Hala Mikhail

Executive-level Administrative Assistant experienced in supporting senior leadership at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and in U.S.

education settings. Skilled in managing executive schedules, handling confidential correspondence, coordinating complex events, and overseeing records management. Recognized for building strong stakeholder relationships, facilitating cross-department operations, and ensuring seamless executive office functions. Bilingual in English and Arabic.

Administrative Assistant - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) - Cairo, Egypt

(2022-10)

• Managed office operations supporting 200+ staff members across multiple departments.
• Oversaw the Global Acquisition & Assistance System (GLAAS), processing hundreds of requisitions annually.
• Mentored and supervised junior staff, improving productivity and reducing errors by 20%.
• Directed the Mission's Annual Filing & Records Management System, ensuring 100% compliance with Washington HQ.
• Organized large-scale events, including the Mission's seasonal bazaar attended by 500+ staff and families.
• Coordinated executive travel, scheduling, and logistics for senior officials on dozens of international trips.
• Recognized with multiple Awards of Excellence and On-The-Spot Cash Awards for outstanding performance.

Administrative Assistant | HR Support | Librarian | ELAR Interventionist | Teacher Assistant - East Fort Worth Montessori Academy - Fort Worth, TX

(2022-10)

• Supported Superintendent by managing 50+ meetings annually, correspondence, schedules, and event logistics.
• Coordinated school-wide events, board meetings, and 10+ field trips per year, ensuring seamless execution.
• Developed recognition materials (flyers, posters, certificates) used for 100+ staff and student awards.
• Oversaw the National Elementary Honor Society, managing records for 40+ students annually.
• Created and maintained HR financial trackers, accurately recording dozens of bills and expense items each month.
• Delivered targeted literacy instruction to 60+ students, improving phonics, decoding, and comprehension scores.
• Built partnerships with local libraries and community programs, hosting 5+ author visits and reading events.
• Designed and led the Library Top Readers Club, boosting student participation in reading programs by 35%.
• Kindergarten Teacher Assistant, supporting classroom activities and student engagement.

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature - Ain Shams University