Basma S. Karmah
EMAIL: ***********@*****.***
PHONE: 240-***-****
Administrative Associate
Detail oriented and multitasking in administrative with 10+ years of extensive experience in a variety of fast- paced environments. Able to work under high pressure and deadline-driven environments, reliable and have a positive attitude. Successful record of accomplishment for working independently as well as with team EMPLOYEMENT HISTORY
Parsons (Supporting DOL) Maryland,USD
Administrative & Documents Control Coordinator 2020 – Current
• Monitoring and tracking expenses related to office supplies, project documentation, and operational costs, ensuring alignment with budget.
• Processing invoices and purchase orders, ensuring proper coding and timely payment in line with company policies.
• Supporting to coordinate and book flights, hotels, rental cars, and other transportation for employees and contractors.
• Providing general office support, including supply ordering, maintaining office procedures, and assisting with office operations.
• Assisting in preparing and maintaining budget reports for projects and administrative operations.
• Establishing and maintaining filing systems and schedules for project documents, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Managing document workflows using Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) such as Aconex and SharePoint.
Village In The Woods ET AL Maryland,USD
Administrative Associate 2015 – Jan. 2020
Administrative Duties:
• Supported HR functions such as attendance tracking and record-keeping.
• Managed office supplies and place orders as necessary.
• Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations, used SAP Concur.
• Scheduled meetings, appointments, and manage calendars for executives or teams. Financial Duties:
• Monitored and process accounts payable and receivable.
• Assisted with payroll preparation and submission.
• Maintained records of invoices, receipts, and other financial documents.
• Ensured compliance with financial policies and procedures. WOW Airlines Maryland, USA
Customer Service Agent. 2015
• Processed ticket sales, upgrades, and changes to reservations accurately and efficiently.
• Handled and resolved customer complaints and issues in a professional and efficient manner.
• Provided exceptional customer service to passengers by assisting with inquiries, ticketing, check-in, and boarding processes.
• Collaborated with other airline departments to ensure smooth operations and passenger satisfaction. Target Maryland, USA
Customer Service/Casher. 2015
• Providing customer service, including stocking shelves.
• Maintaining a clean work environment, assisting in sales.
• Performing cashier responsibilities.
Sears Holdings. Maryland, USA
Sales Associate/Casher. 2015
• Selling and servicing customers.
• maintaining knowledge of products and using this knowledge to assist and educate customers on options available.
• providing customer assistance; and delivering a positive customer shopping. Emirates Airlines Baghdad, Iraq
Customer sales & service agents 2011-2013
• Sold tickets and processed payments.
• Provided excellent customer service to passengers, including answering inquiries, handling complaints, and assisting with bookings and reservations.
• Checked passengers in for flights and issued boarding passes.
• Reservation & Booking through MARS software (Basic & Advance) & financial reporting on daily basis.
• Resolved customer issues and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Participated in training and development programs to enhance job knowledge and skills. Sky Link Aviation Company Baghdad, Iraq
Office Administrator 2008-2011
• Maintained employees daily attendance and payroll.
• Managed daily financial activities and bookkeeping.
• Maintained office supplies and inventory.
• Liaison administrator with other departments.
Sky Link Arabia Company Baghdad, Iraq
Office Administrator 2007-2008
• Coordinating travel matters of Iraqi passengers & managers through VRS program for booking on line.
• Responsible on the office management.
• Providing support of managers.
Al-Zab for Communication/Zain Subcontractor. Baghdad, Iraq Administrator Assistant 2007
• Editing and updating data and information
• Responsible on correspondences, Arranging & organizing the file system. Zurk Group for General Trading & Contracting Baghdad, Iraq Administrator Assistant 2006-2007
• Attend and report several meetings and take minutes, draft and edit correspondences.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments.
• Follow up the news in the internet and daily newspapers and translate the most important piece of news from English into Arabic, plus organizing and maintaining the filing system Skills
• Accounting Software: Mars & Easy Mars
• Computer Programs: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Languages: Fluent in Arabic & English
Education
University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
B.S., English