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Nadia Karra

Waterloo

Summary

Experienced administrative professional prepared for this role with strong background in office management, scheduling, and communication. Skilled in handling multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting executive teams. Team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs drive consistent achievement of organizational goals. Known for reliability and fostering positive work environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Dimakos Insurance Agency Inc
06.2024 - Current
  • Answer telephone calls, mail and email
  • Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person or department
  • Book meetings and conference rooms
  • Order and maintain office supplies
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all insurance policies, claims, and correspondence in the company’s database.
  • Develop and implement efficient administrative procedures to streamline insurance operations and improve customer service.
  • Handle customer inquiries related to policies, coverage, and claims, providing detailed information and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Transfer calls for insurance claims, including verifying accuracy of information, ensuring all necessary documentation is received, and liaising with insurance adjusters.
  • Update clients billing account as required and call the billing department to process the payments.
  • Inform clients about declined payments, cancellations of their policies.
  • Email or mail insurance documents to clients as requested.
  • Organise office supplies


Office Services Assistant

AlixPartners
09.2020 - 07.2023
  • Provide excellent Reception services for the Dubai office, making
    internal and external guests welcome
    Ensure attentive call management in both English and Arabic
    Internal translation of Arabic documents / Translating projects for the
    team
    Submit expenses for Managing Directors, Directors, Senior Vice
    President, Vice Presidents.

    Time Entry for the team
    Assist with the onboarding and offboarding process for the
    consultants.
    Apply for Dubai Work Visa and KSA work visas for the consultants
    Support the Office Manager on internal meetings and events
    Assist the consultants with projects and preparing the documentations
    for clients visits
    Manage the Team Calendar ensuring all meeting room requests are
    listed.

    Process all supplier invoices through concur and AlixPartners internal
    systems.

    File invoices, both hard and soft copy in appropriate directories
    Issue office access cards and apply for building access card.
    Apply for work permit for new employees.
    leave cover for the executive assistant.
    Management of office supplies, catering for events.
    Draft NOC as required.
    Liaise with team to provide proactive support such as printing,
    scanning, photocopying, binding and filing.

Receptionist /Front Office Manager

FxPro Global Markets Mena Limited
10.2017 - 12.2020

Organizing meetings and managing client databases.
Working closely with the compliance officer to ensure that all clients
KYC are up to date
booking transport and accommodation.
organizing company events or conferences
ordering stationery and furniture
preparing NOC for employees
managing office budgetsliaising with staff, suppliers and clients
implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative
systems.
induction programmes for new employees
ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date
assisting the organization's HR function by keeping personnel records
up to date, arranging interviews and drafting NOC and contracts.

Flight Attendant

Emirates Airlines
06.2015 - 07.2017

greeting passengers as they board and exit the plane
showing passengers to their seats and providing special attention to
certain passengers, such as the elderly or disabled

Serving meals and refreshments
checking the condition and provision of emergency equipment and
information for passengers

demonstrating emergency equipment and safety procedures
administering first aid if needed
supplying passengers with newspapers, magazines and in-flight
entertainment

selling duty-free commercial goods and pursuing sales targets

Education

High School Diploma -

Lycee Moulay Ismail
Meknes, Morocco

Basic Training Diploma - Human Resources Management

Dubai University
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05-2012

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Computer skills
  • Office administration

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Cycling

Paintings

Cooking

Outdoor and Adventure

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Dimakos Insurance Agency Inc
06.2024 - Current

Office Services Assistant

AlixPartners
09.2020 - 07.2023

Receptionist /Front Office Manager

FxPro Global Markets Mena Limited
10.2017 - 12.2020

Flight Attendant

Emirates Airlines
06.2015 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Lycee Moulay Ismail

Basic Training Diploma - Human Resources Management

Dubai University
Nadia Karra