Motivated professional with extensive experience in customer service, hospitality, office administration, and data entry. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, including front desk operations and logistics administration. Currently pursuing a degree in Business and Management, complemented by a background in Chemical Engineering, showcasing strong analytical skills and work ethic. Recognized for exceptional organizational abilities and commitment to timely task completion, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication.
• Diary management and reminding fee earners of any daily meetings.
• Travel arrangements including accommodation, reservations, and schedules.
• Arranging meetings including booking rooms, refreshments and ensuring they are set up correctly.
• General administration including photocopying, printing, organising couriers and sending letters.
• File opening and closing, general filing, record keeping and archiving.
• Liaising with clients via telephone and taking comprehensive messages and passing these on in a timely.
• Liaising with other departments on behalf of fee earners.
• Proofreading correspondence, typing urgent/short emails.
• Updating spreadsheets as required.
• Support fee earners with time recording, billing, and credit control – including some reporting.
• Help other departments where necessary and there is capacity to do so.
• Answer all telephone calls in a professional manner
• Reserve meeting rooms on the computerised meeting room booking system; respond to requests and provide alternatives, if required.
• Meet and greet clients and visitors in reception, ensure clients and visitors receive VIP treatment.
• Assist visiting clients and lawyers with hotel bookings and airport transfers.
• Liaise with other receptionists, the catering team, and the AV team to complete bookings.
• Liaise with the secretaries, partners, associates, and staff to manage bookings.
• Assist in the co-ordination and preparation of meeting rooms, including setup and use of video conferencing equipment.
• Book executive cars and taxis where necessary for clients and lawyers.
• Book catering facilities - organise lunches and liaise with catering team.
• Have an eye for detail and ensure rooms are always perfect.
• Allocation of security cards to staff and guests where necessary always using good judgment.
• Work alongside the building reception team when organizing large events and seminars
• General administrative duties
Microsoft Office Suite expertise
Data entry and management
Quality control and assurance
Customer service excellence
Project scheduling and management
Organizational skills and efficiency
Time management strategies
Effective written communication
Adobe Photoshop proficiency
Reception and front desk operations