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Austin Mitchell

Paignton,Devon

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in virtual assistant technology, advanced Microsoft Office, and administrative efficiency. Demonstrates proficiency in professional email drafting, meeting minutes writing, and event coordination. Skilled in travel arrangements and social media management, ensuring punctuality and seamless operations. Committed to training and development, aiming to enhance organisational productivity through strategic support.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work history

Personal assistant

M/Y Kingdom5kr
Portosole MarinVia, Del Castillo, San Remo, Italy
05.2001 - 12.2025
  • Managed invoice processing tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Resolved administrative issues promptly, minimised downtime in operations.
  • Updated company database regularly to maintain accurate records.
  • Managed correspondence, reduced response time by ensuring timely replies.
  • Took minutes during meetings with accuracy and precision, facilitated follow-up actions efficiently.
  • Filed documents systematically which increased ease of access when needed.
  • Maintained confidentiality of documents, ensured secure handling of sensitive information.

Personal assistant

St Pierre Park Hotel & Golf
Guernsey, Channel Islands
02.2000 - 04.2001
  • Managed invoice processing tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Filed documents systematically which increased ease of access when needed.
  • Updated company database regularly to maintain accurate records.
  • Ensured smooth business travel arrangements for senior management.
  • Scheduled appointments and conference calls coordinated seamlessly across different time zones.
  • Organised meetings, improved communication within the team.
  • Managed correspondence, reduced response time by ensuring timely replies.
  • Worked closely with HR department for recruitment activities, streamlined hiring process.
  • Scanned and uploaded documents into digital filing system.
  • Kept office spaces organised and workflows streamlined for team success against challenging daily objectives.

Human resources assistant

Imperial Hotel
Torquay, Devon
09.1997 - 01.2000
  • Aided in the resolution of employee grievances, fostering a healthier workplace culture.
  • Prepared personnel files, keeping all employee records up-to-date.
  • Provided support during performance review processes, leading to smoother operations.
  • Collaborated closely with department managers for better cross-functional communication.
  • Oversaw scheduling of annual leave requests avoiding understaffing issues during peak holiday seasons.
  • Reviewed job applications to identify, vet and recommend optimal candidates for available positions, maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Monitored employee absences against leave allowances, escalating discrepancies to HR manager when necessary.

Human resources trainee

Imperial Hotel
Torquay, Devon
09.1994 - 09.1997
  • Conducted initial interviews with prospective employees to assess suitability.
  • Carried out performance appraisals to provide constructive feedback.
  • Streamlined recruitment process for faster candidate selection.
  • Improved employee training with innovative development programmes.
  • Helped to monitor staff performance through regular reporting and data analysis.
  • Wrote employee references for staff leaving company positions.
  • Led staff satisfaction surveys to identify improvement areas and implement strategic solutions.
  • Investigated and documented workplace grievances to eliminate future incidents.

Graduate

Forte Hotels Group
London
09.1991 - 09.1994

Worked for Forte Hotels travelling around Europe and the uk working for up to 3 months gaining experience in all aspects of cooking and kitchen management. Working in mainly 5 star Hotels such as

Hotel des Bergues - Geneva, Switzerland

Hotel Bristol - Warsaw, Poland

George V - Paris, France

Palazzo Della Fonte - Fiuggi, Italy

Browns Hotel - London

Cafe Royal - London

Grosvenor House 90 Park Lane Restaurant - London

Hyde Park Hotel - London

Westbury Hotel - London

Bath Spa Hotel - Bath uk

Bear Hotel - Woodstock uk

Complete Angler Hotel - Marlow uk

Imperial Hotel - Blackpool uk



Apprentice chef

Imperial Hotel,
Torquay, Devon
01.1988 - 09.1991

Education

706/2 - Catering

South Devon Technical college
Torquay, United Kingdom
04.1989 - 8 1990

Skills

  • Virtual assistant technology use
  • Professional email drafting
  • Punctuality assurance
  • Meeting minutes writing
  • Administrative efficiency
  • Minuting meetings
  • Advanced microsoft office
  • Travel arrangement
  • Training and Development
  • Social media management
  • Event coordination
  • Travel arrangements

Affiliations

  • Cycling
  • Running
  • Reading

Timeline

Personal assistant

M/Y Kingdom5kr
05.2001 - 12.2025

Personal assistant

St Pierre Park Hotel & Golf
02.2000 - 04.2001

Human resources assistant

Imperial Hotel
09.1997 - 01.2000

Human resources trainee

Imperial Hotel
09.1994 - 09.1997

Graduate

Forte Hotels Group
09.1991 - 09.1994

706/2 - Catering

South Devon Technical college
04.1989 - 8 1990

Apprentice chef

Imperial Hotel,
01.1988 - 09.1991
Austin Mitchell