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Louise Leonard

Louise Leonard

Executive Assistant
LONDON,County

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in executive support, known for influential communication and decision-making proficiency. Demonstrates high-level confidentiality and discretion handling, ensuring seamless board meeting preparation and document management. Proficient in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, with a proactive approach to diary management and event coordination. Adept at IT troubleshooting and telecommunication etiquette, offering stress resilience and time efficiency in fast-paced environments. Career goal: to leverage skills in prioritisation expertise and crisis resourcefulness to enhance organisational efficiency.

Driven professional with keen eye for organisation and adaptability. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and proficiency in managing schedules and coordinating tasks. Poised to streamline processes and enhance productivity within dynamic office environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Executive Assistant

STUDIOCANAL
London
2025.07 - 2025.10

· EA support – diary management for Managing Director & SVP Producer

· Multiple international travel coordination & expenses

· Liaising with international Studiocanal owned production partners ensuring seamless coordination across time zones, aligning creative and operational priorities, and maintaining clear communication throughout fast-paced project cycles.

· Organised/coordinated an Offsite in Paris for 20 people

Assistant Corporate Secretary – Office of CEO/Corp

Channel 4
London
2025.05 - 2025.06

Provided secretariat and administrative assistance for Channel 4 board.

Maintained governance and administration actions planner and Teams channel for board.

Supported management of chair's inbox and CEO's calendar.

Facilitated smooth and efficient operation of board business and statutory governance obligations.

Assisted Chief Commercial Affairs Officer and Paralympics MD.

Career Break/Family Responsibilities

Career Break
LONDON
2024.06 - 2025.01

Provided caregiving support for elderly father and coordinated care home admission.

Oversaw property and land repair and facilitated sale.

Handled probate tasks.

Cultivated patience, multitasking, and empathy skills through experience.

PA to GM/VP Paramount Kids Legal,Team Assistant, P

Paramount UK & Ireland
London
2014.11 - 2024.05

· Managed complex diaries for VP Programming and VP Finance across multiple time zones.

· Scheduled pitches for new animation shows with external clients.

· Assisted other VPs during periods of staff absence.

· Organized meetings, travel, and expenses for industry events (MIPCOM, CMC, and internal Offsites).

· Maintaining/updating PA Handover notes to ensure GM/VP runs efficiently when I am off.

· Hosted quarterly international Board meetings via Zoom video conferencing.

· Managed Music Usage Reports from SATV (Sky).

· Managed office equipment and stationery procurement.

· Managed new starter onboarding process (approx. 6 new starters per year).

· Streamlined company archiving system, merging accounts and saving £4k annually.

· Managed Purchase orders for Ofcom, Sky, and ICO - SAP

· Provided ad-hoc admin support for the Milkshake Production team, including transcribing scripts.

· Maintained Legal agreements on internal electronic filing system for Nickelodeon and Comedy Central.

· Approved invoices on the International internal Legal billing system for outside Counsel.

· Converted and combined documents to PDF.

· Organized large Team/Client lunches (up to 15+ people).

Education

Diploma of Higher Education -

Institute of Legal PAs Regents Park
London
2013.06 - 2013.09

A-Levels - Maths, English, French, Georgraphy, Accountancy, Irish

St Dominics College
Dublin Ireland

Skills

  • Influential communication
  • Decision-making proficiency
  • Board meeting preparation
  • High-level confidentiality
  • Prioritization expertise
  • Discretion handling
  • Crisis resourcefulness
  • CRM systems familiarity
  • Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Document preparation
  • Clear communication
  • Executive support
  • Event coordination
  • IT troubleshooting
  • Diary management
  • Proactive approach
  • Typing speed and accuracy
  • Telecommunication etiquette
  • Time efficiency
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Stress resilience
  • Invoice processing
  • Schedule management

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Travel
  • Theatre & Concerts

Timeline

Executive Assistant

STUDIOCANAL
2025.07 - 2025.10

Assistant Corporate Secretary – Office of CEO/Corp

Channel 4
2025.05 - 2025.06

Career Break/Family Responsibilities

Career Break
2024.06 - 2025.01

PA to GM/VP Paramount Kids Legal,Team Assistant, P

Paramount UK & Ireland
2014.11 - 2024.05

Diploma of Higher Education -

Institute of Legal PAs Regents Park
2013.06 - 2013.09

A-Levels - Maths, English, French, Georgraphy, Accountancy, Irish

St Dominics College
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