Ahmed Elsamahi MBA CEPA CEA CMA, Sr. Executive Assistant to CEO

Ahmed Elsamahi MBA CEPA CEA CMA

Sr. Executive Assistant to CEO

Federal Tax Authority

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, administration
Experience
12 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 10 Months

Sr. Executive Assistant to CEO at Federal Tax Authority
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2022

Manages Director calendar and ensure no duplicate booking
2. Follow-up daily tasks and report progress
3. Follow up operational activities like KPIs, risks etc...
4. Performing bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing, monitoring accounts, and budget tracking. 5. Maintaining job files, vendor files, and other files related to the company's operations.
6. Purchasing office supplies, equipment, and furniture.
7. Overseeing the maintenance of office facilities, and equipment.
8. Performing other relevant duties when needed.
9. Manage phone calls and correspondence (E-mail, letters, packages etc.)
10. Drafting official department correspondents
11. Responsible for Department communications including the intranet website 12. Manages the expense requests.

Executive Secretary of GCEO at Thumbay Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Ajman
  • January 2021 to December 2022

Organize and plan CEO’s work calendar and schedule all internal/external meetings and appointments.
● Manage and prioritize the CEO's schedule, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
● Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations as requested by the CEO.
● Manage incoming and outgoing calls, emails, and mail on behalf of the CEO.
● Arrange and coordinate company events, meetings, and presentations.
● Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal departments, as well as external clients and partners.
● Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
● Provide general administrative support, such as data entry, filing, and organizing records.
● Manage project timelines and provide updates to the CEO.
● Take minutes of meetings and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.
● Perform other related duties as assigned (log books for doctors, testimonials, and experience letters)
● Dealing with verbal orders and making decisions

PA to CEO at Emirates Flight Catering
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • April 2019 to January 2021

Workforce Planning: Collaborate with department heads and project managers to determine the required number of blue-collar workers for various projects or operations. Analyze workload projections, skill requirements, and labor market conditions to develop comprehensive workforce plans.
 Recruitment and Selection: Develop recruitment strategies to attract and select qualified blue-collar candidates. Coordinate with HR and recruitment agencies to source candidates through various channels such as job postings, referrals, and job fairs. Conduct interviews, assess candidates' skills, verify qualifications, and make hiring decisions.
 Onboarding and Training: Coordinate the onboarding process for newly hired blue-collar workers. Ensure they receive proper orientation, safety training, and necessary equipment to perform their jobs effectively. Collaborate
with training departments to organize and deliver relevant training programs to enhance workers' skills and
knowledge.
 Performance Management: Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify areas for
improvement. Implement disciplinary actions,

office manager at United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2016 to January 2019

In this role, my mission was to plan, monitor and achieve business results for the Agency.
 Develop high quality administrative strategies /plans ensuring their alignment with short-term & long-term objectives.
 Lead and motivate subordinates to advance employee engagement develop a high performing managerial team.
 Oversee all operations and business activities desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission.
 Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics.
 Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements
 Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important shareholders.

official spokesperson at Kafrelsheikh governorate
  • Egypt - Kafr El Sheikh
  • February 2015 to May 2016

Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
 Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. marketing) and maintain open communication with senior management
 Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)  Prepare and distribute press releases
 Organize PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the company’s spokesperson  Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
 Address inquiries from the media and other parties
 Track media coverage and follow industry trends
 Prepare and submit PR reports and manage PR issues

guest relations officer at hilton resort
  • Canada - Toronto
  • May 2010 to January 2014

Welcoming guests to the hotel in a polite, and friendly and helpful manner. Answering telephone calls and patches them through to the appropriate extensions.
Reports directly to the Office Manager
 Organizing office maintenance and repair work.
 Signing of deliveries, receiving and distributing mails.
 Prepares and receive Couriers and properly handed over to respective personnel, calls screening,
understanding of incoming facsimile, and screening of visitors.
 Handling Check in and checkout guest.

Education

Master's degree, administration
  • at Kafrelsheikh University
  • May 2021

MBA is related to business administration in public sector as all

Diploma, business administration
  • at Eslsca business school
  • May 2016

certified in governmental business administration sector

Specialties & Skills

Admin Assistant
Readings
Executive Secretary
Public Health
Management
Outlook
Translation
office administration
problem solving
planning
office management
office work
Minutes
Negotiation
Microsoft PowerPoint

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

decent life initiative
  • coordinator
  • January 2020

Training and Certifications

PMP certified (Training)
Training Institute:
oxford training academy
Business analytics (Training)
Training Institute:
Harvard business school
Date Attended:
January 2023
TOEFL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2012
IELTS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2015

Hobbies

  • reading books