About me
I am an experienced Personal and Executive Assistant supporting C-Suite and Senior level executives, predominantly within media and television.
Among the many hats I have donned during my time as an Assistant, some of my specialist areas are:
Travel Manager - arranging complex travel plans including destination research, dual passports, multiple visas and security for both business and personal needs.
Schedule Manager - planning all aspects of my Exec’s day-to-day, handling multiple diaries and always being prepared for those last-minute changes that rewrite the diary.
Activities & Wellness Coach - finding fun and original activities for team building and nights out.
Liaison Officer - working with clients and colleagues to form strong working relationships.
Project & Event Leader - planning and overseeing Global-Wide events, on the ground in cities including London, LA, New York and Paris.
Accountant - handling my Exec's expenses, reimbursements and all matters relating to invoicing and procurement.
Protector & Handler of confidential information – being the sole of discretion at all times.
Designer, Editor and Proof-reader - working on pitching materials for use in client meetings.
Tech Ambassador & Trouble-shooter - covering anything from proactively triaging my Exec's inbox, to keeping up to date with new and upcoming technologies, to database creation and management.
Advanced in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams; Google Mail, Docs and Calendar; Concur Travel and Expense system. Intermediate in MS Excel.
Work history
PA to SVP of Distribution - UK, Eire & SSAWarner Bros.
London, United KingdomFull Time
Working at WB has been a great experience but after 6 amazing years I feel that the time has come for me to flex my wings and seek out the next Big Adventure.
My main duties and responsibilities while working for Warner Bros. are:
Representative of the WB Brand always and be first POC with colleagues and clients on behalf of SVP, conveying friendliness and approachability whilst being the sole of discretion for all company and individual matters.
Manager of the ITDUK day-to-day office, both on-site and while on lockdown.
Main liaison for SVP and team for tech and home WS improvements prior to and during lockdown.
Virtual Assistant to SVP and team while our building remains on lockdown (since 13th March 2020).
Oversee SVP’s inbox, triaging emails so that communications are viewed, flagged and answered quickly.
Structure SVP’s complex diary, factoring in last-minute changes and pro-active prep.
Travel Management for SVP, all-encompassing for both business and personal trips.
Oversee prep for SVP’s attendance at trade shows – ensuring that the line of communication between clients, SVP and the WB Marketing & Events Teams remains intact throughout.
Manager of all aspects of the Premiere and Screenings invitation process for ITDUK.
Events Co-Ordinator for ITDUK client summer and Christmas events; and for ITDUK team building sessions.
In-touch with the London restaurant scene, VIP openings, What’s Hot / What’s Not.
Expenditure management for SVP and ITDUK team, including corporate accruals via Concur, PO’s, invoices.
Proofreader and Editor of pitching materials for use in client meetings.
Secretary for UK Sales meetings, prepping notes, agendas and taking minutes. Keeping abreast of any actions issued to the SVP and providing support to help complete tasks.
Maintain electronic database, filing, contacts, and archiving systems.
EA to CEOGamesys
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Provided essential support to the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors, the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer.
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Skills
- Travel Management
- Schedule Management
- Events Production
- Client Liaison
- Account Coordination
- Presentations
- Discretion
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Communication
Education
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1st Class Honours: BA Creative WritingBirkbeck, University of London
- London, United Kingdom
Some of my key achievements during the course:
Completed a four-year part-time degree in three years, receiving a BA First Class Honours.
Received 1:1 / high 2:1 results for every module.
I was the Lead Co-Ordinator on the Birkbeck 3Square Journal launch event – managing a team of four people and hosting 150 guests – this was an assessment-based project for which I received a high 1:1 grade.
Was selected to present and read my own work in front of an audience of 150 guests.
Gained a keen eye for detail through studying, work-shopping, editing and critiquing different forms and genres.
Had my work published in two literary journals.