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Azizah Ahamad

Singapore

Summary

Highly efficient Department Assistant with strong administrative expertise and public sector background. Effectively managed large services group's administrative functions and received recognition for quality of work. Excellent organizational and collaborative skills leading to outstanding results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Assistant

Roche Diagnostic Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
07.2014 - 06.2024
  • Assistant to the Head of IT, APAC
  • Optimized calendar management for Head of IT by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Coordinated meetings and workshopsevents, ensuring smooth logistics and maximum attendance.
  • Manage travel arrangements, visa application and organizing office for efficiency
  • Key Person for the SimpleBuy System
  • Creation SC/PO and confirming goods receipts for IT department
  • Interact professionally with all levels of staff and maintain the highest level of confidentiality; known for tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive issues.

Administrative Assistant to the Vice President

Archipelago Resources
10.2009 - 03.2014
  • Report to Vice President Investor Relations & Corporate Affairs/CEO
  • Organized complex calendars for Senior Management to ensure optimal time management and productivity
  • Enhanced departmental communication by scheduling and organizing meetings, presentations, and other events for the Vice President locally and overseas
  • Assisted in the preparation of presentations and proposals for the Vice-President, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy when handling critical data.
  • Responsible in the set up of office and sourcing office space in addition to liaising with contractors and building management for renovation
  • Setup corporate account for telecommunication, rental of copier machine and appoint travel agent to handle all business travelers
  • Key person for all expatriates Employment Pass & Dependent Pass process
  • Co-ordinate relocation requirement for expatriates with a relocation company
  • Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database
  • Responsible for the setup of filing system for Human Resource
  • Supported benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and processing of claims for all employees.
  • Assist with APEC Card Applications
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Contact person for archive files at RECALL Perth, Australia

Office Administrator

Jo Tankers Asia Pte. Ltd.
01.2007 - 08.2010
  • Reported to the Director of Asia
  • Elevated executive performance through adept calendar management skills that ensured punctual attendance at crucial appointments along with travel schedules
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Point of contact for Offshore Directors' accommodation
  • Supported benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and processing of claims for all employees
  • Collate monthly reports within the Asia Region
  • Coordinated deadlines for all equipment contracts and company insurance
  • Optimized workflow efficiency by setting up, organizing and maintaining an up-to-date filing system for easy access to critical documents.
  • Assisted finance department where necessary pertaining to invoices
  • Ensuring all letters and invoices are sent out promptly

Administrative Assistant

United Airlines
10.2006 - 11.2006

Provide secretarial support to Manager, Human Resource

  • Assisted with recruitment efforts, successfully filling open positions in a timely manner.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to use for recruitment, employee relations and benefits administration.
  • Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
  • Supported benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and processing of claims for all employees
  • Streamlined HR operations by effectively managing personnel records and maintaining confidentiality.

Education

Whitley Secondary School
Singapore
01.1982

Skills

  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Relationship Building
  • Professional and mature
  • Administrative Support
  • Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Powerpoint
  • File Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Meeting Scheduling
  • Calendar Management
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Department Assistant

Roche Diagnostic Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
07.2014 - 06.2024

Administrative Assistant to the Vice President

Archipelago Resources
10.2009 - 03.2014

Office Administrator

Jo Tankers Asia Pte. Ltd.
01.2007 - 08.2010

Administrative Assistant

United Airlines
10.2006 - 11.2006

Whitley Secondary School
Azizah Ahamad