Sara Jerabek

Dynamic Personal Assistant with 15+ years of experience providing personalized support to those in demanding positions. Highly proficient in interpersonal communication and research, reinforced by fluency in 3 languages (English, German, and French) with additional expertise in Turkish. Ability to thrive in fast-paced, pressured environments with strict deadlines. Trustworthy in handling confidential information while quickly building rapport with diverse clientele and colleagues. Successful at managing the task lists of the most demanding business executives, incorporating innovative procedures to maximize efficiency. Reliable and loyal with a plan to remain in a future position long-term.

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Household| Shadow Hills, CA

Personal / Family Assistant | December 2020 – Present

Day to day administrative support, managing correspondence via phone and email, extensive calendar management, travel arrangements, online banking, pet care, light cooking, flower arrangements, gift shopping and running errands.

• Communication · Administrative Assistance · Research ·
• Personal Assistance · Handle Confidential Information · 
• Travel Management · Time Management · Attention to Detail

COA | Long Beach, CA

Volunteer Local Food Bank | December 2020 – Present

Deliver operational support to nonprofit organization, providing frontline customer service, organizing and distributing inventory, and partnering with team to overcome obstacles and ensure seamless daily operations. 

• Impacted thousands of community members annually, furthering the mission and vision of the organization. 
• Earned positive feedback from leadership, commended for dedication, loyalty, work ethic, and joyful attitude.

Career Note | October 2020 – Present

Relocated to United States, securing work permit in December 2022.

Private Household| Shadow Hills, CA

Personal / Family Assistant | December 2020 – Present
Day to day administraUve support, managing correspondence via phone and email,

extensive calendar management, travel arrangements, online banking, pet care, light cooking, flower arrangements, gid shopping and running errands.

COA | Long Beach, CA

Volunteer Local Food Bank | December 2020 – Present
Deliver operaUonal support to nonprofit organizaUon, providing frontline customer

service, organizing and distribuUng inventory, and partnering with team to overcome obstacles and ensure seamless daily operaUons.

 ARGUS Security Services | Eschen, Liechtenstein

Alarm Monitor | April 2016 – October 2020

Demonstrated grace under pressure, coordinating emergency response services for private security firm. Managed a broad range of administrative functions, including documentation, reporting, directing communications, and customer support. 

• Built reputation of excellence and discretion, selected by company leadership to oversee daily monitoring for high-profile global financial services client, Credit Suisse. Recognized for exceeding customer and company expectations.
• Monitored, documented, and responded to hundreds of alerts daily, providing real-time information as first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Kept pace with best practices, evolving policies, and technological advancements by writing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and security protocol documents.
• Ensured alignment with organizational processes and quality standards, preparing clear, well-written reports and maintaining accurate records for use in court proceedings. 

Freelance | Vienna, Austria

Film Writer, Director, & Editor | February 2015 – February 2016

Wrote, directed, produced, and edited the movie “In Purgatory.” Steered film projects from idea generation to release, developing material, securing funding, assembling multi-faceted teams, and seeing projects to completion. Coordinated all aspects of production: budget, selecting shots, and coordinating personnel on set.

• Nominated for multiple film festivals worldwide, with showings at LA’s world-famous Grauman’s Chinese Theater during the Silicon Beach Film Festival in October 2021. 

Freelance | Istanbul, Turkey

Beautify Industry Consultant & Photographer | October 2010 – February 2015

Provided creative, marketing, and administrative consultation and services to the leading hair restoration company in Europe, building and executing strategies to increase visibility, engagement, and customer experience.

• Expanded company’s digital footprint significantly by designing, building, and maintaining company website. 
• Provided up-front counseling to patients, answering questions about the process, benefits, logistics, and recovery. 
• Delivered VIP experiences throughout the customer journey, from initial outreach to treatment completion, including scheduling, air and ground transportation, greeters, dining reservations, interpreter services, and post-treatment follow-ups.
• Leveraged multilingual skills to provide interpretation and translation services to potential and existing clients, expanding service delivery to accommodate a global audience. 

Freelance | Vienna, Austria

Film Writer, Director, & Editor | February 2012 – February 2013

Performed all production and development duties for a global media firm, generating content innovation experiences and solutions. Utilized cost-effective structures to reduce costs while improving overall production quality. 

• Nominated for film festivals, including St. Tropez/France for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Camera, and Best Editing; winning Best Director for the short film, “Taxi Driver.”

A-TEC Industries AG | Vienna, Austria

Personal and Executive Assistant | March 2006 – October 2010

Provided administrative and managerial support to the Executive and Executive Board of an international industrial holding company with 13K employees worldwide. Organized daily office and executive schedules. Planned and prepared meetings, writing follow-up correspondence, reports, and meeting notes. 

• Partnered with PR Manager to plan and execute high-visibility events, including press conferences, international meetings, board meetings, and other PR initiatives.
• Valued for integrity and honesty, entrusted as right hand to executive leader, coordinating personal schedules, events, travel, appointments, and social obligations.
• Maintained monthly calendars outlining social media campaigns and PR initiatives.

EDUCATION Diploma │ Bundesgymnasium │ Dornbirn, Austria
TECHNICAL SKILLS Adobe CC: Premiere Pro, 60 WPM, Standard OperaUng Systems, and Microsod Office