Salam Mohamad
Biology
Jerusalem
Summary
Teaching Experience (University Training)
- Al-Awael School, Al-Masayef AreaTaught various subjects as part of the educational diploma program.
Designed and implemented lesson plans for primary school students.
Conducted assessments and provided feedback to enhance student learning.
- Hizma Shuhada School for GirlsFacilitated learning in a classroom setting.
Managed classroom dynamics and fostered a positive learning environment.
Coordinated with fellow teachers and staff to improve educational outcomes.
Post-University Practical Experience
- Kindergarten Teacher, RamallahTaught early childhood education for a short period.
Developed and executed age-appropriate educational activities.
Engaged with children to nurture their academic and social skills.
Administrative and Financial Assistant, Al-Nabali and Al-Faris Real Estate Company
- Worked for about a year, gaining valuable administrative and financial experience.
- Key Responsibilities:Assisted in managing daily administrative tasks and office operations.
Handled financial records, including bookkeeping and invoice processing.
Coordinated meetings and maintained communication with clients and stakeholders.
- Achievements:Promoted from receptionist to administrative and financial assistant due to outstanding performance.
Recognized for activity and positivity in the workplace.
Established strong social interactions with employees and customers, contributing to a positive work environment.
Conclusion and Reflection
My work experience has provided me with a diverse skill set and valuable insights into both educational and administrative roles. Teaching at Al-Awael School and Hizma Shuhada School for Girls allowed me to develop effective teaching strategies and classroom management skills. Working as a kindergarten teacher in Ramallah further honed my ability to engage with young learners and foster their development.
Transitioning to the role of an administrative and financial assistant at Al-Nabali and Al-Faris Real Estate Company was a significant milestone. The promotion from receptionist to this position highlighted my dedication, interpersonal skills, and ability to handle administrative and financial responsibilities. This experience has equipped me with the confidence and competence to excel in various professional settings.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Al Nabali & Al Faris
Ramallah, Palestine
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Handled administrative tasks such as expense report processing or invoice reconciliation efficiently; allowing executives to focus on high-priority responsibilities without distraction.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
- Scheduled appointments promptly, ensuring optimal use of executive time while minimizing conflicts or cancellations.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and managing executive calendars.
- Managed budgets and expenses, maintaining financial records for accurate reporting and analysis.
- Enhanced communication between departments through proactive coordination of meetings and events.
- Managed inventory levels for office supplies, reducing waste while guaranteeing availability when needed.
- Supported human resources initiatives by coordinating interviews and assisting with new hire orientations.
- Coordinated and booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation and prepared itinerary to facilitate successful trips.
- Organized travel arrangements, ensuring smooth transitions for executives during business trips.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy.
- Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Reviewed incoming communications for urgency or importance; prioritized correspondence accordingly for executive review or action.
- Assisted in the development of presentations, effectively conveying crucial information to stakeholders.
- Used software to coordinate meetings, appointments, and tasks senior executives.
- Assisted in event planning efforts, executing successful corporate functions that bolstered brand image and networking opportunities.
- Gathered documents, data, and formulated analytics to prepare issues for discussion and reports for review.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress against deadlines, providing updates to executives as needed.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyse, and improve workflows.
- Drafted professional correspondence on behalf of executives, fostering strong relationships with clients and partners alike.
- Coordinated complex annual meeting involving multiple presenters, high number of global attendees and robust budget encompassing livestream production, remote location arrangements and senior executive accommodations.
- Seamlessly interacted with colleagues to plan and complete special projects.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Promoted positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale
- Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and office software updates to maximize efficiency in administrative tasks
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures
- Developed comprehensive reports for management by collecting data from various sources, analyzing trends, and presenting actionable insights
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes
- Facilitated collaboration within the team by organizing regular meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and tracking project progress
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements and negotiating vendor contracts
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols
- Performed research to collect and record industry data
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology , Food Nutrition
Bir Zeit University
Ramallah 09.2017 - 07.2023
Skills
Office Administration
Languages
Arabic
Native language
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Hebrew
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Al Nabali & Al Faris
12.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology , Food Nutrition
Bir Zeit University
09.2017 - 07.2023
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