Samar Arnaout

Administrative and office management professional with extensive experience in branch operations, human resources support, payroll coordination, office administration, staff supervision, and executive support. Experienced in coordinating recruitment and onboarding, managing daily operations and cash handling, preparing payroll and invoices, arranging travel, and supporting teams. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English.

Branch Manager - CIS College, Achrafieh - Achrafieh

(2018-12 - 2026-04)

• Managed general office administration and day-to-day branch operations, including business and financial activities.
• Supported recruitment by identifying staffing needs and helping select candidates with suitable skills and experience.
• Coordinated staff coverage, time-off requests, and hybrid work schedules to maintain operational continuity.
• Handled cash box responsibilities and supported decisions aimed at business success.
• Encouraged staff engagement, communication, performance, and professional growth.

Assistant HR - CIS College

(2018-12 - 2022-07)

• Coordinated interviews, recruitment activities, and onboarding for new employees.
• Supported employee well-being, relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Monitored employee absences and sick-leave matters in line with applicable procedures.
• Supported timely monthly salary payments, payroll benefits administration, and labor-law compliance.
• Helped identify training needs and align staff development with organizational goals.

Coordinator – French & English Departments - CIS Institute

(2016-10 - 2018-10)

• Coordinated activities and administrative matters for the French and English language departments.

Assistant General Manager - Abou Merhi Ship Management - Downtown Beirut

(2007-03 - 2016-12)

• Handled general office administration, payroll preparation, invoicing, and travel bookings.
• Screened telephone calls, emails, and faxes; managed the cash box.
• Supported implementation of company policies and procedures.

Assistant Manager – Accounting & Auditing - Khalil Slim Office - Hamra

(2005 - 2007)

• Provided administrative support in an accounting and auditing office.

Executive & Administrative Secretary - Middle East Medical Services Company

(2004 - 2005)

• Provided executive secretarial and administrative support.

Executive Secretary - Ajialouna Association - Zarif

(2002 - 2004)

• Supported preparation of the Annual Diplomatic Exhibition and participation in the Arabic Educational Congress.

French Teacher & French Department Coordinator - Byblos, COS, Hussein Bin Ali, Basilic & Al Afak Institutes - Haret Hreik

(1988 - 2001)

• Taught French and coordinated the French language department.

B.A. - Political Science - Lebanese University, Sanayeh–Hamra (1996-07)

Primary, Complementary & Secondary Education - Saint Famille Maronite, Haret Hreik (1976 - 1987)