Anne-Marie Carruthers
Falkirk,Stirlingshire
Summary
Detail-oriented Administrative Professional with proven experience in office support and workload management. Expertise in communication, diary management, document production, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Thrives in fast-paced environments requiring accuracy and discretion, committed to facilitating seamless operations and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Breed Secretary
Highland Cattle Society
Stirling
08.2019 - 07.2026
- Taking full accountability for executing the society’s promotion, marketing and growth strategy in partnership with the Board of Trustees.
- Developed and implemented strategies to achieve organisational objectives while promoting and marketing the society.
- Deliver exceptional membership relationships and cultivate strong connections with other breed Societies, trade partners and government organisations.
- Proactively manage all external agencies, internal and external communications, and execute impactful breed promotion communication.
- Organise, manage, and administer the prestigious society shows and sales at Oban, trade stand and represent the breed at RHS, GYS, and RWS.
- Coordinated planning and execution of society shows and sales held in February and October each year.
- Attend Beef expos, society sales and shows to document impressive results and craft captivating posts.
- Led development of website and management of social media content to enhance online presence.
- Crafting and maintaining all Compelling publicity and marketing materials for society.
- Coordinated with the council to advance breed promotion initiatives and enhance visibility.
- Managed and oversaw the office staff, ensuring the production of high-quality annual journals, newsletters, and members' bulletin.
- Fostered communication and collaboration with secretary and treasurer, ensuring timely correspondence and support.
- Dispatched show rosettes promptly, maintained an accurate judge list, and meticulously recorded the results.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and reference for agricultural law and matters as well as the media enquiries and external agencies interested in advertising or sponsoring the society.
- Produce the meticulous society herd book, diligently manage the promotion budgets, and provide comprehensive feedback to the treasurer.
- Participating in club events, sub-committees, and council meetings to contribute to society’s growth and success.
- Develop and enhance the society and club system in collaboration with various clubs driving continuous improvement and innovation.
- The Highland Cattle Society was founded in 1884 by landowners and farmers who wanted to preserve this unique native breed. Today, they represent breeders throughout the UK and beyond and help protect and preserve these iconic and versatile animals.
Trade Stand Manager
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS)
Edinburgh
10.2009 - 06.2018
- Spearheaded the sole responsibility of selling trade stands for a £1.8Mn annual revenue worth the UK’s largest Agricultural show.
- Provided senior thought leadership and tactical direction to the trade stand and operational space covering the showground.
- Acted as a project manager and subject-matter expert for the complete communications calendar with multiple targets and stakeholders spanning up to 1100 exhibitors and 100+ on-site caterers.
- Collaborated with team to manage exhibition logistics and operations, ensuring meticulous delivery of expansive exhibition engagements including coordination with exhibitors and on-site caterers.
- Management of bookings with daily reconciliation of accounts using 2-tier in-house systems viz. ShowBiz and Navision.
- Ensured optimum use of resources with streamlined processes to cut costs while maintaining high-quality deliveries.
- Constructed and supervised the replacement of climbing poles from felling to delivery and erection.
- Recorded detailed minutes during meetings to ensure accurate documentation of discussions and reporting on Health & Safety and Risk Assessment submissions.
- Collaborated on the design of the show layout using AutoCAD for effective space utilisation. the show layout on AutoCAD and managed all trade publication productions.
- Scotland's largest and most prestigious outdoor event with a footfall of ~188,000, over 1100 trade exhibitors and 4000 animals competing at the show - providing a fantastic opportunity to businesses and a great day out for all the families.
- Fabricated and strengthened relationships with key stakeholders, including exhibitors, farmers, sponsors, governmental organisations, etc., resulting in a growing wallet share of repeat industry and business partners.
- Secured robust trade stand pipelines that led to delivering award-winning, record-breaking shows over the last nine years.
- Sourced, negotiated, and managed key contracts, establishing a robust base of competitive event partnerships.
- Witnessed a significant rise in YoY revenues as a direct outcome of increased participation at reduced costs.
- Mentored, trained, allocated and supervised multi-disciplinary teams to work across the entire funnel of the show.
Administrator
Falkirk Council Anti-Social Behaviour Department
Camelon - Falkirk
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Managed daily operations of Community Warden’s Office, overseeing office functions and diary management.
- Acted as a point of contact on all matters pertaining to anti-social behaviour, working proactively with vital external agencies such as the police, social workers, FIRST teams and councillors.
- The Anti-social behaviour department works with partner agencies, such as Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue and the NHS, to resolve any anti-social behaviour issues. The aim is to ensure that everyone feels safe in their community & their home.
- Coordinated event organisation, documenting minutes and reporting outcomes for formal meetings.
Newspaper Planner
Johnston (Falkirk) Ltd.
Camelon - Falkirk
06.2000 - 05.2007
Advertising Sales Representative
Johnston (Falkirk) Ltd.
Camelon - Falkirk
04.1996 - 05.2000
Sales Representative
Timax Exhaust Systems
Falkirk
03.1996 - 04.1996
Education
Health & Safety ‘Managing Safely’ Training 4 Day Course -
IOSH
Edinburgh01-2012
Effective Minute Taking -
Falkirk Council
Falkirk01-2012
Sales Skills Training Course -
Sensa
Edinburgh01-2009
1 Year Secretarial Course -
JHP Training
Falkirk01-1987
Skills
- Office administration
- Organisation
- Diary Management
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Administrative Support
- Event management
- Meeting management
- Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media
- Website updates
Custom
Available upon request
Timeline
Breed Secretary
Highland Cattle Society
08.2019 - 07.2026
Trade Stand Manager
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS)
10.2009 - 06.2018
Administrator
Falkirk Council Anti-Social Behaviour Department
08.2007 - 10.2009
Newspaper Planner
Johnston (Falkirk) Ltd.
06.2000 - 05.2007
Advertising Sales Representative
Johnston (Falkirk) Ltd.
04.1996 - 05.2000
Sales Representative
Timax Exhaust Systems
03.1996 - 04.1996
Health & Safety ‘Managing Safely’ Training 4 Day Course -
IOSH
Effective Minute Taking -
Falkirk Council
Sales Skills Training Course -
Sensa
1 Year Secretarial Course -
JHP Training