Experience

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  Stanley Capital

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Senior Executive Assistant

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    Providing support for the Founding Partner, CFO & Chief Growth Officer.

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  The Carlyle Group

  • London Area, United Kingdom

  • Executive Assistant

    • Jul 2014 - Mar 2023
    • London Area, United Kingdom

    Provided comprehensive executive support for the LBO team at Carlyle, Carlyle European Partners, from 2021-2023 during a time of significant change within the team. Supported several members of the team throughout tenure, providing primary support to Lubna Qunash, London team co-head.Provided primary executive support to Ian Jackson, global co-head of Carlyle Strategic Partners, Carlyle’s special situations vehicle, from 2014-2021 and additional support once becoming senior advisor to the firm until his departure in 2022. Provided full team support to a further 2 managing directors and junior team until was absorbed by the growing credit opportunities platform in October of 2021.From 2015-2021, provided executive support to Colin Atkins, European Head of Carlyle’s structured credit team. Carried out additional administrative support for the full structured credit team including 2 further managing directors and 2 directors.From 2014-2017, provided executive support to Mete Tuncel, co-founder of Emerging Sovereigns Group, a hedge fund acquired by the Carlyle Credit platform, and the London team. Provided as-needed administrative support to Claren Road Asset Management, also a hedge fund acquired prior to 2014 by Carlyle Credit. Carlyle divested of both companies in 2017.Colleen was actively involved in Social and Philanthropy committees during her 9 years at Carlyle. She was also an active participant and leader in administrative assistant development programs and was often tapped to test new systems being implemented by the firm that would affect administrative assistants’ productivity and ways of working.

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  Vector Group Ltd

  • New York, NY

  • Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

    • Jul 2008 - Jan 2013
    • New York, NY

    • Provided top level executive administrative support to Howard M. Lorber, President and CEO.• Main liaison for Mr. Lorber’s varied business and personal interests.• Managed calendar, meeting and appearance requests.• Aided in production of print and other media items featuring Mr. Lorber.• Planned and coordinated board meetings for various charitable foundations in addition to Vector Group and its subsidiaries.• Communicated with building management on a regular basis regarding vendors for contracted maintenance.• Coordinated office-wide upgrade of phone system from traditional to IP technology (2009).• Facilitated renovation of office floor (2011-2012). o On-site liaison for architects and contractors with company management. o Made minor structural and interior design decisions, approved scheduling changes.o Communicated all related work with building management.o Reviewed and approved all invoicing.o Coordinated all furniture moving and storage efforts.o Kept colleagues and company management updated throughout.

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  Citicorp Venture Capital

  • New York, NY

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Nov 2007 - Jul 2008
    • New York, NY

    · Provided executive level administrative support to one managing director and three vice presidents as well as secondary support to the department chairman. · Planned and coordinated corporate luncheons and dinners. · Organized the details of special events, corporate agendas, domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries. · Assisted out of town clients with travel, hotel, and car service arrangements; reconciled client expenses. · Oversaw inventory and requisitioning of supplies. · Managed monthly expense reports for entire department. · Upgraded expense report procedure and filing system. · Operated in an environment requiring a high level of confidentiality.

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  NYC Department of Education

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Elementary Education Teacher

    • Sep 2003 - Jun 2007
    • Greater New York City Area

    P.S. 42X1st Grade (3 years)Writing Cluster Teacher (6 mos)Interim 4th Grade Teacher (3 mos)

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  Claremont Community School

  • New Teacher Training Coordinator

    • Jul 2006 - Oct 2006