibilities of a Quality Coordinator by reviewing the hospital’s Administration Policies and following up on their adequate implementation in preparation for audits.

Preparing Power Point presentations and making sure they are adequately running on the LCD (over-head projector)

Preparing of duty rosters (schedules) for the nurses and doctors on a monthly basis.

Typing of Medical Reports (in cases where the clerks were not available)

Meeting with Contractors / Suppliers on behalf of the Hospital Director upon his request.

Clyde & Co. International Law Firm – Abu Dhabi

May 2005 October 2008

Legal Receptionist

Attending to telephone calls

Dealing with the couriers / suppliers

Purchasing of required office stationery

Picking up the mail from the Post Office and having it sorted and distributed

Booking of hotels and taxis for staff and visiting clients

Organizing meetings, business lunches and hosting of video or telephone conferences

Managing the office petty cash

Translating documents (Arabic English) for the lawyers as required

Dealing with guests on arrival, and ensuring that conference rooms are adequately serviced and ready for the meetings

Honeywell M.E – Abu Dhabi

March 2004 December 2004

Office Secretary and Purchase Officer

Attending to the needs of office visitors

Dealing with the couriers / suppliers

Negotiating prices with product suppliers, particularly:

Stationery Suppliers

Printing Press Companies

Office furniture suppliers

Booking flights and hotels for staff

Reviewing the quality of the materials to ensure a reasonable cost within the limits of the budget

Ensuring the shipping of goods, either through cargo companies (airfreight) or by road.

ADNOC Distribution – Abu Dhabi

April 2001 February 2004

Administrative Assistant in the Materials Management Department

Preparing Local Purchase Orders (LPOs)

Providing Requests for Quotation (RFQs)

Creating price lists and price comparisons

Offering submittals to the Management Committee (summary of the technical & commercial offers)

Coordinating meetings for the Management Committee

Maintaining a record of Minutes of Meetings

Arranging appointments for the Materials Management Department manager

Providing the needed assistance to customers / clients

Preparing Arabic and English correspondences as needed

Skills:

Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, advanced Excel, advanced access, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Outlook & Lotus Notes)

Ability to draft correspondence letters in English and Arabic

Ability to make calculated decisions

Good communication skills

Ability to solve routine administrative problems and answer inquiries regarding work activities and operations

Self motivated personality, with a team work spirit

Training Sessions & Courses Attended

“Improve Your Telephone Skills” – with Spear Head Training

Fire Warden course – Country Club - Dubai

First Aid course – Country Club - Dubai

Education

Masters of Business Administration ( MBA) – Swiss Business School – Zurich Switzerland

Diploma in Computer Science, Al-Khawarizmi International College, Abu Dhabi

High School, Abu Dhabi, 94% average

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