EDNA A. CABELLO
San Luis
Summary
Extensive experience in general administrative activities, personnel management, policy implementation, and facility management across assignments. Skilled in handling large workforces, maintaining a peaceful & amicable work environment in the organization, and in initiating measures for the benefit of people in the organization. Results-driven administrative professional prepared to excel in high-pressure environments. Known for managing executive schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and training to enhance efficiency. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving organizational needs, with skills in time management and problem-solving.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Secretary & HR Coordinator
National Bank of Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2008 - 01.2017
- Providing secretarial support involving handling of top & confidential correspondence, document flow, screening telephone calls, attending visitors, and directing various queries to relevant departments
- Fixing appointments & meetings & keeping meetings calendar up-to-date, preparing a synopsis of reports and presentations received from officers as well as preparing Minutes of Meetings
- Handling independent correspondence, preparing presentation material for conferences & meetings, as well as placing & answering telephone calls for supervisor, handling telephone inquiries tactfully
- Preparing confidential reports, correspondences, minutes of meetings & monitoring deadlines/follow-ups
- Working closely with the departments to achieve a harmonious working environment, greater operational efficiency & facilitating effective communication
- Maintaining a record of incoming and outgoing emails and telephone calls for the reporting head
- Organizing, filing & maintaining papers, documents, and records in a systematic manner
- Managing operations, inward / outward letters, documents, paper management, dispatches, etc.
- Guiding the shortlisting of candidates, handling initial calls, and validating candidate interest
- Coordinating preliminary interviews for local candidates and telephonic / telephonic-conference for overseas candidates
- Overseeing administration of the department and maintaining coordination between various internal departments for smooth functioning
- Ensuring smooth operations at all times and maintaining proper decorum & discipline in the office
- Planning & budgeting administration expenses and working towards minimizing operational expenses
- Corresponding and communicating on the division/department’s behalf including checking & responding to e-mails
- Planning human resource requirements in consultation with heads of different functional & operational areas and conducting selection interviews
- Supervising staffing, recruitment, induction program, contract negotiations, discipline, policy & procedures
- Handling overall management of large task forces entailing manpower planning, recruitment, training, motivation, performance appraisal, and remuneration
- Managing the payroll processing function involves the computation of salaries, attendance, leave, fixed & variable entitlements, loan deductions, etc.
- Developing and maintaining documentation, pay slips, and controls for all payroll-related activities and attaining approvals on consolidated salary advice
- Checking staff loan applications and initiating appropriate action
- Initiating action on renewal of staff medical insurance scheme
- Liaising with insurance companies on outstanding claims, disputed amounts, and delayed payments and recommending appropriate action
- Representing the company in all cases filed and signed all documents required in the prosecution and defense of the cases to collection of accounts
- Growth Path:
- Apr’98 to Mar’99: Executive Assistant to Senior Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer
- Mar’99 to Sep’02: Credit and Collection Manager
- Oct’02 to Dec’06: Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Assistant Underwriter & Executive Assistant
Prime Professional Assistance Corp., Makati City
08.1987 - 08.1995
Assistant Underwriter
Prime Insurance Broker of Asia Inc., Makati City
06.1985 - 07.1987
Area Accountant
Standard Insurance Co., Inc., Makati City
04.1984 - 05.1985
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management
Philippine Women’s University
01.1989
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Accounting
Rizal College of Taal
01.1984
Skills
- Well-versed with TC/4 System (bank financial system), WPS (Wages Protection System), Microsoft Office, and Internet Application
- Office Administration
- Payroll processing
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Travel arrangements and Event Coordination
- Multitasking
- Staff Training
Certification
- Certification in Human Resources and Recruitment from Nadia Training Institute in January 2015
- Certification in Human Resources & Recruitment Specialist from Nadia Training Institute, associated with Logistics Learning Alliance, U.K. in January 2015
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages Known: English & Filipino
Timeline
Executive Secretary & HR Coordinator
National Bank of Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2008 - 01.2017
Assistant Underwriter & Executive Assistant
Prime Professional Assistance Corp., Makati City
08.1987 - 08.1995
Assistant Underwriter
Prime Insurance Broker of Asia Inc., Makati City
06.1985 - 07.1987
Area Accountant
Standard Insurance Co., Inc., Makati City
04.1984 - 05.1985
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management
Philippine Women’s University
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Accounting
Rizal College of Taal
Training
- Certificate of Completion, Freelance Academy - 15-hour Virtual Assistant Training, 12 July 2025
- Certificate of Participation, Freelance Academy - 3-hour Workshop, A preparation for an Interview, 19 July 2025
- Arabic Communication Skills at Nadia Training Institute- Electra, Abu Dhabi
- Application of MS Word Advanced at Emirates Institute for Banking & Financial Studies (EIBFS) – Abu Dhabi in 2013
- PowerPoint at Emirates Institute for Banking & Financial Studies (EIBFS) – Abu Dhabi in 2012
- Banking Products & Operations at Emirates Institute of Banking & Financial Studies, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in 2009
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with the team in achieving Y2015 targeted syndicated loan portfolio that surpasses Y2014 Budget.
- Successfully completed multiple training courses sponsored by the bank, which enhanced my skills in communication, banking operations, customer service and human resources. Provided training to colleagues, fostering a collaborative learning environment and improving team performance.
- Used Microsoft Excel for "KYC" ( Know Your Customers) file tracking their contact details.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Secretarial Operations
- Documentation
- General Administration
- Confidential Correspondence
- Human Resource Management
- Reports and Presentation
- Liaison & Coordination
- Recruitment & Selection
- UAE Labour Laws
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