Natalie Worthington
Brentwood
Summary
Experienced Executive Assistant with a proven track record of supporting senior leadership across Legal, Technology, and Media industries. Known for fostering trust and collaboration while employing a business-oriented approach. Adept at navigating fast-paced settings, anticipating requirements, and implementing efficient solutions. Committed to enhancing workplace culture and productivity through proactive support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Assistant (Temp)
Channel 4
London
12.2015 - 01.2026
- Streamlined inbox management and meeting scheduling to enhance communication efficiency. Processed expenses accurately, ensuring timely reimbursements. Coordinated logistics for Christmas event to ensure successful execution.
Executive Assistant to GC
Starbucks
London
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Aid General Counsel for EMEA with confidential, proactive executive assistance, alongside providing supplementary support to GC’s direct reports.
- Executed action-oriented inbox triage to enhance communication efficiency. Crafted succinct correspondence embodying GC's voice for high-level stakeholders.
- Oversaw intricate calendars, adjusting priorities proactively to adhere to tight deadlines.
- Forwarded travel schedules and meticulously coordinated business trips.\nCaptured actions in leadership meetings, maintaining accountability through detailed follow-up tracking.
- Work in partnership with HR to address delicate matters.
- Coordinate efforts with Director of Global Security & Resilience regarding risk issues encompassing risk register and business continuity planning.
- Direct budget tracking, purchase orders, and expense processing.
- Managed project roll-outs and provided high discretion support during acquisitions. Arranged team days, training programmes, and Town Halls for improved communication.
Executive Assistant
Activision Blizzard Media
London
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Facilitating operations for two VPs in London and New York (VP Ad Sales and VP Marketing & Insights).
- Directed inbox prioritisation and detailed calendar oversight for three executives; facilitated travel arrangements, off-site planning, and annual sales kick-off events.
- Aided HR in executing confidential assignments, onboarding efforts, interview organisation, and training logistics.
- Attended leadership meetings, recording notes and actions while overseeing follow-up progress.
- Worked alongside Strategy & Operations to design framework for annual key meetings.
- Collaborated with London lead on Pride events, fostering community connections. Enhanced D+I communications calendar through active participation in LGBTQ+ network activities.
- Enhancing EA community engagement through training programmes, including Lunch and Learn events, while refining operational methods and mentoring junior EA
- Facilitated timely processing of purchase orders and expenses
Executive Assistant to CMO
BBC Studios
London
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Acted as primary point of contact; engaged extensively with stakeholders and resolved enquiries to optimise CMO efficiency.
- Spearheading transformation initiatives and managing change implementation for confidential projects.
- Spearheaded intricate diary management, navigating frequent and conflicting requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed inbox operations, streamlined onboarding processes, and orchestrated team events and off-sites.
- Streamlined expense processing and purchase order management to enhance budget oversight. Maintained organised administration to ensure timely operational efficiency.
- Championed DEI initiatives as LGBTQ Allies member and active participant in Embrace Forum.
Executive Assistant to CMO, Acting CFO; FVP Brand; VP Performance Marketing and Business Development support (light touch)
King
London
12.2015 - 05.2020
- Delivered seamless right-hand assistance to Marketing and Finance by leveraging robust technical curiosity.
- Executed detailed diary management, facilitating efficient time allocation. Organised comprehensive, cost-effective travel logistics for seamless operations.
- Spearheaded planning and coordination of large-scale events, including biannual functional off-sites and team-building activities.
- Facilitated efficient office operations by meticulously administering tasks. Drafted executive communications to ensure clarity and effectiveness.
- Organised customer and consumer events supporting brand team throughout game launches and campaigns.
- Managed budgets and processed complex expenses, ensuring strict adherence to financial protocols. Conducted thorough research to inform project strategies. Coordinated quarterly business reviews to assess and enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated travel logistics for business development VP, enhancing operational efficiency. Delivered day-to-day support to facilitate business development activities.
