Claire Houston
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German Limited working proficiency
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Nina Bode
Claire and I met at the very first event I organized for Future Females in Zurich. It was great to meet such a passionate and inspiring individual who support female entrepreneurship. Claire joined the Future Females Zurich Team not long after her first event attendance and together we collaborated on many future online events as well as offline. Claire also played a strategic role in sponsorship acquisition as well new speakers. Claire as an entrepreneur herself demonstrated key skills in : Organising Events, Sponsorship, Speaker Acquisition, Planning themed monthly events and was a great colleague throughout her journey with the FFZH team. Very inspiring to see is how Claire has grown her boutique online business and her continuing support to small businesses. It was a real pleasure to work with Claire.
Margot Wood PhD GAICD
Claire has a rare capability to genuinely engage with people no matter their substantive role or background, while simultaneously bringing a powerhouse of efficiency to whatever she sets her mind to. I worked with Claire on a global transformation project and in that time I observed her not only excel at the core elements of her job - such as project management and team cohesion - but pivot effectively to new tasks and responsibilities initially outside of her remit. Her amazing energy and can-do approach makes her an asset to any organisation she works with and if you get the change to have her in your team, take it.
Adam Hawkins
Claire is one of the brightest emerging talents I have had the opportunity to work with. She has a unique blend of mature business acumen coupled with a youthful exuberance and forward-thinking approach. Her role supporting me in driving the UK's business innovation practice was a new one for the group and one which she quickly made her own adding immediate impact across all the initiatives she was involved with. What impressed me was her energy, proactivity and tireless work ethic. She has a bright and fulfilling future ahead of her and will be a huge asset to any team or business. I hope I get the opportunity to work with Claire in the future.
Nina Bode
Claire and I met at the very first event I organized for Future Females in Zurich. It was great to meet such a passionate and inspiring individual who support female entrepreneurship. Claire joined the Future Females Zurich Team not long after her first event attendance and together we collaborated on many future online events as well as offline. Claire also played a strategic role in sponsorship acquisition as well new speakers. Claire as an entrepreneur herself demonstrated key skills in : Organising Events, Sponsorship, Speaker Acquisition, Planning themed monthly events and was a great colleague throughout her journey with the FFZH team. Very inspiring to see is how Claire has grown her boutique online business and her continuing support to small businesses. It was a real pleasure to work with Claire.
Margot Wood PhD GAICD
Claire has a rare capability to genuinely engage with people no matter their substantive role or background, while simultaneously bringing a powerhouse of efficiency to whatever she sets her mind to. I worked with Claire on a global transformation project and in that time I observed her not only excel at the core elements of her job - such as project management and team cohesion - but pivot effectively to new tasks and responsibilities initially outside of her remit. Her amazing energy and can-do approach makes her an asset to any organisation she works with and if you get the change to have her in your team, take it.
Adam Hawkins
Claire is one of the brightest emerging talents I have had the opportunity to work with. She has a unique blend of mature business acumen coupled with a youthful exuberance and forward-thinking approach. Her role supporting me in driving the UK's business innovation practice was a new one for the group and one which she quickly made her own adding immediate impact across all the initiatives she was involved with. What impressed me was her energy, proactivity and tireless work ethic. She has a bright and fulfilling future ahead of her and will be a huge asset to any team or business. I hope I get the opportunity to work with Claire in the future.
Nina Bode
Claire and I met at the very first event I organized for Future Females in Zurich. It was great to meet such a passionate and inspiring individual who support female entrepreneurship. Claire joined the Future Females Zurich Team not long after her first event attendance and together we collaborated on many future online events as well as offline. Claire also played a strategic role in sponsorship acquisition as well new speakers. Claire as an entrepreneur herself demonstrated key skills in : Organising Events, Sponsorship, Speaker Acquisition, Planning themed monthly events and was a great colleague throughout her journey with the FFZH team. Very inspiring to see is how Claire has grown her boutique online business and her continuing support to small businesses. It was a real pleasure to work with Claire.
Margot Wood PhD GAICD
Claire has a rare capability to genuinely engage with people no matter their substantive role or background, while simultaneously bringing a powerhouse of efficiency to whatever she sets her mind to. I worked with Claire on a global transformation project and in that time I observed her not only excel at the core elements of her job - such as project management and team cohesion - but pivot effectively to new tasks and responsibilities initially outside of her remit. Her amazing energy and can-do approach makes her an asset to any organisation she works with and if you get the change to have her in your team, take it.
Adam Hawkins
Claire is one of the brightest emerging talents I have had the opportunity to work with. She has a unique blend of mature business acumen coupled with a youthful exuberance and forward-thinking approach. Her role supporting me in driving the UK's business innovation practice was a new one for the group and one which she quickly made her own adding immediate impact across all the initiatives she was involved with. What impressed me was her energy, proactivity and tireless work ethic. She has a bright and fulfilling future ahead of her and will be a huge asset to any team or business. I hope I get the opportunity to work with Claire in the future.
