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Mikaela Farag

Mikaela Farag

Executive Administrative Assistant
Cairo

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programsCareer advancement

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Executive Administrative Assistant

International Business Machines (IBM)
Giza
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and resolving complex scheduling conflicts.
  • Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodations, and expense reports.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion while supporting global executives.
  • Streamlined administrative workflows to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround time for executive requests.

Hardware Technical Support Specialist

International Business Machines (IBM)
Giza
08.2024 - 03.2026
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware-related issues for customers remotely, providing clear instructions and technical guidance.
  • Created and maintained detailed technical reports, documentation, and troubleshooting logs for recurring issues and solutions.
  • Communicated effectively with customers to understand problems, offer solutions, and ensure a positive customer experience.

Key Achievements:

  • Effectively handled escalated issues, resolving complex problems typically managed by resolution officers, demonstrating strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
  • Developed and shared a departmental resource sheet with process guidelines and technical tips.
  • Coached and trained new hires on best practices, ensuring they quickly performed at a high level.
  • Consistently earned excellent customer survey ratings and received multiple thank-you emails and calls to management praising exceptional service and dedication.

Leasing Intern

Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG)
Second New Cairo
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Engaged with prospective tenants to understand their needs and preferences, conducted property tours, and highlighted key features and amenities to enhance rental appeal.
  • Provided detailed information on available units, leasing terms, rental rates, and community features while maintaining high responsiveness to inquiries, concerns, and maintenance requests.
  • Conducted comprehensive background and credit screenings to evaluate tenant eligibility and minimize leasing risk.

Education

BBA - Economics And International Trade

Egyptian Chinese University
Cairo, Egypt
09.2020 - 06.2024

Skills

  • SAP Concur
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational & Time Management Skills
  • Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving
  • Documentation & Reporting Accuracy
  • PC Hardware & Software Troubleshooting

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
French
Elementary (A2)

Professional Development

Administrative Excellence

o Completed the required Global Administration learning program, applied and adapted the gained skills to demonstrate.

Agile Explorer

 o Understanding of the agile values, principles, and practices that help change culture and behaviors in the way that people work. Can initiate an agile conversation with team members and colleagues, and can apply the agile method to the operations and programs in a family, academic, or work environment.

IBM Growth Behaviors

o Completed foundational training on IBM’s core competency and leadership principles.

IBM Garage Essentials

o Gained exposure to agile, design‑thinking, and innovative problem-solving frameworks.

Lenovo Customer Experience Champion
Awarded (2/2025)

o This certificate recognizes exceptional contributions and dedication to delivering outstanding customer service, with a significant impact on customer satisfaction.

NxL Virtual Youth Empowering Program

o Developed skills in entrepreneurship, business strategy, financial management, marketing, leadership, and sustainability initiatives (CSR, renewable energy, environmental conservation).

Summary

I partner with senior leadership at IBM to drive operational rigor, enable strategic focus, and ensure consistent execution across complex, high-demand environments.

Bringing a cross-functional background in technical support, client relations, and operations, I operate at the intersection of business needs and execution. I am trusted to manage priorities, navigate ambiguity, and uphold a high standard of delivery, particularly in situations requiring sound judgment, discretion, and stakeholder alignment.

Early in my career, I led client-facing engagements involving escalations and conflict resolution, sharpening my ability to communicate with clarity, manage pressure, and resolve issues efficiently while maintaining strong relationships. I later expanded my scope to include talent enablement, contributing to hiring, onboarding, training, and quality assurance initiatives that supported team performance and consistency at scale.

I hold an honors degree in International Business from the Faculty of Economics and International Trade, providing a strong foundation in global business operations and organizational dynamics.

Recognized for my reliability, precision, and proactive approach, I anticipate needs, remove friction, and create structure in fast-paced environments. I bring a human-centered perspective to leadership support, combining strong interpersonal skills with a background in psychology to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and enable high-performing teams.

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Managed executive operations supporting senior leadership across multiple countries and business functions.
  • Coordinated complex international travel and visa processes while ensuring policy compliance and cost efficiency.
  • Delivered accurate financial administration and expense management with strong attention to detail.
  • Improved operational effectiveness through process simplification and AI-driven innovation initiatives.
  • Built trusted relationships with executives, clients, and cross-functional teams, resulting in high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated leadership through ownership, problem-solving, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Interests

Psychology & Social Sciences

Reading & Writing

Timeline

Hardware Technical Support Specialist

International Business Machines (IBM)
08.2024 - 03.2026

Executive Administrative Assistant

International Business Machines (IBM)
03.2024 - Current

Leasing Intern

Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG)
08.2023 - 08.2023

BBA - Economics And International Trade

Egyptian Chinese University
09.2020 - 06.2024
Mikaela FaragExecutive Administrative Assistant