Jaymee Medne
London
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in complex calendar and travel management, executive support at partner and MD levels, and high-pressure problem solving. Demonstrates proficiency in confidential communications, stakeholder coordination, and investor relations. Skilled in event coordination, process optimisation, and operational strategy execution. Adept at using Microsoft Office, Salesforce, DealCloud, SharePoint, Slack, Canva, Xero, SAP Concur, Anna Money, BrightHR, and PoP by BrightHR to enhance workflow efficiency. Committed to maintaining calm under pressure while driving administrative excellence and strategic initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Executive Assistant to 1 Partner, 2 Managing Directors and 5 Principals
Apollo Management (Private Equity)
London
- 2026.04
- Provide dedicated, high-level support to 1 Partner, 2 Managing Directors and 5 Principals within a fast-paced private equity environment.
- Manage complex and ever-changing calendars, coordinating internal and external meetings across multiple time zones with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Act as a gatekeeper and key point of contact, handling competing priorities, screening requests, and ensuring senior executives are fully briefed and prepared.
- Coordinate extensive international and domestic travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, ground transport, visas where required, and detailed itineraries.
- Organise internal meetings, investor meetings, deal-related meetings, team events and off-sites, ensuring all logistics, materials and scheduling requirements are delivered seamlessly.
- Process and reconcile expenses promptly and accurately, ensuring compliance with internal policies and tight monthly deadlines.
- Prepare, format and manage documents, presentations and meeting materials with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Liaise confidently with internal stakeholders, investors, portfolio company contacts, advisors and other external parties, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Support the wider deal team with day-to-day administration, coordination and follow-up, helping to ensure smooth execution across a demanding workload.
- Anticipate needs, resolve issues proactively and maintain strong control of moving priorities in a high-performance, deadline-driven environment.
Executive Assistant – Supporting 9 in CPS / Investor Relations Team
CVC Capital Partners Plc (Private Equity)
London
2025.04 - 2026.04
- Extensive calendar management, including daily scheduling and rescheduling of appointments, communicating with attendees, exercising a flexible approach to changing schedules, and ensuring appointments are met.
- Worked closely and effectively with executives to complete critical deliverables with a hands-on approach, keeping them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately, prioritising conflicting needs, and handling matters expeditiously, proactively, and through to successful completion, often under deadline pressure.
- Managed DealCloud for investor-related interactions and tracking.
- Arranged complex travel plans and composed detailed itineraries, including obtaining necessary travel documents.
- Scheduled and organised meetings, conferences and off-sites, including all related logistics.
- Allocated and processed expenses for professionals, including American Express and out-of-pocket expenses using the Concur expense management system.
- Handled recruitment coordination and logistics for new employees on the team.
- Worked closely and effectively with the team to complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including keeping them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and following up appropriately.
Executive Assistant to CEO & Head of Investor Relations
Higher Park Ltd (Global Hedge Fund)
London
2024.06 - 2025.04
- Supported the CEO, Head of Investor Relations, Head of Research, and research team of 8 analysts.
- Proactively managed complex calendars, scheduling high-volume meetings across multiple time zones with precision.
- Collaborated closely with IR / BD to support investor and UHNWl initiatives and requirements.
- Supported roadshows through research, preparation and organisation.
- Assisted with board meeting preparation.
- Planned investor events and coordinated all logistical aspects of corporate events, leading to organised and successful functions.
- Streamlined executive workflows by handling emails, travel coordination, and document preparation, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
- Acted as a gatekeeper, prioritising communications and resolving issues swiftly to maximise executive efficiency.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, anticipating needs and providing strategic administrative support.
- Thrived in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and urgent requests.
- Handled confidential documents securely, maintaining privacy and trustworthiness within the firm.
- Provided high-level administrative support.
- Liaised with other departments to maintain smooth flow of information across the organisation.
- Supported HR processes.
- Carried out office management duties.
Executive Assistant to CEO & 2 Founding Members
GSM Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
London
2011.08 - 2024.03
- Supported the CEO in both business and personal capacities, as well as two founding members.
- Proactively managed complex calendars, scheduling high-volume meetings across multiple time zones with precision.
- Oversaw household and lifestyle management, including event planning, reservations, and personal errands.
- Streamlined executive workflows by handling emails, travel coordination, and document preparation, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
- Acted as a gatekeeper, prioritising communications and resolving issues swiftly to maximise executive efficiency.
- Coordinated high-profile projects, events, and confidential initiatives under tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, anticipating needs and providing strategic administrative support.
- Thrived in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and urgent requests.
- Performed office management duties.
- Provided support to the marketing team, sales team and admin team.
