SORAYA NAWABI
HERNDON
Summary
Highly dedicated and dependable Consultant and Executive Assistant with vast experience in serving senior and C-level executives managing complex scheduling, event planning, and ad hoc projects. Hones excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to solve complex problems quickly within fast-paced corporate environments. Recognized as an organized professional who can effectively multi-task with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Humanitarian Aid Worker/Volunteer
Global Generosity Inc.
09.2021 - Current
- Assist with the evacuation of displaced families and animals from Afghanistan & Ukraine
- Make sure aid reaches the refugees in time
- Assist the U.S
- Government allies in Afghanistan forced to flee find safe houses during emergencies
- Help refugees safely relocated in the neighboring countries
- Explain the application process for refugees seeking resettlement
- Assist families during the resettlement process after their arrival in the United States
- Supervise emergency evacuation procedures
Consultant/Administrator
Intel Consultancy Services
01.2013 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: USA & Afghanistan
- Supported the implementing partners of the USAID with the organization and management of women empowerment projects in Afghanistan
- Assisted the U.S government contractors and other international clients in Afghanistan with the acquisition of the tax clearance certificate, renewal of travel visas/work permits, and business licenses to avoid interruption of business activities
- Organized high-profile corporate events and international meetings for clients in Afghanistan, USA, Switzerland, India and UAE
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients
- Drafted business proposal and reports
- Attended conference calls with local and international clients
- Created and maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical
- Delegated tasks to team members and staff
- Introduced fraud prevention and anti-counterfeiting strategies by working closely with the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of public Health, and Ministry of Public Works in Afghanistan
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new scheduling and communication systems
- USA & Afghanistan
Administrative Assistant / Security Analyst
MarkMonitor
05.2004 - 12.2012
- Maintained office supplies and served as Office Manager
- Managed and coordinated multiple extremely active calendars concurrently
- Processed expense reports and made domestic and international travel arrangements including flights, hotel, and ground transportation booking for 20+ members of senior leadership
- Handled confidential information and prepared executive-level reports and presentations
- Charged with implementing a corporate credit card program and corporate travel program
- Assisted in project management tasks, maintaining project timelines and ensuring deliverables were met
- Assisted with Board of Directors meetings and events, coordinated executive meetings (in-house and away), and oversaw meeting preparation
- Trained new associates on core responsibilities
- Forged excellent, respectful working relationships with executive team
- Decision-maker on decisions/actions for many items directed to the Vice President
- Produced reports, spreadsheets and presentations using MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Investigated and analyze suspicious emails, email headers, spam, websites, domain registrations and phone numbers for fraudulent activities on the Internet targeting our clients
- Established a communication channel with registrars, ISPs, hosting companies, webmasters, and domain owners to have them remove fraudulent directories on their network(s)
- Attended conference calls with international clients
- Coordinated cases with law enforcement agencies
- Compiled and maintained various statistical reporting for internal executive reporting as well as external client reporting
Education
Bachelor - Social Work
Kardan University
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Outlook, Windows XP
- Extremely organized
- Trustworthy & hard-working
- Event planning
- Research expertise
Languages
English
Persian
Hindi
Pashtu
Timeline
Humanitarian Aid Worker/Volunteer
Global Generosity Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Consultant/Administrator
Intel Consultancy Services
01.2013 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant / Security Analyst
MarkMonitor
05.2004 - 12.2012
Bachelor - Social Work
Kardan University
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