Director & Founder

• Oct 2017 - Present

I support service-based businesses to grow and scale with sustainable solutions.Following a successful career of 15 years in International Finance and a further 18 years in Operations Management and now 6 years as Auxilium Business Consulting - a bespoke business consultancyMy multi-faceted role in business operations has allowed me to develop key skills which include support to senior management, HR and Health & Safety responsibilities and office management. Through this experience, I have gained a solid grasp of operations and business practices for SMEs and enhanced customer/supplier-facing communication skills.I have a wide range of business connections and support small businesses in the Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas in Surrey. Key Skills• Over 17 years’ experience providing outstanding operations management and personal support to senior managers• Ability to prioritise multiple projects and achieve ‘on-time’ completion dates and budgets.• Maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic whilst incorporating a creative, resourceful and flexible approach.• Clear and logical communicator; adept at establishing a rapport with clients and colleagues internally and externally.• Motivated person who enjoys working alone and in a team helping to motivate individuals / teams to achieve organisational objectives.My services include support via business audits, which provide a comprehensive priority list or areas to action and reasons for that. I work with my clients to complete the actions, allow them the power to complete them themselves, or outsource some actions to a specialist e.g. HRM, Health & Safety, Social Media, Copyrighting, Bookkeeping, Coaching etc. Show less

Virtual DSE Risk Assessor

• Sep 2020 - Present

We have all been working from home in various capacities and some even part-time at home and the office with different desk setups. After many months of poor posture, many people are suffering from health niggles that they can solve. Following a DSE RA changes can be made from the suggestions that I provide for a more comfortable desk set up.Following the completion of DSE risk Assessment course at Posturite, I now provide Basic DSE Risk Assessments virtually. It is a simple process for you by the completion of a form and submission of some photographs of current set up, I can assess and provide a report of my findings with suggestions on tweaks and health & safety improvements to increase your comfort and reduce health niggles.Don't delay - get if of those niggles today! Show less

CSR-A Accredited, Enabler, and Assessor

• Jun 2021 - Present

Good Business Charter Accreditation

• May 2023 - Present

Zoco Networking Group - Member

• Jun 2020 - Present

Zoco Kingston - Meeting Host

• Sep 2021 - Jun 2023

Member of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce

• Sep 2017 - Present

Current member and reaping the benefits of membership meeting talented business owners and networking in the Kingston upon Thames area.

Ambassador - Women in Business for Kingston Chamber of Commerce

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2022

Women in Business at the Chamber has been going for some time now and I took over the role in 2019.These events are held at lunch time and constitute a relaxed format of networking, a delicious lunch and an informative talk. Non members are welcome and so please do get in touch if you like to know more.At the moment these events are curtailed by COVID-19 but fingers crossed they will resume very soon.

FSB Member

• Jun 2021 - Present

Really Helpful Club Member

• Feb 2023 - Present

Doterra Wellness Advocate

• Jan 2020 - Present

Founded in 2008, doTERRA was built on the mission of sharing tested-grade essential oils with the world. The name doTERRA is a Latin derivative meaning “Gift of the Earth.” Having used these incredible essential oils and products daily myself and in my Home Office and seen the benefits that can be gained from these precious resources, I have become a Wellness advocate, wanting to educate and inspire you, one drop at a time ! https://www.mydoterra.com/flossies Founded in 2008, doTERRA was built on the mission of sharing tested-grade essential oils with the world. The name doTERRA is a Latin derivative meaning “Gift of the Earth.” Having used these incredible essential oils and products daily myself and in my Home Office and seen the benefits that can be gained from these precious resources, I have become a Wellness advocate, wanting to educate and inspire you, one drop at a time ! https://www.mydoterra.com/flossies

Fabulous Networking Member

• Apr 2018 - Aug 2023

Business Manager

• Mar 2018 - Dec 2022

Advising and supporting the owner with strategic processes and procedures including onboarding and standard operating procedures and the fundamental introduction of a CRM system = Accountancy Manager to ensure the professional and effective management of documents and client liaison. Taking the business from a soloprenuer to a well established bookkeeping and consultancy with a team of qualified bookeepers, and solid, precise and effective practices and solutions for their clients. A highly respected and recommended solution for your small business financial and bookkeeping requirements. Show less

Virtual Business Manager

• Jun 2019 - Oct 2021

Virtual Business Manager supporting and advising the CEO and other members of the team with critical services to help Permutable as a fast-growing start-up. Also providing hands-on support in areas such as hiring, procedure set up, office support and strong business planning & research as well as sourcing high end outsourced services. All services helped to manage the bigger picture which was very important to the CEO of the company and the employees and Permutable's Clients Virtual Business Manager supporting and advising the CEO and other members of the team with critical services to help Permutable as a fast-growing start-up. Also providing hands-on support in areas such as hiring, procedure set up, office support and strong business planning & research as well as sourcing high end outsourced services. All services helped to manage the bigger picture which was very important to the CEO of the company and the employees and Permutable's Clients

Office / Admin & Ops Manager

• Mar 2001 - Jan 2019

I was a resourceful and adaptable Operations Manager with excellent experience within a variety of areas including HR, Health & Safety, Marketing, Sales, and general Finance for a bespoke furniture manufacturer with quality at the core of its design, manufacture, and delivery. I was a resourceful and adaptable Operations Manager with excellent experience within a variety of areas including HR, Health & Safety, Marketing, Sales, and general Finance for a bespoke furniture manufacturer with quality at the core of its design, manufacture, and delivery.

Administration Manager

• Sep 2009 - May 2010

Professional Sales Executive

• Jun 1993 - Dec 2000

UK Corporate Sales Executive

• Jun 1987 - Jun 1993

Sub Manager's Assistant

• Sep 1984 - Jun 1987