Sonum Chahal
Hillingdon,Greater London
Summary
Experienced professional demonstrating strengths in organisation, problem solving and accurate record keeping. Adapts to varied priorities through clear communication, document management and reliable support. Committed to maintaining professional standards and helping teams work effectively.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Office administrative assistant
Workspace Interiors LTD
St Albans, Hertfordshire
2021.09 - 2026.08
- Arranged meetings with clients, fostering strong professional relationships.
- Handled confidential documents with utmost discretion, maintaining privacy standards at all times.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support during company events and meetings.
- Compiled relevant information for presentations, helping portray data effectively.
- Managed invoicing tasks smoothly, ensuring accurate financial records were maintained.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Used Microsoft, Xero and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Bookkeeping and Payroll
Personal assistant/Office Administrator
Orchard Properties
Ickenham, Hillingdon
2016.07 - 2021.09
- Scheduled appointments and conference calls coordinated seamlessly across different time zones.
- Organised meetings, improved communication within the team.
- Prepared reports and presentations for board meetings, streamlined decision-making process.
- Worked closely with HR department for recruitment activities, streamlined hiring process.
- Coordinated daily schedules for CEO with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed correspondence, reduced response time by ensuring timely replies.
- Ensured smooth business travel arrangements for senior management.
- Provided personal assistance to CEO whilst travelling overseas on business trips.
- Managed invoice processing tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Took minutes during meetings with accuracy and precision, facilitated follow-up actions efficiently.
- Filed documents systematically which increased ease of access when needed.
- Updated executive diaries with daily appointments, set reminders, and added key details.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Bristol
Bristol 2012.09 - 2016.07
Skills
- Administrative support and office management
- Accurate data entry and record keeping
- Financial and numerical accuracy
- Checking information and identifying discrepancies
- Data reconciliation and record verification
- Microsoft Office and computerised systems
- Google Workspace / Google Suite
- Email and telephone communication
- Diary and appointment coordination
- Managing confidential information
- Document management and filing
- Responding to enquiries
- Ordering and coordinating supplies
- Liaising with external organisations and service providers
- Problem solving and investigating issues
- Prioritising competing workloads
- Working independently and meeting deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Excellent attention to detail
- Professional and reliable approach
Affiliations
- Netball
- Travelling
- Gym
- Dogs and meeting other dog owners
Timeline
Office administrative assistant
Workspace Interiors LTD
2021.09 - 2026.08
Personal assistant/Office Administrator
Orchard Properties
2016.07 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Bristol
2012.09 - 2016.07