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Gabriel Fernandes Silva

Brisbane,Australia

Summary

Organised and proactive Executive Assistant with over 17 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industries. Adept at supporting executives, managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings and travel, and handling sensitive information with discretion. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Concierge Supervisor

W Hotel
Brisbane, Australia
04.2024 - Current
  • Support VIP guests and liaise with high-profile clients, ensuring impeccable service.
  • Manage requests with urgency and discretion, similar to executive support demands.
  • Coordinate schedules, reservations, and logistics with attention to detail.
  • Train and supervise a team, ensuring excellence in service delivery.

Executive Assistant

TurisRio – State Tourism Company of Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro
11.2017 - 12.2023

TurisRio is the official tourism organization of the State of Rio de Janeiro, focused on promoting tourism, enhancing infrastructure, and supporting strategic development initiatives within the industry.

  • Provided high-level administrative support and diary management to senior local and national partners.
  • Coordinated complex domestic and international travel arrangements.
  • Organised internal and external meetings and events, ensuring all logistics were efficiently managed.
  • Applied understanding of business priorities to contribute to and support key strategic initiatives.
  • Managed events ranging from small executive gatherings to large-scale public functions.
  • Supported special projects as required, demonstrating flexibility and proactive problem-solving.

Operations Manager

CVC Travel Agency
Brazil, Rio De Janeiro
01.2007 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Top Latin American Travel Agency
  • Oversaw daily operations of a high-performing travel agency team.
  • Managed executive schedules, business travel logistics, and internal reporting.
  • Implemented efficient procedures to streamline workflows and boost productivity.
  • Supervised cross-functional teams and ensured compliance with service standards.
  • Worked directly with executive leadership to deliver strategic business support.
  • Top Latin American Travel Agency

Education

Master of Leadership for Development -

Estácio University
Brazil
01.2017

Postgraduate -

Candido Mendes University
Brazil
01.2012

Bachelor in Tourism -

PUC
Brazil

Skills

  • Executive Support
  • Calendar Management
  • International Travel Coordination
  • Domestic Travel Coordination
  • Event Planning
  • Meeting Planning
  • High-Level Customer Service
  • Confidential Correspondence
  • File Management
  • Diary Management
  • Inbox Management
  • Bilingual
  • CRM Software
  • Office Software
  • MS Office Suite
  • Outlook
  • SharePoint

References

Available upon request

Languages

  • Portuguese, Native
  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Intermediate

Timeline

Concierge Supervisor

W Hotel
04.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant

TurisRio – State Tourism Company of Rio de Janeiro
11.2017 - 12.2023

Operations Manager

CVC Travel Agency
01.2007 - 12.2017

Master of Leadership for Development -

Estácio University

Postgraduate -

Candido Mendes University

Bachelor in Tourism -

PUC
Gabriel Fernandes Silva