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Aba Amihyia

Aba Amihyia

London,London

Summary


Multi-talented project support specialist, successful at taking on diverse project tasks to meet tight deadlines with experience working with teams to accomplish short and long-term project goals. I recently took the opportunity this year to invest in my career development by combining experience in project management & interest in cybersecurity to obtain a Prince2 Foundation qualification & several cybersecurity certifications.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Website Development Coordinator, Events & Social Media Manager

GREAT BOWERY U.K
Hybrid
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Reporting directly to the C.E.O and Head of Communications, I worked on events and 2 projects that were part of a wider programme; building a new company website and reviving our social media.
  • I curated content for our social media channels to build the company's online presence, in line with brand guidelines whilst maintaining brand values and visual tone.
  • Planned global events taking place in New York and London with budgets up to £250K.
  • Created and nurtured online relationships with clients & artists from the 10 agencies under Great Bowery U.K.
  • Coordinated with Senior Leadership & the web development teams to test the new site, liaising daily with suppliers.
  • Assisted in web asset collection and delivery of products with individuals across 10 international agencies.


P.A to Global S.V.P of Visual Merchandising

BURBERRY PLC
London
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • My role covering maternity leave at Burberry (where my principal had 16 direct reports globally) demonstrated my ability to work across several time zones in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment.
  • Assisted the global Windows Project manager with all tasks including presentations of the mock builds for the worldwide window displays to be presented to the former CCO, Riccardo Tisci & Burberry's C.E.O, Marco Gobbetti.
  • Extensive diary management and organisation of online global events for multi-territory teams.
  • Raising P.O's and filing expenses in line with company policy.
  • Handling I.T and maintenance queries for the central Visual Merchandise team and S.V.P
  • Personally deliver sensitive materials to Riccardo Tisci & assist the wider team globally with ad-hoc requests.

Freelance Personal Assistant

LEADER MANAGEMENT/LOUIS VUITTON MENSWEAR SHOW TOKYO
London
08.2020 - 08.2020
  • During this project, a musical performance & film involving iconic London jazz Allstars for the Tokyo Menswear show, I supported Benji B, the Musical Director for Louis Vuitton Menswear show and his manager Max Leader.
  • I assisted with production and project management support, supplying contracts for the performers, liaising with talent management & production whilst ensuring the smooth running of this project
  • Artist Liaison - worked with talent leading up to and during shooting and recording.
  • Coordinated meetings between talent, production and management
  • Provided administrative, business and personal support to Max & Benji where required
  • Filed personal and professional expenses
  • Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.

Project Support & Personal Assistant Services

Freelance
London
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • I provided Project Management support for a luxury lifestyle curation agency and P.A services for a private high net worth household.
  • Implemented new and improved existing project management mechanisms.
  • Gathered data to create Excel spreadsheets for budget and inventory management.
  • Organised personal and professional calendars, supplying timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.

Executive Assistant to Camilla Lowther O.B.E

C.L.M Agency part of Great Bowery U.K
London
02.2018 - 07.2019
  • As P.A to a high-profile individual in the fashion industry, my role was fast-paced and I delivered an exceptionally high standard of work at all times as a representative of Camilla Lowther O.B.E, CLM Agency and Great Bowery U.K
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence, facilitating positive communication for enhanced business processes.
  • Attended meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes and recording minutes.
  • Coordinated industry-related events, events for charities Camilla is affiliated with and personal events such as Christmas, birthdays, family/artist holidays.
  • Prepared financial statements, invoices and other financial documents.
  • Coordinated meetings between the agency's artists, fashion houses, publications, designers and high-profile British Arts related institutions.
  • Events planning to launch a new initiative to unite Great Bowery globally.
  • International family travel coordination and management of 5 properties in the U.K & U.S.
  • Office Management - maintaining the office plus ad hoc I.T duties.

Education

E-Careers | Prince2 Foundation award
London
04.2001 -

SheCodes | Introduction to Coding
London

Firebrand Bootcamp | CyberSecurity Certifications
London
04.2001 -

London Metropolitan University -

Music & Media Management
London

Skills

  • Prince2 Foundation - Certified
  • Cyber security qualifications
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Ariba, SAP, Slack, Fieldglass, Sharepoint & Google Suite/Workplace on Mac or PC
  • Database organisation
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Finance administration
  • Physical resource management
  • Executive presentation creation
  • Social media account management

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Timeline

Website Development Coordinator, Events & Social Media Manager

GREAT BOWERY U.K
05.2022 - 11.2022

Project Support & Personal Assistant Services

Freelance
06.2021 - 04.2022

P.A to Global S.V.P of Visual Merchandising

BURBERRY PLC
09.2020 - 05.2021

Freelance Personal Assistant

LEADER MANAGEMENT/LOUIS VUITTON MENSWEAR SHOW TOKYO
08.2020 - 08.2020

Executive Assistant to Camilla Lowther O.B.E

C.L.M Agency part of Great Bowery U.K
02.2018 - 07.2019

E-Careers | Prince2 Foundation award
04.2001 -

Firebrand Bootcamp | CyberSecurity Certifications
04.2001 -

SheCodes | Introduction to Coding

London Metropolitan University -

Music & Media Management

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