Experience

Nettl Inc Face Media Group

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  At Nettl, we believe in providing exceptional customer service that exceeds your expectations. We value open communication, attention to detail, and timely delivery. We are committed to your satisfaction and will go the extra mile to ensure that you are delighted with the final product. At Nettl, we believe in providing exceptional customer service that exceeds your expectations. We value open communication, attention to detail, and timely delivery. We are committed to your satisfaction and will go the extra mile to ensure that you are delighted with the final product.



Coles Virtual Business Support Services

• United Kingdom
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Owner at

  • May 2016 - Present

  Coles Virtual Business Support provides a professional business support services for busy business owners, small to medium-sized enterprises and corporate companies within Brighton, Sussex, London, UK and abroad. Hiring Coles Virtual Business Support will add value to your business, by enabling you to use your time more effectively, build relationships with your existing clients and increase your income opportunities. The benefits of hiring a Coles Virtual Business includes; no office overheads, no holiday pay or sickness pay, with Pay-as-you-go service - only ever pay for the time you need, and a Retainer package to suit your business, a cost effective outsourcing compared to in-house or temporary cover. Coles VBS is an efficient, cost-effective and flexible way to manage your day-to-day business admin and marketing tasks , with my experience and expertise this will enable me to support you with the tasks and projects that are taking up your valuable time, helping you to focus on the essentials. Coles VBS can provide the following key areas of support: Client Prospecting Sales Leads Business Development Consultancy Event Support Social Media Management Personal Assistant Services; Email Management Diary Management PowerPoint Presentations Business Documents I offer a FREE initial consultation so contact me to discuss your requirements, I would be more than happy to help. Show less



NHS Sussex

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Jul 2023



Dotsquares

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Business Development at Dotsquares

  • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  My focus is building client relationships, and ensuring their business continues to be successful, by utilising the appropriate technology solution, and identifying new business opportunities. My focus is building client relationships, and ensuring their business continues to be successful, by utilising the appropriate technology solution, and identifying new business opportunities.



Focus Consulting Chartered Surveyors

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Feb 2022

  I provide BD support for the Director and the Surveying Team. I'm responsible for business development, marketing and managing events such as CPDs, Seminars and marketing events. I also manage the website, social media and attend BD meetings to provide input and feedback. I provide BD support for the Director and the Surveying Team. I'm responsible for business development, marketing and managing events such as CPDs, Seminars and marketing events. I also manage the website, social media and attend BD meetings to provide input and feedback.



Groundsure

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Personal Assistant and Office Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2014

  PA responsibilities to MD: • Managed and supported with the office relocation. • Diary Management for the MD, acting as a first point of contact for both internal and external clients and suppliers outside of the company. • Arranging travel and accommodation for the MD and for the Senior Execs and their team. • Processing and submitting MDs’ expenses and for the Senior Execs. • Organising meetings and conferences both internal and external, booking venues, refreshments, and ensuring equipment is provided in connection with these meetings. • Negotiating corporate rates with hotels and as well as establishing working relationship. • Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority and making arrangements for guests. Office Manager responsibilities: • Office Management for GroundSure of 80 staff, to include facilities management, liaising with suppliers. • Managing the meeting room booking system and car parking system. • Tracking of invoices and coding up on internal finance system 'Oracle'. Includes raising purchase orders. • General Admin to include ordering business cards, maintenance and organisation of stationery and office supplies. • Answering the telephone and filtering calls. • Organizing security passes, and IT equipment (working with IT) for new starter, ensuring new starter receive an Induction Pack on their first day. • Event management for GS Spring Social, Summer Social and Christmas party; research venues, booking venues, transports, finalising menus, and arranging payment. • Arranging catering for meetings and once a month Business update. Show less



Palmer and Harvey

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Personal Assistant to CEO & Directors

