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Sarai Elizabeth

Sarai Elizabeth

Administrative Manager
Dammam,Eastern Province

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Executive Assistant to Vice President

Air Products
Dhahran , Dammam
08.2022 - Current
  • Dedicate time to meet with direct reports of the VP monthly to maintain accountability of business progress - Meet one to one with VP to discuss business performance, improvements and progress - Organize monthly operations meetings with the team and follow up on KPI's, strategic planning and action tasks - Create, organize and maintain travel and monthly expense reports for VP and direct reports - Maintain and schedule external/internal meetings according to VP availability - Organize and assist in company events/ travel and ground support - Sign and read documents as well as communicate to external/internal parties on behalf of the VP - Send out monthly updates to the Middle East Region on what's happening in the business - Create and assist in Power Point presentations to different departments - Working on updating procedures and documents to reflect current trends in the industry - Assist with onboarding of locals and expat hires
  • Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.

Senior Project Specialist/ Executive Assistant

Neom
Al Wadjh , Tabuk
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings with internal and external parties
  • Coordinated project meetings, workshops and site visits
  • Organized and monitored project KPI's along with quarterly evaluations/ inventories
  • Successfully completed weekly goal for 5 months of submitting compiled deliverable updates to Executive
  • Created Excel spreadsheets and Planners to keep track of action tasks within the team
  • Organized team meetings on a daily basis to keep tack of deliverables and deadlines
  • Created electronic NDA's and Future meetings between executive and potential client(s)
  • Established solid working relationships with external partners to facilitate collaboration on joint ventures or outsourced projects tasks.
  • Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction by maintaining clear communication channels and providing regular updates on project progress.
  • Identified potential roadblocks early in the planning phase through diligent research, allowing time to develop contingency plans effectively.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies throughout all stages of each project''s lifecycle.
  • Streamlined communication between team members by creating standardized templates for reporting progress updates, facilitating timely decision-making processes.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.

English/ Social Studies Teacher

Admire International School
Rawtha , Dammam
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Taught English and Social Studies based on an American Academic Curriculum
  • Communicated with Parents through ClassDojo, Classera and Microsoft Teams Platform
  • Kept documentations of behavioral and academic progress of 25 students
  • Created a Teachers Guide binder to help future Teachers to become successful when hired on
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
  • Promoted cultural awareness within the school community by organizing events like multicultural nights or international film festivals, celebrating diversity among students and staff members alike.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

Child and Youth Counselor

Kauffman & Associates USA
Spokane , Washington
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping strategies to manage stressors related to school, family dynamics, and personal challenges.
  • Provided psychoeducation for clients and families regarding mental health diagnoses, coping strategies, and available resources.
  • Enhanced communication skills of clients by implementing innovative therapy techniques and activities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in child and youth counseling.

Chemical Supply and Administration Sergeant

United States Army
Spokane , Washington
06.2007 - 01.2019
  • Created controlled documents for equipment, maintenance, personnel and purchase orders for company necessities
  • Communicated with catering, outside vendors and event planning for company needs
  • Utilized Microsoft to develop presentations, memos, task listings, company contracts, etc.
  • Organized physical and electronic files to maintain State's required criteria and compliance
  • Responsible for upkeeping a quarterly and bi-annual inventory of all chemical and company equipment with Supply Sergeant
  • Maintained a yearly financial plan of $1,000,000 for equipment, maintenance, expenses and trainings
  • Organized class/ field training from beginning to end and conducted after-action review for improvement
  • Maintained a maintenance and training log of all required chemical equipment to prepare all soldiers in the company for emergency situations
  • Licensed to drive Military up-armored Humvee's, 2 1/2 to 5 ton trucks during drills and annual trainings
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts In Therapeutic Recreation - Therapy And Rehabilitation

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA USA
06.2007 - 06.2012

Skills

MS 365 proficiency

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Timeline

Executive Assistant to Vice President

Air Products
08.2022 - Current

Senior Project Specialist/ Executive Assistant

Neom
03.2021 - 10.2021

English/ Social Studies Teacher

Admire International School
10.2020 - 09.2021

Child and Youth Counselor

Kauffman & Associates USA
03.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor Of Arts In Therapeutic Recreation - Therapy And Rehabilitation

Eastern Washington University
06.2007 - 06.2012

Chemical Supply and Administration Sergeant

United States Army
06.2007 - 01.2019

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