Francesca Day
London,ENG
Summary
Proactive and dedicated individual with a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and 4 years of experience working as an Executive Assistant in the financial sector. Extensive experience in coordinating, planning and supporting the daily operational and administrative needs of both senior executives and wider business functions. Solutions-focused with a proven history of meeting tight deadlines, optimising business operations and seamlessly executing events.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Assistant
Keensight capital
London
2024.06 - Current
- Promoted from Team Assistant to Executive Assistant at the end of 2025.
- Provided high level 1-2-1 support for Partners and Managing Directors as well as travel support for the wider team.
- Executed full team events as well as localised events for the London office, forums for C-suite members of our portfolio companies and closing dinners for deal team executives and clients.
- Assisted in the hiring and training of new Team and Executive assistants.
- Liaised with other departments to maintain smooth flow of information across the organisation.
- Managed complex diary and travel arrangements, including road shows, to ensure seamless business trips for executives.
- Improved internal processes such as onboarding / offboarding
- Ensured the smooth running of LP meetings (coordinating IT, agendas and catering/refreshments)
Executive Assistant
G-Research
2022.02 - 2023.08
- Efficiently managed the diaries of 4 senior executives, with polite yet assertive gatekeeping
- Coordinated internal and external meetings across multiple diaries and time zones
- Took notes in highly technical meetings, formulated and circulated meeting summaries with action points to relevant stakeholders.
- Understood the fluctuating priorities of the business as well as core initiatives in order to prioritise stakeholder time effectively and in line with business rhythms
- Planned events and team socials for the wider department, boosting morale and productivity
- Worked closely with EA team and communicated to other functions across the business such as Events and Finance - keeping them up to date on key information
- Booked travel and accommodation for stakeholders and business guests
- Effectively managed expenses
- Responsible for a wide range of administrative and ad hoc tasks for senior stakeholders
- Developed excellent proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
- Continued to train and learn throughout, adding value to the business and increasing my responsibilities - earning me excellent feedback during mid-year and end of year reviews
- Courses included speed writing and in training on effective communication
- Developed and built relationships with internal stakeholders
Personal Assistant
Salary Finance
2021.08 - 2021.12
- Diary management for three stakeholders, including the co-founder
- Dealt with email and phone correspondence, and prioritising conflicting appointments
- Arranged domestic and international travel during consistently changing Covid-19 restrictions
- Carried out research on companies that may be potential partners or customers
- Ad hoc personal tasks assisting the co-founder requiring a high level of discretion and initiative
Education
BA (Hons) English Literature, 2.1 (Upper Division) -
University of Portsmouth
07.2021
Skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking
- Fact-checking and proofreading
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Communication
- Time-management and prioritisation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Proper phone etiquette
- Diary Management
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Event planning
- Operations optimisation
- First Aid
Volunteering
- At the end of 2023 I volunteered in Cambodia for one month through the NGO Asia Volunteer Network. Teaching English to a variety of demographics and levels of understanding (school children, Buddhist monks and children at an orphanage) pushed me to be resourceful and adaptable, consistently tailoring my lessons and teaching style in creative ways in order to keep students engaged.
- Volunteered at Euston food bank in 2023 via a scheme offered through my employer
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Keensight capital
2024.06 - Current
Executive Assistant
G-Research
2022.02 - 2023.08
Personal Assistant
Salary Finance
2021.08 - 2021.12
BA (Hons) English Literature, 2.1 (Upper Division) -
University of Portsmouth