Tanyel Kabay
Bristol
Summary
I would like the opportunity to secure a position within your company, perhaps your company is seeking to recruit the talent of someone that can grasp complex concepts, roll with the punches and contribute to the success with a product performance.
Whilst working for several years as a regional executive assistant for Bristol’s leading law and property firms, I have effectively managed all EA and managerial duties such as collaborative management across all sectors, diary management, logistical duties, compliance, monitoring, data management, daily reports whilst working closely with clients on high profile and sensitive projects in a timely, deadline driven environment, this is where I find myself excelling.
I very much enjoy building strong business relationships both with clients and colleagues, I’m an effective problem solver and a good team player, I see my role as one of cutting through red tape and confusion by providing unique creative flare combining with practical business solutions for the company I represent.
Although the accompanying resume illustrates my background well, I feel that a personal Interview would better demonstrate my knowledge and abilities therefore, I would like the opportunity to interview for the role at a convenient time.
Thank you for your review and consideration, I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Yours sincerely.
Tanyel Kabay
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
EA & Office Manager
JLL
04.2023 - 02.2026
- As an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite executives within a high-growth international property organisation, I manage dynamic diaries and coordinate high-level meetings potentially across different time zones.
- Prepare executive briefing materials, board presentations, and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
- Handle confidential correspondence and sensitive business information with discretion.
- Draft and format strategic communications, including leadership updates and client-facing emails.
- Plan and book complex international travel for senior executives, ensuring seamless logistics.
- Organise comprehensive itineraries aligned with executive meetings and industry events.
- Serve as a trusted liaison between executives and regional leadership teams, managing cross-border communications.
- Oversee company-wide executive events and facilitate onboarding/offboarding for senior executives.
- Track actions and decisions from leadership meetings and liaise with cross-functional teams to maintain strategic alignment.
- Identify and implement improvements to enhance executive workflows and internal communications.
Office Manager - Line Manager
Foot Anstey LLP
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Line Manager for two departments within the firm, Client suite and Business Services.
- Perform all line management duties such as, direct reporting, weekly 1-1, overtime, inter office cover, overseeing all team duties, new procedures, work flows, patterns, rota’s, approving all events and team structures.
- Enrolling and all new starters into the office
- Completing account processes, including expenses, purchase orders and invoices
- Completion of weekly Office KPI’s
- Extensive Travel and diary management
- Liaising with all management departments such as, Head of facilities and Operations management, building management, external contracting companies and IT
- Coordinating weekly Office management agendas, building deadlines and monthly reports for HR
- To be a proactive member of the Marketing Committee and work in collaboration with Board
- Ensure compliance with the GDPR and management of internal policies are maintained
- Carry out annual performance reviews and conduct onboarding inductions for new joiners
- Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures
- Support and assist the IT and Facilities Manager in all areas of day to day premises
- Proactively assist directors with improving mental health wellbeing and general spirit through the business
- First point of contact within the office
- Admin duties such as, orders, supplies, office fruit, insensitive, internal events, promotions.
- Management and first point of contact to internal cleaners and cleaning management
- Weekly and monthly audits preformed with sign off.
HR Office Manager (1 year temporary Maternity cover based in london)
Hugh James Solicitors
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Updating the CRM system with the MD’s activities
- Extensive Travel and diary management
- Supporting the Finance Manager
- Supporting the facilities manager with office moves
- Completing account processes, including expenses, purchase orders and invoices
- Coordinating weekly and monthly reports for HR
- Raising purchase orders
- Payment of invoices and expenses
- Reconciliation company credit cards against purchase orders and expense receipts
- Assisting with month-end financial reporting
- Managing a team of PA’s
- Undertaking credit control activities
- Management of the Accounts inbox
PA
Bevan Brittan LLP
08.2018 - 03.2019
- PA to seven fee earners.
- Arrange or, where necessary, conduct photocopying, printing, organising couriers, sending out of letters, faxes.
- Arrange for files to be opened and closed, supervise general filing requirements and record keeping.
