Angie Turner
Surrey, UK
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in executive and CEO support, adept at leadership team coordination and complex diary, travel, and priority management. Demonstrates proficiency in operations and office leadership, ensuring seamless cross-team communication and alignment. Skilled in IT and systems coordination, handling confidential issues with discretion, and delivering projects and initiatives effectively. Experienced in event planning, internal engagement, and supplier, vendor, and procurement coordination. Committed to enhancing organisational efficiency through strategic support and operational excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Studio PA & Office Manager
Reed Words
London
2022.03 - 2026.01
- PA to Founder / Executive Creative Director (Sole Support)
- Sole, dedicated PA to the Founder, providing end-to-end executive and limited personal support across diary, priorities, meetings and complex international travel
- Trusted operational partner to the Founder, combining executive support with day-to-day business and office leadership
- Acted as central coordination point between leadership, staff, suppliers and external partners
- Managed the operational rhythm of the office, ensuring systems, supplies, IT access and workflows ran smoothly
- Coordinated IT setup, onboarding and access management for new starters, liaising with external providers
- Operated as gatekeeper and filter, managing access, priorities and decision-making on the Founder’s behalf
- Drafted, reviewed and managed internal communications with clarity, professionalism and appropriate tone
- Managed invoice processing, expenses and financial administration, liaising closely with finance and external accountants
- Maintained B Corp compliance, including documentation, evidence collation and audit readiness
- Organised internal events, offsites and operational logistics from planning through delivery
- Handled sensitive employee, legal and commercially sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgement
- Acted as continuity point during periods of illness and organisational disruption, absorbing additional senior admin and maintaining operational stability
Virtual Assistant & Freelance Executive Support
Self-Employed
London
2019.06 - 2022.03
- Provided sole executive and PA support to founders and senior leaders across startup and creative businesses
- Managed complex diaries, inboxes and international travel across multiple time zones
- Coordinated suppliers, schedules and operational delivery with minimal handover
- Introduced practical systems and processes to improve workflow, organisation and communication
- Produced senior-level reporting, documentation and correspondence
- Often onboarded at short notice, adapting quickly to different founders, teams and working styles
Parent Services Administrator (Capacity & Operations)
NCT Charity
2008.02 - 2019.05
- Coordinated operational delivery of parent services across East Surrey and West Sussex
- Acted as the central link between practitioners, venues and internal teams
- Managed scheduling, capacity planning and logistics across multiple locations
- Booked venues and contracted practitioners, ensuring smooth course delivery
- Handled sensitive parent communications with empathy, clarity and sound judgement
- Managed bookings, payments, records and operational reporting
- Maintained accurate data and supported service viability through careful planning
Executive Assistant to Senior Partner
PwC
London
2003.08 - 2006.04
- Executive Assistant to Global Head of Tax and senior leadership team
- Managed complex international diaries for meetings, speeches and global travel
- Liaised with senior representatives from City corporations, regulators and government bodies
- Prepared board papers, minutes and presentations
- Screened communications and prioritised incoming requests
- Managed expenses, timesheets and confidential, compliance-sensitive information
Executive Assistant – Partner & Senior Management Team
EY
London
2000.09 - 2003.08
- Supported the rollout of the UK Global Compliance Process within the Tax practice
- Produced management reports and tracked implementation progress
- Coordinated training logistics and documentation
- Provided EA support to Partner, Director and Senior Managers
Personal Assistant to Managing Director
Azzopardi Guidotti Advertising
London
1994.01 - 2000.01
- Full PA and operational support to Managing Director within a fast-paced creative agency
- Managed constantly shifting diaries across shoots, campaigns and production schedules
- Coordinated global travel and logistics, often at short notice
- Acted as gatekeeper and trusted point of contact
- Liaised with media owners, agents, studios and production teams
- Oversaw vendors, couriers and operational logistics
- Handled confidential client information and contracts
Education
BA - Ethics Studies
University of KwaZulu-Natal
South AfricaSkills
- Executive & CEO Support (Sole Support)
- Leadership Team Coordination
- Complex Diary, Travel & Priority Management
- Operations & Office Leadership
- Cross-Team Communication & Alignment
- IT & Systems Coordination
- Confidential & Sensitive Issue Handling
- Project & Initiative Delivery
- Event Planning & Internal Engagement
- Supplier, Vendor & Procurement Coordination
Certification
- Trained Fire Marshal
- Qualified First Aider
- Certified Mental Health First Aider
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Own Vehicle
EARLIER ROLES
- Executive Assistant – National Brands Limited
- Personal Assistant – Unilever
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Qualified Yoga Practitioner
- Trained Breathwork Facilitator
Timeline
Studio PA & Office Manager
Reed Words
2022.03 - 2026.01
Virtual Assistant & Freelance Executive Support
Self-Employed
2019.06 - 2022.03
Parent Services Administrator (Capacity & Operations)
NCT Charity
2008.02 - 2019.05
Executive Assistant to Senior Partner
PwC
2003.08 - 2006.04
Executive Assistant – Partner & Senior Management Team
EY
2000.09 - 2003.08
Personal Assistant to Managing Director
Azzopardi Guidotti Advertising
1994.01 - 2000.01
BA - Ethics Studies
University of KwaZulu-Natal