Ouafae Akhamlich

Multilingual Executive Assistant and Office Manager with over 30 years of experience providing high-level, confidential support to Presidents, CEOs, and Executive Boards across higher education, government, international banking, multinational corporations, and diplomatic missions. Trusted for discretion, precision, and composure at the most senior levels, with deep expertise in executive support, board and event coordination, procurement and office administration, and multilingual translation and interpretation.

Executive Assistant to the President at International University of Rabat (UIR) (2016-01 – Present)

• Provide direct executive support to the University President, managing a complex calendar and domestic/international travel.
• Organize Board meetings, executive committees, and institutional events across the university.
• Coordinate executive communications and manage confidential files with full discretion.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and official documents for senior governance bodies.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at Moroccan Agency for Investment Development (AMDI) (2015-01 – 2016-12)

• Managed the CEO's agenda, meetings, and domestic/international travel arrangements.
• Coordinated executive communications and day-to-day administrative activities.
• Maintained confidential records and official documentation.

Executive Assistant to the Executive Board at HP-CDG (2012-01 – 2015-12)

• Supported the Chairman, two Executive Board members, and the Executive Committee.
• Coordinated executive schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Organized seminars and executive meetings for senior leadership.
• Managed confidential files and executive correspondence.
• Prepared reports, presentations, and official documents.

Acting Office Manager at European Investment Bank (EIB) (2012-07 – 2012-12)

• Supported the Resident Representative and oversaw daily office operations.
• Coordinated meetings, travel, and administrative logistics.
• Drafted meeting minutes and managed official correspondence.
• Maintained filing systems and administrative records, with support for client documentation.

Executive Assistant | Office Manager | Translator at Motorola (2000-02 – 2011-10)

• Served as Executive Assistant to the General Manager for over a decade, managing daily administrative operations and executive schedules.
• Provided English–French translation services in support of executive and corporate communications.
• Organized meetings, travel, and corporate events for senior management.
• Oversaw procurement, inventory control, and facilities administration for the office.
• Conducted annual fixed asset inventories in coordination with finance and operations.

Shipping Specialist (Import Services) at Embassy of the United States (1990-07 – 2000-01)

• Managed end-to-end import operations for diplomats' personal effects and official shipments over a ten-year period.
• Coordinated customs clearance procedures and logistics with Moroccan authorities.
• Translated official documents between English and French for embassy operations.
• Served as interpreter during official events, including a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Executive Assistant to the Economic and Commercial Counsellor at Embassy of Argentina (1989-02 – 1990-06)

• Provided administrative and executive support to the Economic and Commercial Office.
• Coordinated correspondence, scheduling, and day-to-day office administration.

Bachelor's Degree in English – Mohamed Ben Abdellah University