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Legna silva

@legnasilva

I support CEOs, boards, and senior leaders through complex executive operations, travel, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an executive support role in the UAE where I can partner with senior leaders, manage complex priorities, and contribute in a fast-paced multicultural environment.

I've supported senior commercial leadership at Microsoft, the CEO and Board at LANXESS, and school and business directors across Australia and Brazil. My work centres on complex calendars, international travel, confidential correspondence, executive meetings, reporting, and presentations.

At Fortitude Valley State Secondary College, I supported the Principal and school operations during 150% student enrolment growth, coordinating confidential HR administration, events, suppliers, facilities, and stakeholder communications. At Quality Commercial Cleaning, I partnered with the Director across client, supplier, and operational priorities in four business sectors.

I've also built HR, recruitment, and learning solutions through Bloom Talent & Learning, supported 300% headcount growth at ORTEC LATAM, and coordinated operational readiness administration for Rio 2016. I'm Dubai-based, immediately available across the UAE, and bring discretion, organisation, and confidence in fast-paced multicultural environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & HR and Learning Consultant

Current

Bloom Talent & Learning

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Developed tailored HR, recruitment, and learning solutions for small businesses and education providers. Managed business administration, client communication, and project coordination.

HR Consulting Recruitment Onboarding Leadership Development Business Administration Project Coordination Microsoft 365 Google Workspace ChatGpt Claude AI Microsoft Copilot

Human Resources Administrator

Move Recruitment Solutions

May 2024 - Dec 2024 (7 months)

Provided administrative support to the Director and four Consultants, coordinating diaries, interviews, correspondence, and documentation. Managed confidential records for 500+ candidates and improved placement efficiency by 30%.

HR Administration Recruitment coordination Document Management Database Management Microsoft 365 Excel Outlook LinkedIn Recruiter

Recruitment Officer (Project)

Belbaker Bus Charter

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Coordinated administration for 50+ appointments in three months, including interviews, documentation, compliance, and onboarding. Supported leadership priorities during 28% workforce growth.

Recruitment coordination Onboarding Compliance Documentation Interview Scheduling Microsoft 365 Excel Outlook

PA to the Principal & HR Officer

Fortitude Valley State Secondary College

Oct 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Provided direct PA and executive support to the Principal, managing calendar priorities, meetings, confidential correspondence, and day-to-day requirements. Supported school operations and managed confidential HR and executive administration.

Calendar Management HR Administration Stakeholder Liaison Event Coordination Microsoft 365 Excel PowerPoint Teams SharePoint

Executive & Administrative Support to the Director

Quality Commercial Cleaning

Mar 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Provided direct executive support to the Director, coordinating calendar management, meetings, appointments, correspondence, and daily priorities. Managed confidential documentation and acted as key stakeholder liaison.

Calendar Management Stakeholder Liaison Report Preparation Microsoft 365 Excel PowerPoint Teams

HR and Administrative Operations Coordinator / Office Manager

ORTEC LATAM

Jul 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years 1 month)

Supported senior leadership with scheduling, meetings, travel, confidential documentation, and reporting. Managed office operations and supported 300% headcount growth, including an international assignment with headquarters.

Office Management Vendor Management Facilities Management HR Administration International Reporting Microsoft 365 Excel PowerPoint Teams SharePoint

Administrative Operations Executive, Operational Readiness for Technology

Organising Committee for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Jul 2013 - Jul 2015 (2 years)

Coordinated PMO administration, meetings, schedules, action trackers, reporting, and stakeholder follow-up across Technology and Transport. Supported 100+ employees and 5,000+ contractors while liaising with the IOC and government agencies.

PMO Administration Meeting Coordination Reporting Stakeholder Liaison Logistics Microsoft 365 Excel PowerPoint Teams SharePoint

Executive Assistant and Administrative Operations Executive

Microsoft

Jun 2011 - Jun 2013 (2 years)

Provided executive support to senior commercial leadership, coordinating complex calendars, meetings, travel, expenses, and communications. Prepared over 100 annual management reports and supported confidential sales processes.

Calendar Management Expense Management Executive Reporting Data Validation Microsoft 365 Excel PowerPoint Teams SharePoint

Board Executive Assistant

Lanxess Elastômero do Brasil

Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 (2 years 5 months)

Provided C-level support to the CEO and Board, including complex calendar management, executive meetings, confidential correspondence, and travel coordination. Supported Marketing and Procurement Directors and coordinated corporate events.

Calendar Management Event Coordination Vendor Management Negotiation Microsoft 365 Excel PowerPoint Teams

Sales Executive

SuperVia

Jan 2008 - Jun 2009 (1 year 5 months)

Managed 30+ corporate partner relationships, coordinating meetings, proposals, contracts, and renewals. Supported portfolio growth of 20%+ and customer retention above 90% through structured relationship management.

Sales Relationship Management Contract Management Customer Retention Proposal Writing Microsoft 365 Excel Outlook