Jane Murrell
Leeds ,West Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in executive support and a proven track record in managing complex schedules and coordinating high-level meetings. Demonstrates exceptional skills in time management, prioritisation, and discretion handling, ensuring seamless operations within fast-paced environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced spreadsheets, with a strong ability to prepare board meetings and manage diary logistics efficiently. Adept at recruitment processes, event coordination, and policy implementation, contributing to organisational success through strategic planning and execution. Committed to fostering professional relationships and enhancing business correspondence while maintaining high-level confidentiality.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Assistant to Regional Managing Director
NG Bailey
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2015 - Current
- Oversaw procurement process efficiently reducing operational delays.
- Streamlined administrative processes to increase efficiency at work.
- Trained junior staff members, boosting overall team productivity in administration tasks.
- Filed reports timely to keep executives informed about departmental progress.
- Liaised with other departments to maintain smooth flow of information across the organisation.
- Drafted contracts and purchase orders for team.
- Completion of Expense in Concur.
- Manage a team of 4 Team Assistants and 3 receptionists along with setting goals and performance reviews.
- Oversaw and trained clerical support staff to accomplish challenging objectives.
- Wrote business correspondence and technical letters.
- Prepared professional business correspondence on behalf of senior staff and organisation.
- Prioritised incoming communications to filter out basic requests and minimise disruptions.
- Arranged supplies, documents and spaces for meetings.
- Created expense reports with matching receipts.
- Photocopied and printed presentations and reports for meetings.
- Sourced and ordered office supplies within allocated budget.
- Documented conferences, meetings and appointments.
- Partnered with management to implement processes and complete special projects.
- Drafted documents and reports for management review.
- Organised master calendar of appointments, operational targets and projects.
- Coordinated events by managing budget, logistics and event support.
- Booked flights and hotels for domestic and international meetings.
- Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
- Assisted in decision-making processes by conducting comprehensive research.
- Improved executive workflow through management of schedules and itineraries.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
- Handled confidential documents securely maintaining privacy and trustworthiness within the business.
Senior team leader
NG Bailey
Leeds, West Yorkshire
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
- Oversaw project management tasks to ensure quality output on time and budget.
- Streamlined work processes with regular training sessions.
- Delegated tasks effectively, maximising individual strengths within team.
- Monitored progress regularly, addressing any issues promptly and appropriately.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in guiding the team towards achieving set goals.
- Coordinated project deadlines, ensuring timely completion.
- Produced weekly, daily and monthly activity reports and forecasts.
Accounts Payable Manager
NG Bailey
Leeds , West Yorkshire
01.2002 - 11.2011
- Handled complex billing issues, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted internal audits to identify discrepancies and rectify errors.
- Oversaw the payment cycle activities in a timely manner.
- Resolved disputes over invoices swiftly, maintaining strong supplier relations.
- Supervised a team of accounts payable clerks to ensure quality work.
- Ensured accurate general ledger postings and reconciliations regularly.
- Handled confidential information sensitively whilst adhering to data protection laws.
- Reduced payment delays with timely and accurate invoice processing.
- Organised timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Reviewed and approved payments in line with company policies.
Accounts payable assistant
Arcadia Group
Leeds , West Yorkshire
07.1991 - 12.2001
- Carried out general administrative duties as required, contributing to overall office efficiency.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased productivity.
- Dealt with supplier enquiries courteously, promoting positive business relationships.
- Facilitated swift resolution of invoice queries, ensuring smooth relationships with vendors.
- Reduced processing time by efficiently managing invoices and statements.
- Assisted with month-end procedures to ensure timely reporting.
- Handled confidential information responsibly whilst adhering strictly to data protection guidelines.
- Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
- Prepared and sent out appropriate remittance advices.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Executive Assistant Diploma
Lewis College
Torquay, Torbay 03.2024 -
Crawshaw High School
Leeds 09.1987 - 07.1991
Skills
- Extensive diary management
- Influential and clear communication
- High-Level confidentiality
- Prioritisation expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Executive support
- Recruitment processes
- Event coordination
- Customer relationship management
- Professional networking
- Travel arrangements
- Stress resilience
- Time efficiency and management
Affiliations
- Gym
- Walking
- Gardening
Timeline
NVQ Level 4 - Executive Assistant Diploma
Lewis College
03.2024 -
Executive Assistant to Regional Managing Director
NG Bailey
01.2015 - Current
Senior team leader
NG Bailey
12.2011 - 12.2014
Accounts Payable Manager
NG Bailey
01.2002 - 11.2011
Accounts payable assistant
Arcadia Group
07.1991 - 12.2001
Crawshaw High School
09.1987 - 07.1991
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