PATRICIA GRANT
ADMIN SECRETARY(BILINGUAL)
Aclens, VD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate, with strong organizational skills. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SNR ADMINSTRATIVE SECRETARY
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
04.1989 - 12.2019
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
SNR SECRETARY TO HEAD OF MISSION IN BUKAVU, DRC
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
05.1996 - 05.1998
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Administrative Assistant
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMNISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Education
Associate of Arts - GENERAL STUDIES
WESLEY GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
CAPE COAST GHANA09.1976
Associate of Arts - SECRETARIAL, COLLEGE DIPLOMA
ST GODRIC'S COLLEGE
HAMPSTEAD, LONDON, ENGLAND 01.1978 - 12.1979
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- MS Office
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training and Development
- Teambuilding
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- Excellent Communication
Reading and travelling
Love autobiographies.
Mission travels to:- Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan,
Personal travels:-England, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and USA .
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMNISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
06.2015 - 08.2015
SNR SECRETARY TO HEAD OF MISSION IN BUKAVU, DRC
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
05.1996 - 05.1998
SNR ADMINSTRATIVE SECRETARY
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
04.1989 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - SECRETARIAL, COLLEGE DIPLOMA
ST GODRIC'S COLLEGE
01.1978 - 12.1979
Associate of Arts - GENERAL STUDIES
WESLEY GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
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