Rene Starbuck
Abingdon on Thames ,Oxfordshire
Summary
Highly organised and proactive Virtual Assistant with 20+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C‑Suite leaders and high‑net‑worth clients. Skilled in diary and inbox management, communication, document production, scheduling, and remote administrative support. Calm, discreet, and solutions‑focused, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver seamless support. Seeking remote VA opportunities with agencies requiring reliability, initiative, and exceptional organisation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant /Housekeeper /Companion (LiveIn
Oxford Aunts
, Oxfordshire
04.2021 - Current
- Managing diaries, appointments, and schedules with accuracy and forward planning.
- Handling personal administration, correspondence, and day-to-day organisation.
- Coordinating contractors, repairs, and household logistics.
- Running errands, managing shopping lists, and maintaining stock levels.
- Ensuring smooth, efficient household operations with discretion and trust.
Personal Assistant / Carer / Housekeeper (Live‑In)
Helping Hands Home Care
, National
09.2017 - 04.2021
- Duties mirror those performed at Oxford Aunts.
Senior Executive Assistant
Atlas Security Systems
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
03.2006 - 05.2017
- Supported CEO, COO, and CFO with diary management, travel, email handling, and client liaison.
- Acted as gatekeeper and spokesperson in leadership absence.
- Managed properties, renovations, vendors, and household staff.
- Produced documents, reports, spreadsheets, and handled transcription and dictation.
- Organised internal and external company events.
- Increased key account sales by 30%+ and improved debt collection by £500+ per account.
- Developed internal systems and processes to improve efficiency.
Call Centre Supervisor
Atlas Security Systems
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
03.1995 - 03.2006
- Supervised teams of 30 staff per shift, ensuring quality and performance standards.
- Managed call flow, triage, and customer support operations.
- Delivered software training as an in-house specialist.
- Created staff rosters and supported high-volume periods through effective coordination.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Proofreading/Editing and Copywriting
College of Media and Publishing
London, ENG2023
NVQ Level 3 - Business Studies
Russel Road Technical College
Port Elizabeth1992
A-Levels - High School
Victoria Park High School
Port Elizabeth1990
Skills
- Diary / Travel and email management
- Document creation
- Typing and transcription
- Scheduling and coordination
- Client communication and liason
- Data entry
- Travel planning
- Problem solving
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Word expertise
- Client liaison
- Team-oriented contributor
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Personal Assistant /Housekeeper /Companion (LiveIn
Oxford Aunts
04.2021 - Current
Personal Assistant / Carer / Housekeeper (Live‑In)
Helping Hands Home Care
09.2017 - 04.2021
Senior Executive Assistant
Atlas Security Systems
03.2006 - 05.2017
Call Centre Supervisor
Atlas Security Systems
03.1995 - 03.2006
NVQ Level 4 - Proofreading/Editing and Copywriting
College of Media and Publishing
NVQ Level 3 - Business Studies
Russel Road Technical College
A-Levels - High School
Victoria Park High School