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
Exceptional Communication skillsFluent in English (speaking/ writing)/Arabic (working knowledge)Strong teaching and commanding presenceProject Management skillsKnowledge around Saudi work standards and GOSI regulationsProven Leadership skillsUtilize Analytical skills in any situationStrategic Planning
Presentation Development
Meticulous attention to detail
Project Management
Software Knowledge
Logistics Coordination
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