Julia Samsurina
London
Summary
Skilful and dedicated Executive Assistant with extensive experience in coordination, planning and support of daily operational and administrative functions within highly confidential environments. Resourceful problem solver across different industries with impeccable attention to details.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Assistant to CEO and Office Manager
Palm Capital Advisors Ltd (Privet Equity)
London
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitated efficient office operations by managing correspondence, filing systems and organisational procedures.
- Managed complex travel arrangements to ensure seamless business trips for executives.
- Coordinated all logistical aspects of corporate events leading to organised and successful functions.
- Ensured accuracy of financial records with meticulous bookkeeping tasks.
- Handled confidential documents securely maintaining privacy and trustworthiness within the firm.
- Took minutes during meetings accurately preserving crucial details for future reference.
- Drafted documents and reports for management review.
- Created expense reports with matching receipts.
- Prepared professional business correspondence on behalf of senior staff and organisation.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Apex Ventures Group Uk Ltd. (Private Equity)
London
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Managing administrative work for a UHNWI
- Minute taking for senior leadership and board meetings
- Overseeing day to day tasks; extensive travel itineraries, including necessary visas and paperwork
- Preparing agendas, invoice processing, HR administration where required
- Complex diaries, press inquiries, document management and correspondence
- Events and project managements
- Building strong relationships across various industries
- Solving problems in a high pressured environment.
- Facilitated smooth communication between CEO and members of staff.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong professional relationships and communication.
- Oversaw the CEO's personal affairs, like household, medical appointments and family logistics.
Business developer
Private Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic (Latvia)
Riga
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Designed strategy to win new business and maximise selling opportunities among existing clients, achieving lucrative results.
- Leveraged market and competitor data to identify market opportunities and gaps.
- Planned annual budgets to meet operational needs within financial targets.
- Applied changing health care legislation for full practice compliance.
- Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.
- Introduced new technologies into team workflows to boost output efficiency and accuracy.
- Conducted industry research to identify growth opportunities.
PA
Elegant Technologies UK LTD. c/o Cascade Global (Venture Capital & Private Equity)
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Processed mail, email and phone enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
- Coordinated and secured meetings for management teams, distributing relevant resources ahead of time.
- Organised and maintained filing system for easy staff access.
- Coordinated flight, accommodation and travel arrangements, maintaining strict compliance with budgets and schedules.
- Completed ad-hoc personal errands, including laundry collection, gift ordering and restaurant reservations for well-rounded personal support.
Real Estate Analyst (Asset Management)
Frey (French listed REIT invested in France, Spain and UK)
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Financial analysis and research of Retail parks: key areas of analysis were economic condition, footfall, turnover, population demographic and management
- Outcome was to determine if parks were suitable for purchase with the current market trends and forecasts.
- Stayed updated on market trends for local area and similar property types.
- Researched land, property and market values to complete estimations.
- Photographed building interior and exterior to properly document features and conditions.
- Maintained property database with new maps, inventory data, feature descriptions and relevant exemptions.
Marketing Assistant, Internship
Portfolio Managing Events (UAE and UK)
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Supported the marketing manager and arranging promotional events, writing press releases, social media management, communicating with clients, liaising with the PR company.
- Networked with media and PR professionals to build campaign reach.
- Wrote engaging, entertaining and informative media scripts for different uses.
- Suggested ideas for creative and engaging social media posts.
- Created innovative social media posts and schedules to drive engagement.
- Organised marketing plans and programmes to best support business growth and development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Business Management
Regent's University London
Foundation Degree in Arts - Architecture and Interior design
Inchbald School of Design
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Riga Design and Art High school
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Aizkraukle Region Gymnasium
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Aizkraukle Sport School
Skills
- Business administration
- Schedule management
- Microsoft Office
- Database management
- Logistics management
- File maintenance
- Financial services
- Travel coordination
- Expense tracking
- Meeting support
- Conflict management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
Interests
Nutrition, cooking healthy food, psychology, science, active lifestyle, yoga, skiing, tennis, exploring and travelling.
Languages
English
Fluent
Latvian
Fluent
Russian
Native
Timeline
Executive Assistant to CEO and Office Manager
Palm Capital Advisors Ltd (Privet Equity)
02.2025 - Current
Executive Assistant to CEO
Apex Ventures Group Uk Ltd. (Private Equity)
03.2020 - 01.2025
Business developer
Private Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic (Latvia)
11.2019 - 05.2020
PA
Elegant Technologies UK LTD. c/o Cascade Global (Venture Capital & Private Equity)
09.2018 - 11.2019
Real Estate Analyst (Asset Management)
Frey (French listed REIT invested in France, Spain and UK)
07.2017 - 08.2018
Marketing Assistant, Internship
Portfolio Managing Events (UAE and UK)
06.2016 - 08.2016
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Riga Design and Art High school
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Aizkraukle Region Gymnasium
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Aizkraukle Sport School
Bachelor of Arts - Global Business Management
Regent's University London
Foundation Degree in Arts - Architecture and Interior design
Inchbald School of Design
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