Experience

Chambers London Recruitment Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment Manager & Creative Director

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  T: 07492 042 832 W: www.chamberslondonrecruitment.com T: 07492 042 832 W: www.chamberslondonrecruitment.com


Anchor Pipework Ltd
• Executive Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - May 2022

Self Employed
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Founder

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

Independence Market
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Administrative and Operational Assistant

  • Mar 2018 - Feb 2019


Mitie

• United Kingdom
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  EA to CFO and CTO EA to CFO and CTO



Atlantis Resorts

• United Arab Emirates
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leisure Sales Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Leisure Sales Manager for English Speaking Markets- predominantly the UK, Australia and Southern Africa

• Office Manager and Executive Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Duties and responsibilities included:• Managing a team of 3 admin assistants- delegating work, managing their workload and output;• Supporting all sales team members with their admin so to free them up to focus on sales and clients• using a range of office software, including email, spreadsheets and databases;• managing filing systems- paper and digital• developing and implementing new administrative systems, such as record management;• recording office expenditure and liaising with finance to ensure we stay within budget• organising the office layout and maintaining supplies of stationery and equipment;• maintaining the condition of the office and arranging for necessary repairs;• organising and chairing meetings with staff - in lower paid roles this may include typing the agenda and taking minutes in certain instances,• overseeing the recruitment of new staff, including training and induction;• ensuring adequate staff levels to cover for absences and peaks in workload, monitor team calendar• carrying out staff appraisals, managing performance and disciplining staff;• keeping team up to date with staff development and training;• implementing and promoting equality and diversity policy;• writing reports for senior management and delivering presentations;• responding to customer enquiries and complaints;• reviewing and updating health and safety policies and ensuring they are observed;• Ensuring compliance related policies and procedures are up to date;• attending conferences and training;• Role included some Executive Assistant tasks to the VP of sales including diary management, organizing of all aspects of travel including flights, accommodation, visas etc, attending senior management meetings as a proxy, drafting correspondence on his behalf, typing documents including meeting minutes Show less



KK Civil Construction (Pty) Ltd

• Office Manager

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2013

  Administration • Responsible for day to day running of office; liaising with suppliers and contractors. Overseeing all administrative tasks relating to travel arrangements, office stationery, office maintenance, IT and office equipment, cleaning service, consumables etc • Dealing with confidential and sensitive information • Managing Receptionist and Driver based at Head Office • Screening and managing all administration and documentation for site offices. • Designing, streamlining and maintaining filing and archiving, both electronically and in paper format. • Procurement of storage facilities for company assets and archived documentation • Planning company yearend functions including guest list, venue booking and budgeting. Attending the event to ensure smooth running. • Liaising with Landlords and leasing team regarding all leasing matters- usually reviewed once a year. • Renewal/ Registration formalities with various Ministries/ Government Institutions Finance • Collect, compile and capture monthly invoices from suppliers/ creditors. • Verify and compile labourers’ hours worked, expenses from time sheets and summarize information onto Excel Spreadsheet • Debt collection • Management and reconciliation of petty cash • Responsible for obtaining quotes, negotiating contracts and prices, ordering and signing off on purchasing Business Development • Scan relevant publications and websites on a weekly basis for tender adverts • attend compulsory site inspections • collect tender documentation • assist head engineer on tendering process Show less



J. Walter Thompson Worldwide

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2011

  Here I worked with International brands such as Smirnoff Vodka and J&B Whisky. JWT was lead agency on these brands, which meant liaising between all of client’s agencies (PR, Advertising, Events, Media etc) for campaigns as well as major events and launches. I also worked with local brands and did pro bono work for the Red Cross. • Met with clients to discuss their advertising needs and manage expectations of deliverables • Entered all instructions and project updates into the JWT system • Worked with brand strategists to devise campaigns that met the client's brief and budget • Project Manage various process and instructions from start to end with excellent attention to detail and organisation. This could include POS material/ TV Adverts, print media and so on • Present campaign ideas and costs to clients • Regularly briefed the creative team in a succinct and comprehensive manner • Negotiated with clients, solving any problems and making sure deadlines were met • Checked and reported on the campaign's progress • Kept in contact with the client at all stages of the campaign • Making 'pitches' to win new business • Nominated as the office’s Spirit Leader and party planner, and would organise internal birthdays/ parties and team building exercises Show less



B Lamprecht Environmental Attorney

• Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Jun 2009 - May 2010

  • Tracked and analysed new legislation • Compiled legal registers and quarterly updates for clients. • Implemented and controlled filing and data capturing system for all paperwork including all financials • Tracked and analysed new legislation • Compiled legal registers and quarterly updates for clients. • Implemented and controlled filing and data capturing system for all paperwork including all financials