Afkar Ali Ahmed
Data Entry Specialist Administrative Support Document Quality Reviewer
Richmond, Virginia 686-***-**** *********@*****.*** U.S. Citizen
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented bilingual professional with more than 20 years of experience managing high volumes of information, reviewing documents, verifying facts, entering and correcting data, maintaining records and meeting strict deadlines. Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills, excellent typing and proofreading ability, and extensive experience handling names, dates, financial figures, legal details and confidential information accurately. Seeking remote or Virginia-based data entry, records, administrative support and document quality-control roles.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Data Entry and Verification
Document Review
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Records Management
Quality Control
Database and Spreadsheet Updates
File Organization
Proofreading
Fact and Figure Verification
Confidential Data Handling
Email and Calendar Support
Online Research
Deadline Management
Arabic and English Data
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Media Specialist Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Dubai, UAE Jul 2023 – Dec 2024
Prepared, updated and quality-checked bilingual reports, media records, contact information, schedules and communication documents.
Entered and verified names, dates, statistics and project details across Word, Excel and shared digital files.
Organized electronic records and ensured information was complete, consistent and ready for internal or public use.
Coordinated administrative follow-up with multiple departments and stakeholders.
Senior Assistant Editor Khaleej Times
Dubai, UAE Jun 2010 – Jul 2023
Processed and reviewed large volumes of daily information, including names, dates, court outcomes, financial figures and official statements.
Entered, updated and corrected content in digital publishing systems while maintaining speed and accuracy.
Verified data against source documents and resolved inconsistencies before publication.
Maintained organized records, tracked assignments and met multiple daily deadlines.
Handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Translator and News Reporter Gulf Today
Dubai, UAE Jan 1999 – Jan 2002
Entered and updated news information in editorial systems and maintained accurate source records.
Verified spelling, figures, dates and contact details before publication.
Organized documents and completed assignments accurately under deadline.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in English Literature
Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Professional Institute, New Delhi
LANGUAGES & TECHNOLOGY
Arabic: Native proficiency English: Full professional proficiency
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Workspace, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
AI-assisted content tools: ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude
Accurate Arabic and English typing
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship