Nalene Mehra de Alba, Executive Assistant To CEO

Nalene Mehra de Alba

Executive Assistant To CEO

Tecnicas Reunidas

Location
Kuwait - Al Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration And Hospitality Management
Experience
17 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 1 Months

Executive Assistant To CEO at Tecnicas Reunidas
  • Kuwait - Ad Dasmah
  • November 2016 to April 2020

Managed CEO's professional and personal calendar, trips including flights, lodging, transportation and social activities.
Worked closely with the Executive team organizing schedules, facilities and agendas for corporate meetings, meetings with high ranking officials at various Ministries.
Compiled financial staffing and various other reports for management.
Supervised support staff members.

Project Manager at The Meaza Group
  • Kuwait
  • January 2014 to January 2015

A new division focused on bringing Speakers, Facilitators and Entertainers.
● Generate business for the division by finding appropriate speakers for the event
● Analyze and negotiate contract terms with clients
● Source venue and coordinate development of materials to execute a quality event
● Create and maintain a calendar of events, implement a system to anticipate long term
planning, profit and loss statement, effective event management
● Maximize a endance through marketing and PR to announce news about the event and
registration process

Executive Assistant at Ernst & Young,
  • Kuwait
  • January 2013 to January 2014

Provide personal administrative support and assistance to the Senior Partner.
● Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents
● Design and maintain databases
● File and retrieve documents and reference materials
● Manage and maintain schedules, appointments and travel arrangements
● Arrange and coordinate meetings and events
● Record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings
● Answer and manage incoming calls
● Liaise with internal staff at all levels
● Review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary

Fundraiser
  • January 1998 to January 2000

Single handedly organized the largest Water meeting that had Ministers from South America and
the Caribbean participating. Major ideas were implemented on the usage of water by the
countries. It was a huge success that the meeting took place 2 years running, and continues till
date.
Brasileira Crianças Caridade - Brasília

Liaison Manager at Embassy of Spain
  • Kuwait
  • January 1994 to January 1997

Receiving Spanish delegations and preparing meetings, commercial reports, market studies and
working closely with the Ministry of Commerce.

Personal Assistant at Conventional Munitions System Inc
  • Kuwait
  • January 1992 to January 1994

Worked closely with the Ministry of Defence in the US and Kuwait. Supervised the rostering of
personnel clearing mines. Handled highly confidential, sensitive and privileged information.
Organized an event for the American Business Council at the Safir Hotel.

Director at Al-Sane Group
  • Kuwait
  • January 1991 to January 1993

Imported Iranian Caviar and Salmon from Norway and Scotland. It was a joint venture with the
Al-Sane Group.

Front Desk at Marriott City Center
  • United States - Colorado
  • May 1989 to May 1991

Overseeing a team of staff and taking responsibility for the smooth running of the hotel, its
occupancy levels and also its profitability. In overall, charge of daily operations of all
departments, from the laundry service all the way through to organizing corporate hospitality.
● Made sure that guests had a good first and last impression of the hotel.
● Staff training and then monitoring their performance.
● Engaging and motivating staff to do be er.
● Constantly focusing on profitability and growth.
● Identifying other revenue stream opportunities.
● Organising conferences, receptions and banquets.
● Launching local publicity campaigns and a ending networking events.
● Demonstrating visible operational leadership and management to the hotel staff.
● Supervising the activities of the reception staff.
● Developing, implementing and managing events.
● Organising trade fairs, conferences.

Student Ambassador at Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • September 1987 to June 1990

Mentor relationships to connect with first year students to a diverse, supportive and welcoming
community. Ensuring a smooth transition to the university.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration And Hospitality Management
  • at Metropolitan State College of Denver
  • January 1991

courses: BA Hotel / Restaurant Management with Events Planning Thesis: HR Turnover, How to Computer knowledge of MS Word, Lotus, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Bayt Tests

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Score 70%

Specialties & Skills

Organised
Languages
Management
Confidentiality
COUNCIL
MARKETING
MEETING FACILITATION
CONFERENCES
LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
MENTORING
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
NETWORKING
operation
outlook
office administration
operations management
problem solving

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Portuguese
Intermediate
Punjabi
Expert
Spanish
Expert

Training and Certifications

100% Club (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 1990

Hobbies

  • Cooking