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Amy Mumford
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Amy Mumford

Swinton

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Executive AssistantPersonal AssistantAdministratorExecutive Administrative AssistantExecutive Secretary

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Swinton, ManchesterLondon, ENGManchester, MAN
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home option

Summary

Detail-oriented Executive Assistant with proven expertise supporting senior leaders in fast-paced environments. Skilled in managing complex inboxes, multi-time-zone calendars, and global travel logistics. Capable of maintaining efficient systems in remote or hybrid settings while handling sensitive information professionally. Committed to providing high-quality support that enhances operational effectiveness and stability.

Overview

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Work History

Executive Assistant

Kenny Waste Management
12.2025 - Current
  • Maternity Cover Contract as Executive Assistant for three CEO’s and three Managing Directors.
  • Manage highly confidential and sensitive business information, including board-level communications, commercial negotiations, personnel matters, strategic projects, and financial documentation, exercising absolute discretion at all times.
  • Take accurate minutes, track actions, and drive follow-through across senior leadership and project teams, ensuring accountability and timely completion of key objectives.
  • Coordinate complex internal and external meeting schedules across multiple time zones, liaising with investors, clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders within a fast-paced business environment.
  • Oversee global travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodation, and logistics, adapting quickly to changing business priorities and operational requirements.
  • Support the Managing Directors with personal diary management, travel, personal commitments, and ad hoc requests, ensuring seamless integration of business and personal priorities.
  • Supported marketing initiatives by assisting with content creation, communications, presentations, and promotional materials, contributing to enhanced company visibility and stakeholder engagement.
  • Assist with HR administration and policy implementation, supporting employee documentation, onboarding processes, policy updates, staff communications, and adherence to company procedures and employment regulations.
  • Create polished presentations, reports, and executive-level documents in line with company branding standards for board, investor, and stakeholder audiences.
  • Coordinate company events, leadership meetings, staff engagement activities, and wider organisational initiatives, ensuring all logistics, communications, and materials are delivered to a professional standard.
  • Delivered proactive administrative and project support, identifying solutions and improving processes to resolve issues independently before escalation.

Remote Executive Assistant

Wolters Kluwer
09.2022 - 12.2025

• Managed complex multi time zone diaries, inboxes, and schedules for the VP of Technology, Regional Leadership, and five Managing Directors across global remote and hybrid teams.
• Prioritized inboxes, monitored urgent communications, and maintained structured workflows to keep leaders focused on strategic, high impact priorities.
• Resolved diary conflicts, rearranged meetings, and adapted schedules to evolving business and project demands.
• Prepared briefing packs, agendas, reports, presentations, and documentation for leadership and stakeholder meetings.
• Handled confidential business strategies and financial data with full discretion and GDPR compliance.
• Took minutes, tracked actions, and ensured follow through across leadership, software development, and external stakeholders.
• Supported software development initiatives through meeting coordination, documentation, timelines, testing schedules, and progress reporting.
• Assisted AI development planning and implementation, coordinating stakeholder communication, requirements gathering, project updates, and resource planning.
• Coordinated global travel including flights, hotels, visas, insurance, itineraries, and currency requirements.
• Processed expenses, credit card submissions, invoices, and purchase orders accurately.
• Provided HR support including onboarding/offboarding, employee records, recruitment admin, and policy updates.
• Created presentations, branded documents, digital content, and internal communications.
• Managed contractors, suppliers, subscriptions, and software licenses.
• Prepared weekly/monthly reports and executive level presentations.
• Planned team meetings, workshops, leadership events, and virtual conferences.
• Used Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and project management tools at an advanced level.
• Organized personal and family travel; household admin and bills, booked medical and wellness appointments; managed documents and parcels; maintained confidential personal records.

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

ARC Costs & Legal Practice Support
12.2018 - 09.2022
  • Executive Assistant and Office Manager, for the CEO and Managing Director:
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, managing schedules and communications effectively.
  • Delivered dedicated administrative assistance to the Managing Director, ensuring efficient management of appointments.
  • Oversaw office management tasks, ensuring a well-organized and efficient work environment.
  • Coordinated complex travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for business trips.
  • Handled property management tasks for several rented properties owned by the CEO, ensuring compliance and maintenance.
  • Delivered high-level PA support to the CEO and Managing Director, using strong communication skills to manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and handle confidential correspondence.
  • Collected, filed, and distributed legal documents for hearings and cases, ensuring timely access for legal teams.
  • Updating briefcase software for all hearings and case preparation
  • Processing invoices and accounts
  • Managed monthly expenses and corporate credit card submissions, maintaining accurate records for financial oversight.
  • Full diary management and meeting coordination
  • Typing meeting minutes and producing reports
  • Providing a wide range of ad-hoc administrative support
  • Arranging business and personal travel, including annual family holidays
  • Organising MOTs for personal and family vehicles
  • Managing personal insurance renewals (car, health, building, travel)
  • Arranging family holidays, day trips, theatre bookings, and other personal events
  • Coordinating children’s transportation and monthly school fee payments
  • Managing gym memberships and related events
  • Purchasing gifts, arranging special occasions, and coordinating personal events
  • Maintaining personal files, records, and confidential information
  • Assisting with family logistics, childcare coordination, and pet-related tasks
  • Adapted to changing priorities and supported urgent tasks.

