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Athena Thomas

Maidenhead,Berkshire

Summary

A highly reliable professional with expertise in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Sage. Commercially aware, demonstrates strong organisational skills, loyal and discrete. An accurate and detailed problem solver, who works well independently, but also thrives as part of a team. Polite, personable, well presented.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Freelance PA

Global Data Partners Ltd.
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide professional support to a successful business owner, with Marketing and Property companies
  • Update diary with appointments
  • Read emails and draft correspondence
  • Create detailed costings and reports for informed decision-making
  • Source locations for dinners and events
  • Coordinate flight, accommodation and travel arrangements, maintaining strict compliance with budgets and schedules
  • Coordinate purchases of properties in UK & France, and subsequent moves
  • Source trades for renovations and repairs at properties
  • Complete ad-hoc personal errands including interior purchases, styling advice and gift purchasing

EA to the Headteacher

Forest Bridge School
Maidenhead, Berkshire
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Fully supported the Headteacher of a specialist school for children with Autism
  • Acted as Gatekeeper to the Head, managed inbox, maintained diary
  • Scheduled and attended confidential meetings- prepared and circulated correct documentation, recorded accurate minutes
  • Responded sensitively and in a timely manner to Parents/Staff/Governors, and external queries
  • Supplied high level professional support to the Senior Leadership Team
  • Implemented and maintained clear and effective filing systems
  • Drafted letters on behalf of the Head and SLT
  • Maintained a high degree of confidentiality at all times
  • Organised events
  • Multi-tasked and prioritised workload, based on fast-changing needs

PA to the Director

Barker Stone Ltd
Cookham, Berkshire
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Fully supported the owner of a boutique estate agency
  • Processed mail, responded to email and phone enquiries, updated diaries
  • Improved administrative efficiency by harnessing software solutions, creating filing systems, spreadsheets and reports
  • Professionally greeted clients and delivered friendly, knowledgeable assistance
  • Sourced furnishings, equipment, and tradesmen for office move
  • Employed print services for special projects
  • Created property reports for Landlords
  • Updated website and created social media pages for improved marketing and communications
  • Attended networking events
  • Completed ad-hoc personal and company errands, including gift ordering, travel booking, and restaurant reservations

PA to the Director

Global Data Partners Ltd.
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
07.2013 - 06.2022
  • Provided efficient and discrete business and personal support to the Managing Director of a B2B agency
  • Screened and directed incoming phone calls and emails for the Director and team members
  • Handled personal, client and HR matters- kept confidential HR records
  • Office Administration- facilitated running of day-to-day operations, developed filing system, and provided accurate financial administration and reporting
  • Drafted correspondence and reviewed contracts
  • Sourced and ordered office supplies- responsible for 2 office moves, working within a fixed time frame
  • Organised travel and accommodation for the Director, and international clients in Europe, America and Asia
  • Property Management- liaised with Estate Agents, Surveyors and Legal teams to complete property purchases
  • Sourced tradespeople and interior furnishings, keeping to an agreed budget
  • Event Management- responsible for organising training and social events for staff, and also for the main client
  • Completed ad-hoc personal errands, including gift ordering and restaurant reservations for well-rounded personal support

Marketing Executive

Information Arts Ltd.
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
08.2008 - 06.2013
  • Created engaging marketing materials, driving campaign and brand awareness
  • Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness, adjusting strategies accordingly
  • Planned and represented the organisation at the Technology for Marketing exhibition, raising company awareness to attract new business
  • Communicated marketing team accomplishments and progress reports, verifying alignment with key business objectives

Area Sales Executive

Totally Media Ltd.
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
03.2007 - 07.2008
  • Proactively brought in new business accounts, to maximise profits
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention
  • Consistently achieved the highest value sales orders in the organisation

Womenswear Buyer/ Department Manager

Repertoire
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
01.1999 - 02.2007
  • Sourced & purchased designer womenswear collections from London, New York and Milan, for 9 retail stores in the South East
  • Built and maintained loyal customer base in Marlow and Beaconsfield
  • Successfully improved sales figures year on year

Education

Textile Design, BA (Hons)

University of Derby

Wycombe High School
High Wycombe

Skills


  • Proactive and resourceful
  • Organised multitasker
  • Microsoft office/Google
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Emotionally intelligent
  • Prioritises effectively
  • Strong numeracy
  • Clear communicator


Timeline

Freelance PA

Global Data Partners Ltd.
03.2024 - Current

EA to the Headteacher

Forest Bridge School
04.2023 - 12.2023

PA to the Director

Barker Stone Ltd
10.2022 - 02.2023

PA to the Director

Global Data Partners Ltd.
07.2013 - 06.2022

Marketing Executive

Information Arts Ltd.
08.2008 - 06.2013

Area Sales Executive

Totally Media Ltd.
03.2007 - 07.2008

Womenswear Buyer/ Department Manager

Repertoire
01.1999 - 02.2007

Textile Design, BA (Hons)

University of Derby

Wycombe High School

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