Lindsey Burgoyne
Langthorpe,North Yorkshire
Summary
With over 10 years in post as PA to the CEO, and a background in various administration roles incorporating events, HR, facilities and training, I have a broad range of experience and skills to offer.
I am confident in managing and prioritising my own workload and approach any task with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. I welcome the opportunity to develop my skills and gain experience wherever I can.
A busy and varied workload is a great motivation to me, and I thrive on rising to a challenge and solving problems.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
P.A. to C.E.O
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
York
2014.06 - Current
- Organising CEO's appointments and meetings to maximise time efficiently.
- Liaising with stakeholders on behalf of CEO, building strong relationships and acting as a first point of contact within the organisation.
- Preparing reports and presentations for quarterly Board meetings, arranging travel and accommodation for Board members and recording minutes and actions.
- Working with key staff across academic and operational departments to ensure strong communication and positive working relationships.
- Handling confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- Fielding phone calls and emails to reduce interruptions to the CEO's work day and either dealing with them personally or delegate to the relevant person / department.
- Managing office supply levels and reviewing suppliers and costs regularly to ensure efficiency of expenditure.
- Maintaining records of purchases on the company credit card and providing monthly statement reports to the Finance department.
- Assisting with organisation of staff events such as the Christmas Ball and overnight strategy events for leadership team.
- Researching and sourcing suppliers and services as required by the CEO personally.
Learning & Development Assistant
Knight Frank LLP
London
2011.10 - 2014.06
- Planning annual calendar of training courses based on forecasted attendance, and working with external providers to schedule events.
- Organising quarterly inductions at Head Office for new staff based in all UK locations; compiling attendee lists, coordinating presentations, for speakers, arranging catering and all facility and AV requirements for the day.
- Processing invoices for suppliers, and allocating costs for trainees to the relevant budgets.
- Ensuring new starters were allocated all essential training upon joining, and keeping in contact to assist with other available training and resources to support them in their role.
Business Support Administrator
Esteem Systems
Thorp Arch, Wetherby
2009.09 - 2011.10
- Supporting HR Manager with recruitment and onboarding administration.
- Organising assessment centres both at Head Office and the Southern location in Woking, coordinating applicants' paperwork, administering tests and scheduling interviews with multiple Managers and Directors.
- Providing Reception cover as required; answering and transferring calls, taking messages and dealing with queries personally where possible.
- Booking travel, catering and other requirements as needed for meetings and events.
- Assisting with preparing applications for ISO and Investors In People accreditations.
Events Coordinator
Ripley Castle Estate
Harrogate
2008.08 - 2009.05
- Client facing role organising weddings, corporate and other events; from showing guests around the venue to working with the Front of House team to ensure events were delivered to the highest standard.
- Maintaining regular contact with clients and being a point of contact for any issues or queries during the planning process.
- Researched and sourced new suppliers for clients with specific needs and requests.
- Producing invoices for events and followed up to ensure timely payment.
- Designing printed marketing materials to promote in-house events and updating the venue's website with information on facilities and prices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Events Management
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 2004.09 - 2008.06
A-Levels - English Language, English Literature, Psychology
St Aidans and St John Fishers Associated Sixth Form
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 2002.09 - 2004.08
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, French, History, Religious Studies, Food Technology
Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 1997.09 - 2002.08
Skills
- Diary management
- Meeting and event planning
- MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Sharepoint etc
Timeline
P.A. to C.E.O
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
2014.06 - Current
Learning & Development Assistant
Knight Frank LLP
2011.10 - 2014.06
Business Support Administrator
Esteem Systems
2009.09 - 2011.10
Events Coordinator
Ripley Castle Estate
2008.08 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Science - Events Management
University of Huddersfield
2004.09 - 2008.06
A-Levels - English Language, English Literature, Psychology
St Aidans and St John Fishers Associated Sixth Form
2002.09 - 2004.08
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, French, History, Religious Studies, Food Technology
Harrogate Grammar School
1997.09 - 2002.08