Kareen Pescuela, Secretary/ Administrative Support

Kareen Pescuela

Secretary/ Administrative Support

Repton School

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, B.S. Education
Experience
13 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 3 Months

Secretary/ Administrative Support at Repton School
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2009 to December 2017

Repton School in Dubai is an international school that offers the very best in British Education within the context of an international boarding community.

● Provide secretarial and administrative support to Senior School staff
● Update and manage database of student records and files
● Produce students’ Transcript of Records and print School Reports as requested
● Assist in support of school events and activities such as Parent Meetings
● Invigilate entrance exams for prospective pupils
● Perform office receptionist duties; greet and direct visitors to the person/s concerned
● Handle incoming and outgoing calls; respond to queries
● Arrange and coordinate meetings and appointments
● Ensure the sufficiency and availability of office supplies and stationery
● Assist teachers in setting up display boards and in producing classroom materials
● Manage the database of student information
● Monitor and update students’ attendance from the system
● Receive and distribute posts and parcels, giving them to appropriate persons
● Operate office equipment
● Arrange taxi bookings for students and staff when necessary

Secretary Crew Affairs at Van Oord Rock Transport Project
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2006 to April 2008

Secretary Crew Affairs Mar 2006 - Apr 2008
Van Oord Rock Transport Project - Dubai, UAE

Van Oord is a leading international contractor with its head office based in the Netherlands and working for projects in the Middle East and worldwide, specialising in dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects (oil, gas and wind) . Van Oord is an innovative partner for clients who have been helping to create the infrastructure for the world of tomorrow.

• Reported and provided discreet secretarial support and assistance to the Project Manager and Superintendents, carrying out crew-related matters
• Responsible for the crewing procedures of the department for the operation of about 16 tugboat vessels working for the project
• Coordinated with the company PRO and shipping agents with regards to the application of seamen documents (employment visas, medical cards and clearances)
• Arranged hotel bookings for staff and crewmembers
• Made appointments for dental and medical appointments as necessary
• Created, monitored and updated staff/crew profile into electronic/hard copy filing systems
• Performed regular office duties such as answering telephone calls, typing, fax transmissions, photocopying, and running errands
• Responded to queries and provide information
• Performed office receptionist duties by welcoming and directing visitors
• Assisted with the Accounts Department in preparation of invoices
• Regularly maintained and ordered adequate office and kitchen supplies

Administrative Assistant at Department of Labor and Employment
  • Philippines
  • July 2003 to February 2006

Administrative Assistant Jul 2003 - Feb 2006
Dept. of Labor and Employment RO3 - Pampanga, Philippines

The DOLE is the national government agency in the Philippines mandated to formulate and implement policies and programs, and serve as the policy-advisory arm of the Executive Branch in the field of labor and employment.

• Served as the first point of contact in the department by welcoming and directing visitors to the appropriate person, answering telephone calls and directly responding to inquiries
• Performed basic administrative tasks such as filing, sorting out mails, photocopying, etc.
• Reviewed and evaluated documents for registration of private company associations within the region
• Responsible in overseeing the office library
• Provided assistance on trainings, programs and seminars
• Extended support in the conduct of Certification Elections
• Set up and maintained an accessible and efficient hard copy filing systems
• Carried out other activities through official travel

Education

Bachelor's degree, B.S. Education
  • at Angeles University
  • April 2002

Academic Achievement B.S. Education (Board Passer) Angeles University - Angeles City, Philippines, 2002

Specialties & Skills

Communication Skills
Business Correspondence
Records Management
Secretarial
Office Administration
Computer Proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS
ANSWERING
CLIENTS
SORTING
TELEPHONE
English Communication Skills (IELTS Band Score of 7.0)

Languages

English
Intermediate
Filipino
Expert

Hobbies

  • Pets, Cooking, Self-Development