I'm seeking a challenging and diverse role where I can leverage my passion for automation and CRM optimization to drive efficiency and productivity. I thrive in positions that allow you to streamline processes, particularly through automation, while also enjoying the traditional tasks of an executive assistant.
Kara Belles
@karabelles
I'm an Executive Assistant based in Manila with 22 years of working experience.
PhilippinesWhat I'm looking for
With 15 years' experience, I specialize in automation and executive assistant tasks. I've saved 10,000 hours annually for General Motors and 500 hours monthly for my last employer. Proficient in diverse assistant duties, I bring versatility and efficiency, ready to make an immediate impact on your team's success!
Experience
Executive Assistant
Be Happy TC
Jul 2023 - Jan 2024 (6 months)
Managed GoHighLevel email campaigns and automations, including graphics creation, email composition, and drip campaign scheduling.
Handled virtual reception duties, managing incoming calls for transaction coordinators and the CEO.
Automated client systems, reducing manual data entry by 80% and saving 500 hours monthly.
Executive Assistant
Orca Mobility
Feb 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Provided comprehensive support to the Operations Manager, managing calendars, emails, and coordination with other virtual assistants.
Managed Google Drive clientele folders for organizational purposes and handled various administrative tasks.
Coordinated offsite planning for UK and US employees and scheduled demos for the CEO with potential investors.
Executive Assistant
Virtual Assistant Team
May 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 8 months)
Managed social media content and coordination, organized meetings, and maintained Zoho CRM and Projects.
Facilitated international payments and assisted with various administrative tasks.
Established and updated job aids for team use and ensured quality control for certification tests.
HR Analyst
General Motors
Oct 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Managed expatriate data and travel requirements, coordinated with HRBPs, and improved job aids for trainees and analysts.
Implemented ideation for auto-upload and data entry of new hires, resulting in significant annual savings.
HR Administrator
Georgiou
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017 (6 months)
Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment efforts for an Australian construction company.
Implemented cost-saving measures during the uniform provider transition and created training manuals for HR hires.
HR Assistant
Sykes
Apr 2016 - Jan 2017 (9 months)
• Assisted with end-to-end recruitment for local hires to be sourced out to different lines of businesses from technical support to customer service, non-voice accounts and sales
• Performed administrative tasks when needed, including interdepartmental and external liaising, resolving applicant inquiries, business proposal requests, and employee benefits concerns
Tech stack
Learn about the tools and technologies that Kara likes to use.
Xero
Google Docs
DocuSign
Ramp
Google Drive
Zoho Docs
Google Fonts
Google Analytics
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Zoho Cliq
Lever
Microsoft PowerApps
Google Maps
HubSpot
RingCentral
Google Workspace
ClickUp
Zoho Projects
Todoist
Buffer
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Google Keep
Zoom
Google Meet
Zapier
Google Voice
ZoomInfo
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Canva
Microsoft Power BI
Zoho Campaigns
Airtable
Hootsuite
Dovetail
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