Rowena Sevilla is an experienced executive assistant and HR professional based in Dubai, UAE with over 25 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and is proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, and accounting practices. Her most recent role is as Executive Assistant to the CEO and GM at Emirates Macaroni Factory in Dubai, where she handles administrative tasks, HR functions, recruitment, and event coordination. She has extensive experience in HR, administration, project coordination, and financial roles for companies in Dubai and the Philippines.

1. ROWENA F. SEVILLA
DUBAI, UAE
 (+971) 50 5695928 weng_up33@yahoo.com
NTERPRISING, HARD-WORKING AND TECHNICALLY SKILLED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT WITH EXTENSIVE HR &
ADMIN background (EPRO SYSTEM trained), known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing
disbursement functions for diverse-industry employers. Backed by solid credentials (BBA in Management/Economics)
and proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices, as well as MS Office Suite, ERP (electronic record
processing) system.
KEY SKILLS
Highly organized individual with a real attention to detail.
Pro-active and always “one step ahead” with a ‘can do’ and
‘will do’ attitude.
Tact and good judgment in confidential situations and
proven experience interacting with senior management.
Expert in multi-tasking, organizing and prioritizing work
load/time management.
Demonstrate high level of integrity, energetic, a problem
solver, a team player and work well within a fast paced
environment.
Ability to work within a diverse cultural environment
coupled with interpersonal/teambuilding skills.
Basic knowledge on UAE Labor Laws and provisions
Strong written and oral communication skills and good
administrative competence.
E D U C A T I O N
1987-1992 UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES COLLEGE IN THE VISAYAS
BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION –MAJOR IN MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August, 2015 to present: EMIRATES MACARONI FACTORY as EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to CEO & GM
Company Profile:
Emirates Macaroni Factory is a leading FMCG company which has been operating since 1979 to present business
operations concentrated in pasta production (25 brands) being marketed locally and across GCC, AFRICA &
SOUTHEAST ASIA; with real estate, financial investment, engineering & construction.
Key Result Areas:
• Mainly concerned with CEO and GM’s calendar of activities daily, itinerary and visa requirements, hotel & ticket
bookings, appointments, conferences & meetings
• Hr and admin assistant – mainly concerned with joining formalities of new hires, visa processing & liaising with
PRO, personnel files-creation, updates & maintenance
• Recruitment – mainly concerned with communicating current job requirements, initial phone interview and
maintains cv portal for internal use
• Receptionist – mainly concerned on dealing with activities at the reception area, directing walk in clients and
calls, rerouting emails to respective departments, booking shipments thru courier service
• Events coordinator – mainly concerned with arranging venues, events requirements and amenities, planning and
coordinating with events participants
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2. • Training & developments – mainly concerned on developing skills of existing employees, determining training
vehicles for other employees, employee retention & welfare
September, 2014 to May 19, 2015: FOREIGN LABOR CO. (AYADI) LLC – an EXEED INDUSTRIES SBU
thru NATIONAL HOLDINGS HEAD OFFICE, Abu Dhabi, UAE as PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Company Profile:
Foreign Labor Co. (AYADI) LLC is a special business unit of EXEED INDUSTRIES, under the flagship of
National Holdings whose business is aimed & focused on providing staffing solutions, Manpower Supply to
Contracting Partners, Government offices & other corporate clientele
Key Result Areas:
• Project coordination, recruitment & outsourcing as main job responsibilities
• Strategic consultation & planning regarding project implementation, manpower mobilization & demobilization
• Keep track of new manpower resourcing strategies, market & clients update, drafting company hr policies &
improvements
• Structuring project transactions, monitoring & coordination of existing projects/resources
• Gives important/coordinated instructions from work station to mobilization sites for setback prevention to
minimize or eradicate mobilization setbacks, provide onsite & offsite feedback, time sheet collection
• Coordinates all existing projects for required manpower, mobilization & demobilization, resolving site issues,
coordinating with site in charge for time sheets, attendance & absences, processing site passes, providing
mobilization documents
• Prepares correspondence, reports and communications as directed GM, FINANCE MANAGER & CEO
June, 2012 – September, 2014: Experts Group (Al Muhairi) – Abu Dhabi, UAE as HR & ADMIN EXECUTIVE
Company Profile:
Experts Group is a leading industry and professional body in providing staffing solutions, Manpower Supply to
Contracting Partners, Government offices & other corporate clientele, subsidiaries are Experts International Recruitment
Services, Experts Specialized Projects & Services, Experts Technical Supplies, Condor Travel, which represents a group of
operating companies based in UAE
Key Result Areas:
• Provides HR & administrative support for Recruitment & Management Team, manpower department
for visa processing & skilled/non-skilled manpower recruitment, outsource staff for Oil & Gas
companies & other corporate/government clients.
