1. NOORA KASSAWAT
Dubai, UAE ⦁ 971-50-4567042
nkassawat@icloud.com ⦁ www.linkedin.com/in/noora-kassawat-628b06aa
PERSONAL ASSISTANT | OFFICE MANAGER
A top performing and performance driven professional withmore than 10 years of experience and a proven
ability to lead others and oversee daily administrative operations. Detail oriented, quick to learn any
computer environment and resourceful in completing projects. Strong background in taking phone calls,
organizing meetings, making travel arrangements, handling mail and liaising with clients. Able to build
relationships that allow for an atmosphere of comfort and confidence in the C-Suite, and for the field.
Effective team player with an unwavering commitment to delivering the highest of standards on every
project while running or supporting the most efficientand productive offices.Quest fornext level of success
as a Personal Assistant to apply experience and skills within a reputed organization.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Personal Assistance
Business Administration
Excellent Communication
OfficeManagement
Excellent Customer Services
Scheduling Workflow Planning
Vendor Leadership
ProjectManagement
Travel Arrangement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CATALONIATRADE & INVEST, Dubai, UAE Mar 2015 to Dec 2015
OfficeManager/ExecutiveAssistant
 Developed the Catalan regional office in UAE; directly reported to the Regional Managing Director.
 Provided efficient assistance to establishing the office as per the DIFC rules and regulations.
 Managed Senior Manager’s diary; scheduled and coordinated appointments, events, meetings, travel
and make necessary arrangements as needed.
 Handled confidential matters, files and documents; file and retrieve corporate documents, records,
and reports, maintain proper documentation and update contacts database systems.
 Developed and maintained long-term professional relationship with clients and business associates.
ISTITHMAR WORLD,Dubai, UAE Nov 2013 to Mar 2015
IstithmarWorldis a premierinvestmentcompanywitha broadinternationalportfolio across North America,
Europe,theMiddleEast,AsiaandAfrica
BLACKSTONE GROUP PRIVATE EQUITY, Dubai, UAE Mar 2012 to Nov 2013
A leadingglobalinvestmentandadvisoryfirmthatdeliversolutions,unlockvalueand propelgrowth.
ExecutiveAssistant
 Strengthened cooperative and efficient relationships with clients and business associates; ensured
that all enquiries and communications either in writing or by phone properly documented.
 Conformed that daily business functions in the CEO's office is running smoothly.
 Receivedand reviewedall incoming emails and responded to the incoming emails as advised by CEO.
 Followed up on responses to emails and faxes, both to external and internal in a timely manner.
 Well-maintained proper documentation for various subjects as well as contacts.

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EMIRATES INVESTMENT BANK, Dubai, UAE Jan 2010 to Feb 2012
A UAE basedbankingboutiquewhichoperates withinthe diversifiedfinancialsector focusingon investment
banking& brokerage.
OfficeManager
 Proactiveliaison between management and employees on all administration and personnel matters.
 Performed administrative duties efficiently including correspondence, logistics coordination,
bookkeeping, customer relations as well as technical support.
 Kept confidentiality and privacy in all correspondences, company documents and reports.
 Delivered assistance in continually setting up improvements to current procedures.
 Interlinked with internal departments and third parties dealing with the company to exchange
information, coordinate activities and promptly resolve issues.
 Expertly used computers programmed with software to perform numerous functions.
ALGEBRA CAPITAL, Dubai, UAE Dec 2006 to Feb 2010
An AssetManagementCompanybasedinDIFC.
DUBAI BANK, Dubai, UAE Feb 2004 to Jun 2006
An IslamicBank andShari’a compliantfinancial institutionwitha focus on theUAE’s Islamicbankingsector.
Personal Assistantto the CEO
 Directed mail, emails, social media, phone calls for personal and professional meetings, interviews,
and appointments, followed through, discretion to manage confidential matters.
 Planned, organized, scheduled and oversaw events and calendar, attended events and award shows.
 Conf‫ه‬rmed that daily business functions in the CEO's office is running smoothly.
 Planned all travel arrangements including air travel, ground transportation and accommodations.
 Oversaw maintenance and preservation of personal, corporate property in Dubai, UAE.
 ExecutiveAssistanttothe Managing Director at Shuaa Capital from Sep 2000 to Feb 2004
EDUCATION
Diploma in Secretarial Studies
FRYERNING COLLEGE | United Kingdom
Language Proficiency:
Arabic Native; English Fluent; French Basic