Angela ABBOTT
Trimley St Mary,Suffolk
Summary
Experienced professional with focus on executive support and office management. Capable of streamlining administrative processes and improving operational efficiency through strong organisational and communication skills. Proven track record of managing complex schedules and coordinating high-level meetings to support senior executives effectively.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Assistant to Chief Officers
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham, Suffolk
2018.05 - Current
- Provide a full Executive Assistant service to the Deputy Chief Constable and Assistant Chief Officer.
- Take minutes during meetings accurately with follow up on actions from these meetings.
- Daily email gate-keeping for Chief Officers.
- Updating executive diaries with daily appointments, set reminders, and add key details.
- Enhanced communication between departments and police forces by arranging and coordinating meetings and conferences.
- Streamline administrative processes to increase efficiency at work.
- Work with executive support team to on daily tasks and to organise annual events.
- Handle confidential documents securely maintaining privacy and trustworthiness within the organisation.
- Liaise with other departments to maintain smooth flow of information across the organisation.
- Facilitate efficient office operations by managing correspondence, filing systems and organisational procedures.
- Photocopy and print presentations and reports for meetings.
- Write business correspondence and technical letters.
Personal Assistant to Chief Superintendent
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham, Suffolk
2016.04 - 2018.05
- Provided Personal Assistant service to Chief Superintendent and their senior management team.
- Took minutes during meetings with accuracy and precision, facilitated follow-up actions efficiently.
- Ensured smooth business travel arrangements for senior management.
- Managed correspondence, reducing response time by ensuring timely replies.
- Liaised with clients and stakeholders for effective relationship management.
- Managed stationery supplies.
Health Research Officer
Ipswich & West Suffolk CCG
Ipswich, Suffolk
2015.11 - 2016.02
- Provided a comprehensive and confidential admin support service to the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub.
- Inputting of referrals from social workers to enable Specialist Practitioners to take necessary steps to protect vulnerable children and adults.
- Tracking of referrals and updating accordingly.
- Researching individuals personal circumstances on health computer system, requiring a high degree of confidentiality.
Personal assistant to Director of HR
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham, Suffolk
2008.05 - 2015.09
- Maintained the Director of HRs diary and making appointments.
- Arranged and minuted meetings.
- Monitored emails for senior management and responded/actioned accordingly.
- Audio typed disciplinary and fairness at work hearings.
- Ensured management prepared for meetings with neceswary papers.
- Dealt with any telephone and face to face complaints into the HR Dept appropriately.
Education
CSE - English
Farlingaye High School
Woodbridge, SuffolkCSE - Typewriting
Farlingaye High School
Woodbridge, SuffolkGCE - English Lit & Lang
Farlingaye High School
Woodbridge, SuffolkRSA - Secretarial Duties
Suffolk College
Ipswich, SuffolkRSAII - Typewriting
Suffolk College
Ipswich, SuffolkPitman 90wpm - Shorthand
Suffolk College
Ipswich, SuffolkRSAI & II - Word Processing
Orwell High School
Felixstowe, SuffolkRSA I & II - Text Processing
Orwell High School
Felixstowe, SuffolkSkills
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Diary management and ability to successfully manage last minute changes
- Conveying ideas clearly through written and verbal exchanges
- Management of and minuting of meetings with accuracy
- Critical thinking and proactive problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
Affiliations
- Keen on keeping fit by regularly attending the gym and swimming, walking, travel and Ipswich Town season ticket holder
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Chief Officers
Suffolk Constabulary
2018.05 - Current
Personal Assistant to Chief Superintendent
Suffolk Constabulary
2016.04 - 2018.05
Health Research Officer
Ipswich & West Suffolk CCG
2015.11 - 2016.02
Personal assistant to Director of HR
Suffolk Constabulary
2008.05 - 2015.09
CSE - English
Farlingaye High School
CSE - Typewriting
Farlingaye High School
GCE - English Lit & Lang
Farlingaye High School
RSA - Secretarial Duties
Suffolk College
RSAII - Typewriting
Suffolk College
Pitman 90wpm - Shorthand
Suffolk College
RSAI & II - Word Processing
Orwell High School
RSA I & II - Text Processing
Orwell High School