Shaila D’souza

120 Street, 96 Ave., Scott Road, Surrey, BC.

E-mail: [email protected]
SUMMARY:  Senior Administrative professional with over ten years of hands-on experience in supporting Finance, Engineering and Airline Industries.

HIGHLIGHTS OF KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Ø  Over 10+ years of experience in performing administrative and executive support work.

Ø  Excellent communication, coordination and customer service skills.

Ø  Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and E-mail usage.

Ø  Typing and shorthand skills (100/80 WPM).

Ø  Highly dependable, well organized, relationship builder, able to prioritize work and enjoys a fast paced work environment.

Ø  Great sense of professionalism towards clients, company and work.

Ø  Flexible and can quickly learn new skills.

Ø  Able to multitask, while maintaining attention to detail.

Ø  Obtained a Diploma in Personal Secretary.

WORK EXPERIENCE
·         Assistant Accounts Clerk / Data Entry                                                                                               13 Nov 2019 – 17 Jan 2020

The Stevens Company, Delta

·         Part Time Support Worker                                                                                                                       8 Oct 2019 – 1 Nov 2019

Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society, Surrey

·         Receptionist (Volunteer)                                                                                                                                 May 2019 – Sep 2019

Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society, Surrey

·         Administrative Assistant/Receptionist                                                                                                                  Mar – Apr 2019

A.S. Bubber & Associates Inc., Chartered Accountants, Surrey

·         Technical Officer (Purchasing)                                                                                                                     Oct 2016 – June 2018

Kuwait Airways (Kuwait), (Engineering-Materials Section)

·         Senior Secretary Sales & Marketing (Catering Division)                                                                          Jan 2003 – Jan 2016

Kuwait Aviation Services Company (Kuwait)

·         Secretary to the Resident Director (Engineering Consultants)                                                                          Mar 2000 – Apr 2002

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Job Duties:

·      Assisted the accounts payable team in matching accruals with corresponding invoices, sorting, alphabetizing, and coding of invoices with correct codes to ensure proper entry into the financial system.  Monitored vendor email correspondence.

·      Answering incoming calls on the switchboard, directing visitors to the allocated program coordinator, sorting and handing out mail, setting appointments, filing, and performing a variety of other office tasks, such as faxing or emailing.

·      Preparing tax files, scanning, printing and photocopying.

·      Responsible for the purchase of aviation material, compared and evaluated offers from vendors.

·      Reviewed, prioritized, and processed incoming and outgoing correspondence and emails efficiently.

·      Prepared letters, worksheets, purchase orders, and sales reports.

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·      Scheduled meetings, coordinated details for special events and travel arrangements.

·      Created and maintained good relationship with clients and vendors.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration in Finance

Sikkim Manipal University (Kuwait)

Bachelor of Commerce

University of Bombay (India)