Estela Mariese Espina, HR, Administration and Training Specialist

Estela Mariese Espina

HR, Administration and Training Specialist

ADMA OPCO

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor in Accountancy
Experience
22 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 2 Months

HR, Administration and Training Specialist at ADMA OPCO
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since October 2012

- Design and implement office policies
- Establish standards and procedures
- Organize office operations and procedures
- Control correspondences
- Review and approve supply requisitions
- Liaise with other agencies, organizations and groups
- Update Organizational Membership
- Provide on the job and other training opportunities
- Evaluate staff performance
- Assists office staff in maintaining files and databases
- Prepares reports, presentations, memorandums, proposals and correspondence
- Assigns jobs and duties to office staff as needed

Office Administrator II at Takreer, Abu Dhabi Refinery
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2012 to October 2012

- Assists office staff in maintaining files and databases
- Prepares reports, presentations, memorandums, proposals and correspondence
- Assigns jobs and duties to office staff as needed
- Monitors office operations
- Schedules appointments and meetings for executives and upper level staff
- Serves as the go-to for office inquiries and conflicts
- Manages staff schedule
- Tracks office supply inventory and approves supply orders
- Assists in the preparation of department budgets and expenses
- Supervises all administrative personnel

HR and Administrative Supervisor cum Executive Assistant at Change Masters International
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2012 to June 2012

- Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
- Screening Candidates
- reading, monitoring and responding to emails
- answering calls and handling queries,
- preparing correspondence
- liaising with staff, clients, etc.,
- managing the electronic diary,
- booking meetings,
- organising travel and preparing complex travel itineraries,
- writing minutes,
- taking dictation,
- planning, organizing and managing events,
- managing a budget,
- attending events/meetings as the principal's representative,
- conducting research on the internet,
- writing reports, executive summaries and newsletters,
- preparing presentations,
- preparing papers for meetings,
- typing documents,
- sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment,
- managing projects,
- managing an Assistant
- Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.
- Screening applicants
- Meet and greet clients and visitors.
- Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office.
- Sign for and distribute UPS/Fed Ex/Airborne packages.
- Coordinate and maintain records for staff office space, phones, parking, company credit cards and office keys.
- Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.
- Book Hotels and Travels for employees of the company as well as visitors
- Collect and maintain PC inventory.
- Support staff in assigned project based work.
- Check deadlines on incoming requests and put preliminary work in play
- Process replies on own initiative or from bosses dictation or notes
- Maintain calendar; ascertain which events require boss presence
- Fix commitments to maximize boss time efficiency; - - Allow decision/desk time

HR and Administrative Officer cum Executive Assistant at GSCS
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • April 2009 to February 2012

Administrative Assistant cum Executive Assistant
- Answer phone calls and transfer to appropriate staff member.
- Book flights, hotels and car reservations for company employees
- Screening applicants
- Meet and greet clients and visitors.
- Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office.
- Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
- Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.
- Sign for and distribute UPS/Fed Ex/Airborne packages.
- Coordinate and maintain records for staff office space, phones, parking, company credit cards and office keys.
- Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.
- Book Hotels and Travels for employees of the company as well as visitors
- Collect and maintain PC inventory.
- Support staff in assigned project based work.
- Check deadlines on incoming requests and put preliminary work in play
- Process replies on own initiative or from bosses dictation or notes
- Maintain calendar; ascertain which events require boss presence
- Fix commitments to maximize boss time efficiency; - - Allow decision/desk time

Corporate Trainer at SabiClub.com
  • Philippines
  • October 2006 to February 2009

Corporate Trainer
- Coordinate work flow
- Update and chase delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines
- Take initiative in manager’s absence
- Keep projects on schedule
- Maintain procedures manual to ensure consistent performance of routines
- Analyze Training Needs
- Check and update Training Manuals
- Create Training Manuals
- Make and develop Modules
- Visit sites and check for performance
- Make Monthly report to the COO regarding the performance of all the sites
- Personality Development Trainer
- Customer Service Trainer
- Conduct Training for the Company staff/employees Site wide
- Roll out updates to Operations

Subject Matter Expert at People Support Inc
  • Philippines
  • April 2003 to October 2006

Subject Matter Expert

- Trained to book Flights, Hotels, Cars, Vacation Packages all over the world.
- Coordinate and negotiate with Airline supervisors and Hotel managers for flight interruption and kickback situation in hotels (reservation not honored)
- Handle escalated calls and irate customers wanting to speak to a supervisor
- Trained in Accent Neutralization and Voice Modulation
- Trained on How to Pacify Angry Customers
- Trained on Sales and Negotiation Process
- Responsible in making sure that sales process is observed properly by agents
- Responsible in meeting/exceeding minimum quarterly and annual sales objectives.

Experiences Gained:

- Experience in selling intangible products/services/ to travelers all over the world at executive level
- Experience on how to deal with people of different culture
- Skill in the use of the internet, software applications including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other internet software
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and knowledge in the dynamic world of travel
- Experience in the tools ( applications used ) for booking travels ( Saber, Amadeus, Worldspan )

Customer Service Specialist at JP Morgan Chase Manila
  • Philippines
  • March 2002 to April 2003

Customer Service Representative
- Taking care of Clients Mortgage and Loans
- Taking care of Clients Taxes
- Handling Bankruptcy/Foreclosure and Collections of Clients Account
- Up sells and promotes other Services of Clients
- Training on Accent Neutralization and Voice Modulation
- Training on Interpersonal Connection with Clients.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor in Accountancy
  • at Saint Joseph College
  • March 2002

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Specialties & Skills

Administration
Human Resources
Microsoft Office
Customer Service
MS Excel
Powerpoint
MS Publisher
MS WORD

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Expert
French
Beginner

Memberships

Junior Institute of Philippine Accountants
  • member
  • March 2003

Training and Certifications

HR and ADMINISTRATION COURSE (Training)
Training Institute:
NADIA Training Center
Date Attended:
April 2011

Hobbies

  • Customer Service and Administration