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Helina Sisay

@helinasisay

Experienced administrative professional specializing in executive support, travel coordination, and program administration.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role offering executive-level administrative responsibilities, travel and logistics coordination, and opportunities to support program operations within mission-driven organizations.

I am an experienced administrative and program support professional with a BA in Management and an MBA in General Management, and over a decade supporting USAID-funded programs and international NGOs. I have led travel coordination, executive assistance, training logistics, HR and procurement-related activities, and maintained records and compliance across multi-stakeholder projects.

I pride myself on strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision; notable achievements include serving as primary point of contact for incoming FSOs and TDYers at USAID, managing mission travel and insurance programs, and coordinating large-scale trainings and events for multi-regional projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Administrative Assistant

Current

USAID

Feb 2021 - Present (5 years)

Serve as primary point of contact for incoming TDYers and newly assigned staff, manage Mission travel authorizations and Health and Accident Coverage program, and maintain executive office scheduling, records, and visitor support to ensure timely operations.

Travel Management Office Administration Records Management Scheduling Insurance Coordination Microsoft Office

Program Assistant

Abt Associates

Sep 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Provided administrative and production support for health financing activities including drafting plans, editing reports, managing consultant agreements and logistics for events to support program implementation.

Project Support Consultant Logistics Coordination Data Management Microsoft Office

Program and Executive Assistant

Abt Associates

Jul 2016 - Aug 2019 (3 years 1 month)

Coordinated training and event logistics, maintained executive schedules and correspondence, and facilitated SMT and technical team meetings to ensure program coordination and documentation.

training coordination Event Logistics Executive Support Meeting facilitation document preparation Calendar Management

Administrative Assistant

Abt Associates

Jun 2010 - Jun 2016 (6 years)

Managed reception, office supplies, travel bookings, timesheets, equipment maintenance and logistical support for project events while maintaining project records and communications.

Reception Office Management Procurement Timesheets Logistics Records Management

Administrative Assistant

Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief

Apr 2009 - Feb 2010 (10 months)

Handled HR, logistics and secretarial functions including recruitment support, staff development, procurement, facilities oversight, and executive correspondence to support organizational operations.

Human Resources Logistics Management Procurement Facilities Management Recruitment Record keeping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

St. Mary's University

Master of Business Administration, General Management

Completed a Master of Business Administration in General Management at St. Mary's University, with emphasis on organizational management and strategic planning.