Cassandra H Wahid CV 1

Cassandra Helene Wahid

Date of Birth: 04/06/1976 Address: 554 Hayat Townhouses
Nationality: British Town Square, Dubai
Mobile: 0588 942 962
Email: [email protected]

A numerate, literate, bright graduate and experienced Executive Assistant with excellent interpersonal and
organisational skills. Self-motivated, autonomous and driven. Can adapt in a fast-paced and challenging
environment, absorb new things, curious to learn.

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

Interpersonal Skills
• Able to generate and maintain meaningful relationships: relationships that matter and create
opportunity, productivity and continuity.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels in person, in writing and by phone
• Well-presented with the right attitude for any situation
• Honest and a good listener with the ability to give direct and immediate feedback
• Comfortable working in a team or alone

Attention to Detail
• Outstanding grammar and vocabulary which partly comes from being privately educated
• Able to draft contracts and documents, prepare presentations and briefs
• Proof-reading the same above for errors, content and make intelligent alternative suggestions
• Diligent and hard-working, strives for accuracy
• Curious by nature and able to absorb new information effectively

Comprehensive Executive Assistant Skills
• Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and able to learn different systems and software quickly
• Excellent at making local or international travel arrangements conscious of budget
• Client/contractor/consultant/parent/teacher/patient liaison
• Agenda and meeting planning; attendance at and minute-taking for meetings
• Prioritising workloads; onboarding of new employees
• Pro-active in follow ups
• 90wpm shorthand and fast typist freestyle and audio

Data Management
• Create CRM databases or use existing systems effectively
• Streamline filing processes to increase efficiency
• Exceptional organisation skills both online and on the desk
• Maintain and manage communication using social media network
• Coordinate local and international projects

Accounting
• Raise purchase orders, quotations and invoices
• Record and calculate expenses accurately and on time
• Effective liaison with finance teams and working together when issues arise
• Maintain key financial databases and rolling capital/project summaries

CAREER SUMMARY

Doka, Dubai Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President MEAAP
June 2021 - Executive Assistant to CEO
Medical Secretary and Personal Assistant
Activate Experience Limited, Dubai Executive Assistant to Group Property Director
May 2019 – August 2020

NHS Queen Victoria Hospital Trust, UK
October 2014 – October 2016

The Jockey Club, UK
August 2003 – November 2011

Hampstead College of Fine Arts, UK Secretary and Personal Assistant to joint Principals
August 2002 – August 2003 Personal Assistant/Administrator
Administrator
Sotheby’s Fine Art, UK
March 2000 – August 2002

Legal & General Assurance Society, UK
September 1997 – March 2000

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Pitman Teeline Shorthand training 90wpm achieved
2:1 achieved
University of East Anglia, Norwich (1994 - 1997)
BA Honours Degree in History of Art & Architecture

Reigate Sixth Form College, Surrey (1992 – 1994)
3 A levels: Latin (A) Classical Civilisation (A) English Literature (C)

Benenden School, Kent (1988 – 1992)
9 GCSEs including Maths and English: 4 grade A, 3 grade B, 2 grade C

ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS

• Hold current clean UK and UAE driving licenses
• Successfully re-located family to UAE in December 2016
• Travelled solo around Vietnam for 5 months in 2018
• Actively enjoy skiing, swimming, kayaking, travel, exploring UAE and hiking, off-roading, dog-

walking, visiting art galleries, reading, family, friends and good food (not necessarily in that order)