Paola Stua - Part-time retiree

Q: Where is Paola based?

Paola is based in Zürich, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Paola speak?

Paola speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Portuguese (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Paola have?

Paola has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Paola has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Paola may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Paola's latest experience?

Paola's most recent position is Part-time retiree .

Q: What companies has Paola worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Paola has worked for Swisscard AECS .

Q: Which industries is Paola most experienced in?

Paola is most experienced in industries like Construction , Tourism , and Banking and Finance . Paola also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense , Telecommunication , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Paola most experienced in?

Paola is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Customer Service , and Finance . Paola also has some experience in Human Resources , Procurement , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Paola worked in recently?

Paola has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Paola worked in recently?

Paola has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service .

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Zürich, Switzerland

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Part-time retiree

Aug 2020 - Present

5 years 9 months

Horgen, Switzerland

Agent Value & Advanced Service

Swisscard AECS

Mar 2019 - May 2019

3 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Assistant to the office of a city council member

City of Zurich

Aug 2007 - Sep 2018

11 years 2 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Executive Assistant

LafargeHolcim

Independent management of a demanding C-level secretariat (including German/English correspondence, board meetings, calendar coordination, video conferences)
Events, workshops, travel management, hosting delegations from China
Budget responsibility for cost center / SAP administration
Floor supervisor for emergencies and evacuations

Dec 2005 - Jul 2007

1 year 8 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Assistant to the Secretary General

Pro Patria

Sep 2005 - Nov 2005

3 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Human Resources and CFO Office Assistant (temporary)

EGL

Oct 2001 - Jun 2005

3 years 9 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Training Department Coordinator

Sunrise

Sep 1999 - Sep 2001

2 years 1 month

Zürich, Switzerland

Personnel Advisor

Saipem Services

Apr 1999 - Aug 1999

5 months

Career Reorientation and Travel

Apr 1996 - Mar 1999

3 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Flight Attendant Worldwide

TEA Switzerland

Aug 1995 - Mar 1996

8 months

Travel

Apr 1994 - Jul 1995

1 year 4 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Business Travel Clerk

Fritsche Reisen

Feb 1993 - Mar 1994

1 year 2 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Head of Corporate Travel

Avcon Aviation

Feb 1991 - Jan 1993

2 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Ticketing/Reservation Agent

VARIG Brazil Airlines

Aug 1989 - Dec 1990

1 year 5 months

Basel, Switzerland

Holiday Home Buyer in Europe

Voyages Sud-Soleil

Apr 1987 - Jun 1989

2 years 3 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Tour guide/Resident Manager (worldwide)

Hotelplan Reisen

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction, Tourism, Banking and Finance, Aerospace and Defense, Telecommunication, and Government and Administration.

Construction

Tourism

Banking and Finance

Aerospace and Defense

Telecommunication

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Operations, Customer Service, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, and Logistics.

Operations

Customer Service

Finance

Human Resources

Procurement

Logistics

Summary

Versatile experience as an assistant at executive level in international companies
Efficient and reliable in independently running a demanding secretariat
Knowledge of and experience with foreign cultures
Absolute discretion
Passionate about working in multicultural, multilingual environments
Motivated and proactive
Strong practical skills (organization and learning ability, systems thinking, self- and time management, appropriate reactions in complex situations, conflict resolution skills)
Willingness to take responsibility, discipline and perseverance, long-standing networks, empathy and patience, reliability in communication and actions, good manners, life experience, realistic, open and active attitude

Skills

Ms Office: Word And Excel: Very Good Knowledge / Powerpoint: Good Knowledge
Zoom, Skype, Teams: Used Multiple Times
Google Chrome: Very Good Knowledge
Sap: Sap/r3: Good Knowledge
Ai: Good Experience With Chatgpt (Creating Clear Prompts)
Wordpress, Sharepoint, Hubspot, Trello, Google Drive, Intranet

Languages

German

Native

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 2025 - Present

Digital Assistant

Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

KV Business School

Postgraduate Diploma NDS HF · Business Management · Zürich, Switzerland

Oct 2009 - Jun 2011

KV BusinessSchool

Executive Assistant with Federal Certificate · Executive Assistance · Zürich, Switzerland

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

Executive Assistant with Federal Certificate

KV BusinessSchool, Zurich

ECDL IT certificate

KLZ Handelsschule, Zurich

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Construction 11 y

Avg length 2 y 4 m

Longest experience 11 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Switzerland)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Part-time retiree, Agent Value & Advanced Service, Assistant to the office of a city council member

Main industries Construction, Tourism, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Operations, Customer Service, Finance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Paola based?

Paola is based in Zürich, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Paola speak?

Paola speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Portuguese (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Paola have?

Paola has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Paola has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Paola may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Paola be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Paola would be well-suited for roles such as: Part-time retiree, Agent Value & Advanced Service, Assistant to the office of a city council member.

What is Paola's latest experience?

Paola's most recent position is Part-time retiree.

What companies has Paola worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Paola has worked for Swisscard AECS.

Which industries is Paola most experienced in?

Paola is most experienced in industries like Construction, Tourism, and Banking and Finance. Paola also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense, Telecommunication, and Energy.

Which business areas is Paola most experienced in?

Paola is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Customer Service, and Finance. Paola also has some experience in Human Resources, Procurement, and Logistics.

Which industries has Paola worked in recently?

Paola has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Paola worked in recently?

Paola has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service.

What is Paola's education?

Paola attended education in Digital Assistant.

Does Paola have any certificates?

Paola has 2 certificates. These include: Executive Assistant with Federal Certificate and ECDL IT certificate.

What is the availability of Paola?

Paola is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Paola?

Paola's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.