Executive Assistant To CEO
Armada Retail Concept
Total years of experience :11 years, 10 Months
Provides a high level of administrative support to Chief Executive officer.
Executive Assistant to the CEO Duties and Responsibilities:
• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Conserves executive's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications.
• Maintains executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Liaises with other members of the Office of the CEO staff including Fashion Designers, Buyers, and Merchandisers for Kuwait, China and Spain Office. Work with other areas of the business to provide smooth operations in both Office of the CEO and firm-wide.
• Ensures CEO is prepared with all necessary materials for upcoming meetings (including A/V requirements) and that appropriate attendees have been invited or notified. Keep constant vigilance on the calendar and make any changes that may require additional information.
• Serves as point of contact for all CEOs outside board activities.
• Answers telephones and when necessary direct callers to appropriate staff or Voicemail and maintain return call list. Be aware of CEOs most important contacts and handle appropriately (ie interrupting meetings, in the proper fashion, for calls requiring an immediate attention, etc).
• Creates and maintains the Office of the CEO filing system (both electronically and in hard copy) and keep organized to allow for immediate access to any files that may be needed.
• Other ad hoc duties may include involvement with merchandising and other related design management works.
Achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services. Personally contacts and secures new business accounts/customers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Visited the companies at a regular interval
• Made telemarketing/telephone blitzing
• Referred to trade directories for sales lead or to make cold calls
• Achieved all revenue targets & objectives in line with the Area Business Plan.
• Worked closely with the marketing team to produce any sales collateral required for the target market.
• Developed and maintained successful business relationships with all prospects.
• Identified customer’s needs and preferences
• Planned and organized the day to ensure all opportunities are maximized.
• Developed a full understanding of the business market-place.
The Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (ABMC) is a four-year degree program which centers on the study of the different ways to relay information to the public through mass media. This program has five core topics namely, Journalism, Film and Television, Public Relations, Advertising, and Multimedia Design.