- Use effective systems to ensure that both short and long term tasks are completed within required timescales
- Support lawyers in marketing activities including involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations.
- Liaising with Business Development and Marketing regarding arrangements for events and producing marketing material.
- Become an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients.
- Assist lawyers in the billing and credit control process by liaising with the lawyer and accounts and to produce standard financial/time reports through the system.
- Request cheques, bank transfers and paying in money received, as appropriate.
- Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic.
Coordinator / Office Manager (regional) over the South West
Michael Page
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Business Coordinator for three offices spread over the South West, Business Buyer, Office Manager and carrying out PA duties for two Directors
- Managing 45 Consultants
- Diary and travel management for all consultants and Directors
- Maintaining a professional rapport with clients, managers, and employees
- Supporting all consultants and directors with compliance and finance
- Providing administration support to all offices
- Supporting the Project Manager with project, goals and deliverables for all offices
- Performing data entry and analysis on different projects
- Working closely with Marketing, HR and department heads for resources
- Compliance Coordinator
- Ensuring that projects are executed to a high standard and relevant documents stay within budget and planned schedules
- Producing weekly reports on candidate availability, compliance and new registrations
- Responsible for creating weekly lists around candidate management from the in-house database and sending accurate reports to the team managers within deadlines given
- Ensuring weekly MI reporting to Directors
- Completing and submitting monthly revenue reconciliations to Finance
- League tables – running weekly league table on stats - ad hoc requests by Manager/Director
- Tracking same Page Miles
- Carrying out data cleansing on in-house database
- Tracking performance
- Compiling relevant client facing materials for pitches, presentations and localised incentives as appropriate
- Co-ordinating all holiday, sickness and lateness
- Reason for leaving: relocated back to the UK
Office Manager / PA
We Works LA
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Managing Attorney’s calendars
- Responsible for keeping record of appearances in court, and for scheduling meetings
- Keeping calendars and record of supplies inventory for the office
- Creating various forms for effective correspondence, and performing data entry and general administrative tasks
- Greeting clients and lawyers
- Providing support to paralegals, the office manager, and other staff, for the smooth operation of the office.
- Relocation to the US Los Angeles
- Continued to work from home once relocated
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Internships in London in relation to degree
Education
BA – First Diploma - Fashion, Journalism and Styling
University of the Arts
09.2006 - 7 2010
X6 GCSE’s B grade and above - undefined
Nailsea School
09.1997 - 7 2002
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- HR Duties
- Sharepoint, Teams, CRM, People Soft, RS, Novan
- IBook’s and Workshare
- Time management
- Communication Skills
Person Acquisition-
- Unquestionable confidentiality, professionalism, and trustworthiness
- Experience supporting senior executives remotely
- Strong organisation, prioritisation, and time-management skills
- Confidence to challenge, clarify, and structure priorities for the Managing Director
- Basic understanding of business operations, processes, and principles
- Proactive problem-solving and ownership mentality
- Strong communication skills in English, written and verbal
- High proficiency with MS Office, digital tools, and collaborative platforms
Desired work structure- Hybrid role, Flexible Working or Remote Working
Personal
- Living in: Nailsea, Bristol
- Availability: Immediately available
Timeline
EA & Office Manager
JLL
04.2023 - 02.2026
Office Manager - Line Manager
Foot Anstey LLP
06.2021 - 04.2023
HR Office Manager (1 year temporary Maternity cover based in london)
Hugh James Solicitors
06.2019 - 03.2020
PA
Bevan Brittan LLP
08.2018 - 03.2019
Coordinator / Office Manager (regional) over the South West
Michael Page
09.2017 - 07.2018
Office Manager / PA
We Works LA
01.2015 - 11.2017
01.2012 - 01.2014
BA – First Diploma - Fashion, Journalism and Styling
University of the Arts
09.2006 - 7 2010
X6 GCSE’s B grade and above - undefined
Nailsea School
09.1997 - 7 2002