Salwa  Ibrahim, Senior Administrative Assistant

Salwa Ibrahim

Senior Administrative Assistant

US Embassy

Location
Oman - Muscat
Education
Master's degree, MBA in Global Business
Experience
8 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 3 Months

Senior Administrative Assistant at US Embassy
  • Oman - Muscat
  • April 2022 to May 2023

• Increased regional office efficiency by 20% through implementation of new administrative procedures, including the development of an Operations Manual.
• Enhanced internal communication and collaboration through regular updates on regional office's Teams space.
• Successfully coordinated and organized schedules for regional office executives, ensuring timely completion of tasks and efficient meetings.
• Prepared weekly meeting agendas, attended regular staff meetings and produced meeting minutes
• Streamlined regional office travel management by effectively handling all aspects of team travel, including hotel reservations, transport arrangements, and coordinating visa applications, maintained stock inventories

Ethics Committee Coordinator at Sultan Qaboos University
  • Oman - Muscat
  • April 2019 to January 2021

• Maintained and updated MREC's online database of clinical trial submissions, adverse events reports
(AER), and post-marketing materials on a daily basis, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information
• Managed simultaneous projects with 95% stakeholder satisfaction, streamlining processes and meeting ethical standards.
• Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve the efficiency and consistency of MREC's operations
• Efficiently managed venue booking for MREC meetings, ensuring timely and cost-effective arrangements
• Improved communication and documentation by preparing and distributing meeting agendas and minutes to MREC members and clinicians.

Clinic manager at Whispers of Serenity Clinic
  • Oman - Muscat
  • September 2015 to October 2018

• Streamlined clinic operations and procedures resulting in reduced staff turnover, increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
• Led the onboarding and training of new administrative staff, ensuring the team was equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge
• Boosted the clinic's brand awareness by actively managing successful marketing campaigns, workshops and events.
• Streamlined staff payroll process resulting in 100% accuracy and timely compensation, improving employee satisfaction.
• Successfully negotiated contracts with external suppliers and improving supplier relationships

Health Unit Assistant at US Embassy
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2014 to August 2015

• Efficiently managed daily internal and external communications and correspondences to the Health Unit (HU)
• Regular booking of patient appointments on the HU Calendar system
• Maintained the Regional Medical Officer (RMO) calendar of appointments, facilitating smooth scheduling and coordination
• Skillfully arranged emergency medical travel for US patients, handling logistics for both local and international trips to the US
• Prepared and provided comprehensive HU statistical reports including valuable data and insights to Washington DC on a regular basis

Head of Administration at Al Harub Medical Centre
  • Oman - Muscat
  • September 2012 to February 2014

• Designed and implemented highly efficient standard operating procedures (SOPs), resulting in improved organizational performance and the achievement of set goals
• Skillfully negotiated contracts and agreements with external suppliers, ensuring cost-effective, favorable terms and conditions for the center
• Cultivated and maintained strong corporate, media, and client relationships by acting as a liaison between the clinic and external partners, while meticulously managing relevant databases to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration
• Spearheaded the management and coordination of impactful marketing campaigns and activities, effectively leveraging social media platforms, and driving digital expansion for the center's growth and reach

Education

Master's degree, MBA in Global Business
  • at Aston University
  • April 2023

Merit

Bachelor's degree, Pharmacology
  • at University of Bedfordshire
  • July 2004

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Specialties & Skills

Office Management
Strategic Planning
Travel Management
Client Relationship Management CRM
Meeting Management
Stakeholder management
Executive calendar management
Travel management
Client coordination
Office management
Event planning and coordination
Microsoft Office applications
Reporting and analysis
Meeting management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Editing and Proofreading business documents (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2022
Calendar tools in Outlook 2019 for Windows (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2022
Saving time by setting goals (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023

Hobbies

  • Pottery making, travelling and playing basketball