  • Sep 2007 - Apr 2013

  • Directors’ and their team’s Diary management. • Dealing with Directors’ emails and other correspondence. • Planning and organising high level meetings, both internal and external. • Project work, like research or writing reports. It may include finding, studying and summarising information, planning and organising, collating results and preparing a detailed report. • Event management; compiling lists of guests; preparing and sending invitations; booking venues, transport; finalising menus; hiring outfits (when’s required); liaising with suppliers and guests, etc. • Manage the office in Directors' absence. • Liaise with suppliers and customers senior management. • Process and submitt Directors’ expenses. • Negotiate corporate rates with hotels and travel agencies as well as establishing working relationship. • Timely and accurate completion of all copy typing requested by Directors. This can include spreadsheets, tables and presentations as well as routine correspondence and faxes. Distribution of all correspondence and faxes. • Maintenance of current contacts list for all Directors. • Arrangement of hospitality for Directors and visitors as required, including preparation of refreshments, ordering lunches, setting up meeting rooms in preparation and replenishing/clearing refreshments as appropriate. • Make and confirm travel arrangements, including booking flights and hotels, paying congestion charge and pre-booking parking as required. • Arrange maintenance of Directors vehicles. • Arrange meetings, book venues, prepare paperwork and organise equipment in connection with these meetings. • Answer the telephone and take accurate messages and where possible dealing with general queries. Fielding or redirecting calls as necessary. Show less



The Bicester Collection

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Personal Assistant/Marketing Assistant to Marketing Director

  • Sep 2005 - Mar 2006

  • Organise Group Marketing Conference Call, date confirmation, coordinate changes, PowerPoint presentation, agendas and follow up.• Assist with all follow up to implement the Group Marketing Strategy: quotations, research, production and launch of strategic initiatives.• Prepare and provide supporting documentation for meetings, presentations, and brand presentations.• Collate group marketing activities and responses for circulation.• Collect and archive all pdf graphics for Value Retail Village campaigns and tourism materials – per village to be launched on the new intranet service for VR.• Coordinate the archiving and distribution of Value Retail press articles for the intranet and general distribution.Editing• Assist in the development of various systems and procedures. Including organising calls, meetings, tracking selected tasks, preparing agendas and keeping minutes.• To track marketing materials and tourism materials being produced across group and keep archive.• To track materials/works in design/production for reviewing and input by the Retail Development Director.• Assist in developing, maintaining and tracking group-wide Intellectual Property systems including, trademarks and copyrights.• Maintain archive of materials related to larger outlet industry (brochures, catalogues, web sites, advertising materials).• Perform periodic checks/audits of various Village and group-wide materials to confirm necessary changes and reality check consistency.• Coordinate production of financing “tombstones.” Show less

• Team Assistant to Corporate, Legal & Finance department

  • Sep 2005 - Nov 2005

  Providing support and assistance to the CLF Team, primarily the Director of CLF in a PA/Secretarial role.



Oxford & Cherwell Valley College

• Oxford, Oxfordshire

• Personal Assistant to Vice Principal

  • Mar 2003 - Jun 2004

  • Drafting correspondence for signature by the Vice Principal. • Producing high quality reports, submission bids, and project plans. • Preparing draft outline papers. • Minute taking for various committees such as: Curriculum Management and the Academic Board. • Arranging meetings ensuring all required facilities, such as data projector, laptop, and catering (if required) are available. • Maintaining the Vice Principal’s diary (Microsoft Outlook) ensuring all appropriate documentation for meetings is available. • Maintaining the filing system, including minute books, policy and procedure records. • Receive and deal appropriately with the needs of a wide range of callers, including students, parents, staff and governors. • Managing a team of 3 Administrative support staff to Curriculum Directors and Curriculum Managers. Quality Assurance Secretarial Duties: • Preparing, distributing and collecting student surveys. • Input statistical data to spread sheets: maintenance of databases, production of statistical and graphical material as required. • Assisting with the planning and preparation of quality audits and the College’s external inspections. • Maintaining the Quality Assurance filing system. • General typing of notes, letters and memos. • Arranging meetings ensuring all required facilities are available.  Show less