Sarene Ann David
Summary
Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 8+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant
NTU Office Of Global Education & Mobility
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Attending to students’ enquiries and request for assistance
- Following up with students on necessary documentation in preparation for short term programmes
- Attending to partners’ enquiries on student exchange and follow up with partners for documentation
- Managing communication with inbound students’ and partner universities to address enquiries
- Monitoring the financial transactions and assist with budgeting, accrual, reporting, etc.
- Assisting on purchasing procedures
- Collate and ensure accuracy of inbound mobility data for reporting and analysis
- Planning & Executing of event for short term programmes
- Working with various school to recruit students on short term programmes
- Managed schedules, events and travel plans for conferences
- Supported decision-making processes by conducting research, compiling data, and presenting findings in concise reports for executive review
- Facilitated successful events by coordinating logistics, vendor relations, and guest accommodations for high-level corporate functions
Administrative Assistant Manager
SMU
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Manage office administration, logistics and day-to-day operations - Office of Safety & Security (OSS)
- Liaise with Office of Finance to ensure all payments/invoices reconcile with purchase orders created, and that all payments are made promptly
- Assists in planning and preparation of forecast of training program conducted under purview of Office of Safety & Security
- Interacts and maintains liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside agencies in facilitating program objectives
- Maintain proper pre and post program administration processes (programmed EDMs, post course evaluations, course reports) and to recommend refinement / improvements (where applicable)
- Assists in development of marketing operations & materials for safety training & education program
- Manage promotion of safety and security outreach to SMU community via monthly EDMs and Newsletters.
Assistant Buyer
Marks & Spencer
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted Buyers in planning, selecting, developing, purchasing, pricing, and distributing range of merchandise
- Assisted to ensure timely distribution of merchandise range selected by and agreed with Buyers
- Assisted Buyer in compiling data for statistics which are necessary for buying decision making process
- Liaised with Sales Managers, Sales Supervisors, and Sales Associates to manage stock commitment and perform stock consolidation
- Worked closely with selling floor teams and assisted buyer in analysing and identifying trends through sales and stock information and regular store visits
- Assisted Buyers in answering queries from selling floor
- Assisted Buyers in daily recording of sales, weekly sales reports and monthly report on brands/product lines sales turnover
- Processed, reviewed and tracked replenishment orders using SAP
Marketing Assistant
Warner Bros Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Formulate, direct, and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers
- Purchase advertising space as required to market movies
- Consult with advertising agencies to arrange promotional campaigns
- Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws
- Inspect event facilities before movie premieres
- Organise ticket redemption for movie premieres
- Review event bills for accuracy and process payments
- Prepare weekly & monthly reports according to schedule
- Assist in allocating budget for movies for each movie title
- Follow up with marketing teams and vendors for any outstanding invoices or invoices with discrepancies
- Prepare and coordinate packing of premiums for promotional partners and media during movie release
- Working closely with sales executives and production offices, development and create high impact marketing materials, including pitch decks, sales promos, rating analysis
- Daily organization of digital & social media activity
- Managed relationships with key industry partners and implemented promotional initiatives to maximise marketing program performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration -
Birmingham City University - Kaplan City Campus
04.2019
Diploma Business Management -
Management Development Institute of Singapore
03.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
- Expert Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- SAP Concur
- Microsoft Excel
- Effective Problem Solving
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant
NTU Office Of Global Education & Mobility
03.2022 - 12.2023
Administrative Assistant Manager
SMU
04.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Buyer
Marks & Spencer
03.2018 - 03.2021
Marketing Assistant
Warner Bros Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration -
Birmingham City University - Kaplan City Campus
Diploma Business Management -
Management Development Institute of Singapore
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