EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE I provide executive support in operations, faculty recruitment from the U.S. and Europe to Abu Dhabi, and promote the university to the local community • Managing relocation of division to new offices: set-up of IT, furniture, security, and office logistics • Coordinating operational issues relating to facilities management, IT, and security • Supervising events: speakers, guest lists, invitations, catering, security, and audio / visual • Cooperating with other departments in determining and implementing the most efficient means of communication (social media, intranet, email) • Organizing detailed travel- and entertainment itineraries for visiting faculty candidates • Calender management and travel arrangements proviaea a tun range of leaaersrup-supportfunctions to tit u inc u ing exceptional iscre ion, con en communication skills and a capacity for resourceful initiative in a team context • Prepared monthly reports for shareholders: information and research reports regarding initiatives, administrative and operational matters • Represented COO in meetings • Organized recruitment weekends in Abu Dhabi for prospective students. Included: material, activities, transport, hotels, catering, security, visas etc. for 90 - 150 people flying in from all over the world • Liaised between the office of the COO and management, overseas offices, and 6 senior directors reporting to the COO • Managed calendar, contacts and database information, and arranged travel supported executives in nnancial advisory transactions: company acquisitions ana capital raising. earned ou extensive due diligence, prepared key transaction materials including valuation analyses. detailed offering memoranda, and management presentations FAMILY OFFICE, New York, USA A family office managing its own assets and advising other Ultra High Net Worth Individuals Executive Personal Assistant to Financier / Entrepreneur 2002 - 2006 I provided full range support in both business and personal aspects of Financier's life with access to highly confidential information and practiced exceptional discretion and professionalism • Managed close relationships with other Ultra High Net Worth Individuals, business tycoons, media moguls, politicians, royalty, and Nobel Prize-winning scientists • Operation of residences: Five estates, a private island, and an apartment building on two continents. General oversight and coordination of household activities and requirements • Asset management: Coordinated vehicles, aircrafts, helicopters, antiques, and other personal assets • Staff management: Coordinated household staff, pilots, contractors, and suppliers • Organized philanthropic giving and managed schedule, personal appointments and events • Coordinated activities related to personal purchasing and related research • Valued companies and M&A transactions using Discounted Cash Flow models and comparable companies- and transaction analysis • Researched and analyzed industries to identify potential strategic and financial buyers and possible M&A opportunities in wireless, software and manufacturing industries EFTA01089546 • Created Discounted Cash Flow models and performed due diligence EDUCATION aster of usiness Administration (Specialization in Finance and ccounting EFTA01089547