Waheed Saif

Executive Assistant to CEO | Data Analyst | Power BI · SQL · Python | Real Estate

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About

Executive operations leader with more than 20 years of experience supporting CEOs, senior vice presidents, and executive leadership teams across major real estate and corporate environments in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Specialized in executive administration, strategic communication, cross-functional coordination, and workflow optimization. Recognized for restructuring communication systems, reducing paperwork by up to 90%, optimizing executive workflows, and enabling C-suite decision-making through high-quality reports, analytics, and performance dashboards (Power BI). Strong ability to manage confidential information, coordinate strategic initiatives, and ensure organizational alignment across departments. Skilled in executive support, office management, AI productivity tools, Microsoft Office, Power BI, project documentation, strategic scheduling, and administrative leadership. Passionate about improving operational efficiency and empowering executive leaders with clarity, structure, and high-level support.

Experience

  • Sumou | سمو العقارية (15 yrs 1 mo)
    • Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
      Present

      - Serve as the primary executive liaison, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across seven business units. - Overhauled communication and document-flow systems, reducing manual paperwork by 90% and significantly enhancing response times. - Manage executive calendars, strategic priorities, and high-confidentiality correspondence to support organizational decision-making. - Prepare board-level reports, executive briefs, and analytical dashboards using Microsoft Power BI to support data-driven governance. - Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, track KPIs, and follow up on strategic projects to ensure alignment with corporate objectives. - Facilitate executive meetings, prepare agendas, document outcomes, and monitor action-item execution. - Build operational frameworks that improve workflow transparency and empower faster executive decision cycles.

    • Office Manager for CEO
      May 2015 - Dec 2023 · 8 yrs 8 mos

      - Managed daily office operations and optimized communication channels between departments, reducing paperwork by 75%. - Organized executive schedules, travel plans, confidential filings, and corporate communications with high accuracy and discretion. - Developed and implemented process improvements that enhanced departmental productivity and reduced operational delays. - Oversaw administrative staff, provided task delegation, and ensured a high standard of service delivery. - Coordinated corporate events, internal workshops, and strategic meetings for senior leadership. - Introduced new documentation systems to ensure traceability, accessibility, and compliance with corporate policies. - Supported the CEO in monitoring organizational performance and preparing management-level reports.

    • Executive Secretary for V.P. Project
      Nov 2011 - Apr 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Nov 2011 - Apr 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos
      - Managed communication and documentation workflows between project management teams, engineering departments, and external stakeholders, accelerating project coordination by 25%. - Organized high-level project meetings and prepared minutes, progress trackers, and follow-up reports. - Supported the VP in monitoring project timelines, deliverables, and documentation compliance. - Maintained structured archives of project files, drawings, approvals, and correspondence. - Assisted in preparing project presentations, schedules, and monthly performance summaries.

  • Sales Executive at Al Kaabi for Testing Equipment
    Feb 2010 - Oct 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos

    - Strengthened client relationships through proactive communication, resulting in a 10% expansion of the customer base within six months. - Improved bad-debt collection by 70% through structured follow-up cycles and negotiation techniques. - Conducted product demonstrations and provided technical explanations to support purchase decisions. - Managed sales documentation, quotations, and delivery schedules to ensure smooth customer service.

  • Office Manager for Senior Vice President of Development & Lands at Al Oula Real Estate Development Company
    Mar 2007 - Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    - Led administrative functions for the Development & Lands Division, ensuring uninterrupted support to senior leadership. - Designed new archiving workflows that enhanced productivity by 40% and improved data accessibility. - Maintained accurate records of land transactions, feasibility studies, correspondence, and approvals. - Coordinated meetings, site visits, and project-related communications with contractors, consultants, and internal teams. - Prepared project progress reports, meeting minutes, and action-item trackers to support the SVP's follow-up on timelines and deliverables.

  • Computer Operator at Al Jazeera Printing Press Co. L.L.C.
    Jan 2004 - Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    - Streamlined computer-based workflows, increasing operational efficiency by 30% and boosting profitability by 10%. - Prepared and processed print files, ensuring accuracy and adherence to production standards. - Troubleshot software and equipment issues to prevent printing delays.

  • Computer Operator at CCI Center
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2003 · 1 yr

    - Expanded the customer base by 30% through the introduction of attractive new computer services. - Managed digital operations, customer service, and document processing. - Ensured high-quality output for printing, scanning, and data-entry services.