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Emily Clarke

Cambridge,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in executive support and corporate governance, adept at minute-taking, event coordination, and board meeting preparation. Demonstrates exceptional skills in clear communication, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder liaison. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and time management, ensuring high-level confidentiality and effective calendar management.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
6054
6054
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Executive Assistant

The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10.2018 - Current
  • Monitor and manage the Executive Director's Outlook inbox, triaging emails, flagging urgent items, and responding on their behalf when appropriate.
  • Manage the Executive Director's calendar, including scheduling meetings and appointments.
  • Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
    Coordinate and manage conference bookings for the Executive Director.
  • Support with ad-hoc tasks and requests from the members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
  • Minute-taking for Board meetings and Board Committee meetings.
    Secretary to four Board Committees – Audit, Remuneration, Risk, and Nominations.
  • Experienced in corporate governance, event planning, and hospitality.
  • Responsible for training Business Administration Apprentice.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of confidentiality practices.
  • Supports the HR team, which includes recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
  • Team Lead of the Employment Engagement Hub, a social initiative.
  • Serving as a First Aider, Fire Officer, and an active member of social, health, and safety committees.

Administrator

Cambridge Education Group
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Three-Month Temporary Contract, 2018.

  • Ensured timely processing and accuracy of student admissions.
  • Maintained accurate databases for compliance and prepared timely documentation

Admin Assistant

University of Cambridge, Department of Haematology
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Six-Months Temporary Contract, 2018.

  • Coordinated daily diary management, travel arrangements, and correspondence using Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Supported staff and researchers by managing equipment, lab resources, and service contracts, ensuring smooth operations in fast-paced environments.

Kitchen Associate

JD Wetherspoons
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Part-time, 2017- 2018

  • Collaborated with team members to deliver meals during peak times.
  • Assisted in dishwashing duties, ensuring availability of clean utensils for cooking and serving.

Education

Executive Assistant Diploma

Lewis College
Online

Media Studies - Level 2 -

Long Road College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

GCSEs -

Cambridge International School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Skills

  • Minute-taking
  • Clear communication
  • Event coordination
  • Board meeting preparation
  • Executive support
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Time management
  • Meeting support
  • Cross-functional communication
  • High-level confidentiality
  • Calendar management
  • Corporate governance
  • Stakeholder liaison
  • Recruitment support
  • Confidentiality practices
  • Health and safety
  • Travel coordination

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Gaming
  • Bearded Dragon Owner

Timeline

Executive Assistant

The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC)
10.2018 - Current

Administrator

Cambridge Education Group

Admin Assistant

University of Cambridge, Department of Haematology

Kitchen Associate

JD Wetherspoons

Executive Assistant Diploma

Lewis College

Media Studies - Level 2 -

Long Road College

GCSEs -

Cambridge International School
Emily Clarke