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ALICE SIMON

ALICE SIMON

Business Administrator
Campina

Summary

- Passionate economist with experience in data accuracy and management. Independent problem-solver focused on customer service and product development.

- Experienced specialist with over 20 years in Machinery Building Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Business Administrator & Shareholder (40%)

SC ABIWELD SRL
Campina
04.2012 - Current
  • Coordinated office workflow and implemented improvements to drive efficiency and productivity.
  • Completed administrative tasks accurately and ahead of agreed deadline.
  • Organised filing systems and maintained records and documentation in alignment with company policies and data security protocols.
  • Managed database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
  • Consistently met deadlines through effective calendar management and workload organisation.
  • Worked to facilitate positive, productive working environments through reliable administrative support.
  • Managed files in compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Processed invoices and purchase orders with high attention to detail.
  • Reviewed existing procedures and systems for inefficiencies and recommended actionable initiatives for improvement.
  • Managed schedules for C-level executives, coordinating daily meetings and travel arrangements.
  • Worked as HR to maintain accurate and confidential employee records, enforcing compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Streamlined office procedures, implementing new systems to address bottlenecks and disruptions.
  • Produced and distributed monthly reports using Excel knowledge, enabling improved business analysis.
  • Organised filing systems for improved efficiency.
  • Utilised Microsoft Excel to manage spreadsheets and deliver specialised reports on company metrics.
  • Scheduled meeting spaces and catering for board meetings, client consultations and contract negotiations.
  • Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
  • Created classification systems to manage archives.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
  • Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
  • Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in NextUp Software.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Advertised vacant roles on social media platforms to better connect with emerging professionals.
  • Managed employee relations issues, defusing tense situations with proactive communication and high-level emotional intelligence.
  • Oversaw soldier payroll and unit accounting.
  • Developed bonus and incentive programmes to drive employee performance.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new employees to optimise profitability.
  • Led annual salary reviews, talent reviews, succession planning and performance management.
  • Performed exit interviews, gaining useful insights to improve employee retention rates.
  • Established inventory control improvements to reduce waste, resulting in cost savings.

Logistics Manager

SC EKUAL TECHNO SYSTEM SRL
Campina
03.2001 - 03.2012
  • Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training employees from the export departments of the suppliers in order to perform the required tasks (the employees of the factories in the former communist countries did not have the necessary knowledge for international trade).
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
  • Identified project blockers and acted as driver to overcome obstacles and achieve deadlines.
  • Assessed knowledge and skills gaps, creating opportunities to fuel improvement.
  • Located, verified and distribution information through knowledge management practices.
  • Designed long-term business strategy to guide leadership decision-making.
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
  • Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
  • Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.

Import Export Specialist -

TECHNOPHAR EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE SRL
CAMPINA
03.2000 - 04.2001
  • Provided in-house advice and guidance on import and export queries for equipment for pharmaceutical industry
  • Trained and mentored new and junior team member to increase overall department productivity.
  • Managed the resolution of queries and consistently provided effective solutions.
  • Maintained compliance in import and export operations, ensuring goods classification, quotas and customs certification requirements were met.
  • Liaised with other departments such as Design Departament and Production Departament on assessing and reviewing sourcing strategies and supply chain logistics to maintain smooth operations.
  • Verified cargo contents against transport documentation.
  • Interviewed transport professional to gain insight into shipment histories.
  • Tracked shipping trends to identify consistent problems with customs, carriers or specific types of cargo.
  • Tracked shipments using multiple software systems and kept clients informed on progress.
  • Compared carrier terms and fees to determine most cost-effective service.
  • Negotiated multi-stage transport services for international shipments.
  • Fielded logistics requests worldwide and learned new country requirements in various languages to avoid errors.
  • Arranged and verified insurance for products, setting up correct values and types.
  • Organised licences to move the industrial equipment into or out of Romanian territory.
  • Stayed current on rules for multiple shipping locations to expertly coordinate required paperwork.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients, carriers and customers officials to swiftly resolve problems.
  • Classified goods by type of item and fee or tariff groups using correct system.
  • Maintained shipping records and accounting files covering clients shipping to and from multiple destinations.
  • Helped clients navigate complex international shipping systems, comply with regulations and avoid shipping delays.
  • Partnered with customs professionals, clients and transport teams to deliver shipments on-time for minimum cost.
  • Established export strategies and standardised procedures for common shipments.
  • Followed correct customs clearance procedures for exporting and importing goods.

Import Export Specialist - gearboxes and actuators

SC NEPTUN SA
CAMPINA
02.1996 - 02.2000
  • Maintained compliance in import and export operations of gearboxes and actuators, ensuring goods classification, preparing quotas and customs certification requirements were met.
  • Stayed current on rules for multiple shipping locations to expertly coordinate required paperwork.
  • Interviewed transport professional to gain insight into shipment histories.
  • Identified illegal substances, collected evidence and impounded shipments.
  • Organised licences to move goods into or out of Romanian territory.
  • Fielded logistics requests worldwide and learned new country requirements in various languages to avoid errors.
  • Helped clients navigate complex international shipping systems, comply with regulations and avoid shipping delays.
  • Tracked shipments using multiple software systems and kept clients informed on progress.
  • Followed correct customs clearance procedures for exporting and importing goods.
  • Maintained shipping records and accounting files covering clients shipping to and from export destinations.
  • Liaised with trade associations, government departments and external consultancies, maintaining excellent working relationships to optimise trade flows.
  • Provided in-house advice and guidance on import and export queries.
  • Liaised with other departments such as Design Departament Cost Departament on assessing and reviewing sourcing strategies and supply chain logistics to maintain smooth operations.

Education

Management in industry - Economics

University of Economic Studies
Bucharest
09.1989 - 07.2005

Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Manage - Human Resources

Absolute Pro Training SRL
Bucharest, B
11.2021 - 08.2022

Skills

Account management

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Interests

World Economy, Social Psychology, Gardening

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Manage - Human Resources

Absolute Pro Training SRL
11.2021 - 08.2022

Business Administrator & Shareholder (40%)

SC ABIWELD SRL
04.2012 - Current

Logistics Manager

SC EKUAL TECHNO SYSTEM SRL
03.2001 - 03.2012

Import Export Specialist -

TECHNOPHAR EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE SRL
03.2000 - 04.2001

Import Export Specialist - gearboxes and actuators

SC NEPTUN SA
02.1996 - 02.2000

Management in industry - Economics

University of Economic Studies
09.1989 - 07.2005
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