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Samantha Pillay

@samanthapillay1

I coordinate executive operations, travel, events, and administration for senior leaders across corporate and financial services teams.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for an executive or administrative support role where I can coordinate senior leaders' diaries, travel, meetings, events, and operational administration.

I've supported senior leaders at Dubai Holding Group & Al Shamsi Holdings, Sanlam Private Investments, RMB Private Bank, and Siemens, coordinating complex diaries, meetings, travel, correspondence, and executive administration.

At Dubai Holding Group, I compiled management reports and company newsletters, coordinated office operations and staff schedules, managed fleet administration, and supported retail-store documentation including contractor contracts, lease agreements, and permissions.

I'm experienced in board packs, client events, HR administration, presentations, recruitment support, and supplier logistics. I use MS Office, SAP HR, Zoom, Trello, Zoho, Google Suite, Canva, LMS platforms, and other business systems to keep teams organised and informed.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PA to Group General Manager

Dubai Holding Group & Al Shamsi Holdings

Feb 2009 - Apr 2011 (2 years 2 months)

Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Group General Manager and Group Retail Manager, including diary management, travel arrangements, and administration. Coordinated department functions and office management tasks.

Diary Management Travel Arrangements Administration Office Management Event Coordination Microsoft Office

Recruitment Assistant

Hays Recruitment Dubai

Jul 2008 - Dec 2008 (5 months)

Supported recruitment processes including candidate pre-screening, shortlisting, and database management. Assisted with marketing activities and research for the Financial Services business development journal.

Recruitment Candidate Screening Database Management Marketing Research Microsoft Office

Executive PA to Managing Director

Sanlam Private Investments

Jul 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 5 months)

Provided executive support to the Managing Director, Deputy CEO, and three Investment Principals, including diary management, travel arrangements, and administration. Coordinated board meetings and investment committee meetings.

Diary Management Travel Arrangements Administration Board meeting coordination Office Management Microsoft Office

Executive PA to Chief Investment Officer

RMB Private Bank

Feb 2004 - Jun 2006 (2 years 4 months)

Provided executive support to the Chief Investment Officer and Head of Portfolio Investment, including diary management, correspondence, presentations, and travel arrangements. Managed quarterly reports and client meetings.

Diary Management Correspondence Presentation Skills Travel Arrangements Administration Excel Microsoft Office

Executive PA to Group HR Manager

Siemens Ltd.

Jul 2002 - Jan 2004 (1 year 6 months)

Provided comprehensive administrative support to the HR Business Unit, including meeting and diary management, typing, filing, and travel arrangements. Coordinated events and presentations, and assisted with HR administration and special projects.

Administrative Support Diary Management Travel Arrangements Event Coordination HR Administration Microsoft Office SAP HR

PA to Sales and Marketing Team

Siemens Ltd.

Oct 2001 - Jun 2002 (8 months)

Coordinated sales and marketing projects, managed the Maximizer client database, and prepared presentation packs. Organized road shows and customer events, and provided general secretarial support to the team.

Project Coordination Database Management Event Organization Presentation Preparation Secretarial Support Microsoft Office Maximizer