Carolyn Bernas - Montesines, Senior Administration Officer

Carolyn Bernas - Montesines

Senior Administration Officer

Bayt.com

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Management
Experience
13 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 1 Months

Senior Administration Officer at Bayt.com
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2013 to February 2019

- Provided high-level administrative support to managers and other staff members by performing basic office functions such as arranging meetings and appointments, preparing materials for meetings, responding to phone calls and mails, order office supplies, etc.
- Oversee administrative and clerical functions and supervise the team,
- Functioned as a backup for other administrative assistants and help them accomplish daily tasks,
- Preparing, proofreading, and modifying documents, including correspondence, drafts, emails, etc.

Administrative Assistant at Bayt.com
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2008 to January 2013

- Scheduled appointments and meetings by interacting with clients to coordinate calendars, meeting materials, supplies, etc.
- Screened and transferred phone calls as necessary, and previewed and monitored emails as directed,
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for weekly and monthly meetings,
- Booked domestic and international travel tickets, and prepared expense reports,
- Maintained department filing system including potentially confidential data and also administered department programs and special events,
- Provided clerical support as necessary, and maintained office inventory,
- Worked in collaboration with other team members to design and implement improvements on administrative procedures.

Finance Assistant cum Secretary at Madinat Jumeirah
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2006 to July 2008

Worked as part of the Central Finance team and support the Director of Finance.  
- Meets and greets visitors, ensures they are signed in and inducted,
- Performs general administration duties, photocopying and filing,
- Deals with any inquiries at the reception and monitors and maintain stationary stock and orders when required,
- Verifies accuracy of inter-company and transfers transaction to the ledger,
- Prepares invoices on a daily basis and ensure the accuracy of rates applied,
- Sends monthly Statement of Account to respective travel agents and ensure that payments are received as per terms of credit,
- Allocates payments received to respective invoices.

Temporary Executive Secretary to the Resort Director of Finance at Madinat Jumeirah
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2007 to April 2007

Worked as part of the Executive Office and support the Resort Director of Finance.  
- Provides general secretarial/administration support to the Resort Director of Finance,
- Answers and screens telephone calls and face to face inquiries,
- Produce board meeting papers, agendas and facilities for meetings,
- Scheduling of meetings - Internal Business Reviews, Supervisors and Inter-department meeting.

Banquet Sales Coordinator and Receptionist at Max's Restaurant
  • Philippines
  • July 2005 to January 2006

Worked as part of the branch team and support the Restaurant Manager.
- Handles reservation for parties, group activities and events.
- Assists in organizing and conducting activities and games for the event.
- Welcomes escorts and assist the guests to their table ensuring that everything in their table has been prepared and well arranged.
- Handles all guests’ inquiries.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Management
  • at Saint Michel's College of Laguna
  • April 2005

With Awards •Dean’s Service Award 2003 •Extra Curricular Award 2003 - Culinary Grand Prix 2003 •Dean’s Service Award 2005

Specialties & Skills

Administrative Organisation
Events Organizing
Hospitality Management
Documentation, Filing, Proofreading, Business Writing, Organization, MS Office and Events Management

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Association of Hospitality & Restaurant Management Students
  • Org President 2003-2004
  • June 2001

Training and Certifications

IIR MIddle East - Certificate in Business Writing for Administrative Professionals (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2011
IIR Middle East - Certificate in HR Administrator (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2012

Hobbies

  • Crafting and Organizing Events