Maria Perez Longo
Copenhagen,Denmark
Summary
Experienced project assistant specializing in administrative support and team collaboration. Adept at managing logistics and facilitating communication, contributing to timely project completion and improved stakeholder engagement. Ready to leverage organizational skills for impactful project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Assistant
World Health Organization, WHO
Nordhavn, Denmark
08.2019 - 01.2026
- Coordinated project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
- Developed detailed project documentation, improving clarity and accessibility of information.
- Monitored project progress, identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies proactively.
- Organized workshops and meetings, fostering knowledge sharing among team members and partners.
- Managed more than 10 logistics for international conferences, enhancing participant experience through efficient planning.
- Implemented tracking systems for deliverables, increasing accountability across teams.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by providing comprehensive administrative support to the team.
- Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
- Assisted project managers in achieving timely completion of projects through diligent monitoring and tracking of deadlines.
Receptionist Administrator
UNDP Global Shared Services Center
Nordhavn, Denmark
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient visitor engagement and communication flow. with and average of 300 visitors at times.
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings and appointments, optimizing calendar management for executives.
- Implemented electronic filing system, enhancing document retrieval efficiency and organizational structure.
- Assisted in onboarding new staff, streamlining orientation processes for improved integration.
Education
GED -
Open University UK
London, United Kingdom05-2003
Associate of Arts - Tourism And Hotel Management
AIM - Académie Internationale De Management
Paris, France06-1999
Skills
- Strong teamwork
- Reliability and punctuality
- Initiative and Self-motivation
- Customer service focus
- Professional appearance
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Guest relations
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective planning
- Guest reception
- Front desk management
Accomplishments
Coordinating high-level mental health events in Copenhagen and internationally across France, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Poland. Skilled in end-to-end event management and front-office operations in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, ensuring seamless logistics and exceptional participant and guests experiences.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Danish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Project Assistant
World Health Organization, WHO
08.2019 - 01.2026
Receptionist Administrator
UNDP Global Shared Services Center
09.2016 - 08.2019
GED -
Open University UK
Associate of Arts - Tourism And Hotel Management
AIM - Académie Internationale De Management