Maryam Abdi, Administrative Assistant

Maryam Abdi

Administrative Assistant

Organic House Company

Location
Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
Education
Diploma, Executive Secretary & Office Management
Experience
15 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 6 Months

Administrative Assistant at Organic House Company
  • Kuwait
  • May 2019 to July 2021

*Prepare and disseminate correspondence, memos and forms as required.

*Carrying administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.

*Receiving, sorting and distributing incoming mail.

*Taking telephone calls and relaying messages; synchronizing flow of interoffice communications.

*Maintaining computer and manual filing systems

*Organize, compile and update company personnel records and documentation.

*Initiating annual renewal of Trade License/Establishment permit of ministries MOH, MOC, EPA, MOF, Public Authority for Food & Nutrition, KFD, ministry of justice, Kuwait Customs, Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Kuwait Municipality.

*Processing registration of commercial brand copyright at MOC.

*Processing permit for importing & selling cosmetics, skin care products according to MOH regulation.

*Processing permit for importing & selling consumer products, according to public authority for food & nutrition regulation.

* Liaison with Supplier Company & local shipping companies for importing consumer products via sea freight & airfreight.

*Liaison with contractors regarding maintenance, fit out & interior design of a new store.

*Liaison with shopping mall management regarding store leasing, renewal, requesting permission for promotional events, maintenance, fit-out & interior design, lease termination.

* Communicate with insurance company & process issuing new insurance policy for stores.

*Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process.

*Conducting telephone and personal interviews based on desired skills and experience.

*Provide counseling on company policies and procedures to employees.

*Help organize and manage on-boarding employee orientation.

*Manage and update HR databases with different information such as new hires, terminations, sick leaves, warnings, vacation and days off.

*Initiating/submitting the application of employee services such as offer letter, appointment letter, residency issuance & renewal, salary certificate, visa transfer and cancellation.

*Prepare PIFFS letters & forms.

*Prepare, manage and store paperwork for HR policies and procedures.

Admin Assistant at Asiya Investments Company
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • February 2012 to April 2018

Attending calls & forward it to the right person, take messages to inform concern personal later.
Greeting guests & escort them to the meeting room.
Prepare Monthly petty cash budgeting.
HR partial responsibility
Company requirements in terms of:
Stationery printing (includes acquiring new quotes and QC)
Handling of company messenger/driver & Coordinate outgoing mail to CBK, CMA, KIA, KSE, KCC, Investment Companies, Banks.
Prepare PIFFS corresponding letters & forms.
Fill in forms of renewing & cancelation for work permit visa of staff.
Prepare Salary Certificate in Arabic & English.
Fill in & Print Commercial visa application forms.
Update the excel sheet of restricted names by CBK.
Assisting preparing the shareholders Invitation letters for AGM meeting.
Printing materials for BD meetings.
Fill in Travel request form.
Confirm airport pick up by the hotel for Business Trips.
Fill out visa application for business trips of the staff.
Prepare AWB for parcels to be shipped by FedEx, also Reverse pickup.
Tally & prepare the FedEx invoices due on employee & company & notify Accounts.
Prepare Travel expense forms & notify Accounts.
Sort out the post office mail & deliver it to concern personals.
Updating monthly flash report lists.
Updating Distribution lists of daily & monthly reports for research team
RSVB formal functions for local & international, order flower on behalf of the MD.
Prepare Risk meeting materials & order meeting lunch.
Maintain Filling Cabinet of MD assistant.
Research on line as per requested.

Secretary at Orient Consulting Center
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • November 2007 to February 2010

Handling all office work.
Update information on website specialized in stock markets analysis.
Communicate with potential clients regarding online subscription.
Update the database of clients on CRM system.
Sending Technical & Financial analysis to clients via email daily.
Communicate with enlisted company in Kuwait stock market
Requiring the latest quarterly & yearly profits.

Secretary at Digital Security Systems
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • May 2005 to July 2007

Handling all office work.
Preparing reports, communicating and solving complaints of clients.
Scheduling appointments for the technical team for the maintenance
visits and monitor the completion of the work.
Preparing the maintenance contract.
Coordinate with supplying company regarding new shipment order.
Coordinate with shipping company regarding forwarding new shipments.
Coordinate with supplying company regarding spare parts of security equipment's.

Receptionist at ZALLAQ General Trading & Contracting CO Kuwait
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • January 2002 to May 2004

Answer telephone, screen, relay messages and direct calls.

Provide information to callers.

Greet persons entering organization.

Direct persons to correct destination.

Deal with queries from the public and customers.

Provide general administrative and clerical support.

Receive and sort mail and deliveries.

Schedule & Maintain appointment diary either manually or electronically.

Co-ordinate meetings and organize catering.

Education

Diploma, Executive Secretary & Office Management
  • at High Studies Institute
  • November 2004
High school or equivalent, High school
  • at Abraq Khaitan High school
  • May 1999

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Intermediate