Executive Assistant for Marketing Department

Individual Restaurants Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Provided comprehensive administrative and personal support to the Marketing Manager, including diary management, travel coordination, and daily task organization.
  • Coordinated planning and execution of restaurant openings, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
  • Managed PR materials, product preparation, and event logistics with internal teams and external partners to enhance marketing initiatives.
  • Delivered flexible, ad hoc administrative support across the department.

Administrative & Operational Support

Malmaison Manchester
Manchester
09.2012 - 01.2015
  • Provided PA support to General Manager, managing diary, coordinating meetings, preparing documents, and handling confidential information to ensure efficient operations.
  • Supported hotel operations by facilitating communication, coordinating departments, and maintaining accurate records and reports to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Contributed to smooth front-of-house operations by overseeing daily workflows and ensuring consistent service standards.

Senior Guest Services Supervisor

Carnival Cruise lines
07.2009 - 08.2012
  • Led team in delivering exceptional guest experiences, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Developed and implemented service standards that improved operational efficiency across departments.
  • Mentored staff to ensure adherence to best practices in guest relations, fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Analyzed guest feedback to identify trends and implement strategic improvements for service offerings.

Party Host

JJB Soccer-dome
06.2004 - 07.2009
  • Supervised play area activities for children
  • Party coordinator/supervisor
  • Managed front desk operations and team coordination

Event Planner

Britannia hotel Manchester
Manchester
07.2008 - 06.2009
  • university year placement facilitating Christmas events through planning activities and coordinating schedules
  • Coordinated operations for conferences and banquets maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Education

GCSE’s -

St.Patrick’s RC High School
Manchester
06-2004

A Levels - undefined

Loreto College
Manchester
05-2006

Degree - Event Management

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
07-2010

Skills

  • Confidentiality management
  • Strategic meeting coordination
  • Document preparation
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Event coordination
  • CRM administration
  • Email management
  • Travel logistics

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 1988-03-27
  • Driving License: Full Driving Licence

Certification

First aid training – 30.10.2023

GDPR training – 19.08.2022

Health and safety training – 07.09.2018

Full Driving License - 20.03.2007

Gold Star Hospitality training – 10.09.2012

Cabin Crew course / training – 27.04.2012

Accomplishments

One of my biggest accomplishments as an EA has been building a reputation for being the person who keeps complex operations moving smoothly — especially when priorities shift fast. I’ve supported executives whose days can change minute‑to‑minute, and I’ve consistently been trusted to make judgement calls that protect their time, relationships, and focus.

A few accomplishments I’m proud of:

  • Transforming an exec’s calendar — I redesigned my executive’s schedule to reduce context‑switching and protect deep‑work blocks. Within a month, he told me he felt “twice as productive,” and other leaders adopted the same structure.
  • Running point on high‑stakes communication — I’ve drafted sensitive emails, board updates, and partner communications where tone and timing mattered. Several execs have said they trust me to “write in their voice better than they can.”
  • Managing escalations independently — When issues arise — missed deadlines, partner delays, internal blockers — I’m often the one who steps in, reframes urgency, and gets things moving without needing to pull my exec in.
  • Building strong cross‑functional relationships — I’ve become the go‑to person for teams who need clarity, coordination, or a decision. People know I’ll respond quickly, stay calm, and keep everyone aligned.
  • Creating systems that scale — I’ve built templates, workflows, and tracking systems that reduced admin load for entire teams. One process I created cut meeting‑prep time by 40% across a department.

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Kenny Waste Management
12.2025 - Current

Remote Executive Assistant

Wolters Kluwer
09.2022 - 12.2025

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

ARC Costs & Legal Practice Support
12.2018 - 09.2022

Executive Assistant for Marketing Department

Individual Restaurants Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2018

Administrative & Operational Support

Malmaison Manchester
09.2012 - 01.2015

Senior Guest Services Supervisor

Carnival Cruise lines
07.2009 - 08.2012

Event Planner

Britannia hotel Manchester
07.2008 - 06.2009

Party Host

JJB Soccer-dome
06.2004 - 07.2009

A Levels - undefined

Loreto College

GCSE’s -

St.Patrick’s RC High School

Degree - Event Management

Manchester Metropolitan University
Amy Mumford