Jenny B.

I am an Expat working in the UAE(Dubai). Accumulatively, I have successfully build a good reputation for 10 years now as a Professional Executive Assistant to mostly VIPs and Top rank executives of Multinational Companies. Nowadays I am working as a part-time event planner and as a housewife. Thus, freelancing is an extremely appealing option for me. I work in a strict ethics incorporating my core values such as intergrity and trust, as I always aim to provide the best service. I always work with a sense of urgency to achieve results correctly even in a demanding, fast-moving environment. I am also very competent in Microsoft Environments including Office & Outlook, experienced in specific accounting packages, which include Peachtree & Quickbooks and basic knowledge in Photoshop CS3. My Professional Experience are as follows: -Administration management§ Management Reporting to board level -Analytical and Financial skills -Treasury, cash management -Strategic Planning and decision making§ Cash flow forecasting & Budgeting using MS Excel -Recruited, trained, motivated staff and measured productivity -Inspirer, mentor an coach Professional Profile STRATEGIC THINKER Develop insightful strategies, capitalize on capabilities and pursue rational opportunities. RESULTS ORIENTED LEADER Energize positive change, inspire and lead by example. INTEGRITY AND TRUST ARE CORE VALUES Work to strict ethics incorporating core values such as intergrity and trust. UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF RELATIONSHIPS Relationships are key to business and interpersonal success. PROACTIVE ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTED TEAM BUILDER Set aggressive goals, work with a sense of urgency to achieve results correctly. ENTREPRENEURIAL PROFESSIONAL Possess adept analytical skills, acute financial capabilities and broad experience. FLEXIBLE HARDWORKING ENERGETIC Build and thrive in dynamic, demanding, fast-moving environment. WORK EXPERIENCE Self-employed – Dubai, U.A.E.December 2008 – up to present · Looking for people to rent out flats, villas, commercial & industrial spaces. · Reccomending people to company’s who are in need of manpower supply. · Sending and self supervising people in cleaning flats, villas, showrooms, etc. · Organizing, planning & catering special events. · Child Tutorials (English, Math & Basic computer applications) PA to the Chairman & CEO, Rasmala – Dubai Int’l. Financial Center, U.A.E. September 2007 – November 2008 Responsibilities include, but not limited to, arranging complex travel and diary management, creating and managing highly confidential files and records, presentation preparation, a high level of international client liason, project & event management. · Coordinate the overall activities of the Chairman, CEO & COO offices. · Maintaining, updating and organizing schedules and appointments; arranging meetings and disseminating relevant informations or materials · Making the travel arrangements - travel tickets, hotels, visas, transportations, etc. · Keeping tracks on the relevant events(i.e. forums, conferences, seminars, business events) to register, response to invitations and maintaining communications with organizers. · Assisting in preparing briefing materials and presentations whilst maintaining background information and briefing Materials · Handling written and verbal communications on both internal and external · Managing the petty cash (both personal & official) expenses for individual executive offices · Updating all legal documents both personal & official (i.e. Driving license, passport, houses tax, family dues, Utilities, visas, etc.) · Attend to some of their personal requirements such as dinner/lunch reservations, medical requirements, family issues, bank transactions and communications, vip memberships, etc. · Undertaking other assignments that may be assigned OFFICE MANAGER cum PA to the CEO & GM, AFE (Paris Gallery/Watch Gallery), U.A.E. March 2006 – May 2007 Responsibilities included the overall control of the General Manager’s itinerary and office operation · Coordinate the activities of showroom operations · Using IT for recording sales, data analysis and forward plannings · Ensure stock analysis occurs for all products in the business unit · Generate creative ideas, problem solve, and identify any barriers to ensure an increase in sales in all outlets · Generate the monthly sales report and Identify growth percentages · Communicate with the relevant brand managers and assist in the purchasing of brands · Work closely with other external and internal departments within the business to ensure the development and implementation of strategies, plans and business models · Estimates demand for proposed projects based on market research and consumer trends · Works to ensure that requirements are defined and met according to plan · Provides guidance and support to showroom managers · Ensures that products are on time and within budget · Works with marketing to plan any marketing and promotion, including advertising and special sales and analyzing and interpreting trends to facilitate planning · Manage and control staffing issues, interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals, performance reviews and ensuring training and development. · Resolve personnel issues, complaints etc EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to the CEO, Planning International ME FZ - Dubai Internet City, U.A.E.December 15, 2004 – March 30, 2006 · Analyzes and organises office operations and procedures such as bookkeeping, Information Management, filing systems and other related functions · Maximises office productivity through proficient use of software applications · Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow · Plans and develops office budget and initiates cost reduction programs · Reviews records to ensure completeness accuracy and timeliness · Prepares activity reports for management · Prepare board resolutions on important subjects discussed at board meetings · Attend meetings and prepare minutes of meetings · Screen telephone calls answer routine questions, take messages and if required refer callers to alternative source in the absence of the CEO · Attend visitors for the CEO’s office and may be required to ascertain requirements and check with the CEO his availability where no appointment has been made · Maintain the diary, arrange appointments, meetings, travel etc as specified by the CEO · Monitor and manage supplies of stationary and other consumable items for general office use. · Perform any other job related duties as assigned. Asst. Jr. Financial Analyst, ABS-CBN Television Network-PhiliipinesAugust 2002 – December 7, 2004 The leading television network in the Philippines. · Facilitating takeovers, mergers and disposal of businesses, implemented computerized accounting systems and the design of information systems, feasibility studies, budgets and cash flow projections, new business development, profitability improvement and tax and estate planning · Strategic planning in anticipation of change, thus adjusting our focus. · Streamlined productivity by improving the work process, thus minimizing costs and improving performance. · Financial presentations at board level · Ensuring the treasury, cash management and financial accounting functions are effectively managed · Preparation of monthly management accounts for head office · Compilation of the year-end accounts and audit preparation · Co-ordination and preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets Project Accounts Assistant, ABS-CBN Television Network Company -PhiliipinesNov 2000 – July 2002 The leading television network in the Philippines. Junior Media Advertising Assistant, Philstar Daily Inc. (Philippine Star Daily Newspaper) - Philippines Jan 1997 – Nov 2000 The leading newspaper in the Philippines