Experienced professional with focus on providing comprehensive administrative support. With over a decade of experience Rachel is committed to enhancing organisational efficiency through meticulous scheduling, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving. Skilled in managing executive calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling confidential information with discretion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM PA
Red Engineering Design Limited
Central London
06.2022 - 08.2025
Provides full PA support to The Regional Director and administration support to a team of 20
Manages complex diaries and schedules meetings daily
Projects and enquiry set ups
Liaises with clients and legal team regarding NDA's
Takes minutes for internal and external meetings
Regularly creates PowerPoint presentations for tenders and team meetings
Handles bid submissions, RFP's, and content creation for client presentations
Manages Expenses
Deals with onboarding and offboarding staff on sites in the UK and Europe
Prepares pre-qualified questionnaires for clients
Keeps our Constructionline portal up to date
Collates the monthly Board Reports
Books CSCS Tests and handles applications for the team
Review and format all documents being sent out externally
Attends Internal audits on our live projects
Maintain logs and trackers
Arranges all travel for the team including fights, accommodation, taxis, & car hire etc
Uses several different systems internally and external live systems
Arranges the yearly CSA event for the team
Arranges any team social events
Creates CVs and case studies for completed projects
Updates internal social pages (SharePoint) with important news
Schedules and monitors the completion of project kick off and review meetings
SECRETARY / ADMINISTRATION
Bancroft Limited
London, Canary Wharf
02.2014 - 06.2022
Provided full secretary support to Managing Director and Construction Director
Supported the Chairman at C-Suit level
Provided administration support to all site management
Organised staff quarterly training sessions
Updated systems to organise office documentation, maximising efficiency, and increasing productivity
Scheduled meetings and conferences
Managed diaries
Performed dictation
Formatted documents and prepared cover letters
Prepared agendas
Took minutes
Reconciled expenses
Arranged travel
Prepared PowerPoint presentations
Organised staff office events
Used various live systems for loading documentation for each project
Downloaded responses from subcontractors and saved accordingly
Prepared and issued weekly reports for all site projects in a timely manner
Prepared weekly snagging and close out reports for all projects
Responded to telephone inquiries from clients, vendors and members of public
SECRETARY / ADMINISTRATION
Silverline Mechanical & Electrical Services
London, Farringdon
09.2012 - 12.2013
Processed purchase orders for all site projects
Managed diaries
Arranged internal and external meetings
Tracked staff annual leave and maintained leave spreadsheets
Monitored equipment stock and issued laptops and mobiles to site staff
Resolved mobile phone and server technical problems
Monitored stationery and office supplies
Formatted letters, meeting notes and site reports
Created newsletters and edited PowerPoint presentations
Greeted clients
Organised staff drinks and Christmas events
Booked couriers
Fielded incoming calls, dealt with general queries, and took messages
Maintained staff training records
Maintained sub-contractor and supplier insurances
Ensured the smooth and efficient running of the office