Candace Dawson

Oversee executive office operations, ensuring smooth alignment across facilities, procurement, vendors, and administrative functions to support business continuity and operational efficiency.
Serve as the central point of contact for the CEO’s Office, strengthening communication and alignment between senior leadership, internal departments, and external stakeholders.
Manage and prioritize a complex executive calendar, coordinating leadership meetings, strategic reviews, and stakeholder engagements to support organizational priorities and executive effectiveness.
Oversee budget tracking, invoice processing, and expense management while maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and timely approvals.
Manage vendor relationships and service delivery performance, ensuring operational continuity, service quality, and cost efficiency.
Facilitate executive leadership meetings and operational reviews, preparing agendas, briefing materials, minutes, and follow-ups to support accountability, alignment, and timely execution of business priorities.
Oversee administrative staff, improving workflow management, task delegation, and day-to-day operational effectiveness.
Implement administrative process improvements that reduce delays, strengthen coordination, and enhance overall office productivity.
Introduced structured tracking and follow-up processes for CEO action items, improving accountability and supporting timely completion of key business priorities.

Acted as the primary liaison between the CEO, Governing Board, academic leadership, and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and executive alignment.
Managed Governing Board and leadership meetings, preparing agendas, briefing materials, minutes, and follow-ups to support governance and executive decision-making.
Established governance tracking and follow-up mechanisms for Governing Board meetings, improving visibility and completion of Board action items.
Managed a high-volume executive calendar and leadership engagements across multiple campuses, supporting operational coordination and executive efficiency.
Maintained confidential governance, academic, and executive records while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and document control.
Coordinated cross-functional operations across multiple campuses, ensuring alignment between academic leadership, HR, finance, and executive management.
Oversaw administrative support functions across campuses, supervising staff and supporting onboarding and operational administration activities.
Implemented administrative tracking systems that improved accountability, follow-up efficiency, and completion of executive action items.
Supported budget monitoring and expense coordination in collaboration with Finance teams to maintain financial accuracy and reporting alignment.
Coordinated audit and compliance documentation, ensuring records were maintained in line with regulatory and governance requirements.
Supported planning and coordination of leadership events, executive visits, and external stakeholder engagements.

Provided executive and personal support to the Chairman, managing schedules, priorities, and confidential engagements within a private office environment.
Coordinated high-profile meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring smooth planning and execution.
Maintained confidential communication and handled sensitive business and personal matters with professionalism and discretion.
Supported administrative coordination related to real estate and business activities.

Coordinated property documentation, correspondence, and administrative processes while ensuring accurate record management.
Prepared reports, agreements, and documentation for Directors while maintaining efficient administrative coordination.
Assisted with land transaction documentation and regulatory coordination with Dubai Land Department.

Prepared sales reports, presentations, and administrative documentation to support day-to-day sales operations.
Facilitated communication between sales and project teams to ensure smooth operational support.
Assisted with business development and marketing coordination activities.