SARA BURSTIN
Hendon,UK
Summary
Accomplished and professional Executive Assistant with extensive experience supporting Board‑level leaders, CEOs, Chairs, Finance Directors, and senior executives across non‑profit organisations, medical research and innovation, travel, banking, real estate, and wider professional services. Known for delivering immediate impact across contract and temporary roles, quickly adapting to diverse leadership styles and organisational cultures. Expertise includes executive‑level diary and inbox management, board governance, and multi–time‑zone international travel. Skilled in event planning and AGM coordination, producing briefing packs, research, and presentations with advanced MS Office and Mac proficiency. AI‑trained by Hello Tomorrow.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Assistant
His Majesty's Senior Inspector Ofsted
2026.01 - 2026.06
- Prepare agendas, bios, briefing materials and meeting packs
- Attend and minute meetings and ensure all action points are addressed
- Organise events and manage logistics
- Process expenses via Concur
- Prepare PowerPoint slides for speaking events
Executive Assistant to Founder
Hallmark Travel London, UK Concierge Company
2025.07 - 2026.01
- Full diary management, scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics
- Attended meetings and produced accurate, timely minutes
- Drafted correspondence, prepared documents and maintained organised filing systems
- Managed inbox priorities and handled client communications on behalf of the Founder
- Coordinated travel arrangements, itineraries, transfers and hotel bookings
- Created and formatted PowerPoint presentations and client materials
- Supported marketing activity including website updates and client mailouts
- Acted as first point of contact for clients, suppliers and partners
Executive Assistant / Business Support to CEO & Chairman
Microbiotica / Istesso
2024.12 - 2025.07
- Managed complex diaries and global travel across multiple time zones
- Liaised with board members, investors, scientists and external partners
- Prepared agendas, bios, briefing materials and meeting packs
- Attended and minuted meetings alongside CEO/Chairman
- Organised events and managed logistics end-to-end
- Processed expenses via Concur
Executive Assistant / Business Support to CEO & Chairman
Betting & Gaming Council
2024.01 - 2024.08
- Extensive diary and travel management
- Prepared research, agendas and briefing materials for high-profile meetings
- Organised AGM and events for members, MPs and Lords
- Attended Board and ExCom meetings; produced minutes and tracked actions
- Created and formatted PowerPoint presentations
- Supported recruitment and onboarding
Executive Assistant to Founder
Hallmark Travel London
2023.12 - 2024.01
Executive Assistant
BACB (British Arab Commercial Bank)
2021.08 - 2023.05
- Liaised with other departments to maintain smooth flow of information across the organisation.
- Handled queries from clients professionally enhancing company's reputation.
- Filed reports timely to keep executives informed about departmental progress.
- Conducted detailed market research for enhancement of business strategies.
Executive Assistant
Wellcome Trust
2023.05 - 2023.12
Executive PA (Contract)
Fame Recruitment
Executive Private PA to Sir Trevor Pears
The William Pears Group
Executive Assistant / Project Support
ING Real Estate
- Liaised with other departments to maintain smooth flow of information across the organisation.
- Improved executive workflow through management of schedules and itineraries.
- Handled queries from clients professionally enhancing company's reputation.
- Conducted detailed market research for enhancement of business strategies.
Executive PA
Fame Recruitment
- Developed strategies for more effective teamwork and communication amongst staff members.
- Scheduled meetings to ensure smooth business operations.
Residential Property Manager
Parkgate Aspen
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
PA to Managing Director
Metropolitan & County Group
Senior PA / Office Manager
ARA Europe
2022.12 - 2023.05
- Diary management and meeting coordination
- PowerPoint production and formatting
- Minute-taking and action tracking
- Front-of-house and office operations oversight
- H&S compliance
- Staff and client event organisation
Executive Assistant
Cushman & Wakefield
2021.08 - 2022.12
- Diary management, travel coordination and presentation production
- Expenses, invoicing and purchase order management
- Improved executive workflow through management of schedules and itineraries.
- Handled confidential documents securely maintaining privacy and trustworthiness within the firm.
- Filed reports timely to keep executives informed about departmental progress.
