TAMBA GEORGE MBREE
Arlington
Summary
Organized Administrative Assistant with experience in managing high-priority tasks, administrative coordination, and office management. Strengths include strong communication skills, problem-solving ability and knowledge of multiple software platforms. Demonstrated ability to create efficient systems leading to improved overall productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Security Technician
Embassy of the United States of America in Guinea
Conakry
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Ensured compliance with Diplomatic Security policy during installation and removal of alarm systems in all US Government residences.
- Coordinated with third-party vendors on projects related to enhancing system security in all U.S. government residences.
- Planned security installations by surveying locations, laying out equipment and reading wiring plans.
- Provided effective demonstrations and conducted security briefings of alarm systems so that incoming U.S. diplomats understood how to use each feature.
- Conducted inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs of alarm systems.
- Installed locks, charley bars, and various security equipment to enhance residential safety.
- Executed security upgrades including shatter window film installation and enhancements to locking devices and camera systems.
- Managed inventory tracking and reconciliation for residential security materials, maintaining adequate stock levels.
- Served as acting Residential Security Coordinator during assigned periods, overseeing all residential security initiatives.
Surveillance Detection Coordinator
Embassy of the United States of America in Guinea
Conakry
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed the Surveillance Detection Program in the Regional Security Office, coordinating daily activities for optimal performance.
- Oversaw physical security systems at embassy premises, maintaining operational integrity.
- Advised the Regional Security Officer on significant security issues to avoid any impact on embassy operations.
- Conducted monthly training and presentations to enhance understanding and engagement among surveillance detection monitors, as per Diplomatic Security regulations.
- Created detailed incident reports in the Diplomatic Security tool, MyDSIR, regarding the embassy and its staff's security.
- Facilitated logistics for VIP visits during events, ensuring seamless operational execution.
- Organized schedules for security monitors, improving overall efficiency.
- Identified security system faults and reported findings to Regional Security Office.
- Provided surveillance detection training to host-nation law enforcement officers.
Administrative Assistant
Embassy of the United States of America in Guinea
Conakry
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations outgoing correspondences and handled incoming correspondence, ensuring timely delivery of emails and packages.
- Developed, organized, and maintained efficient filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Directed incoming calls to appropriate staff while providing information as needed.
- Answered inquiries from employees in other sections about the services offered by the Regional Security Office to enhance satisfaction.
- Managed the RSO-locally employed staff's SharePoint Online database for improved information sharing.
- Set up workshops and meetings, managed the Foreign Service National Investigators' calendars, while overseeing room reservations and technical arrangements.
- Created travel arrangements for personnel, distributing details promptly.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Update contact lists regularly when changes occur in the employee status or contact information of all host nation law enforcement agencies.
- Prepare vouchers, and coordinate the payment of stipends for host nation law enforcement officers.
Sales Associate
American Embassy Employee Association
Conakry
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers and assisting with product selection.
- Processed transactions using QuickBooks, including accepting payments and issuing receipts.
- Restocked shelves to maintain optimal inventory levels and organized merchandise displays.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, ensuring satisfactory resolutions.
- Developed promotional strategies that increased sales volume through tailored customer engagement.
- Conducted regular inventories to track stock levels and maintain accurate records for management.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment, including floors and displays, to enhance customer experience.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and adapt sales strategies accordingly.
IT Help Desk / Technical Assistant
Ministry Of Higher Education And Scientific Research
Conakry
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware.
- Configured new user accounts in Active Directory, and assisted with password resets.
- Configured routers, switches, and other networking devices according to the Ministry's standards.
- Conducted virtual system updates as per Systems Manager requests.
- Installed hardware and software within the offices of the Ministry, ensuring functionality.
- Troubleshot and repaired computer systems, addressing issues promptly.
- Performed weekly inspections of building security and reported findings to Systems Manager.
- Installed alarm systems and connected them to communication lines.
- Maintained IT asset inventory while supporting network configuration and monitoring.
- Performed the installation of new hardware components, such as printers and scanners.
- Monitored server resources, including disk space usage and CPU utilization.
- Tested computer equipment to ensure proper functioning prior to deployment.
- Developed and maintained user accounts, profiles, file systems, directories, access privileges, and security settings.
- Created user documentation for newly installed software packages.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science, Computer Networking
Université Gamal Abdel Nasser De Conakry
Conakry09-2018
Skills
- Appointment scheduling and calendar oversight
- Documentation drafting and business writing
- Meeting log management
- Customer engagement and support
- Database organization and data entry
- Project management and logistics coordination
- Technical assistance and network troubleshooting
- Travel coordination and administration
- Communication proficiency
- Physical security oversight
- Active Directory management
- Windows Server management
- Ticket management
- Hardware diagnostics
Certification
- WMD Countermeasures First Responder Training Course, 12/06/25
- Security Management, 05/19/23
- Digital Security Awareness, 02/11/21
- Operational Medicine Course for Basic Trauma Skills, 04/03/23
- Operational Medicine Course for Basic Train the Trainer, 04/04/23
- Security Risks: Performing Security Assessments, 04/14/21
- Workplace Security Awareness, 04/14/21
- Administrative Support: Developing your Essential Skills, 04/14/21
- Confronting Workplace Conflict, 04/15/21
- Emergency and Crisis Management, 04/15/21
- Navigating Challenging Situations with Diplomacy and Tact, 08/12/21
- The Art and Science of Communication, 08/12/21
- Reaching Customers Digitally, 08/12/21
- Procurement Integrity, 06/16/21
- Procurement Management, 06/16/21
Languages
- English, Fluent
- French, Fluent
Accomplishments
- MISSION HONOR AWARD - US Department of State
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential Security Technician
Embassy of the United States of America in Guinea
05.2024 - 06.2025
Surveillance Detection Coordinator
Embassy of the United States of America in Guinea
01.2023 - 05.2024
Administrative Assistant
Embassy of the United States of America in Guinea
01.2021 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
American Embassy Employee Association
06.2019 - 01.2021
IT Help Desk / Technical Assistant
Ministry Of Higher Education And Scientific Research
10.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science, Computer Networking
Université Gamal Abdel Nasser De Conakry
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