Priscilla Dias, Department Secretary

Priscilla Dias

Department Secretary

M.H. Alshaya Co.

Location
Kuwait
Education
Master's degree, Personnel Management & Industrial Relations & Advanced Costing
Experience
25 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :25 years, 3 Months

Department Secretary at M.H. Alshaya Co.
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 2014 to April 2016

Job includes coordinating with brand stores and head office. Assisting with requirements of the stores. Administrative duties for the department and managers including travel arrangements, attendance, arranging meetings and maintaining calendars.

Executive Assistant at Al Ashrafiya International Foodstuff Co. w.l.l.
  • Kuwait - Al Jahra
  • June 2007 to June 2014

Al Ashrafiya International Foodstuff Co. w.l.l. is one of the leading foodstuff company in Kuwait. Importing and distributing foodstuff catering to Hotels, restaurants, catering company and procuring shipments for Al Shaya Food Division.

Daily duties included assisting the Managing Director in day to day administrative duties. Managing appointments for the Managing Director. Arrange meetings, take notes and prepare minutes of the meetings. Handling correspondence independently through email. Preparing letters and memo on behalf of the Managing Director.
Make travel arrangements for the Managing Director and other Managers of the company.
Co-ordinate with the lawyers of the company on contracts and agreements undertaken by the company.
Maintain files and records, both physical and electronically.
Using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and Microsoft Access for day-to-day routine work.

Administrative Executive at Sabah Group Co. for Fruits, Veg & Foodstuff
  • Kuwait
  • January 2004 to April 2007

Sabah International Group Co. W.L.L. is an importer and supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables in the State of Kuwait, mainly supplying to the British Army and Danish Army, apart from supplying to catering companies and supermarkets

Job entitles reporting to the Managing Partner
Daily duties include preparing reports of incoming shipments/imports. Handling all correspondence independently, using fax and email. Tracking arrival of shipments with shipping agencies, and arranging for releasing shipments from ports/airports.
Keeping track of orders placed, budgeting, reporting damages, arranging surveys for damages. Preparing statements of payments due, using Microsoft Access. Coordinating with banks for LC payments,
Preparing contract pricing / tenders for customers.
Duties also include preparing monthly payroll using Microsoft Access and maintaining employee records.
Using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and Microsoft Access for day-to-day routine work.

Executive Secretary at Suma Fruit International
  • Kuwait
  • October 1997 to November 2003

Suma Fruit International is a major importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from various countries. I

Job entitled, reporting to the Commercial Manager.
Daily duties included preparing of reports, handling correspondence independently with suppliers and customers, coordinating with various shipping agencies for tracking the arrival of shipments and releasing the shipments from ports / airports.
Responsible for receiving quotations from suppliers and comparing prices and recommending appropriate supplier to be selected for placing an order.
Preparing monthly payroll for employees using Microsoft Access.
Keeping track of suppliers invoices and payments due using Microsoft Access.
Handling all correspondence independently using fax and email.
Preparing price lists for customers.
Worked on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Access for day-to-day routine work.

Senior Commercial Officer at Aar-em Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
  • India
  • April 1990 to March 1997

Aar-em Electronics Pvt. Ltd., situated in Pune, India are manufactures of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems for computers.
Started working as a receptionist and during my tenure was promoted to Commercial officer.

Job entitled reporting to Marketing Director.
Supervised all work related to the export of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems manufactured by the company. Job involved preparing quotes, receiving orders, coordinating with Marketing Department, Customs, Banks, State Excise Department and Chamber of Commerce to get the orders processed.
Prepared Export Invoices and Customs documents and all correspondence related to exports.
Also assisted in preparing local sales, distributor and dealership, quotes, pricing and invoicing.
Worked on computerized systems for Invoicing, Tax Management, Payroll and Personnel System.
Worked on Microsoft Word and Excel for day to day routine work.

Education

Master's degree, Personnel Management & Industrial Relations & Advanced Costing
  • at University of Pune
  • May 1995

1993-1995 Masters Degree in Commerce (M.Com) University of Pune Completed the 2 year program in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations & Advanced Costing

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration.
  • at University of Pune
  • May 1993

1989-1993 Bachelors Degree in Commerce (B.Com) University of Pune Completed the 3 year degree course in Business Administration

High school or equivalent, HSC
  • at Maharashtra State Board
  • May 1989

1987-1989 Higher Secondary Certificate Maharashtra State Board Completed the 2 year post-secondary studies in Commerce & Accounting

High school or equivalent, SSC
  • at Maharashtra State Board
  • June 1987

1987 Secondary Certificate Maharashtra State Board St Anne's High School, cjm Pune, Maharashtra, India Completed the 10-grade secondary certificate from Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education

Specialties & Skills

Costing
Communication Skills
Well versed with MS Word, Excel, Access, Internet technologies.
Excellent correspondence skills
Excellent communication skills

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • Cake Artist
    Decorating cakes has been my passion since the year 2002. I have developed myself as a cake artist over the years. I have made cakes for friends and family who rave the taste and designs of my cakes. My work is displayed at www.cakeobsessed.com.