secretarial nature of work with writing and editing abilities

1. MARILYN FRIVALDO
Flat 901 Spectro Building, Salam
cor Electra St. Abu Dhabi, UAE
050-1858269
marilyn.frivaldo@yahoo.com
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Highly organized, energetic and dedicated Secretary
strongly motivated to be of service, putting much
positive stance into every piece of work; With over
ten years of varied administrative work experience
and proven ability to handle and manage office
environment, possesses effective organizational skills
in addition to willingness to work above and beyond
the call of duty with extensive knowledge of
computer, strong communications skills, extensive
organizational abilities, and experience in business
administration
CAREER GOAL
To provide a full range of secretarial and
administrative support activities, inclusive of highly
confidential and sensitive matters to ensure smooth
operation of the designated department
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Finished Master of Arts in Teaching English Language
Arts in 2006 at the Philippine Normal University; Had
18 units in Master of Arts in Communication in 1996
and finished Bachelor of Science in Education major
in English in 1990 at the University of the City of
Manila
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Since 2009 till present, as Secretary in Al Tamouh
Investments LLC, able to set up document control
and filing system for the Finance department; assists
in accounts payables and receivables; receives and
records PPC and Invoices for project-based payments
and/or local suppliers; receives contractors’ and
suppliers’ call on behalf of the manager and assists
them in solving common problems; prepares
payment summary reports and fixes identified
problems; performs secretarial functions for the
department to facilitate the accounts work
processes; writes correspondence, responds to
payment inquiries via phone, letters, emails; manages
and maintains executives' schedules; assists on aged
payables inquiries; interacts with project
management teams, contractors, subcontractors,
consultants, vendors, and purchasing department on
payment-related issues; tracks payment status,
releases cheques/transfer upon instruction;
maintains confidentiality of documents; collects and
coordinates the flow of internal and external
information; provides top management with all the
required information on time; disburses petty cash;
deposits post-dated cheques; manages office
equipment and office space; makes purchase
requisition for office supplies via SAP.
As Admin Assistant in Worley Parsons for Emirates
Aluminum project from August 2008 to June 2009,
was efficiently supervising meetings, writing MOM,
editing safety bulletins, disseminating information to
the Client and Contractors, uploading electronic files
through SPF, organizing incoming/outgoing
documents, writing internal/external
correspondence.
As Administration Executive at KDI Architects from
April to August 2008, was capably assisting the
Senior Vice President and performing multi-tasks of
receptionist, secretary, purchasing, accounts, and
liaison officer.
As Writer/Editor of JIL Worldwide, Philippines for
several years:
•July 2004 to October 2007
Was efficiently writing articles for the
company magazine, press releases,
advertisement copy, greeting messages,
speeches and letters; effectively managing
press relations, coordinating media coverage
for big events, arranging press interviews;
writing column articles of the Company
President published in a daily newspaper.
•September 1996 to October 2002
Nov 2007-March 2008
Was capably supervising magazine
production (plans, writes, edits articles,
proofreads), editing books and audio
teachings of the Company President, writing
letters, speeches, messages, press and news
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2. releases, modules, brochures, managing
press relations.
As Professor in AMA Computer College,
Philippines, from June 2007 to October 2007, had
proficiently taught Technical Writing, World
Literature, Speech and Communication, Art
Appreciation, Professional Ethics and Values, Thesis
Writing; had edited theses manuscripts.
As Assistant Professorial Lecturer in De La Salle
University, Philippines, from November 2006 to
March 2007, had proficiently taught Intensive
English, Speech Communication, Philippine
Literature, Essay Writing; had edited theses
manuscripts
As Media Monitoring Head of Rise Up Philippines
(Political Party) from April 2003 to June 2004, was
charged to organize and mobilize TV, radio,
newspaper monitoring team for a presidential
candidate in 2004 Presidential elections; succinctly
wrote letters to editors, press and news releases for
campaign blitz.
As Grade School Teacher in Statefields School,
Philippines from November 2002 to March 2003, had
effectively taught Social Studies and Filipino
Language; efficiently trained students for school-
wide contests; creatively supervised school paper
production.
As Journalism Teacher and School Paper Adviser of
Manila High School, Philippines, from November
1992 to August 1996, had taught Journalism (news,
editorial, feature, sports, science writing,
photojournalism, cartooning, copy reading,
headline writing); had supervised school paper
production from copy editing, proofreading, and
printing; had trained students for city-wide,
regional and national writing contests.
COMPUTER LITERACY
MS Office, Word, Excel, Excel Data Validation, V-
Lookup, Outlook, Powerpoint, SAP, Internet Savvy
REWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Managed to invent an organized and systematic filing
system for the group of companies of Tamouh
Investments LLC; Invited Resource Speaker for
Seminar-Workshop on Campus Journalism (2004 &
2005) at Holy Spirit School, Philippines; Invited
Evaluator/Outside Editor for Several Elementary
Titles (2004 to 2006) at All Nations Publishing Co.
Inc., Philippines; Hired as Textbook Author of
Reading, My Gift from God [Grade 4] (2005) by All
Nations Publishing Co. Inc., Philippines.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Status Single
Birthday 26 May 1969
Citizenship Filipino
Visa status Residence Visa
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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