Saira Sajjad

Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia, Islamabad, Pakistan

Secretary (Ambassador, Admin, and Consular Assistant) 

April 2012 – September 2019

Secretarial Responsibilities:

• Managed the Ambassador’s schedule and maintained an organized contact list.
• Provided secretarial support, including drafting documents, handling calls, and coordinating meetings.
• Organized official events, receptions, and diplomatic functions.
• Handled corporate travel arrangements, including ticketing, visa coordination, and hotel bookings.
• Maintained office supplies and oversaw official correspondence.

Consular Assistant Responsibilities:

• Processed visa applications and managed electronic records with confidentiality.
• Collected visa fees and securely transferred them to administration.
• Assisted with client inquiries, providing clear and professional communication.

South African High Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan

Secretary (Political) 

March 2005 – July 2011

• Performed secretarial duties, including scheduling meetings and drafting official correspondence.
• Served as Social Secretary to the High Commissioner (2005–2008), overseeing social events and official functions.
• Assisted with visa interviews, documentation, and administrative coordination.
• Managed the switchboard, ensuring efficient call handling and routing.

Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan

Secretary (Food and Nutrition Services Department) 

October 2002 – February 2005

• Provided administrative support to department managers and staff.
• Maintained organized filing systems and handled departmental correspondence.
• Coordinated meetings, functions, and inter-departmental communication.

D. Watson Group of Pharmacies, Islamabad, Pakistan

Secretary 

June 1999 – August 2002

• Managed administrative tasks, including phone calls, scheduling, and documentation.
• Organized meetings and maintained records using MS Office applications.
• Processed incoming and outgoing correspondence efficiently.

Diploma in Conference and Event Planner (July 2023 – August 2024)
Academy of Learning Career College, Ontario, Canada

Master of Science in Mass Communication (2015 – 2017)
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad, Pakistan

Bachelor of Arts (2012 – 2014)
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad, Pakistan

Diploma of Associate Engineering in Computer Sciences (1996 – 1999)
Government Polytechnic for Women, H-8, Islamabad, Pakistan