RAJAA J BAFAKIH
Jeddah,KSA
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in operations management, project management, and team leadership. Demonstrates exceptional creative thinking, excellent organisation, and VIP handling expertise to deliver outstanding guest relations and seamless operational execution. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and driving efficiency, with a focus on achieving strategic objectives.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event manager
Rally Jameel
Jeddah, Mecca Region
08.2024 - Current
- Streamlined communication protocols for clear and efficient exchanges.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations during event planning and execution.
- Conducted venue inspections for optimal space utilisation.
- Organised diverse team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.
- Registered and briefed attendees on event schedules.
Project Manager
Telfaz Creative Production Company
Jeddah/Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborate with the creative team to develop project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Coordinate and communicate project details to all team members, ensuring everyone is clear on their roles and responsibilities
- Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure successful completion
- Identify potential risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, providing updates and addressing any concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
Managing Family business and matters
Jeddah
06.2020 - Current
- Real Estate development
Managing Director’s Office Manager
SABB
Riyadh
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Support and follow up of business operations, by ensuring that the Managing Director’s (MD) business related matters are attended promptly and accurately
- Support the Managing Director with any pending issues
- Submit weekly progress reports to the MD on overall business performance, and departments updates and feedback as required
- Ensure proper risk management in relation to the MD Office and its related matters
- Prepares drafts of Lotus Notes, letters, and travel arrangements
- Assist team members with additional administration and operational tasks as needed
- Efficiently manage MD’s calendar and meetings
- Coach and guide new Management Assistants supporting the Top Executives
- Highlights and accomplishments: Hosted the 1st town hall for the recently merged bank (SABB/Alawwal)
- Speaker at SABB Women’s empowerment awareness campaign through HR collaboration
Senior Corporate Support Representative and Executive Assistant
SABB
Jeddah
09.2014 - 02.2018
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory and internal standards covering GSM, SABBFIM, Area Lending Guidelines, CAMP Alerts and Ops RISK
- Conduct KYCs, KYC updates, account opening, and ensuring the required documentation is available
- Coordinate between internal bank departments and clients regarding treasury rates, credit cards issuances and other operational matters and clients’ requests, to ensure accuracy and correct application of the requests
- Complete other tasks delegated by the RMs such as banks transfers, maintenance of clients’ mandate files, and attending client meetings when needed
- Highlights and accomplishments: Appointed GPS Champion: Worked with the Engagement Working Group and Organizational Development Team for the action plan of our respective department
- GPS is addressing employee concerns aiming at increasing employee engagement levels.
Officer, Private Equity
Al-Khabeer Capital - AKC
Jeddah
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Provide required assistance in approaching potential companies and finalizing deals as per the requirements and managing excess cash when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
KAU
General Securities Qualifications - CME
Skills
- Creative thinking
- Excellent organisation
- VIP handling expertise
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Operations management
- Guest relations
Certification
- Customer Service – Spearhead training – 2012
- Principals & practices in finance – AKC 2012
- Spring Board (Woman empowerment program) 2018
- Certified Life Coach,The Coaches Training Institute CTI Dubai 2018
- Certified Wilderness Life Support – WLS/SIRU – Riyadh 2021
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/08/88
- Nationality: Saudi
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Skydiving, paragliding
Timeline
Event manager
Rally Jameel
08.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Telfaz Creative Production Company
01.2024 - 06.2024
Managing Family business and matters
06.2020 - Current
Managing Director’s Office Manager
SABB
03.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Corporate Support Representative and Executive Assistant
SABB
09.2014 - 02.2018
Officer, Private Equity
Al-Khabeer Capital - AKC
10.2011 - 12.2013
General Securities Qualifications - CME
- Customer Service – Spearhead training – 2012
- Principals & practices in finance – AKC 2012
- Spring Board (Woman empowerment program) 2018
- Certified Life Coach,The Coaches Training Institute CTI Dubai 2018
- Certified Wilderness Life Support – WLS/SIRU – Riyadh 2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
KAU
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