Edith Seminara
Buenos Aires
Summary
Executive Assistant and English Language Certified Translator, with more than 20 years of experience assisting top level executive and ex-pats in leading organizations, from pharmaceutical, automobile, gas & oil transportation, food and telecommunications' industries. Pro-active, self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast paced environment, efficient communication, good planning and organization, flexible to move from one priority to another with high level of accuracy, independent, strong relationship building skills, sound judgement, discretion exercising in assessing all situations. Communicate effectively both in English and Spanish. Organizational, time management and priority setting skills. Budget control and petty cash management. Expenses reports. Ability to multi-task, maintaining a high level of accuracy. Reports writing, minutes taking and presentation making. Congress, Events & complex Travel organization. 360 ex-pats support (domestic and job related).
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & Board of Directors’ Executive Assistant
Oleoductos del Valle S.A. (Del Valle Oil Pipelines S.A.)
03.2018 - Current
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group. Petty cash fund management.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Transcribed Board of Directors' meeting minutes.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors and CEO.
- Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
CEO Executive Assistant
Nextel Communications Argentina SA
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Managed complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements. Petty cash fund management,
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for CEO
CFO & CTO Executive Assistant
Nextel Communications Argentina SA
05.2010 - 12.2015
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Transcribed Board of Directors' meeting minutes.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors and CEO.
- Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
CEO & Country Manager Executive Assistant
Cargill SA
12.2008 - 04.2010
CFO & General Counsel Executive Assistant
AB Mauri Hispanoamérica SA
01.2001 - 01.2008
Pipeline Director Assistant
Transportadora de Gas del Norte SA (Northern Gas Pipeline)
06.1999 - 10.2001
Savings Plan General Manager Assistant
General Motors de Argentina SA
02.1996 - 05.1999
Medical & Commercial Directors´Assistant - Certified Translator
Asofarma Medical Laboratory
04.1994 - 01.1996
Education
English / Spanish Simultaneous Interpreter -
Insituto Lucille Barnes
English Language Certified Translator -
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Derecho y Cs. Sociales
English Language Teacher - Incomplete -
Instituto Superior del Profesorado Joaquín V, Gonzalez
Skills
- MS Office
- SAP / Oracle Financials
- Corporate Insurance Policy - Risk Management
- Mail Management
- Report Writing
- Travel Administration
- Business Writing
- Schedule & Calendar Planning
- Conference Planning
- Travel Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Videoconference Preparation
- Report Generation
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Strong Problem Solver
- Advanced MS Office Suite
References
Carlos Martín Mosconi, (ex) CEO Nextel Communications Argentina, + 54 9 11 5615 9471
Marcelo Rodriguez, (ex) CTO Nextel ommunications Argentina, + 54 9 11 5183 9545
Diana Ezra, (ex) CIO Nextel Communications Argentina + 54 9 11 4986 9964
Lucio Andrés, (ex) CFO AB Mauri Hispanoamérica, + 54 9 11 3561 4639
Mario Gilbert, (ex)Commercial Director at General Motors de Argentina SA, + 54 9 11 4449 4441
Sofía Carballo, PR Manager at Phoenix Global Resources Ltd, + 54 9 299 504 9877
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
CEO & Board of Directors’ Executive Assistant
Oleoductos del Valle S.A. (Del Valle Oil Pipelines S.A.)
03.2018 - Current
CEO Executive Assistant
Nextel Communications Argentina SA
01.2016 - 11.2017
CFO & CTO Executive Assistant
Nextel Communications Argentina SA
05.2010 - 12.2015
CEO & Country Manager Executive Assistant
Cargill SA
12.2008 - 04.2010
CFO & General Counsel Executive Assistant
AB Mauri Hispanoamérica SA
01.2001 - 01.2008
Pipeline Director Assistant
Transportadora de Gas del Norte SA (Northern Gas Pipeline)
06.1999 - 10.2001
Savings Plan General Manager Assistant
General Motors de Argentina SA
02.1996 - 05.1999
Medical & Commercial Directors´Assistant - Certified Translator
Asofarma Medical Laboratory
04.1994 - 01.1996
English / Spanish Simultaneous Interpreter -
Insituto Lucille Barnes
English Language Certified Translator -
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Derecho y Cs. Sociales
English Language Teacher - Incomplete -
Instituto Superior del Profesorado Joaquín V, Gonzalez
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