Executive Assistant
Derwent London
2021.08 - 2022.12
Executive Assistant
Balfour Beatty
2019.11 - 2021.08
- Diary and email management
- Minute-taking at Shareholder and JV meetings
- PowerPoint preparation
- Training new administrative staff
- Expense management
Executive Assistant
HS2
2019.10 - 2019.11
- International travel coordination
- Diary management
- PowerPoint creation
- Meeting attendance and minute-taking
PA / EA Roles
British Land, Schroders, CBRE
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Complex diary and travel management
- Minute-taking and action tracking
- Client events and conferences (including MIPIM)
- PowerPoint and pitch preparation
- Gatekeeping and email management
- Supervising junior staff
Executive Assistant
Diageo Plc / British Land
2015.01 - 2016.01
Executive Assistant to Chairman & Managing Director
Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents
2012.01 - 2015.01
- Executive correspondence and diary management
- Complex business and personal travel
- HR support including references
- Liaison with solicitors on lease extensions and enfranchisement
- Organised staff events and 50th anniversary celebrations
- Produced board reports and managed enquiry logs
Executive Assistant
Ostro Minerals (UK) Ltd
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Full business and personal EA support to Chairman
- VIP meeting attendance and minute-taking
- Event organisation and complex international travel
- Staff supervision and household liaison
- Contractor management and office operations
- Petty cash and reconciliation
- Invoice authorisation and office management
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English Literature, English Language, Geography, Drama, French, History
Cecil Jones High School
Southend-on-SeaA Levels - English, Maths, Drama
Cecil Jones High School
Southend-on-SeaTyping, Shorthand, Word Processing, Communication in Business, Office Practice
St Godrics Secretarial College
HampsteadSkills
- Executive-level diary & inbox management
- Board governance, papers, agendas & minute-taking
- Multi-time-zone international travel & logistics
- Stakeholder management (C-suite, board, investors, government)
- Event planning, AGM coordination & high-level hospitality
- Briefing packs, research, presentations & document preparation
- Problem-solving with autonomy and sound judgement
- Advanced MS Office & Mac; PowerPoint expert
- Systems: Salesforce, SharePoint, Concur, Oracle, Workday, Condeco, BC, BS2, Engage and many more
- 85wpm typing 120wpm shorthand
- AI trained by Hello Tomorrow
- DBS Certificate (Valid from 2026)
Affiliations
- I am a keen Arsenal fan and enjoy spending time with family and friends
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Assistant
His Majesty's Senior Inspector Ofsted
2026.01 - 2026.06
Executive Assistant to Founder
Hallmark Travel London, UK Concierge Company
2025.07 - 2026.01
Executive Assistant / Business Support to CEO & Chairman
Microbiotica / Istesso
2024.12 - 2025.07
Executive Assistant / Business Support to CEO & Chairman
Betting & Gaming Council
2024.01 - 2024.08
Executive Assistant to Founder
Hallmark Travel London
2023.12 - 2024.01
Executive Assistant
Wellcome Trust
2023.05 - 2023.12
Senior PA / Office Manager
ARA Europe
2022.12 - 2023.05
Executive Assistant
BACB (British Arab Commercial Bank)
2021.08 - 2023.05
Executive Assistant
Cushman & Wakefield
2021.08 - 2022.12
Executive Assistant
Derwent London
2021.08 - 2022.12
Executive Assistant
Balfour Beatty
2019.11 - 2021.08
Executive Assistant
HS2
2019.10 - 2019.11
PA / EA Roles
British Land, Schroders, CBRE
2016.01 - 2018.01
Executive Assistant
Diageo Plc / British Land
2015.01 - 2016.01
Executive Assistant to Chairman & Managing Director
Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents
2012.01 - 2015.01
Executive Assistant
Ostro Minerals (UK) Ltd
2010.01 - 2012.01
Executive PA (Contract)
Fame Recruitment
Executive Private PA to Sir Trevor Pears
The William Pears Group
A Levels - English, Maths, Drama
Cecil Jones High School
Typing, Shorthand, Word Processing, Communication in Business, Office Practice
St Godrics Secretarial College
Executive Assistant / Project Support
ING Real Estate
Executive PA
Fame Recruitment
Residential Property Manager
Parkgate Aspen
PA to Managing Director
Metropolitan & County Group
GCSEs - Maths, English Literature, English Language, Geography, Drama, French, History
Cecil Jones High School