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Senior Executive Assistant

Open to offers · Member since 11 Aug 2026
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Location
Valencia, Spain
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Junior

About

Professional summary

I am an experienced Executive Assistant and administrative professional with a strong background supporting senior managers, directors, and operational teams across consulting, finance, hospitality, retail, transport, and events.

I have extensive experience managing executive calendars, meetings, business travel, expenses, invoices, tenders, staff vacation planning, interview scheduling, and internal communications. I am comfortable working with confidential information and coordinating multiple priorities under pressure.

My professional background has strengthened my customer service, guest relations, event coordination, and team leadership capabilities. I enjoy building positive relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and international stakeholders.

I am highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with advanced experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Excel, SAP, Sage 50, and other administrative systems. I am committed to continuous improvement and efficient business support.

I am based in Valencia and open to online, hybrid, and international work environments. I speak Romanian as my native language, Spanish bilingually, and English fluently at C2 level.

I am currently studying a Degree in Law while continuing to develop my administrative, business, and organizational expertise.

Skills

25 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Temporary Projects La Caixa-DXC

Worked on temporary projects for La Caixa-DXC.

Supported project-related administrative and operational activities as required.

Executive Assistant Lomartov

Provided executive and administrative support, including invoice and tender administration and assistance to managers in the training department.

Scheduled job interview meetings, managed staff vacation planning, and updated company news for the digital magazine.

Executive Assistant KPMG Spain

Managed calendars for directors and the CEO using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams. Coordinated meetings, national and international travel, bookings, and monthly expenses through SAP.

Performed administrative duties, processed invoices and tenders, supported training department managers, scheduled interviews, managed staff vacations, and updated digital magazine news.

Event Organizer Dubai Tourism 2020

Worked as an Event Organizer in London for Dubai Tourism 2020.

Supported event organization and coordination activities.

Guest Relations Coordinator Ascott London Mayfair

Coordinated customer service with internal departments and subcontractors, managing guest incidents and responding to guest requirements.

Managed reservations, billing, cancellations, and no-shows. Checked daily hotel availability and updated agency extranets.

Administrative and Sales Support Cartier London

Prepared and processed new orders and coordinated activities across luxury-item sales departments.

Received customers in the office and organized the director's agenda.

Sales Assistant Russell and Bromley Pinet

Worked as a boutique shop assistant on New Bond Street in London, selling luxury items.

Provided customer-focused service and supported luxury retail sales operations.

Hostess and Team Coordinator Alta Velocidad Española - RENFE AVE

Organized and coordinated onboard service according to established standards and led a team of approximately six people. Assigned positions and workspaces and communicated essential trip information to crew members.

Managed customer incidents, completed required trip documentation, and maintained service quality through customer feedback and continuous improvement.

Administrative and Customer Service Alta Velocidad Española - RENFE

Provided administrative and customer service support for railway travelers in Madrid. Informed customers about regulations, service quality, schedules, and routes.

Resolved traveler incidents and authorized applicable ticket discounts.

Event Hostess Iber World

Worked as a hostess for congresses and events in Zaragoza, supporting the organization of events and fairs.

Provided product-quality information, acquired new customers, and supported sales activities.

Education

Learning history

UNIR University

Degree in Law, Law

Currently studying a Degree in Law.

Walthamstow College

AAT Advanced Course in Business and Administration, Business Administration

Completed advanced training in business and administration, including bookkeeping, accounting, Excel, balances, credit and debit, and billing.

Technological College, Romania

Graduate, Food Industries and Tourism

Graduated in Food Industries and Tourism.

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