Hi, I’m
Narissara Vachara-Arphanukorn
Executive Assistant/Senior Government Liaison
Banmai,Pakkred
Summary
With 28 years of experience in secretarial and administrative roles, I have developed expertise in overseeing visas, work permits, and teaching licenses for foreign teachers at Ruamrudee International School Ratchapruek Campus (RISR). In addition to general secretarial duties, my responsibilities have included coordinating with organizations in Asian countries, managing customer communications, handling technical documents, supervising a customer service department, preparing daily and monthly reports, processing expense reports, and arranging international travel and accommodations. I also have extensive experience in organizing meetings, taking minutes, and managing visa and work permit applications.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Thai International SchoolPathumthani
Assistant School Director
04.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Led successful accreditation processes, maintaining compliance with national standards and ensuring continued recognition as a quality educational institution.
- Expanded course offerings to meet the diverse needs of students, introducing new electives and advanced placement options.
- Boosted faculty morale by providing professional development opportunities and recognizing outstanding achievements.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the school, including staff supervision, facilities management, and budget oversight, ensuring a seamless educational experience for students.
- Collaborated with district leadership to secure funding for school improvement projects and technology upgrades.
- Championed diversity efforts within the school community, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that embraced all backgrounds and perspectives.
- Increased parent involvement in school activities by organizing community outreach programs and regular parent-teacher conferences.
- Improved school performance by implementing strategic plans and curriculum development initiatives.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by implementing comprehensive safety protocols and emergency preparedness plans.
- Oversaw budget, marketing and curriculum development for school operations.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods that encouraged critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration among students.
- Streamlined administrative processes for efficiency, reducing paperwork and improving staff productivity.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Ruamrudee International School Ratchapruek Campus
Senior Government Liaison
02.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinate communication and document verification for foreign teachers' licenses.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
Magic Years International School
Executive Assistant to Head of School/Supervisor
11.2016 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the school.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Coordinated licensing processes for foreign teachers, including work permit applications, visa renewals, and document verification.
St. Theresa International College
Executive Secretary to President
01.2010 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and bookings for executive staff.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Handled confidential information in professional manner.
- Coordinated successful meetings and events by meticulously planning agendas, logistics, and materials.
- Demonstrated flexibility adapting quickly when new tasks or responsibilities arose, maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
- Enhanced overall office efficiency with proactive problem-solving skills applied to daily challenges or unexpected situations.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Collaborated with various departments to develop cohesive strategies for achieving organizational goals.
JICA Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
General Manager
01.2007 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Samart Engineering Co., Ltd.
Personal Assistant to Managing Director
01.2002 - 12.2006
Job overview
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports, contributing to well-informed decision making.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
- Monitored expenses closely, maintaining an organized filing system for easy access to financial records.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for smooth business trips.
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, Asian Regional Maize Program (CIMMYT-ARMP)
Executive Secretary to Team Leader
01.1997 - 12.2001
Job overview
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and bookings for executive staff.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Handled confidential information in professional manner.
- Improved internal communication by creating informative reports, presentations, and memos for executives and team members.
- Facilitated smooth travel arrangements for executives, ensuring seamless itineraries and accommodations.
- Optimized time management for executives through skilled coordination of tasks and priorities.
- Enhanced overall office efficiency with proactive problem-solving skills applied to daily challenges or unexpected situations.
- Enhanced executive productivity by efficiently managing schedules and appointments.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Managed expense reporting to ensure accuracy and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
- Collaborated with various departments to develop cohesive strategies for achieving organizational goals.
Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA)
Secretary to Chief Advisor, Japanese Expert for a 5-Year Project of Thailand Productivity Development Project (TPDP), The Government of Japan
01.1992 - 12.1996
Job overview
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
- Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
Education
ST. JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor Degree from Business Administration
Skills
Typing in English 60 wpm
Honors And Scholarships
- Received the Perfect Attendance Certificate, attended all regular scheduled class-sessions from St. John's College of Commerce, 06/90
- Received the Certificate of Proficiency in Typewriting, has successful passed the proficiency examination from the Steno-Typist Promotion Association, 12/91
- Received the Certificate of Participation for attendance at Professional Secretary - Your Personal Ladder to Success, 10/29/93 - 11/06/93
Timeline
Assistant School Director
Thai International School
04.2025 - Current
Senior Government Liaison
Ruamrudee International School Ratchapruek Campus
02.2019 - Current
Executive Assistant to Head of School/Supervisor
Magic Years International School
11.2016 - 01.2019
Executive Secretary to President
St. Theresa International College
01.2010 - 10.2016
General Manager
JICA Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
01.2007 - 12.2009
Personal Assistant to Managing Director
Samart Engineering Co., Ltd.
01.2002 - 12.2006
Executive Secretary to Team Leader
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, Asian Regional Maize Program (CIMMYT-ARMP)
01.1997 - 12.2001
Secretary to Chief Advisor, Japanese Expert for a 5-Year Project of Thailand Productivity Development Project (TPDP), The Government of Japan
Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA)
01.1992 - 12.1996
ST. JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor Degree from Business Administration
05.1997