Elisabeth Thomas
Stretford, Manchester
Summary
I place great importance in the value and culture of the Company I work for. I am a strong believer people are the heart of an organisation impacting its success and sustainability.
I am a highly organised professional known for a positive mindset and exceptional problem-solving skills. Renowned as the 'go to' person, demonstrating flexibility and agility in dynamic work environments. Possesses excellent time management abilities and high attention to detail, ensuring efficient task completion. Career goals include leveraging organisational expertise to drive team success while maintaining a fun and engaging workplace atmosphere.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Assistant
Manchester United Football Club
Manchester
12.2019 - Current
- Work closely to C-Suite and Board members of the Club (simultaneous support to Chief Financial Officer, Chief Commercial Development Officer and cover for EA to Chief Executive Officer) to support all aspect of the Executives daily routines
- Comprehensive inbox and diary management, including scheduling meetings, work and personal appointments, speaking engagements and complex travels including booking flights/cars/hotels/restaurants and handling visa applications where required
- Providing support and coordination for match days VIP guests and events
- Serving as a liaison between the Executive Leaders, Club colleagues & stakeholders and external parties.
- Assisting with the development of presentations for internal and external audiences, including completing research and composing summary information
- Coordination of visits from external stakeholders, including meeting and greeting, setting up meeting rooms and providing guest hospitality
- General administrative tasks, including processing of expenses, raising purchase orders and management of invoices
- Working closely with other EA’s and PA’s to deliver aligned standard
- Comprehensive understanding of Club and office protocols and delivering requirements
- Providing translation support for first Team players (Mens and Womens) during interviews, when capturing commercial and/or social media content
Head of Guest Relations
Hale Country Club and Spa
Manchester
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Meet and greet members of the Country Club & Spa
- Maintained high standards
- Managed a team of five receptionists
- Optimised team training and staff development
- Ensured processes were in place for signings and day to day management of the reception
- Provided Tours of the facilities
Sales consultant
Manchester United Football Club
Manchester
10.2016 - 07.2018
- VIP personal shopper
- Managed a team of 15 casual sales associates
- Visual merchandising
- Staff training (following MUFC, adidas guidelines)
Paralegal
Spaeth Law Firm
Paris
12.2012 - 09.2016
- Drafted legal documents associated with litigation process and relating to civil proceeding
- Acted as court liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys
- Conducted research utilising broad range of research tools, online databases, and print resources
- Assisted legal teams with evidence establishment by researching documents and publications for case altering details
- Managed the trial calendar, judicial calendar
- Drafted judicial correspondence and handled all court mailings
- Ensured law library database accuracy by monitoring legal volumes to correct discrepancies and implement updates
- Identified and analysed legal documents and contracts
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Business, Leadership, Law, Communication
The Open University
Milton Keynes, MIKParalegal Qualification Diploma - Legal
National Law School
Bachelor Degree - Property, Law
Paul Sabatier University
Diploma of Higher Education - Property Law, Contract Law
Notre Dame du Roc University
A-Levels - Marketing
Marguerite de Valois College
Skills
- Positive mindset
- Excellent organisational skills
- Time management skills
- High attention to detail
- Flexible and agile approach to working
- Problem solving skills
- Known as the 'go to' person
- Discretion handling
- Fun
Languages
French
Native language
Affiliations
- Fashion
- Tennis
- Acting
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Manchester United Football Club
12.2019 - Current
Head of Guest Relations
Hale Country Club and Spa
07.2018 - 12.2019
Sales consultant
Manchester United Football Club
10.2016 - 07.2018
Paralegal
Spaeth Law Firm
12.2012 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Business, Leadership, Law, Communication
The Open University
Paralegal Qualification Diploma - Legal
National Law School
Bachelor Degree - Property, Law
Paul Sabatier University
Diploma of Higher Education - Property Law, Contract Law
Notre Dame du Roc University
A-Levels - Marketing
Marguerite de Valois College
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