Isabella Arpino
Middlesex
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in leadership and management, operational and financial control systems, and extensive diary management. Demonstrates exceptional creativity and communication skills, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Office and an impressive typing speed of 80 wpm. Adept at event planning, education and training, chairing management meetings, and booking flights and accommodation. Committed to enhancing organisational efficiency through strategic holiday planning and hotel reservations. Career goals include advancing in roles that leverage strong management capabilities to drive success in dynamic environments.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Assistant to Three Directors (Maternity Cover)
Wisteria Accountants
Pinner
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Providing dedicated support to three directors, ensuring the smooth running of their schedules and administrative needs.
- Comprehensive diary and inbox management across multiple stakeholders.
- Coordinating and facilitating meetings, travel arrangements, and itineraries.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and documentation to assist decision-making.
- Streamlining office operations and acting as the primary liaison between internal departments and external contacts.
Company Personal Assistant
Knights Developments
01.2022 - 09.2024
- As a Company Personal Assistant to an entrepreneur and luxury property developer, my role encompassed a diverse range of responsibilities essential to the efficient operation of the business.
- I provided comprehensive administrative support, acted as a primary point of contact and gatekeeper for the entrepreneur, managed their schedule, coordinated meetings, and handled correspondence with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
- Moreover, I liaised with high-profile clients, stakeholders, and partners, representing the entrepreneur with polished professionalism.
- I excelled at event planning, office management, and supported the entrepreneur's business ventures to ensure success.
Personal Assistant
Solo Consultants
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Worked remotely to assist entrepreneurs and CEOs in managing their demanding workloads.
- Responsibilities included:
- Diary management
- Inbox management
- Travel arrangements
- Expense management
- Call handling
- General administration
- Accounts using Xero
- Office management
Managing Director
New Image Stone Ltd
Staines, Middlesex
09.1998 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Created New Image Stone to meet the demand for luxury developers seeking a comprehensive 'supply, template, and fix' solution in the natural stone industry.
- Grew the company turnover from £1M to £14M over 15 years by focusing on:
- Sales and customer service
- Staff training and development
- Recruitment and employment law
- External funding and purchasing
- Marketing and aftercare
- Commercial insurance and legal contracts
- Vehicle fleet management
- Health and safety compliance, including ISO certifications
- CIS and subcontractor management
- Boardroom minutes and management meetings
- Created New Image Stone to meet the demand for luxury developers seeking a comprehensive 'supply, template, and fix' solution in the natural stone industry.
Sales and Marketing Manager
F & S Importers Ltd
Colindale, North London
01.1982 - 10.1987
- Enhanced the company's business by implementing a marketing strategy to import and promote high-quality Italian produce.
- Achievements included:
- Strengthened the wholesale business in London and the Home Counties
- Secured exclusivity for certain products, establishing F & S as a top-tier Italian wholesaler
Education
St Dominic's School
01.1972 - 01.1978
Art and Design - undefined
Cassio College Watford
01.1978 - 01.1981
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Charing Cross Business and Secretarial College
01.1984 - 01.1985
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Creativity
- 80 wpm typing
- Communication
- Management
- Leadership and Management
- Event Planning
- Education and Training
- Diary Management
- Chairing Management Meetings
- Extensive Diary Management
- Holiday planning
- Booking Flights and accommodation
- Operational and financial control systems
- Hotel and restaurant reservations
- Events planning and booking
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Custom
- Cooking
- Art
- History
- Oil Painting
- Wine Tasting
- Travel
- Reading
- Walking my dogs Koko and Willow
- Entertaining
- Antiques
Timeline
Personal Assistant to Three Directors (Maternity Cover)
Wisteria Accountants
09.2024 - 04.2025
Company Personal Assistant
Knights Developments
01.2022 - 09.2024
Personal Assistant
Solo Consultants
01.2019 - 04.2022
Managing Director
New Image Stone Ltd
09.1998 - 09.2018
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Charing Cross Business and Secretarial College
01.1984 - 01.1985
Sales and Marketing Manager
F & S Importers Ltd
01.1982 - 10.1987
Art and Design - undefined
Cassio College Watford
01.1978 - 01.1981
St Dominic's School
01.1972 - 01.1978
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