Nuha Gusbi

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July **** Address: Dora Cairo Compound

P.O.B.: Birmingham, UK New Cairo, 1st Settlement, Cairo Nationality: British Tel No.:

Marital Status: Single Mobile No.: 012********

Gender: Female Email: adkdxk@r.postjobfree.com

Education

1992-1994 Hinchley Wood Secondary School, Surrey, UK 11 GCSE's grades A-E

1994-1996 Brooklands Technical College, Weybridge, UK Mathematics & Pure Mathematics (B)

1996-1999 Queen Mary & Westfield College, London, UK Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)-Mathematics with Business Studies Lower Second Class Degree (2:2)

Experience

2020 Matouk, Bassiouny & Hennawy, Cairo Egypt (May 2020-Present) PA & Executive Assistant

-Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls

-Managing diaries and organizing meetings and appointments.

-Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation.

-Organizing events and conferences.

-Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines.

-Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.

-Managing databases and filing systems.

-Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems.

-Liaising with staff and clients and collating and filing expenses.

-Organizing and problem-solving to complete multiple projects efficiently.

-Preparing reports and documents and liaising with senior staff members and clients. 2019 Andersen Tax & Legal, Cairo Egypt (August 19 – April 20) Operations Manager

- Provide inspired leadership for the organization.

- Make important policy, planning, and strategy decisions.

- Develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures.

- Assist HR with recruiting when necessary.

- Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.

- Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.

- Work with clients.

- Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.

- Work with the Partners to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long term goals.

- Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.

- Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.

- Support worker communication with the management team. 2018 Integrant, Cairo Egypt (July 18 – June 19)

Business Development Executive

- Identifying new sales leads.

- Pitching products and/or services.

- Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers.

- Researching organizations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets.

- Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing.

- Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings.

- Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products.

- Developing quotes and proposals.

- Negotiating and renegotiating by phone and email. 2017 Shahid Law Firm, Cairo Egypt (October 17 – March 18) Business Development Officer

- Identifying new and creative marketing strategies.

- Manage and maintain budgets and carry out invoicing.

- Create and maintain filing and other office systems.

- Pitching the Firm’s legal services.

- Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing and potential clients.

- Researching organizations and individuals to identify new and potential clients.

- Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings if required.

- Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.

- Attending conferences, meetings, and events.

- Preparing PowerPoint presentations and displays.

- Contacting clients to inform them about new legal developments whether in the market or the Firm’s services.

- Developing quotes and proposals for legal services and maintain related budgets.

- Developing goals and marketing strategies for the Firm and ensuring they are met.

- Training personnel and helping the Firm’s members develop their skills. 2016 Magrabi Retail, Cairo Egypt (June 16 – September 17) Executive Assistant to VP People & Culture

- Responsible for scheduling travel, meetings, speaking engagements and other appointments while ensuring there are no scheduling conflicts and making sure executives know where they need to be and when.

- Overseeing the work of clerical and other administrative employees, as well as making sure that everything is in place for the office to function smoothly. This includes keeping up with office supply inventory, negotiating leases and purchasing agreements and approving vacation requests for clerical employees.

- Screen phone calls, open and sort mail, and summarize reports and memos that are received before passing the information on.

- Writing letters and memos, compiling data for reports, creating computerized presentations, writing reports, transcribing dictation, editing, proofreading and other information preparation duties.

- Responsible for setting up and managing both electronic and paper filing systems, as well as taking steps to maintain that the company is in compliance with all applicable record-keeping requirements.

- Analyzes financial data and create reports that identify areas of concern.

- Act as liaison between the VP & Executive Management Team

- Work closely with the executive management team to facilitate communication & ensure timely & efficient information flow.

- Organize company events.

2013 BAKER & MCKENZIE, Cairo Egypt (January 13 – February 16) Personal Assistant

- Day to day duties including filtering, sorting and printing emails, photocopying, faxing, mailing, scanning and handling phone calls.

- Handling correspondence: open e-mails and letters, revise them, sort them and reply to them according to the instructions of the Partner.

- Preparing documentation (creating, editing and formatting documents, agreements, and opinion letters, due diligence reports, presentations and charts).

- Creating and maintaining filing system and keeping track of current, closed and archived files. Electronic filing/archiving for emails.

- Managing partner’s agenda (scheduling appointments, meetings, conferences); maintaining and updating partner’s task list, reminders and monitoring projects deadlines.

- Meeting arrangements/catering... Etc.

- Marketing: prepare partner’s personalized marketing materials such as Chambers submissions and coordinate with marketing personnel on same.

- Conducting Internet and Baker Web search.

- Entering and closing partner’s timesheet.

- Attending to Potential Clients: preparing proposals, capability statements, fee estimates and pitches.

- Attending to New Clients: Conducting conflict checks, preparing proposals, conflict alerts, engagement letters, assignment letters, consent letters.

- Filing CMIS forms and preparing NBRs.

- Handling Client Credit submissions; following up on awards and filing for appeals, if necessary.

- Billing: Review/amend draft pre-bills, edit and print invoices and follow up on payment. Respond to client’s inquiries regarding invoices.

- Making travel and hotel arrangements and reservations and filling in visa applications.

- Translation.

- All other secretarial work required.

2010 GLASS PROCESSING GROUP, Cairo Egypt (May 2010 - October 2012) Logistics Manager

- Issuing daily and monthly reports on productivity and overall performance of the factory.

- Monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage and movement of goods between the factory and various sites.

- Coordinating and controlling the order cycle and associated information systems.

- Analyzing data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand.

- Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs.

- Liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers.

- Developing business by analyzing problems and producing new solutions.

- Implementing health and safety procedures.

- Managing staff training issues.

2011 MISR PYRAMIDS GROUP, Cairo, Egypt (January 2010 – April 2010) CEO’s PA & Business Development Executive

- Handle marketing, sales, business development communications.

- Negotiate, prepare, and supervise the processing of documents such as contracts, resolutions and requests for proposals/qualifications.

- Implementation of company goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

- Represent the company in different conferences and meetings.

- Establish good relations with existing and potential clients.

- Develop and manage databases.

- Create and analyze proformas and other financial documents.

- Follow up queries and develop them into qualified leads.

- Coordinate all lead generation efforts with assigned representatives.

- Research accounts to identify key contacts ad critical information prior to contact.

2008 RING DISTRIBUTION, subsidiary of OT holding, Cairo, Egypt CEO Executive Assistant (June 2008 -April 2009)

- Responsible for all foreign correspondence.

- Act as liaison between the CEO & Executive Management Team

- Coordinate & schedule meetings & activities for CEO.

- Work closely with the executive management team to facilitate communication & ensure timely & efficient information flow.

- Manage day-to-day calendar & activities for the CEO & assist in business planning & time management.

- Prepare presentation materials for high level meetings, conferences & other high-level events.

- Draft meeting minutes & monitor various reports submitted to the CEO by Senior Management.

- Manage & direct work for professional administrative team.

- Draft, type & dispatch all the CEO’s correspondence.

- Maintain a comprehensive filling system.

2007 RING DISTRIBUTION, subsidiary of OT holding, Cairo, Egypt CCO Personal Assistant (May 2007-March 2008)

- Responsible for all foreign correspondence.

- Organized, prepared for, and took part in a 3-day Business Review and Planning Workshop.

- Manage and handle all routine and non-routine queries.

- Work independently and with Senior Management Team on special and nonrecurring & ongoing projects.

- Act as a project manager for special projects, at the request of the CCO.

- Maintain personal & professional calendars.

- Handle travel schedules, visa, and flight & accommodation arrangements as requested.

- Prepare corporate correspondence, reports & meeting minutes.

- Create & develop visual presentations, constantly work on Spreadsheets, MS word & Power Point, to prepare confidential reports.

- Provide clerical, secretarial, and administrative support as required. 2004 WAVECOM INC., Cairo, Egypt (October 2004-February 2007) Business Development Executive

- Promote the sale of VSAT, FSO, and all GSM accessories.

- Recruit business and industry prospects.

- Develop and manage databases.

- Create and analyze proformas and other financial documents.

- Negotiate, prepare, and supervise the processing of documents such as contracts, resolutions and requests for proposals/qualifications.

- Implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

- Implementation of the Companies Economic Development Strategy.

- Research redevelopment and economic development problems and solutions and prepare a variety of reports.

- Responsible for all foreign correspondence.

- Dealing with advertising in Egypt and the Middle East. 2003 GOLDEN QUEEN CO., Cairo, Egypt (October 2003-September 2004) Office Manager

- Dealing with all aspects of secretarial work.

- Responsible for all foreign correspondence.

- Maintain employee personnel files.

- Record daily sales.

- Answer phone take messages.

- Maintain customer and vendor files.

1999 CITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS LTD, London, UK

Financial Advisor (September 1999-December 1999)

- Completed paper 1, Financial Services and Their Regulations, of the Financial Planning Certificate.

- Generally, assess the financial needs of individuals.

- Advised clients on ways of improving their financial situation by showing them ways they can save in a tax efficient manner.

- Use knowledge of investments, tax laws, and insurance to recommend financial options in accordance with the individual’s short-term and long-term goals.

- Develop a comprehensive financial plan that identifies problem areas, makes recommendations for improvement, and select appropriate investments compatible with the client’s goals, attitude toward risk, and expectation or need for a return on the investment.

1999 TOSHIBA of EUROPE LTD, London, UK (June 1999 -August 1999) Accounts Administrator

- Maintaining ledgers, cashbooks, reconciliations, etc.

- Dealing with car fleet, insurance, traveling, and organizing company conferences.

1998 BRITISH ARAB COMMERCIAL BANK, London, UK

Trainee (July 1998 -September 1998)

- Took part in the banks Trainee Development Programme and passed.

- Worked one week in every department of the bank to learn how each unit functioned in detail and learned all its corresponding duties. 1997 UMM AL-JAWABY OIL SERVICES CO. LTD., London, UK Accounts Assistant (July 1997 -September 1997)

- Responsible for both sales and purchase ledgers.

- Invoice batching, registering, loading, and general supplier queries. 1993 BROWN & ROOT LTD., Kingston Upon Thames, UK

Office Junior (October 1993 -December 1993)

- General office duties.

- Worked with engineers on Great Man-Made River Project.

- Became familiar with general administrative duties and experienced in dealing with international clients.

Additional Native speaker of both English and Arabic. Basic knowledge of French. Information Elected Treasurer and Vice-President of Queen Mary and Westfield College Arab Society. Traveled widely in Europe, the USA and Middle East and consider this as a personal growth experience and believe it made me more mature and inspired my self confidence. I am also proficient in most Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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