Eleanor Holden
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Credentials
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Project Management Qualification
Association for Project ManagementMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself
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The Mindful Workday
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Being an Effective Team Member
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Building Resilience
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Developing Resourcefulness
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How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed
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Managing Stress for Positive Change
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Experience
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Secret Escapes
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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300 - 400 Employee
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Strategy Project Manager
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Nov 2022 - Present
I currently work as a Project Manager within the Strategy department, my role involves: • Lead on communications for Strategy at our monthly Management Group and All Hands sessions, preparing content, talking points and facilitating additional speakers where necessary • Using a commercial mindset to provide analysis and insights into the competitor market, preparing research documents identifying best practice, growth opportunities and threats to our business model • Project managing multiple strategic initiatives, across the Secret Escapes Group, working with Project Leads and Strategy Captains to deliver projects for our members and hotel partners • Working closely with the Executive Committee, to identify what our next steps should be taken and what needs to be done to achieve them • Key achievements include: - Managed the process of developing our 3-year strategy, redefining our Vision and Mission, alongside identifying where we want to play in the market and key opportunities - Led a team working to sub-let part of our London office space, resulting in an annual saving of over £625k, implementing cultural change and new ways of working - Guided Pigsback.com, part of the Secret Escapes Group, to relaunch their non-domestic product offering, identifying project scope, formalising the business case and implementation plan Show less
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KPMG UK
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategic Communications Assistant Manager
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Feb 2021 - Oct 2022
I worked as part of a small Strategic Communications team, working across our three key responsibilities: planning; content, and campaigns and channels; my role involved: • Lead management of our Corporate Affairs Grid, enabling rigorous planning across the function and wider firm, taking a helicopter view to identify risks and spot opportunities• Creation of compelling and consistent content using our colleagues as employee advocates for the firm• Actively support our Crisis Management response, helping to develop our Crisis Communications handbook and relevant processes• Support the Director of Corporate Communications helping them to deliver their strategy for the team, through planning and delivering our All-Comms Meetings and driving collaboration and engagement• Work closely with the Head of Internal Communications to manage the budget for our Colleague and Partner events, on their behalf, across Procurement, Finance, and Invoicing• Key projects included:- Led on the design and development of the ‘Culture’ page of Our Impact site, working closely with our Create design team and Culture Engagement team, to share the steps we have taken to build our culture- Planning of our inaugural event ‘The People Awards’ celebrating the work of our colleagues living our values, I developed briefing packs for judges, worked closely with senior stakeholders and helped to plan and deliver an interactive virtual event for our colleagues- Delivery of our All-Partner Conference, leading on engagement with Client CEO Executive Offices, preparation of briefings and broader event logistics management with last minute pivot to a virtual event- Led organisation of Focus Groups and Interviews, ensuring a representative sample of the organisation, as part of our Trust Research, as we aim to become the most trusted professional services firm Show less
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Executive Assistant to UK Chair & Senior Partner’s Office
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2021
Working as part of a small Executive Office, my role involved:• Working closely with the Communications team across planning and logistics for Executive Board visibility• Events lead for the Chair’s office, both internal and external covering all aspects: planning, venue, rehearsals and budget • Preparation of and enlisting briefings for client and regulatory meetings, ensuring intelligence is comprised from additional departments and Client Lead Partner’s• Responsibility for scheduling and active management of internal and regular meetings for UK Chair• Own and proactively manage complex diaries for the Chief of Staff and Executive Lead, planning ahead to identify and resolve conflicts• Ownership of UK Chair’s Client Relationship Management profile, ensuring contacts and meetings were accurately updated and maintained with relevant intel• Programme lead for Kulture Event Spouse Programme: ensuring accurate communications, organisation of events, and management of member database • Key achievements include:- Alongside the Communications team, managed the virtual visit from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in conjunction with the Royal Household, followed by a broadcast to our 16,000 staff.- Managed spouse delegation for Global Board and Council, including week-long programme of events.- Led on the Chair’s continued visibility to the business through regional Colleague Open Forums and Partner Roadshows Show less
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Team Secretary
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
Supporting a team of 30 Senior Managers, 3 Directors, within Private Equity and Finance Transformation, my role involved; organising meetings, events and conference calls, diary management including resolution of conflicting meetings and booking travel and accommodation in line with KPMG travel policy.
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Central Team Secretary
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Supporting Associates to Managers for 11th Floor and London Regional offices, my role involved administrative responsibilities including; rolling forward of accounts, creating and amending documents and running reports. I also provided cover to the Central Team Supervisor, supporting team with queries, and monitoring workload.
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Herne Hill Velodrome
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London, United Kingdom
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Level 1 Coach
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2017
- Coached at South East London's, Herne Hill Velodrome, primarily coaching children between 2 - 8 years old, using both activities and training drills to improve bike handling, in addition to managing parental expectations - Lead coach for parties, ensuring smooth running of sessions incorporating the expectation of a fun environment, and safety of riders - Key skills gained include development in my leadership skills, improved interpersonal and communication skills, as well as effective time management. Show less
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Surrey Docks Health Centre
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London, United Kingdom
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Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
Surrey Docks Health Centre is a large surgery located in South East London, caring for over 10,000 patients. Key duties included: • Reception work – answering the telephone and booking appointments for patients • Business correspondence – photocopying, filing, scanning and using mail merge, sending emails and letters to select patients • Key skills gained were an improved ability to cope under pressure, excellent interpersonal skills, as communication within the team was imperative I also worked here between July - August 2013. Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2022
BPP
Project Management -
2016 - 2017
Quest Professional
The Professional Diploma Programme -
2014 - 2016
Mander Portman Woodward, London
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2008 - 2014
Sydenham High School
10 GCSEs: A-B (including English Language, English Literature, Maths
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