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Sophie Davidson

London

Summary

Experienced Executive Assistant with a proven track record in diary management, travel coordination, and global event planning. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and communication skills, able to build strong rapport with colleagues and clients. Proficient in database management, CRM software, and social media strategies, ensuring seamless office facilities administration and on site event delivery. Committed to enhancing organisational efficiency through expenses handling and signature requests management. Aspires to leverage expertise in executive support to drive operational excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Executive Assistant

AWIN
London
2024.07 - 2026.01
  • EA to board (CEO, CFO, CPTO & CCO) complex diary management, international travel logistics; flight arrangements, transport, accommodation, visa applications, expense filing and reconciliation. (Concur, Perk, Yokoy)
  • Preparation and organisation of internal and external meetings, virtual and in person, managing executives priorities.
  • Global/ internal events: workshops and strategy off-sites, Think Tank's, ceremonies ranging from 10-100 guests.

(Outlook, Power point, Excel, Asana)

  • Organise and manage all requests for board signatures as required. Ad hoc executive support, coordinating internal schedules and logs, and developing strategies to improve and automate internal processes to drive efficiency.
  • Implemented new document & expense management systems, improving data accessibility and security.

(Yokoy, Perk)

Facilities Assistant- Temp

Redgate Software
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2024.03 - 2025.07
  • Responsible for creating welcoming environment for visitors, callers, and employees. Reporting to Global Facilities Manager, supported Facilities Coordinator with building security, office maintenance and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Hosted internal hospitality events and expos, while managing health and safety responsibilities, including first aid training and fire safety.
  • Travel arrangements for staff members. Focussed on providing exceptional service and contributing to the overall success of Redgate by ensuring seamless, welcoming experience for all.

Office Facilities assistant

Darktrace
Cambridge
2023.05 - 2024.03
  • Office management & receptionist duties, answering calls, coordinating post (DHL shipments- IT equipment, documents etc) maintaining cleanliness, welcoming guests and supporting any and all staff with ad hoc duties as required, ranging from external visitors to CEO.
  • Travel Coordination (Concur) domestic and international for staff and external partners.
  • Event planning and delivery; in person/virtual
  • Budgeting, liaising with accounts, external partners, contractors and other steak holders, raising purchase orders, onsite management of vending machines, staff lunches- food trucks (free food Fridays staff benefit) and general facilities enquiries.
  • Expense filing and reconciliation

Agent/Producer

One Represents
London
2022.09 - 2023.04
  • Assisted interdepartmentally across a fashion agency responsible for a premium roster of Hair/ Make-Up and Photographic artists, managed by One Represents LTD.
  • Managed artists diaries, (Using Daylite) editing clients portfolios ensuring these are up to date with latest works for meetings.
  • Travel arrangements- domestic and international, booking cars and couriers on behalf of artists, feeding costs through for billing.
  • Production queries; booking assistants, flights, organising visas, travel exemption documents/tests, any travel related queries.
  • Website & Social Media-maintained the One Represents website and social media accounts, updated new content. Resizing images for web & social use, credits and call ins- liaising with PR/Fashion companies and brands. Running regular weekly/monthly newsletters.
  • Office management, greeting guests, mail sorting, stock ordering, filing, communication and correspondence, running errands.
  • Stylist prep - made payments to prop houses, organising purchase orders, arrange credits.

Education

Admin And Secretarial PA - Administration

Oxford Home Study
Cambridge
01/2022 - 01/2023

Bachelor of Arts - Performance And Professional Practice

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
09/2018 - 07/2019

Level 6 Diploma - Professional Dance And Musical Theatre

Glisson Road Studios
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
09/2012 - 07/2016

GCSE -

Stoke College, Independent Day And Boarding
Bury St Edmunds
09/2006 - 07/2012

Skills

  • Executive Assistant
  • Diary Management
  • Travel Coordination
  • Global Events
  • Expenses, PO's
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication/ building rapport
  • Database management
  • Social media
  • Office Facilities/Admin
  • Hospitality/ Catering
  • CRM software management
  • Signature Requests

Languages

British Sign Language
Beginner

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Assistant

AWIN
2024.07 - 2026.01

Facilities Assistant- Temp

Redgate Software
2024.03 - 2025.07

Office Facilities assistant

Darktrace
2023.05 - 2024.03

Agent/Producer

One Represents
2022.09 - 2023.04

Admin And Secretarial PA - Administration

Oxford Home Study
01/2022 - 01/2023

Bachelor of Arts - Performance And Professional Practice

Sheffield Hallam University
09/2018 - 07/2019

Level 6 Diploma - Professional Dance And Musical Theatre

Glisson Road Studios
09/2012 - 07/2016

GCSE -

Stoke College, Independent Day And Boarding
09/2006 - 07/2012
Sophie Davidson