- Coordinated facility maintenance, providing a safe and comfortable work environment, including Health & Safety IOSH and First Aid responsibilities.
- Provided business operations support and strategies.
- Supported HR processes.
Project and Office Manager
Paul McAnenay Architects Ltd
London
2011.04 - 2011.08
- Delivered on project objectives within agreed budgets, timelines and standards for UHNWI's.
- Prepared and managed project plans end-to-end, meeting required milestones.
- Supported senior management with daily office operations, coordinating meetings and additional tasks as requested.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for administrative employees.
- Improved overall office efficiency by establishing smooth workflow processes, monitoring daily productivity and implementing modifications to eliminate operational bottlenecks.
- Tracked and recorded team expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
Property Manager
Premiere Management Services
Marbella
2010.06 - 2011.04
- Acted as the main point of contact for tenants, contractors and third-party agents.
- Signed and documented contracts to maintain client and tenant letting commitments.
- Negotiated terms with tenants to achieve maximum client profit.
- Drafted lease contracts and collected deposits from tenants.
- Conducted routine inspections in line with proper procedures and agreed timescales.
Front Office and Sales Agent
Park Plaza Hotel Westminster Bridge
London
2009.11 - 2010.05
- Negotiated and closed sales to secure profitable deals and contracts.
- Applied exceptional customer service skills across all sales channels to engage prospects.
- Increased revenue through upselling and consistent contract renewals.
Executive Assistant to Managing Director
Transatlantic Productions
London
2009.01 - 2009.11
- Proactively managed complex calendars, scheduling high-volume meetings across multiple time zones with precision.
- Streamlined executive workflows by handling emails, travel coordination, and document preparation, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
- Assigned work to appropriate members of staff on behalf of the director.
- Facilitated smooth communication between the director and members of staff.
- Coordinated events and meetings, offering support with set-up and resources to guarantee smooth operations.
Executive Assistant (Personal PA)
Yana Kay and Band FLY
Riga
2005.08 - 2008.06
- Provided high-level personal and administrative support to the principal, managing schedules, travel, and day-to-day priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Anticipated needs and proactively handled tasks, ensuring seamless personal and professional workflow.
- Coordinated complex travel arrangements, itineraries, and last-minute changes with efficiency and discretion.
- Managed confidential communications, liaising with key contacts and stakeholders on behalf of the principal.
- Organised events, appointments, and household logistics, ensuring smooth operations across all aspects of daily life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Politics and International Relations
Birkbeck, University of London
London 2018.10 - 2026.04
Certificate of Higher Education - Performing Arts and Management
International College
Riga 2003.10 - 2005.05
A-Levels - undefined
Valmiera’s Grammar School (Boarding School)
ValmieraSkills
- Complex Calendar & Travel Management
- Executive Support at Partner / MD / Principal Level
- High-Pressure Problem Solving & Crisis Handling
- Confidential Communications & Stakeholder Coordination
- Investor Relations & Team Support
- Event, Off-site & Roadshow Coordination
- Process Optimisation & Workflow Efficiency
- Expenses, Invoicing & Administration
- Operational Strategy & Execution
- Calm Under Pressure
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Salesforce
- DealCloud
- SharePoint
- Slack
- Canva
- Xero
- SAP Concur
- Anna Money
- BrightHR
- PoP by BrightHR
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- IOSH
- First Aid
Languages
English — Native
Latvian — Native
Timeline
Executive Assistant – Supporting 9 in CPS / Investor Relations Team
CVC Capital Partners Plc (Private Equity)
2025.04 - 2026.04
Executive Assistant to CEO & Head of Investor Relations
Higher Park Ltd (Global Hedge Fund)
2024.06 - 2025.04
Bachelor of Arts - Global Politics and International Relations
Birkbeck, University of London
2018.10 - 2026.04
Executive Assistant to CEO & 2 Founding Members
GSM Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
2011.08 - 2024.03
Project and Office Manager
Paul McAnenay Architects Ltd
2011.04 - 2011.08
Property Manager
Premiere Management Services
2010.06 - 2011.04
Front Office and Sales Agent
Park Plaza Hotel Westminster Bridge
2009.11 - 2010.05
Executive Assistant to Managing Director
Transatlantic Productions
2009.01 - 2009.11
Executive Assistant (Personal PA)
Yana Kay and Band FLY
2005.08 - 2008.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Performing Arts and Management
International College
2003.10 - 2005.05
Executive Assistant to 1 Partner, 2 Managing Directors and 5 Principals
Apollo Management (Private Equity)
- 2026.04
A-Levels - undefined
Valmiera’s Grammar School (Boarding School)