Energetic and resourceful Executive/Personal Assistant with many years experience across media, financial, leisure, legal and entertainment. Organised, loyal, discreet and precise with excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills .
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
PERSONAL ASSISTANT, CEO
Deltic Leisure
Chelmsford
03.2012 - 10.2022
Attended meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes and recording minutes.
Prepared financial statements, invoices and other financial documents.
Made travel arrangements and booked accommodation for executives.
Managed complex diary arrangements.
Assisted in handling complex transactions, reducing Cash Office Manager's workload.
Avoided cash losses by identifying and resolving discrepancies in transactions.
Executive Assistant to HNWI/Philanthropist
Mr & Mrs M Webster
London
01.2006 - 02.2012
Organised family life including managing a busy and complex diary scheduling meetings and calls both international and domestic, drafting agendas, researched issues and compiled reports and presentations.
I was first point of contact with complete control of correspondence and emails dealing with each one quickly and with complete discretion.
Performed accounting activities, such as preparing expense reports, manage petty cash reimbursements and reconciliation and maintain cashflow of household expenditure and assisting accountants at end of tax year.
Assisted in selection of vendors and negotiated deals for equipment, services and supplies.
Created contracts for household staff.
Organised all events from small dinner parties to large corporate events.
Managed my own time and projects while maintaining priorities and delivered within often tight deadlines.
Attended meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes and recording minutes.
Complex diary management and travel organisation.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Mirror Group Newspapers
City of London
03.1991 - 09.2004
Scheduled Board of Directors meetings, assisting with meeting materials, resources and agendas.
Maintained databases and filing systems to boost team efficiency.
Responded to emails and other correspondence, facilitating positive communication for enhanced business processes.
Coordinated events and conferences, offering support with set-up and resources to guarantee smooth operations.