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Dena Ghreiwati

Newport Beach

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience at Surf City Nissan, excelling in Microsoft Excel and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance office efficiency through meticulous organization and proactive event coordination. A fast learner committed to supporting team success and optimizing workflows in fast-paced environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Susan Baaj, Private Office
Irvine
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Assisted with daily office operations including managing emails, scheduling meetings, and preparing Excel spreadsheets
  • Supported planning tasks and organization of internal calendars
  • Contributed to project follow-up and coordination between team members

Paralegal Assistant

Surf City Nissan
Huntington Beach
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Maintained information using Microsoft Excel
  • Tracked bounced checks
  • Organized case files, including maintaining filing systems, photocopying documents and scanning records into databases.

Accounting Assistant

Surf City Nissan
Huntington Beach
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Processed invoices, and input financial statements in Excel
  • Performed clerical duties such as data entry into computer systems, scanning documents, filing paperwork.

Paralegal Assistant

Surf City Nissan
Huntington Beach
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Maintained information using Microsoft Excel
  • Tracked bounced checks
  • Organized case files, including maintaining filing systems, photocopying documents and scanning records into databases.

Receptionist / Office Assistant

Love Optometry
Irvine
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Scheduled appointments, maintained patient records, and organized office schedules
  • Used Microsoft Word and Excel to manage front desk workflow and documentation
  • Supported day-to-day operations
  • Maintained an organized filing system

Education

B.S. - Public Health

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06.2025

Some College (No Degree) -

Marymount California University
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook
  • Email Management
  • Scheduling
  • Documentation Review
  • Event Coordination
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Fast learner
  • Tech-Savvy
  • Social media posting
  • Job shadowing
  • Attention to Detail

Volunteer Experience

  • Burnt Children Foundation, Irvine, CA, 01/25-03/25, Assisted children during educational and social support programs, Translated between Arabic and English for families and medical staff, Helped manage social media to raise awareness of the foundation's efforts, Contributed over 160 hours of service
  • Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), Irvine, CA, 01/25, 03/25, Assisted in organizing fundraising galas for medical relief efforts, Supported event setup, donor communication, and logistics to ensure smooth execution
  • Cultural Bridges Foundation, Irvine, CA, 01/25-03/25, Helped plan and run multicultural events, Managed booth assignments, checked in participants, and supported event coordination
  • World Affairs Council, Irvine, CA, 01/25-03/25, Performed general assistant duties including setup, email outreach, and registration, Supported logistics for lectures and community events promoting global engagement

Languages

English
First Language
Arabic
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Intern

Susan Baaj, Private Office
01.2025 - 03.2025

Paralegal Assistant

Surf City Nissan
01.2024 - 06.2024

Accounting Assistant

Surf City Nissan
12.2022 - 03.2023

Paralegal Assistant

Surf City Nissan
08.2022 - 10.2022

Receptionist / Office Assistant

Love Optometry
03.2022 - 07.2022

B.S. - Public Health

University of California, San Diego

Some College (No Degree) -

Marymount California University
Dena Ghreiwati