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Salimata Faye

Salimata Faye

Administrative Assistant
Dakar,Senegal

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programsPaid time offPaid sick leave

Summary

Organized and dedicated administrative professional with extensive experience in managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level events, and providing comprehensive support to leadership teams. Proficient in utilizing tools like Salesforce and Confluence to maintain accurate and accessible reporting systems. Exceptional attention to detail, effective decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in dynamic environments. Skilled in customer service, sales, and administrative functions with a self-motivated work ethic and a strong team-oriented mindset to drive organizational success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
6
6
Certificates

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Dimagi
04.2024 - 09.2025
  • Administrative Oversight : Manage and optimize calendar schedules for internal and external meetings, ensuring seamless time management and prioritization.
  • Operational Efficiency : Oversee division processes, including contractor invoicing, template creation, and data reconciliation for monthly performance tracking.
  • Event and Travel Management : Coordinate Africa-based events, retreats, and workshops, handling logistics, agendas, and travel arrangements.
  • Leadership Support : Provide comprehensive administrative support to the leadership team, including managing confidential communications, reports, and presentation materials.
  • System and Tool Maintenance : Maintain Salesforce dashboards and Confluence pages, ensuring accurate and updated data to support strategic decision-making.

Program Management Officer

BBOXX Senegal
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Meet project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
  • Develop and initiate projects, manage costs, and monitor performance
  • Design technical upgrade paths, incorporating requested functionality and performance enhancements
  • Write the new processes required from the acquisition of the company by Bboxx Ltd
  • Identify plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
  • Prepare and submit project invoices for review and approval
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks

Project Facilitator

Orange Digital Center
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Organize 1 talk and after-work per month
  • With goal of 12 'Super Codeur' activities per year, 12 where organized in 3 months and then once per month
  • Monitor team building trips and special events
  • Manage demands and professionally adapt to frequent change, delays and unexpected events
  • Coordinate venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings, events and annual graduation day
  • Keep projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows
  • Arrange travel and accommodation for team members and project partners
  • Liaise weekly between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments

Program Facilitator

Teranga Legacy
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Procured new supplies and equipment in line with budget goals
  • Observed 5 staff and volunteers to verify compliance with educational, safety and interpersonal guidelines
  • Coordinated logistics for meals, transportation and program delivery
  • Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs

Team Leader Free-lancer

Free Senegal
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Directed team of 10 sales staff in administrative tasks and in to help sales close deals
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers
  • Encouraged cross-selling of additional products and services through relationship-building and acquired understanding of customer business needs

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Paydunya
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Performed engaging and polished presentations to build connections with potential customers and distinguish business from competitors
  • Secured 5 high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction
  • Listened attentively to client portfolio of 10 standard and 3 super client's feedback to establish stronger relations and shape business

Bilingual Executive Assistant

Institut BDA
11.2018 - 12.2018
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
  • Screened 15 to 25 calls and emails per day and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events
  • Developed and maintained automated alert systems for important deadlines
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings

Education

MBA - Project Management

Institut Supérieur De Management
09.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Senegalese Private Commercial Law

Institut Supérieur De Management
09.2014 - 07.2017

Skills

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

French
Native language
French
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Wolof
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Data Security and Data Privacy in the Workplace

08-2025

Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace | For Non-Supervisors

08-2025

EVERFI Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

08-2025

Administrative Assistant

Dimagi
04.2024 - 09.2025

Program Management Officer

BBOXX Senegal
06.2023 - 02.2024

Project Facilitator

Orange Digital Center
03.2021 - 06.2023

Team Leader Free-lancer

Free Senegal
08.2020 - 01.2021

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Paydunya
04.2019 - 08.2020

Program Facilitator

Teranga Legacy
01.2019 - 02.2021

Bilingual Executive Assistant

Institut BDA
11.2018 - 12.2018

MBA - Project Management

Institut Supérieur De Management
09.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Senegalese Private Commercial Law

Institut Supérieur De Management
09.2014 - 07.2017

Certification

Data Security and privacy

Salimata FayeAdministrative Assistant