- Enhanced LGBTQ+ network through active involvement in annual Pride march and various seasonal activities.
Executive Assistant to CPO and CMO
Just Eat
London
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Coordinated extensive, multi-trip travel planning for FTSE-listed tech company; handled visa applications.
- Supported CMO with personal tasks; set up board meetings; prepared expenses.
- Provided gate-keeping; managed diary and inbox; onboarded CPO and assisted recruitment/vetting processes.
Executive Assistant to CPO and CIO
UBM
London
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided round-the-clock support in dynamic environment, harmonising urgency with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed annual calendar and coordinated scheduling of ExCo and Board meetings.
- Refined and formatted PowerPoint presentations and documents for board packs. Prepared briefing documents and reports for effective communication. Uploaded board packs to Board Books to ensure accessibility.
- Planned multi-stop travel and logistics to ensure seamless coordination. Prepared visa applications as required for international travel.
- Participated in leadership meetings, documented action points and ensured follow-ups monitored and executed.
- Facilitated project roll-outs while monitoring key gate points.
- Oversaw inboxes and served as gatekeeper – drafting replies and executing actions, where feasible.
- Concurrent support provided to Reward & Pensions team, alongside ad-hoc assistance for investor relations and BD teams.
- Delivered confidential personal assistance to CIO and family logistics, encompassing holiday planning and school scheduling.
Legal Assistant
Phorm UK
London
12.2012 - 04.2013
- Supported Legal Director, Director of Delivery, SVP Business Development, Director of Operations, and CIO.
- Conducted trademark work; audio/copy-typed complex legal documentation and tracked progress.
- Managed electronic document storage, assisted office management tasks including budget and stock control.
Education
GCSEs - English (Language & Literature), History, Science, Mathematics, Business Studies, Elementary Typing
Pen-Y-Dre High School
Merthyr Tydfil, Mid GlamorganSkills
- Executive support: Acting as an effective gatekeeper and proactive self-starter, with a commercial and strategic mindset A natural problem-solver, who strives to streamline processes and eliminate time drains
- Travel: construction of end to end and complex/multi-stop itineraries across differing time zones and visa application preparation
- Research and documentation: Preparing briefs, presentations and key materials
- Finance and budgets: PO processing and tracking, budget ownership and expense processing
- Operations & HR: support HRBPs with interview coordination, smooth onboarding processes and confidential project delivery
- Confidential/strategic projects: noted as being a trusted partner, exercises discretion and sound judgement
- Events: extensive experience of delivering large and small scale off-sites, away days, socials, Town Halls, and training days
- Personal profile: pro-active, resilient and results driven
- Tools: proficient in using Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Office 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Workday, Oracle, Concur, Zoom, SAP, Miro and Mondaycom
- Time management mastery
- Familiarity with crm systems
- Discretion handling
- Decision-Making proficiency
- High-Level confidentiality
- Influential communication
- Prioritisation expertise
- Financial reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Diary management
- Clear communication
- Professional networking
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Travel arrangements
- Supplier negotiation
- Performance reviews
- Document preparation
- Event coordination
- Confidentiality procedures
- Proactivity
- Report drafting
- Stress resilience
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
Executive Assistant to GC
Starbucks
03.2024 - 01.2026
Executive Assistant
Activision Blizzard Media
05.2022 - 03.2024
Executive Assistant to CMO
BBC Studios
05.2020 - 05.2022
Executive Assistant (Temp)
Channel 4
12.2015 - 01.2026
Executive Assistant to CMO, Acting CFO; FVP Brand; VP Performance Marketing and Business Development support (light touch)
King
12.2015 - 05.2020
Executive Assistant to CPO and CMO
Just Eat
06.2015 - 10.2015
Executive Assistant to CPO and CIO
UBM
04.2013 - 06.2015
Legal Assistant
Phorm UK
12.2012 - 04.2013
GCSEs - English (Language & Literature), History, Science, Mathematics, Business Studies, Elementary Typing
Pen-Y-Dre High School