Patrice Thompson
Carrickfergus,County Antrim
Summary
A highly organised and adaptable professional with extensive experience in legal administration andproject coordination, successfully transitioning into the renewables sector in 2021. Adept at managing high-pressure environments, optimising operations, and driving project success. Strong communicator with a keen eye for detail and compliance, ensuring efficiency in both legal and energy industries.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Operations Coordinator
VENTUS ENERGY LIMITED
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Supporting Ventus Energy’s Operations Division by coordinating and ensuring efficient project delivery within budget and to high-quality standards.
- Assisting the Head of Operations and Head of Commissioning Projects in coordinating maintenance campaigns, projects, and reactive requests.
- Overseeing resource utilisation, procurement, and logistical coordination.
- Managing financial processes, including budget reporting, contract variations, invoicing, and purchase orders.
- Supporting employee and contractor onboarding.
- Ensuring documentation compliance, assisting engineering teams with RAMS, reports, and project-specific paperwork.
- Providing administrative and logistical support for engineering teams, including travel booking, tools, PPE coordination, and training management.
- Facilitating safety audits, work permit applications, and visa coordination.
- Monitoring shared email inboxes and ensuring timely stakeholder communication.
- Accompanying engineering teams at meetings, recording minutes, and tracking actions.
Business Unit Coordinator – Commissioning
EDS HV
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Played a key role in the coordination and administrative support of large-scale infrastructure projects within the renewables sector.
- Supporting project coordination, planning, and stakeholder communication.
- Managing procurement, supplier relations, and cost control within project budgets.
- Handling personnel resourcing, training compliance, and offshore logistics.
- Acting as the single point of contact for the Commissioning Business Unit, facilitating project documentation and reporting.
- Leading revenue forecasting, financial tracking, and contractual review activities.
Legal PA – Corporate/Commercial Contracts Department
CARSON McDOWELL LLP
10.2008 - 01.2021
- Provided high-level PA support to the Head of Department and a team of six solicitors in a fast-paced office environment.
- Diary management and scheduling for multiple professionals.
- Client communication and stakeholder engagement with industry bodies and senior management.
- File management, ensuring compliance with ISO, AML, and GDPR regulations.
- Preparation and issuance of legal documents, contracts, and client retainers.
- Supporting meetings through document preparation and minute-taking.
- Managing invoicing, billing reports, and financial transactions.
- Coordinating travel and professional training arrangements.
Legal PA – Conveyancing Department
O’HARE SOLICITORS
09.2004 - 09.2008
- Promoted from office junior to Legal PA within the conveyancing department.
- Managing legal files, deed storage, and audio transcription.
- Liaising with clients, banks, and estate agents for property transactions.
- Preparing and submitting Land Registry and Registry of Deeds documentation.
Education
Level 3 Private Secretary Diploma - English for Business, Understanding Meetings, Text Production, Audio Transcription, Business Administration
Northern Regional College
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Science, Office Applications, Child Development, French, Mathematics, Business Studies
Downshire School
Skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Compliance and regulatory adherence (ISO, GDPR, AML)
- Project coordination and resource planning
- Financial management and procurement
- High-level communication and stakeholder engagement
- Document control and database management
- Transitioning experience from legal to renewables
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
VENTUS ENERGY LIMITED
03.2023 - 05.2025
Business Unit Coordinator – Commissioning
EDS HV
10.2021 - 03.2023
Legal PA – Corporate/Commercial Contracts Department
CARSON McDOWELL LLP
10.2008 - 01.2021
Legal PA – Conveyancing Department
O’HARE SOLICITORS
09.2004 - 09.2008
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Science, Office Applications, Child Development, French, Mathematics, Business Studies
Downshire School
Level 3 Private Secretary Diploma - English for Business, Understanding Meetings, Text Production, Audio Transcription, Business Administration
Northern Regional College
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