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Didi Aruna

@didiaruna

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Proactive Executive Assistant delivering high-level administrative and operational support.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role providing high-level executive support where I can streamline operations, manage complex schedules, and contribute to team productivity in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

I am a proactive, results-driven Executive Assistant with a strong track record supporting executive teams in fast-paced, mission-driven organisations. I specialise in complex calendar management, travel logistics, meeting and event coordination, and preparing professional reports, presentations, and grant-related documents.

My experience includes providing high-level support at The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (South Africa), HR assistance at the US Embassy, and procurement support at the University of the Free State, where I improved administrative processes, maintained confidential records, and coordinated stakeholder communications.

I am known for exceptional attention to detail, discretion with sensitive information, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to streamlining operations to enable executives to focus on strategic priorities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Executive Assistant

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Provide high-level administrative support to country leadership, managing complex calendars, travel logistics, and preparing reports and grant documents to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance for programs.

Calendar Management Travel Logistics Documentation SharePoint Document Control Meeting Coordination Confidentiality

HR Assistant

U.S. Embassy

Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Supported recruitment and HR administration including scheduling interviews, drafting employment confirmations, administering benefits and maintaining accurate personnel records and leave trackers.

Recruitment coordination Benefits Administration Personnel Records MS Office Report Writing Onboarding Confidentiality

Procurement Assistant

University of the Free State

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Monitored stock levels, managed procurement records and supplier documentation, performed clerical tasks and maintained accurate electronic and paper office records to support procurement operations.

Procurement Data Entry Supplier Records Calendar Management Reporting Office Administration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Industrial Psychology and Organisational Psychology

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology and Organisational Psychology focusing on workplace behaviour and organisational development.