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Louise Woodhams

Romford,Essex

Summary

Highly experienced Executive Assistant to board director level within private and public sectors. Ability in minute taking, board meeting preparation and organisation, diary management ensuring operational effectiveness. Skilled in travel logistics and Microsoft Office. Committed to boosting executive efficiency and nurturing client partnerships.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Executive Assistant to COO

The British Orthodontics Society
London
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Took minutes during board meetings accurately preserving crucial details for future reference.
  • Facilitated efficient office operations
  • Handled queries from patients professionally enhancing Society's reputation.
  • Managed complex travel arrangements.
  • Coordinated all logistical aspects of corporate events leading to organised and successful functions.
  • Enhanced communication between departments by arranging and coordinating meetings and conferences.

Executive Assistant Roles

Hayes and Brook Street Agencies
London
07.2022 - 04.2023

Executive Assistant to CEO

HCL Tech UK and India
Romford
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Coordinated all logistical aspects of corporate events.
  • Enhanced communication between departments by arranging and coordinating meetings and conferences.
  • Took minutes during meetings accurately preserving crucial details for future reference.
  • Managed complex travel arrangements to ensure seamless business trips.
  • Improved executive workflow through management of schedules and itineraries.
  • Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
  • Booked flights and hotels for domestic and international meetings.

Executive Assistant Roles

Various Agencies
London
09.2016 - 04.2023

Including but not exclusively: Koncept Rail Solutions: Business Support Manager; DfT: Business Support; HMRC: Administrative Support; DHSC: Executive Assistant; London Borough of Barking: Personal Assistant to Director of Children and Adult Services; Knight Frank LLP: PA to Head of UK Pensions; Lifeways Group: Executive Assistant to CEO

Personal Assistant to Head of IT

Royal Mail Group
London
07.2012 - 09.2016
  • Coordinated monthly board meetings.
  • Took minutes during meetings with accuracy and precision, facilitated follow-up actions efficiently.
  • Coordinated daily schedules with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Updated executive diaries with daily appointments, set reminders, and added key details.
  • Received requests for meetings and appointments, updated calendar and organised spaces and materials.

Education

9 GCSEs including English and Mathematics -

The Frances Bardsley School for Girls
Romford

Skills

  • Event coordination
  • Minute taking
  • Client relations
  • Board meeting preparation
  • Executive support
  • Travel arrangements
  • Diary management
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Executive Assistant to COO

The British Orthodontics Society
10.2024 - 06.2025

Executive Assistant Roles

Hayes and Brook Street Agencies
07.2022 - 04.2023

Executive Assistant to CEO

HCL Tech UK and India
07.2022 - 04.2023

Executive Assistant Roles

Various Agencies
09.2016 - 04.2023

Personal Assistant to Head of IT

Royal Mail Group
07.2012 - 09.2016

9 GCSEs including English and Mathematics -

The Frances Bardsley School for Girls
Louise Woodhams