Nina Bode
Claire and I met at the very first event I organized for Future Females in Zurich. It was great to meet such a passionate and inspiring individual who support female entrepreneurship. Claire joined the Future Females Zurich Team not long after her first event attendance and together we collaborated on many future online events as well as offline. Claire also played a strategic role in sponsorship acquisition as well new speakers. Claire as an entrepreneur herself demonstrated key skills in : Organising Events, Sponsorship, Speaker Acquisition, Planning themed monthly events and was a great colleague throughout her journey with the FFZH team. Very inspiring to see is how Claire has grown her boutique online business and her continuing support to small businesses. It was a real pleasure to work with Claire.
Margot Wood PhD GAICD
Claire has a rare capability to genuinely engage with people no matter their substantive role or background, while simultaneously bringing a powerhouse of efficiency to whatever she sets her mind to. I worked with Claire on a global transformation project and in that time I observed her not only excel at the core elements of her job - such as project management and team cohesion - but pivot effectively to new tasks and responsibilities initially outside of her remit. Her amazing energy and can-do approach makes her an asset to any organisation she works with and if you get the change to have her in your team, take it.
Adam Hawkins
Claire is one of the brightest emerging talents I have had the opportunity to work with. She has a unique blend of mature business acumen coupled with a youthful exuberance and forward-thinking approach. Her role supporting me in driving the UK's business innovation practice was a new one for the group and one which she quickly made her own adding immediate impact across all the initiatives she was involved with. What impressed me was her energy, proactivity and tireless work ethic. She has a bright and fulfilling future ahead of her and will be a huge asset to any team or business. I hope I get the opportunity to work with Claire in the future.
Credentials
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PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate in Project Management
AXELOS Global Best PracticeAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Disruption
IMD Business SchoolJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Innovation Management
Coursera Course CertificatesNov, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Houston & Ko
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Switzerland
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Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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May 2019 - Present
Our team of virtual assistants, designers, social media experts, and copywriters enable SMEs and start-ups to focus on their core mission and scale by reducing task barriers to productivity. We provide streamlined support, setup, and effective management of business processes, including: - Social media management and content generation - Business administration - Customer funnel management - Communication - Project management - Virtual event organization - Hiring Our team of virtual assistants, designers, social media experts, and copywriters enable SMEs and start-ups to focus on their core mission and scale by reducing task barriers to productivity. We provide streamlined support, setup, and effective management of business processes, including: - Social media management and content generation - Business administration - Customer funnel management - Communication - Project management - Virtual event organization - Hiring
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The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Committee Member
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Feb 2021 - Present
The BSCC Young Professionals Group aims to reach out to the future generation of business leaders. The events are business-oriented and provide inspiration, career development and networking. The BSCC Young Professionals Group aims to reach out to the future generation of business leaders. The events are business-oriented and provide inspiration, career development and networking.
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Future Females Zurich
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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Future Females Ambassador (Zurich Chapter)
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Sep 2020 - Present
Future Females exists to connect, inspire and support current and aspiring female entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Future Females is a platform that provides an environment, both digitally, physically, and emotionally, where women can connect with each other and access the resources they need to succeed. Future Females exists to connect, inspire and support current and aspiring female entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Future Females is a platform that provides an environment, both digitally, physically, and emotionally, where women can connect with each other and access the resources they need to succeed.
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The Adecco Group
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Switzerland
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Human Resources Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategic Programme Manager
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May 2017 - Sep 2020
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Strategy & Innovation Analyst
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May 2016 - May 2017
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Coca-Cola HBC
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Switzerland
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Food & Beverages
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Management Graduate
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
A rotational programme across the commercial functions of sales, marketing and key accounts, coupled with various business improvement projects. A rotational programme across the commercial functions of sales, marketing and key accounts, coupled with various business improvement projects.
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N.G Bell & Son
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Northern Ireland
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Software Implementation Lead
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Jun 2014 - May 2016
Lead the successful implementation of new software into business operations, with tasks including data migration, stock management and training. Lead the successful implementation of new software into business operations, with tasks including data migration, stock management and training.
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The Adecco Group
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Switzerland
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Human Resources Services
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700 & Above Employee
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CEO For One Month
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
A once in a lifetime opportunity that allowed me to work along side the UK & Ireland CEO for a month, gaining business insights into the recruitment industry. This experience also lead me to a bootcamp in Madrid with nine other amazing international candidates vying for a place as Group CEO For One Month. A once in a lifetime opportunity that allowed me to work along side the UK & Ireland CEO for a month, gaining business insights into the recruitment industry. This experience also lead me to a bootcamp in Madrid with nine other amazing international candidates vying for a place as Group CEO For One Month.
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Education
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Ulster University
BSc Communication and Public Relations, Social Sciences