About me
Originally from (sometimes) sunny Portsmouth, I've recently quit the United Kingdom's rat race and relocated to the very sunny south of France, with my lovely French husband.
Previously working as a PA and office manager in the tech industry, I'm now spending my time learning French and building up my own creative portfolio, however, I'm keen to carry on supporting as a PA or VA but really want to have some kind of creative spin on what I do. In previous roles I have been responsible for social media and copy writing for blogs etc. and I'd love to do more of this, but in an industry that floats my boat!
My profile might not scream creativity but I am a creative person! I have a degree in fine art from the University of Portsmouth - I just never got to use the degree! I also run a small online vintage and art store via Etsy called Hai Haus (https//www.instagram.com/@hai_haus/). This helps me keep my hand in at styling and creating beautiful images.
I'm open to working remotely and would love to link up with anyone based here in the south of France as well as those in the UK and beyond.
Projects
- Jill Poole Nature Art - Product styling project for new websiteThis was an ad-hoc project for my mum who makes nature art. I didn't have any lighting or equipment so everything was done organically and without a plan, within a day! The aim of this shoot was to place her products in to a narrative and increase visits to her website shop https://www.jillpoole.com/shop
- Colour BlocksThis fun project came about when I was working in London but living in Southsea, on the south coast. My office was based in Covent Garden so I was lucky enough to have great photo opportunities at my finger tips practically every day. I decided to start taking photographs of the people I saw on my walk to and from the office, across Waterloo Bridge, or whilst on my lunch breaks but I was always too scared to take a picture of an outfit/look that I liked from the front, and so that's how my "Fa
- Join the DotsThis fun project came about when I was working in London but living in Southsea, on the south coast. My office was based in Covent Garden so I was lucky enough to have great photo opportunities at my finger tips practically every day. I decided to start taking photographs of the people I saw on my walk to and from the office, across Waterloo Bridge, or whilst on my lunch breaks but I was always too scared to take a picture of an outfit/look that I liked from the front, and so that's how my "Fa
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Work history
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Personal AssistantLimelight Networks
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Over the course of six years, I developed excellent rapport with the director of EMEA and the team, I implemented clear and easy to use systems and developed great supplier relationships. I planned team events and sourced fantastic office spaces in the heart of London, ensuring that needs were met for our busy sales and tech teams.
● Organised and uncluttered the MD’s inbox, streamlined his Google Drive and created free time, where possible in his calendar.
● Created a meetings’ management system on Google Drive making access to meeting actions simple and organised.
● Took charge of all office requirements dealing with all suppliers and adhering to health and safety procedures.
● Successfully co-managed three different office moves in central London making a good reduction on the cost of rent.
● Sought out the best routes and prices for international travel to the United States, Israel, and Europe for six managers and the MD.
● Dealt with expenses for the MD and senior management team reducing their monthly workload.
● Prepared PowerPoint presentations and event packs.
● Produced social media content for the Twitter and LinkedIn accounts of the senior managers increasing interactions and conversations
● Improved the marketing teams merchandising system enabling better event preparation
Skills
- Design
- Photography
- Collage
- Photo Editing
- Assisting
- Fashion
- Illustration
- Reportage
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media
- Personal Assistance
- Office Administration
- Handmade Design
- Canva
Education
Digital MarketingLondon College of Communication, UAL
- London, United Kingdom
The was a short course around building a digital media marketing strategy
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Interior DesignJJAADA Acadamy for Art and Design, London
- London, United Kingdom
Interior design course using Sketch Up and Photoshop and general art and design skills
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