Michele King
Macclesfield,Cheshire
Summary
A motivated and organised individual, with proven ability to work efficiently and accurately, consistently meeting tight deadlines. I rise to the challenge of a busy and varied workload with enthusiasm. A team player, I also feel at ease working on an individual basis where I can use my skills to achieve goals. I constantly strive to maintain high standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Venue Sourcing Administrator (Central services became Meeting & Events)
Central Services
- Work in partnership with internal customers to deliver excellent customer service
- Arrange and coordinate the Meeting and Event Management requirements
- Manager meeting requests and prioritise accordingly
- Record customer requests using work and enquiry logs to gain statistical information for the Meeting and Event Management Team - this was analysed, and trends monitored
- Encouraged internal customers to utilise on-site facilities rather than book external venues
- Source internal meeting facilities using Microsoft Outlook and Resource Scheduler
- Manage bookings to maximise usage of on-site facilities
Video Conferencing Coordinator
Central Services
- Provide technical support for customers, manage meeting requests, and prioritise accordingly, using both Microsoft Outlook calendars and Global Scheduling System.
- Advise on video conferencing facilities and system requirements including test calls with remote sites.
- Remotely initiate and control point to point and multi-site conferences
Office Manager / PA to the MD & Leadership Team
Adelphi Communications Ltd
07.2012 - 01.2026
- Supporting to Internal /Global Directors
- Diary Management
- Arranging and booking Travel & travel packs
- Coordinating all logistics for Leadership Team meetings abroad including the travel
- Expenses for MD & The leadership team
- Responsible for on/off boarding of New Starter, Leavers & Freelancers
- Setting up Internal / Global meetings using TEAMS
- Managing & Coordinating Office moves
- Working with our internal IT Department – Arranging new starters equipment i.e., Laptops, keyboards, monitors etc
- Staff sickness reporting
- Staff Holidays
- Ordering office Stationery
- Arranging catering for Senior Meetings and other staff events
- Administrative support for Compliance team
- Support for Team staff socials
- Responsible for keeping the company organograms up to date.
- June 2012 – July 2012 Career break following contractor contact ending.
Contractor - PA to Global Section Directors within Global Clinical Development
AstraZeneca
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Supporting four Global Section Directors
- Diary Management
- Expenses
- Setting up Global meetings. TC/ Webex
- Raising purchase orders and E-payments on EzBuy
- Deal with national and international couriers
- Visas
- Providing cost effective travel options, obtaining Approval, and booking business travel.
- This includes multi-destination, complex travel - booking hotels, flights, UK and overseas taxis, hire cars, shuttles, and train tickets
- AstraZeneca -PA Support for the EMTRAIN PROJECT four-day event.
- UK Logistics support for the event
- Working with Global colleagues in Vienna
- Regular meetings with the Events team at Alderley Park
- Hotel accommodation/ Dinner reservations
- Travel
- Admin Support at the event as a Meet & Greet PhD Students
Contractor Medical Administrator, Admin Direct
AstraZeneca
05.2009 - 12.2010
- Supporting approximately 500 customers within Clinical
- Setting up IT accounts for new starters
- Raising purchase orders and e-payments on EzBuy
- Deal with national and international couriers
- Providing cost effective travel options, obtaining Manager Approval, and booking business travel.
- This includes multi-destination, complex travel - booking hotels, flights, UK, and overseas taxis, hire cars, shuttles, and train tickets
- Creating travel itineraries for customers
- Arranging visas where necessary
- Typing, printing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, laminating
- Processing customers Expenses
- May 2008 - August 2008 Career break following voluntary redundancy
Contractor Administrator in International Assignments
AstraZeneca
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Liaise with transport companies regarding international shipments on behalf of global AstraZeneca customers
- Preparation of contracts to international assignees
- Deal with Estate Agents for assignees rental requirements
- General administration and support to Group Managers including their travel arrangements and processing Expense claims
Receptionist
Central Services
01.1996 - 05.2008
- First point of call for external visitors
- Ensure all visitors are correctly registered and met by their host
- Dealt with all enquiries from internal and external customers
- Organise travel and transport for external visitors using TRAFIS system
- Responsible for the opening and closing of various Receptions here at Alderley Park, whilst adhering to AstraZeneca security policies and procedures.
- Manage internal meeting requests using Global Scheduling System
- Monitor attendance of induction courses for new starters
Contractor
AstraZeneca
09.1996 - 12.1996
- Records Archivist - Medical Writing Dept
- Initially employed as a contractor within the Medical Writing Department, I worked as part of a team to scan patient's medical notes.
- These patients had taken part in AstraZeneca clinical trials.
- This role led to my successful application for the permanent position of Receptionist at Mereside.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Customer oriented
- Fully conversant in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook
- Eager to expand my knowledge and learn new skills with ease
- Responsible - I hold myself accountable for my actions
References
Reference on request
Affiliations
- Love watching and support my local Rugby Club and a keen follower of Rugby union.
Timeline
Office Manager / PA to the MD & Leadership Team
Adelphi Communications Ltd
07.2012 - 01.2026
Contractor - PA to Global Section Directors within Global Clinical Development
AstraZeneca
01.2011 - 06.2012
Contractor Medical Administrator, Admin Direct
AstraZeneca
05.2009 - 12.2010
Contractor Administrator in International Assignments
AstraZeneca
08.2008 - 05.2009
Contractor
AstraZeneca
09.1996 - 12.1996
Receptionist
Central Services
01.1996 - 05.2008
Venue Sourcing Administrator (Central services became Meeting & Events)
Central Services
Video Conferencing Coordinator
Central Services