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AMAL BELAIDI

AMAL BELAIDI

Henley on Thames,Oxfordshire

Summary

Dedicated executive administrative professional with 5 years extensive experience in operational coordination, planning and support. Background working with confidential information, strict processes and ambitious targets. Thrives under pressure in high tempo environment to meet tight deadlines.

Looking for a new opportunity as an Executive Assistant to utilize organizational skills, communication abilities, and strategic planning expertise to streamline employer's time, allowing them to concentrate on the growth and success of a dynamic company.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Executive Assistant to CEO/ Team Principal

Mahindra Racing UK
Banbury, Oxfordshire
04.2024 - Current

Mahindra Racing is a a motorsport racing team competing in the Electric FIA Formula E Championship:

• Provide comprehensive administrative assistance, encompassing organization of schedules, meetings, and travel plans.
• Managing CEO mailbox and assisting with business correspondence.
• Updating and maintaining calendars regularly.
• Filtering and managing incoming communications effectively.
• Overseeing processing of visa applications and creation of travel itineraries.
•Keeping track of leadership absences, monitoring sick leave, working from home schedules.
• Liaising with various departments (technical, marketing, PR, engineering, sporting, travel, logistics, finances, HR...) to follow-up on actions determined during meetings with CEO.
• Preparing email summaries and briefing notes ensuring effective readiness for meetings, events, and interviews.
• Formatting/improving reports and presentations including board meetings.
• Taking minutes during meetings and liaising with different
departments to follow-up on actions.
• Providing support during racing events.
• Prepare, review, and oversee expense reports and Credit Card reconciliation.

Executive Assistant to CEO

SHM Production Ltd
London, Greater London
10.2019 - Current

SHM is a specialist provider of business services using deep insights into human motivation to help organisations solve complex human-centred problems. SHM operates in developed and emerging markets.


Business Support:


  • Managing CEO's mailbox and ensuring appropriate handling of business and private correspondence.
  • Managing complex diary, scheduling strategically to maximise productivity and achieve monthly targets.
  • Facilitating effective communication between team members, while assigning tasks to relevant stakeholders and business areas as needed.
  • Liaising with team members on various projects to ensuring CEO is fully briefed for meetings and events
  • Maintaining schedules and excellent communication with clients, updating CEO and team of important changes.
  • Scheduling Board of Directors meetings, assisting with meeting materials, and resources.
  • Training junior office staff on correct procedures and reporting requirements.


Personal Support:


  • Coordinating complex travel arrangements including flights and accommodation, in line with budgets and schedules.
  • Liaising with suppliers and household related requests such as cleaners and deliveries.
  • Liaising with CEO's wife regarding various matters
  • Managing private communications, scheduling, appointments and memberships
  • Helping with event management including logistics, catering and venues

Executive Assistant to MD

Hartstone Rochette
London, Greater London
03.2019 - 06.2019

Hartstone Rochette is an executive search company matching gifted professionals with pioneering hospitality companies.

  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management, ensuring compliance with company policies and expense guidelines.
  • Worked closely with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensured timely payment.
  • Organized meetings, conferences, and events for board of directors, senior management, and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, including transportation, accommodations, and visas.
  • Managed catering, agendas, and logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Screened calls and emails, responding to direct messages and initiated necessary actions for director.
  • Prepared documents, drafted reports, and presentations for executive members.
  • Maintained databases and filing systems to boost team efficiency.

Lifestyle Manager- French Speaking

Quintessentially
London, Greater London
10.2018 - 03.2019

Quintessentially is a luxury lifestyle management company, benchmarking bespoke concierge service and granting members access to high end luxury.

  • Provided exceptional, consistently highly rated customer service to international corporate and HNW clients, handling various hospitality-related requests in English and French language.
  • Advised clients on best venues and travel destinations based on their requirements, ensuring personalised experience.
  • Handled booking of upscale restaurants, private clubs, and various events, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Arranged travel and hotel accommodations, ensuring comfortable and hassle-free experience.
  • Maintained excellent relationship with suppliers, negotiating rates and ensuring high-quality service.
  • Developed and maintained database of suppliers for easy access and reference.
  • Efficiently managed clients‘ profiles using Salesforce, ensuring all communications and requests are promptly addressed.
  • Provided regular updates to clients on status of ongoing requests, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
  • Addressed client concerns and complaints, ensuring prompt resolution and customer satisfaction.

Business Development Consultant- French Speaking

Operatix
Fleet, Hampshire
07.2018 - 10.2018

Operatix is a lead generation company specialised in accelerating growth and increasing revenue for B2B Software companies across North America and Europe.

  • Generated leads and cultivated lasting rapport with key industry clients through exceptional communication and relationship building.
  • Established new customer accounts through dedicated cold calling and exceptional service.
  • Developed and maintained strong network of industry contacts and referrals.
  • Developed and executed sales and marketing strategies to effectively reach target clients.

Petrophysicist

Hurricane Energy
Godalming, Surrey
11.2011 - 08.2017

Hurricane is an oil exploration and production company focused on naturally fractured basement reservoirs.

  • Undertook technical analysis of petrophysical data to understand reservoir and validate volumes in place.
  • Interpreted and integrated geological, geophysical, and engineering data to optimize reservoir characterization and modeling.
  • Developed petrophysical models to support reservoir simulation and production forecasting.
  • Supervised drilling and logging operations as company representative offshore.
  • Managed drilling and completion programs, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
  • Coordinated with contractors and third parties to enhance collaboration and ensure timely delivery of services and materials.
  • Conducted senior-level presentations to major oil companies during farm-out process.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop business strategies and identify new opportunities for growth.

Reservoir Geologist

Badley Ashton & Associates Ltd
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
10.2008 - 11.2011

Badley Ashton is a high quality geoscience consultancy, providing specialist reservoir description and prediction advice to the oil and gas industry worldwide.

  • Conducted geological explorations, delegating tasks and guiding staff to support project completion.
  • Specialised in Image interpretation of Paralic reservoirs.
  • Worked on various projects for international oil companies.
  • Used geological knowledge and expertise to characterise sediment.
  • Gathered data to determine geological relationships in regional context.
  • Delivered presentations to technical, management and client audiences.
  • Collected and interpreted real-time and long-term geological data.

Education

Master of Science - Geology

USTHB
Algiers
01.2006

Skills

  • Inbox management
  • Briefing note management
  • Schedule management
  • Travel coordination
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience in travel coordination and event planning
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively with clients and suppliers
  • Fluent in English, French and Arabic
  • Strongly believe in continuous learning and professional development

Languages

Arabic
Native
French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Timeline

Executive Assistant to CEO/ Team Principal

Mahindra Racing UK
04.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant to CEO

SHM Production Ltd
10.2019 - Current

Executive Assistant to MD

Hartstone Rochette
03.2019 - 06.2019

Lifestyle Manager- French Speaking

Quintessentially
10.2018 - 03.2019

Business Development Consultant- French Speaking

Operatix
07.2018 - 10.2018

Petrophysicist

Hurricane Energy
11.2011 - 08.2017

Reservoir Geologist

Badley Ashton & Associates Ltd
10.2008 - 11.2011

Master of Science - Geology

USTHB
AMAL BELAIDI