LEKHA MAKHIJANI
Bandra Reclamation
Summary
Hardworking and motivated executive assistant with 9 years of experience and record of success in various industry. Dedicated to working closely with the internal and external stakeholders to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive individual with good planning and organizational skills. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Successful in fast-paced, environment to manage goals and team development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Assistant
Bain & Company
11.2021 - Current
- Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management
- Arranging domestic/international extensive travel logistics and activities, including accommodations, transportation
- Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials
- Organize team communications and plan events, both internal and off-site
- Filing monthly & travel reimbursement on go expense.
- Managing the weekly time sheet for all the stakeholders
- Arranging logistics for the in-house client meetings
- Being the POC between the internal & external steak holders
- Coordinated with internal departments on a regular basis to ensure efficient functioning of day-to-day operations.
Executive Assistant
SODEXO BRS
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Coordinate complex, senior-level internal/external meetings and conference calls
- Maintain briefing materials and talking points for meetings and speaking opportunities
- Track requests needed from internal stakeholders and work with senior executive to ensure that responses are provided in a timely manner
- Maintain an extremely detailed calendar and related logistics
- Respond and follow up on client requests
- Coordinate a high volume of domestic and international travel
- Process expense reports
- Managing HR & office events.
Executive Assistant
J P Morgan
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Organized and managed complex calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for executive team.
- Maintained confidential records and files related to executive operations.
- Submit and reconcile expenses report on concur
- Provided administrative support in preparing invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.
- Acted as a liaison between the executives and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication flow.
- Assisted in organizing conferences, seminars and other events as directed by the executives.
Front Office Executive
Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintaining multidimensional calendar events and create effective organized filing system
- Attending visitors & vendor management
- Made airline, hotel, and ground transportation arrangements, both domestic and international
- Managing materials and details for quarterly meetings
- Facilitated inter-departmental communication to effectively provide support to the client
- Support the higher management of the GRE team through personal document management, calendar organization and collateral preparation for meetings
- Managed executive calendar and coordinated weekly project team meetings
Protocol Manager
MAHARASHTRA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Responsible for promoting Maharashtra in the international market, tie-ups with various international government bodies
- The profile includes budgeting, coordinating for various international event, exhibitions & road shows
- Responsible for coordinating with Government of Maharashtra officials and arranging the visas, tickets and accommodation for all the international events and exhibitions
- Arranging B2B meetings for the MTDC officials attending the exhibitions and the road shows
Asst. Store Manager
Allkauf 2000
06.2000 - 07.2007
- Resolved customer service issues promptly
- Submitted orders for new inventory
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards
- Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register
- Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner
- Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices
Education
Post-graduation diploma -
Kuoni academy ANDHERI
12.2013
Bachelor of Arts (Eng. Hons) -
CMJ university
04.2012
Higher secondary certificate -
R.D. national college
02.2000
Secondary school certificate -
MOUNT Mary convent high school
03.1998
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Schedule Management
- Travel Arrangements
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Cross-functional team management
- Meeting planning
Activities
- Travelling
- Energy healing
- Meditation
- Tarot reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager Assistant
Bain & Company
11.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant
SODEXO BRS
09.2019 - 10.2021
Executive Assistant
J P Morgan
11.2018 - 08.2019
Front Office Executive
Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)
02.2016 - 10.2018
Protocol Manager
MAHARASHTRA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
01.2014 - 12.2014
Asst. Store Manager
Allkauf 2000
06.2000 - 07.2007
Post-graduation diploma -
Kuoni academy ANDHERI
Bachelor of Arts (Eng. Hons) -
CMJ university
Higher secondary certificate -
R.D. national college
Secondary school certificate -
MOUNT Mary convent high school
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