• Manages/monitors & endorses processing of employment visa, visa renewal & visa cancellations, plus updates
daily manpower, cancellation, visa expiry, recruitment & rejected list. (MANPOWER MASTERLIST)
• Coordinates recruitment, induction and on-boarding of new staff/new arrivals for manpower & outsourced staff,
as required, drafting of offer letters, employment contracts, salary certificates & certificates of employment
• Processing & obtaining appropriate security clearances, gate pass and offshore/onshore passes (CNIA).
• Coordinates processing & obtaining ratibi cards (WPS purposes/payroll) & Workmen’s Compensation Insurance
for worker’s onsite insurance requirements & conducts exit interviews, as well.
March, 2010 – Jan. 2012: DEPT. of SOCIAL WELFARE & DEV’T as AREA SUPERVISOR for COMMUNITY FINANCE
Company Profile:
The Department of Social Welfare & Development is a Philippine government entity geared towards providing basic
needs & services to low income states, provide basic education & nurturing/developing the “family” as the basic social
unit of society, implementing projects funded by World Bank with a common goal of COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT in
order to attain economic prosperity as a whole entity
Key Result Areas:

3. • Assumed responsibility for the full cycle accounts payable process and other businesses.
• Handled data entry and general ledger work as well as bookkeeping and general clerical tasks;
• Responsible in regular monitoring of status & availability of funds versus funding requirements;
• Manages the balances of NHTS PR funds; monitor releases of funds in project implementation;
• Ensures legality, propriety, accuracy, completeness of & process payments of financial transactions;
• Prepares monthly financial status report (statement of allotment, obligations incurred & balances);
• Reviews financial aspects of the Work & Financial Plan in accordance with cost parameters set;
Sept. 2007 to March, 2010: MEETS ENG’G & HARDWARE IND. LLC as EXECUTIVE ADMIN ASSISTANT – Sharjah,
UAE
Company Profile:
Meets Engineering & Hardware Industries LLC main business focus is providing PREFABRICATED steel products
(SCAFFOLDING), pre-cast stainless steel, various engineering concerns & products, WOOD FORMWORK (DOKA-ITALY) &
WINDOW CLEANING SYSTEM (Germany)
Key Result Areas:
• Manage CEO’s time, daily itinerary, check issuances, personal daily agenda, follow ups(re: meetings & schedules);
• Organize CEO’S personal & private travel arrangements, telephone calls & business correspondences;
• Organizes, prepares & submit port clearances, Letter of Credit facilities to banks for shipments from ITALY &
GERMANY (DOKA FORMWORK & WINDOW CLEANING EQUIPMENTS shipments).
• Monitors cash requirements/disbursements & prepares Notice of Transfer of Funds for companies offshore &
escrow accounts for business transactions conducted outside UAE;
• Performs with excellent administrative/office administration skills & above average typing skills,
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 27 December 1970
Present Address: Seashell Restaurant Bldg. Opposite Al Wasl Properties ABCD, AL Dhiyafa Area, Dubai, UAE
Nationality: Filipino
Visa Status: Employment Visa – cancelled with NOC
Passport Details: EB 9386333 (Expiry Date: 16 October 2018)
Linguistic Abilities: English, Filipino & Basic Arabic
**PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST**