Rawan Eliwat

Results-driven Administrative and Executive Support Specialist with 7+ years of experience managing complex projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering comprehensive administrative solutions. Proven ability to own full project lifecycles — from initial planning and timeline development through execution and delivery — ensuring objectives are met on time and within scope. Highly skilled in corporate governance, stakeholder communication, board secretariat operations, and strategic documentation.

Bilingual in Arabic and English with a strong background in translation and organizational management.

Administrative Assistant to VP Executive at Bostani Chocolatier (2024-01 – Present)

Promoted to directly support the Vice President Executive, taking ownership of the company's highest-priority projects

• Independently managed and tracked some of the company's largest and most critical projects end-to-end — from scoping and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure
• Developed full project plans including implementation roadmaps, timelines, milestone charts, and risk trackers, ensuring all workstreams remained on schedule
• Served as the primary bridge between senior leadership, departmental managers, and the Board — translating executive decisions into actionable plans and ensuring alignment at every level
• Attended and actively participated in high-level strategic meetings alongside the VP, capturing key decisions and driving follow-up actions to completion
• Coordinated cross-functional collaboration across departments, removing blockers and maintaining momentum on strategic initiatives
• Prepared executive briefings, status reports, and project dashboards for the VP and senior leadership on a regular basis
• Managed the VP's schedule, correspondence, and priorities — ensuring full visibility and control over all ongoing initiatives

Board Secretary & Governance Specialist at Bostani Chocolatier (2022-12 – 2024-12)

Managed full board secretariat operations and corporate governance compliance

• Managed complete board project cycles from initiation to closure, building implementation plans, timelines, and execution schedules for all board-level initiatives
• Acted as liaison between the Board, Executive Management, and all business units — ensuring decisions, priorities, and communications flowed accurately across all levels
• Coordinated all board meetings: scheduling, agenda development, minutes, and post-meeting action item tracking through to resolution
• Maintained and enforced corporate governance frameworks, interpreting company laws and advising the board on regulatory compliance
• Prepared, maintained, and monitored the Board Office budget, tracking expenditures and flagging variances
• Maintained confidential records, legal documents, and the corporate database with full accuracy and discretion
• Communicated with shareholders and investors on company news and board activities

Executive Secretary at Mogram Al-Asmry for Customs Clearance (2019-12 – 2022-11)

Delivered end-to-end secretarial and administrative support to the Executive Board

• Delivered end-to-end secretarial and administrative support to the Executive Board, independently managing project timelines and task follow-up
• Developed and monitored administrative workflows and project schedules, ensuring all departmental deliverables were tracked and completed on time
• Organized and led execution of board meetings, including electronic meeting service operation, motion and vote tracking
• Managed board budget: prepared annual plans, tracked expenditures, and produced performance reports
• Updated company website content related to board activities and maintained the board's event and project calendar
• Counselled board on corporate governance practices and government guidelines, ensuring ongoing compliance

Translator & Social Media Coordinator at Horizon Pioneer's Company (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Managed translation projects and social media campaigns

• Managed full translation projects from scoping to delivery for Arabic-English corporate documents
• Coordinated and executed social media campaigns, developing content calendars and tracking engagement metrics
• Edited and formatted official company documents, maintaining brand and language consistency

Office Manager at AMS Consultants (2017-01 – 2018-12)

Oversaw daily office operations and administrative procedures

• Oversaw daily office operations including workflow coordination, filing systems, and records management
• Managed and maintained administration procedures, manuals, and project files
• Coordinated departmental projects, tracked progress, and ensured timely completion of deliverables

Bachelor of Arts in Translation – Yarmouk University (2012-01 – 2016-12)