Shaima Alwardi
@shaimaalwardi
Experienced office manager optimizing executive operations, communications, and administrative efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am an office manager with over 10 years of experience managing administrative activities and office procedures, supporting C-level executives across banking and telecom sectors. I specialize in planning and coordinating executive office operations, meeting logistics, board materials, and confidential reporting.
In my current role supporting the Group Chief Operating Officer at Bank ABC, I direct office processes for eight divisions, act as a liaison with senior management and subsidiaries, and prepare consolidated materials for committees and boards. Previously I supported the Group CIO at Investcorp Bank, handling executive meeting administration, procurement interactions for technology, and operational process improvements.
I bring proven skills in event support, travel and expense management, vendor negotiation, facilities and asset oversight, HR administrative support, and customer service. I am dedicated to improving operational efficiency, maintaining high confidentiality, and enabling senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Office Manager
Bank ABC
Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Manage GCOO office operations for eight divisions, coordinating meetings, materials, logistics, and confidential reports to improve executive efficiency and information flow across subsidiaries.
Executive Assistant
Investcorp
Dec 2013 - May 2018 (4 years 5 months)
Provided administrative and procurement support to the Group CIO, prepared board-level materials and travel/expense reports, and optimized technical/operational processes for compliance.
Administrative Associate
MENA Telecom
May 2009 - Apr 2013 (3 years 11 months)
Managed facilities, assets, LPOs, insurance and budget alignment tasks, conducted market research and CEO briefs, and negotiated supplier agreements to support operations.
Summer Intern
Ahli United Bank
May 2007 - Aug 2007 (3 months)
Handled petty cash and daily reconciliations, assisted accounts payable and purchase order issuance, and supported supplier quotation evaluations.
HR Assistant
MENA Telecom
Provided HR administrative support including recruitment, onboarding, employee records maintenance, absence reporting, and internal communications to streamline HR operations.
Customer Service Executive
MENA Telecom
Delivered frontline customer service, handled inquiries and complaints, logged issues into the complaint database, and increased sales through cross-selling initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Proofpoint (training)
Certificate, Email Security / IT Administration
Attained Proofpoint Accredited Administrator certification focused on email security and Proofpoint platform administration.
Proofpoint (training)
Certificate, Project Management Tools
Completed Proofpoint MS Projects training certificate.
London South Bank University
Bachelor of Science, International Business
Completed a Bachelor of Science in International Business focusing on global business principles and practices.
Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF)
Certificate, Human Behavior
Completed a certificate in Reiki Jin Kei Do (human behavior) through BIBF programs.
Bahrain Reiki Center
Certificate, Reiki / Human Behavior
Completed Reiki Jin Kei Do training at Bahrain Reiki Center.
Bahrain Polytechnic
Diploma, Business Management
Completed a Diploma in Business Management covering fundamental business and management topics.
Bahrain Deaf Society
Certificate, Sign Language
Completed training in principles of sign language through the Bahrain Deaf Society.
University of Bahrain
Diploma, Commercial Studies
Completed a Diploma in Commercial Studies with coursework in commerce-related subjects.
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