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Maria Wassef

London

Summary

Organised Administrative Assistant with extensive experience in office operations and project management. Demonstrated expertise in analytical thinking, data entry, report preparation, and problem-solving. Strong communication skills in English and Arabic facilitate effective collaboration in diverse environments. Currently pursuing a career in Data/Business Analysis to apply analytical skills for strategic insights.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

Full time parent

London
11.2018 - Current
  • Successfully managed busy household schedule, demonstrating strong multitasking and time management skills.
  • Oversaw budgeting, meal planning, and financial management for household operations.
  • Coordinated school runs, extracurricular activities, and appointments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Organised fundraising activities, bake sales, and community events to engage local participation.
  • Planned over 20 children’s birthday parties, overseeing budgeting, venue bookings, and vendor coordination.
  • Created engaging themes and activities to enhance event experiences for children and parents.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing priorities in fast-paced environments while fulfilling responsibilities effectively.


Administration Assistant/PA to Group Engineering Director

Tower Transit
London
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Assisted Group Engineering Director with daily administrative tasks, including document preparation and data management.
  • Managed schedules, coordinated meetings, and oversaw communications on behalf of director.
  • Arranged travel plans, including booking accommodations and preparing itineraries.
  • Organized and maintained office systems to ensure efficiency.
  • Prepared reports, presentations, and documentation as needed.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.

Sales Assistant

Benson Pharmacy
London
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Provided excellent customer service and assisted with product inquiries.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained accurate sales records.
  • Identified discrepancies in stocks through regular inventory management.
  • Designed visually pleasing in-store and window displays to increase footfall.

Accounting Work Experience

Tower Transit
London
  • Gained valuable experience in both accounting and administration functions.
  • Assisted with financial record-keeping and data entry.
  • Worked alongside accounting team to ensure timely and accurate month-end procedures.
  • Managed correspondence, keeping all parties up-to-date on project developments.
  • Improved team communication by organising regular team meetings and discussions.

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

Arden University
Coventry

Bachelor Degree - Business (Finance)

Arden University

Diploma - Business Studies

West London College
London

Skills

  • Dedicated and organized Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing efficient and reliable support in fast-paced environments Adept at handling various administrative tasks, managing schedules, and ensuring seamless office operations Seeking an opportunity to contribute my skills and commitment to the success of a dynamic organization
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other office management software
  • Multilingual: Fluent in English and Arabic (reading, speaking, and writing)
  • Analytical thinking & problem solving
  • Attention to detail & accuracy
  • Time management & organisation
  • Critical thinking & decision-making
  • Project management & prioritisation
  • event coordination

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Fluent

Affiliations

  • enjoy puzzles and chess
  • event planning
  • Reading & Continuous Learning: Enjoys reading broadly with a strong thirst for knowledge, staying curious and open to new ideas.

Volunteering

  • Primary School Helper for Year 10 Work Experience
  • Peer Mentoring and Paired Reading (Mentored a group of girls for peer mentoring)
  • Boots Opticians Sales Advisor Work Experience
  • GP Administrator Work Experience
  • Local Shop (Family Business) (Responsible for handling finance and customer interactions)
  • community projects with presentation preparation and event coordination

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Full time parent

11.2018 - Current

Administration Assistant/PA to Group Engineering Director

Tower Transit
03.2017 - 09.2018

Sales Assistant

Benson Pharmacy
09.2016 - 02.2017

Accounting Work Experience

Tower Transit

Master of Science - Data Science

Arden University

Bachelor Degree - Business (Finance)

Arden University

Diploma - Business Studies

West London College

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