Tarek Habbal

Drawing on my 7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant/Right-hand man, to the CEO (UHNWI) of a prestigious multinational property investment, development, management and asset management firm in Mayfair, London, I am confident in my ability to bring a wealth of skills and expertise to your organization. In addition to my primary responsibilities, I have seamlessly managed a wide range of office administrative and managerial duties, ensuring the smooth running of operations and providing invaluable support to my executive.

During my successful term which I look fondly back on, I earned the recognition and appraisal of my peers and executives for my meticulous, task-driven, and dedicated approach to providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to C-Suite personnel. I facilitated all aspects of internal and external communication, supported day-to-day administrative, financial, and operational functions, and worked collaboratively with C-level executives to achieve maximum operational impacts, conserve time, and boost efficiency.

My organized and flexible approach allowed me to remain positive and pleasant under strict deadlines, perform well under pressure, and come up with workable solutions during ad-hoc situations. As a result, I earned consistent recognition from colleagues and superiors for my unparalleled interpersonal and communication talents, as well as my exceptionally positive and uplifting demeanor.

Highlights of my experience include overseeing scheduling, meeting coordination and preparation, taking minutes, calendar and diary management, travel arrangements, office administration, acting as a point of contact, budgeting, project management, records keeping and filing, handling confidential information with discretion, screening phone calls and visitors, and ensuring adherence to office procedures and policies to maximize productivity and performance. I also interacted effectively with cross-functional departments to streamline operations, balanced multiple tasks within deadline-driven atmospheres, and provided top-level service while maintaining strict attention to detail.

From my 7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant to the CEO, I understood the importance of being proactive. My greatest value to my executive was my ability to use sound judgment, anticipate roadblocks, create effective alternative plans, and work independently, thus freeing up their time to focus on the needs of the business. Acting as gatekeeper and problem solver, my responsibilities went beyond basic administrative work and also involved maintaining a balance between professional, familial, and social obligations.

Sequel to this tenure, I went on to co-found and direct a Start-up/Joint Venture Printing Press in Lagos, Nigeria, where I successfully led a team of 30+ employees, further developing and honing my leadership and managerial skills.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the American University of Beirut - Lebanon and a Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from London, UK. In addition, I am fluent in English, French, and Arabic.

In addition to my qualifications above, please note I have extensive experience dealing with UHNWI.

Sincerely,
 

As an accomplished Executive Assistant with 7 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives, I have a track record of providing outstanding administrative support.

My expertise includes managing and overseeing general office operations, organizing and streamlining filing systems, handling reception duties with utmost professionalism, scheduling appointments and managing complex diaries with efficiency, arranging extensive international travel, managing correspondence with sensitivity and confidentiality, coordinating and planning meetings, taking minutes, maintaining executive calendars, and implementing office policies and procedures.

I am a proactive problem solver, skilled in using sound judgment to anticipate roadblocks, prioritize tasks, create effective alternative plans , thus enabling executives to focus on strategic business initiatives. I also have experience co-founding and directing a printing press in Lagos, Nigeria, where I led and managed a team of over 30 employees.

In terms of academic qualifications, I hold a B.S. in Psychology from the American University of Beirut and a Master's in Business Administration and Management from London. I am also fluent in three languages, English, French and Arabic.
 

MBA 

Master's in Business Administration and Management 

B.S. in Psychology

Fluency: English, Arabic, French