Caren Salcedo, OFFICE MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO AND CHAIRMAN

Caren Salcedo

OFFICE MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO AND CHAIRMAN

Citizens School LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration major in Human Resources Development Management
Experience
12 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 4 Months

OFFICE MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO AND CHAIRMAN at Citizens School LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2021

Citizens School LLC is a visionary K-12 school in City Walk, designed and developed by Alzarooni Emirates Investments LLC

• Integral part of the core team that established the school, involved in key tasks from securing permits to sourcing contractors and suppliers.
• Transitioned into the role of Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO and Chairman, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring smooth administrative processes, managing tasks such as visa processing, accommodations, and medical insurance.
• Led initial recruitment efforts for core staff and contributed to marketing initiatives during the setup phase.
• Managed event planning activities related to the schools establishment..

OFFICE MANAGER & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO at Alzarooni Emirates Investments LLC (ZEI)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2019

ZEI is the family office managing Alzarooni family assets in private equity, public equity, investment funds and real estate.

Companies under the portfolio: Citizens School LLC, The Entertainer LLC, Granada Real Estate, Manzil Home Healthcare Service, Bournhall Fertility
Clinic, Cambridge Medical Center, Buildzone Contracting

Current Key Responsibilities
• Streamline administrative tasks, and lead efficiency-driven projects
• Serve as the primary liaison between our invested companies and executives, fostering transparent communication
• Actively contribute to various investment phases; provide essential support to diverse portfolio projects, including educational institution, residential tower project, fitness/supplements and gaming companies.
• Arranges and handles an average of 10-12 meetings per day. (Manages the CEO, CIO and the teams calendar)
• Receives and interfaces with senior clients, executives and partners
• In charge of travel arrangements of the CEO (business and personal) and the team both locally and internationally.
• Maintains corporate filing systems (electronic and hard copies)
• Manages and attends social occasions, business events with the CEO or other team members as needed, ensuring that the company is represented professionally
• General office management such as purchasing office supplies and equipment, website maintenance, management of corporate accounts, contracts and payments with supplier, vendor/client relationships, produces expense reports and handles petty cash
• Acts as the HR person - managing employee leaves, group medical insurance, administration of benefits, sourcing and recruitment of new employees, handling visa and cancellation, company formation

ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE (with duties as Executive Assistant and Investor Relations Manager) at Prime Investments Group Limited (DMCC Branch)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2017 to April 2019

• Focused on efficient office administration, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Engaged in effective communication and relationship management, maintaining strong connections with shareholders, corporate brokers, registrars, corporate advisors, auditors, legal advisors, and other industry partners.
• Provided dedicated support to the CEO, handling various responsibilities to facilitate executive tasks and priorities.
• Served as the investor relationship manager, effectively handling a base of 200+ shareholders. Ensured timely release of information, managed inquiries, and provided feedback to management.

OFFICE MANAGER at AEGON SHIPPING LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2015 to July 2017

• Provided comprehensive support in HR, administration, and accounts, ensuring the smooth functioning of company operations.
• Managed office services, operations, and procedures, showcasing proficiency in tasks such as generating attendance reports, and tracking leave.
• Controlled correspondence, designed effective filing systems, and reviewed/approved supply requisitions to maintain a well-organized work environment
• Assigned and monitored clerical functions, ensuring efficiency in day-to-day administrative tasks.

HR SPECIALIST at Novartis Healthcare AG
  • Philippines - Makati City
  • May 2014 to September 2015

Novartis is a multi-nationalpharmaceutical company focusing on innovative medicines, generics and eye care devices.

• Held pivotal roles in compensation and benefits, overseeing the end-to-end process for over 1, 800 employees. Provided guidance on benefit programs, including medical reimbursements, company benefit claims, and loan applications.
• Served as the assistant to the HR Business Partner, contributing to strategic HR initiatives and ensuring seamless collaboration.
• Supervised the recruitment process for rank-and-file employees, demonstrating proficiency in talent acquisition and onboarding procedures.
• Led the preparation and facilitation of internal company training sessions and workshops, contributing to employee development and skill enhancement.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration major in Human Resources Development Management
  • at Southern Luzon State University
  • April 2024

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Specialties & Skills

Benefits
Compensation
Recruitment
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INVESTMENTS
MANAGEMENT
SOURCING
OPERATIONS
EVENT PLANNING
PURCHASING
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
EXPENSE REPORTS
Human Resources
Employee Relations
Interpersonal
Compensation and Benefits
TELEPHONE SKILLS
Performance Management
Employee Benefits
Negotiation

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Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Business Communication Skills Professional Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2023
Career Essentials in Administrative Assistance by Microsoft and LinkedIn (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2023
Personal Assistant Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2020
Outstanding Professional Development for Administrators (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2023

Hobbies

  • Painting