Cheryl Pennefather

Adaptable; high energy professional with extensive experience in executing and coordinating all general HR functions. Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency across all levels in the organization. Outstanding team player with a proven ability to organize and prioritize work in high-pressured environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sept 2021 Office Service Executive (RETAIL)

To date AL TAYER

Executive assistant to the head of HR and VP Finance.

Calendar management, travel coordination, hotel reservations, visas and other documentation-Travel safety coordination and administration.

Manage the administration queries for the HR and finance team.

LPO issuance of payments to our suppliers and end to end system tracking.

Coordination with senior management and their teams to ensure up to date contracts and renewals.

System management and onboarding of new suppliers.

Recruitment and onboarding management (to ensure timelines are met)

New joiner induction and introduction to management.

Maintain the department budget and revenue trackers

Worked with the team to analyze existing company benefits to uncover deficiencies.

Surveyed team employees to determine needs.

Project Management: Employee Engagement programs and innovations

-Planned and organized 3 team offsites successfully.

-Team innovations (Birthdays/ Message board/ team surveys)

-Worked with the group team on the EXPO 2020 staff initiatives of discounted tickets.

-Coordinating with Brands for quarter reviews and reports

Oct 2020 SENIOR RESOURCE PLANNER- AUDIT

Dec 2020 KPMG LOWER GULF LIMITED

Manage end to end resource management operations

involving resource planning, deployment of resources,

project planning, execution tracking and proactive

bench to address demand.

Delivering utilization reports after in depth analysis with insights to improve long term efficiency and profitability.

Tracking progress of various projects and allocated resources.

Book resources for future projects as a part of

forecasting and scheduling.

Coordinate with stakeholders and recruitment team for short- and long-term resource plans.

June 2019 – EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT- RIDES & EATS

Sept 2020 UBER MENA

EA to GM rides MENA, GM Eats MENA & Public Policy Director -MEA.

Plan and coordinate external facing meetings, which may include cross functional teams and outside vendors.

Establish & administer a process for tracking team budget including coordination with the Strategy & Planning team.

Calendar management, travel coordination, hotel reservations, visas and other documentation-Travel safety coordination and administration.

Assist team with budgets, invoices, PO’s and resolving any accounts payable/receivable issues.

Compile receipts to file expense reports and track reimbursement.

Plan and coordinate team internal events, offsites, and all logistics.

Assist managers with team building and culture and serve as the POC for team morale.

Draft team playbooks and procedures.

Partner with Facilities, IT and Security to resolve any logistical issues.

Assist the full life cycle of recruiting including booking interviews, liaising between the hiring team and the candidate, and coordinating onboarding of new hires.

Apr 2011 – SENIOR BUSINESS UNIT ADMINISTRATOR II-Financial Services

May 2019 KPMG LOWER GULF LIMITED

HR: Employee process compliance of Annual, Study and sick leaves.

-Updating database internally with leave requests

-Scheduling & arranging interviews for interns and other hiring’s.

-Organizing 1:1 performance sessions with teams.

-Forming and maintaining employee records and updates.

-Reviewing and renewing company policies and procedures.

-Preparing HR documents, employee contracts and new hire guides.

-Assist payroll department by providing relevant employee information.

MIS/Admin: Budgeting & Revenue tracking: weekly/monthly basis

-MIS controls & system entries of invoicing clients monthly.

-Assist with issuance of key deliverables i.e. financial statements, PIB returns, CB returns.

-Compile information for BSD Forms for submission to Central bank.

-DFSA File completion and entries of regulated clients & their required information.

L&D: Coordinate training requirements with the management & arrange in house training when required.

EA: Assisted 3 directors in dairy management, client meetings and other secretarial duties where needed.

Event planning: Organized department, client & corporate social responsibility (CSR) events every year within the given budgets for 60-70 people.

-Preparing, managing & reconciling event budgets

-Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers

-Managed all aspects, including logistics, registration, F&B, activities & marketing.

Jan 2010 – EA/ ADMIN ASSISTANT TO MD

Apr 2011 DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING – Pakistan

PERSONAL DETAILS

Al Warsan 4 -Dubai UAE

+971-**-*******

adt92g@r.postjobfree.com

ABOUT ME

DOB: 26-June-1988

Gender: Female

Visa Status: Residence Visa (Spouse)

Drivers License: Since 2012

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryldsouza1988/

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in

Commerce & Economic (BCOM)

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

CHRP & CHRM (HR Certification) from the American Certification Institute. (June 2020)

Certification 2 years in a row in Basic Fire Safety (expired- to be renewed)

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Awarded twice in 4 years for an outstanding contribution (at KPMG)

1 and 2 rated yearly

Single handed achievements /No support

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Good knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook Express & Google applications)

Effective Interpersonal Skills and the ability to work well in a large team

Quick learner and pressure handling skills

Organized, Systematic, and Thorough approach to work

Experienced in Event Management, Coordination & Organizing Fund Raisers & Charitable Events.

System & Process implementations

Data management

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Documentation and reporting

LANGUAGES

English (expert)

Urdu (expert)

Hindi (spoken)

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