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Radya Elmajid

Waterloo

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in supporting high-level executives across international environments. Expertise in multilingual communication and administrative functions, including recruitment support. Strong background in staff development and management reporting, ensuring effective organizational policies and records management.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Household Executive

HOME
Waterloo
09.2020 - Current

Managed annual budget, coordinated schedules and appointments for three family members, delegated maintenance and cleaning responsibilities to optimize household management. Spearheaded home renovation projects, enhancing energy efficiency by 20%. Organized family events and gatherings, fostering strong relationships among family members. Actively participated in children's school activities and sports such football and boxing, supporting events and annual parties.

Office Manager

INNERGIES
Uccle
08.2014 - 08.2018

Focused on European projects enhancing energy sustainability through Intelligent Energy Europe funding. Maintained exceptional office organization to support efficiency and professionalism.

Training Facilitator

ENGIE
Brussels
01.2011 - 12.2011

Developed and executed training programs aimed at executives and employees. Managed scheduling logistics for personnel and instructors, along with facility arrangements.

HR assistant - HR project coordinator

HONEYWELL
Diegem & London
08.2004 - 12.2009

Assisted HR Director in developing HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across EMEA branches. Managed recruitment and selection processes, maintaining timely correspondence with all applicants. Oversaw online job postings to attract qualified candidates. Executed office support tasks, coordinating itineraries and scheduling appointments for the HR team. HR Staffing and HR PeopleSoft reports. Executed clerical duties for HR department, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

Legal Assistant

JOHNSON CONTROLS
Diegem
04.2004 - 07.2004

Organized law libraries and case files, ensuring systematic maintenance. Coordinated meetings and telephone conferences, optimizing time management.

Press and communication coordinator

DHL
Diegem
01.2004 - 04.2004

Coordinated with Marketing Project Manager and Events Coordinator to establish effective communication and marketing framework for events.

Saleswoman

Familly owned bakery
Vilvorde
02.1994 - 02.2004

Operated as saleswoman in artisan bakery of family business, providing exceptional sourdough products and pastries free from additives and made with natural ingredients.

Personal Assistant to CEO

AVNET
Diegem
01.1999 - 01.2004

Managed CEO's private and professional calendars to ensure optimal scheduling. Filtered emails to prioritize urgent matters requiring immediate attention. Assisted executive leadership, including VPs of Finance, Sales and Marketing, Operations, and HR EMEA. Track of documentation of meetings to keep executives informed on business changes. Created and updated office records and presentations to support operational needs efficiently. Dealt with tasks as an administrative assistant while supervising executive calendar management.

Front Desk Receptionist

RENAISSANCE BRUSSELS HOTEL*****
Brussels
06.1997 - 12.1998

Oversaw staff performance for effective guest service delivery and quick response to needs.
Addressed inquiries by phone and email, enhancing communication with guests.
Executed check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring excellent first impressions.

Receptionist

SHERATON FOURPOINT****
BRUSSELS
01.1997 - 06.1997

Executed outstanding customer service.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Ecole Supérieur GRANDJEAN
Brussels

Skills

  • Office organization
  • Project management
  • Budget oversight
  • Multilingual communication
  • Event planning
  • Client relationship management

Certifications & Trainings

PeopleSoft - HRIS systems - AI Today coursework - Microsoft: updated skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Microsoft 365 - Teams 


Certified & Completed Coursework: 

Account Manager & Communication

Languages

French
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Italian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Arabic
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Household Executive

HOME
09.2020 - Current

Office Manager

INNERGIES
08.2014 - 08.2018

Training Facilitator

ENGIE
01.2011 - 12.2011

HR assistant - HR project coordinator

HONEYWELL
08.2004 - 12.2009

Legal Assistant

JOHNSON CONTROLS
04.2004 - 07.2004

Press and communication coordinator

DHL
01.2004 - 04.2004

Personal Assistant to CEO

AVNET
01.1999 - 01.2004

Front Desk Receptionist

RENAISSANCE BRUSSELS HOTEL*****
06.1997 - 12.1998

Receptionist

SHERATON FOURPOINT****
01.1997 - 06.1997

Saleswoman

Familly owned bakery
02.1994 - 02.2004

Some College (No Degree) -

Ecole Supérieur GRANDJEAN
Radya Elmajid