Karen Harris
Senior Executive Assistant at TD SYNNEX UK&I- Claim this Profile
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Pete Marston
Karen Harris is a first rate support person with eye for detail and an ability to manage another of priorities at the same time. She is always happy to take on more work and delivers first class results. When I worked alongside her, she ran a good support time across approximately 15 different sites and her team respected her and learnt from her.
Simon Girling CertRP
I worked with Karen for the duration of my employment with Randstad CPE/Hill McGlynn. During that time she performed two roles as Executive Assistant to the Group Operations Manager and then latterly Executive Assistant to the MD and UK Support manager. Although I didn't work in the same team I regularly came into contact with Karen and would go to here for assistance on numerous topics. Karen has always been great to work with and if I ever needed anything from a head office perspective she was only two happy to help. She was very highly regarded by the senior management team and had a reputation for being an efficient and motivated support manager. Nothing was ever too much trouble and always with a smile. Karen's role was really diverse which meant she was involved with the sales teams, support teams and all the head office functions. On a personal level Karen is a really lovely person. Always upbeat, positive and fun to be with. I would highly recommend her.
Pete Marston
Karen Harris is a first rate support person with eye for detail and an ability to manage another of priorities at the same time. She is always happy to take on more work and delivers first class results. When I worked alongside her, she ran a good support time across approximately 15 different sites and her team respected her and learnt from her.
Simon Girling CertRP
I worked with Karen for the duration of my employment with Randstad CPE/Hill McGlynn. During that time she performed two roles as Executive Assistant to the Group Operations Manager and then latterly Executive Assistant to the MD and UK Support manager. Although I didn't work in the same team I regularly came into contact with Karen and would go to here for assistance on numerous topics. Karen has always been great to work with and if I ever needed anything from a head office perspective she was only two happy to help. She was very highly regarded by the senior management team and had a reputation for being an efficient and motivated support manager. Nothing was ever too much trouble and always with a smile. Karen's role was really diverse which meant she was involved with the sales teams, support teams and all the head office functions. On a personal level Karen is a really lovely person. Always upbeat, positive and fun to be with. I would highly recommend her.
Pete Marston
Karen Harris is a first rate support person with eye for detail and an ability to manage another of priorities at the same time. She is always happy to take on more work and delivers first class results. When I worked alongside her, she ran a good support time across approximately 15 different sites and her team respected her and learnt from her.
Simon Girling CertRP
I worked with Karen for the duration of my employment with Randstad CPE/Hill McGlynn. During that time she performed two roles as Executive Assistant to the Group Operations Manager and then latterly Executive Assistant to the MD and UK Support manager. Although I didn't work in the same team I regularly came into contact with Karen and would go to here for assistance on numerous topics. Karen has always been great to work with and if I ever needed anything from a head office perspective she was only two happy to help. She was very highly regarded by the senior management team and had a reputation for being an efficient and motivated support manager. Nothing was ever too much trouble and always with a smile. Karen's role was really diverse which meant she was involved with the sales teams, support teams and all the head office functions. On a personal level Karen is a really lovely person. Always upbeat, positive and fun to be with. I would highly recommend her.
Pete Marston
Karen Harris is a first rate support person with eye for detail and an ability to manage another of priorities at the same time. She is always happy to take on more work and delivers first class results. When I worked alongside her, she ran a good support time across approximately 15 different sites and her team respected her and learnt from her.
Simon Girling CertRP
I worked with Karen for the duration of my employment with Randstad CPE/Hill McGlynn. During that time she performed two roles as Executive Assistant to the Group Operations Manager and then latterly Executive Assistant to the MD and UK Support manager. Although I didn't work in the same team I regularly came into contact with Karen and would go to here for assistance on numerous topics. Karen has always been great to work with and if I ever needed anything from a head office perspective she was only two happy to help. She was very highly regarded by the senior management team and had a reputation for being an efficient and motivated support manager. Nothing was ever too much trouble and always with a smile. Karen's role was really diverse which meant she was involved with the sales teams, support teams and all the head office functions. On a personal level Karen is a really lovely person. Always upbeat, positive and fun to be with. I would highly recommend her.
Credentials
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Sustainability 1 - Essentials
TD SYNNEXJan, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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TD SYNNEX UK&I
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Executive Assistant
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Oct 2019 - Present
Senior Executive Assistant supporting the UK&I Board team along with managing a team of Executive Assistants Senior Executive Assistant supporting the UK&I Board team along with managing a team of Executive Assistants
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CDK Global
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Executive Assistant
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Nov 2013 - Oct 2019
Senior Executive Assistant working in a busy Executive Leadership office consisting of 12 Senior Directors/VP's including Company President, VP's EMEA, Global Talent, HR, Sales & Marketing and Commercial. Working across global timezones responsibilities include: Extensive diary management, worldwide travel co-ordination, project management, successful delivery of Senior Leader and Customer meetings/events located both in the UK and overseas (incl venue finding, meeting facilitation/attendance, content, logistics, budgeting and invoicing), production of internal and external presentation documents along with financial and statistical reporting. EA support to the Strategic, M&A and Business Development Directors and their teams working with them on research, strategic meetings, set up of new innovation teams and general administration and reporting. Staff Management and development of 2 Executive Assistants and 3 Administration/Receptionists for the business. Show less
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RandstadCPE
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Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire
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Executive Assistant to Managing Director / UK Admin Support Manager
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May 2004 - Oct 2013
Executive Assistant to MD: Comprehensive day to day support to Managing Director and CEO. Planning, organisation, facilitation and minute taking of meetings and events including Board Meetings, staff conferences and training days for up to 250 people as well as external client corporate events. Compilation of company KPI statistics, financial reporting, budgeting and cost analysis. Extensive email, diary and travel co-ordination and management. Working with Managing Director and other Company Directors on special projects, research and business planning. UK Support Manager: Management of 30 sales administration staff across UK including 3 Regional Support Managers and 12 Office Managers. Recruitment, training and development of Sales Support Staff incorporating Appraisals/1-2-1 reviews, writing and running training days, personal enhancement plans and disciplinary meetings, holding special project meetings and conducting Compliance Audits. Working closely with Head Office Departments such as HR, Compliance, Health & Safety, Finance to ensure administration processes and procedures are successfully implemented and delivered in line with business needs and requirements. Show less
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PA to Group Operations Director
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May 2001 - May 2004
Joined the company as PA to Group Operations Director. Very high pressured role and required to be on hand at all times to assist the Group Operations Director in his role. Undertaking diary management, travel booking and scheduling, attending/minuting and facilitating sales and management meetings held in various locations throughout the UK, putting together company sales incentives, stats analysis as well as producing high quality client proposals, presentations and letters. Joined the company as PA to Group Operations Director. Very high pressured role and required to be on hand at all times to assist the Group Operations Director in his role. Undertaking diary management, travel booking and scheduling, attending/minuting and facilitating sales and management meetings held in various locations throughout the UK, putting together company sales incentives, stats analysis as well as producing high quality client proposals, presentations and letters.
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Colley Dubois Financial Service
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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Administration Centre Manager
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1998 - Apr 2001
Admin Centre Manager for a Financial Services Processing Centre which was linked in with various Estate Agents across the South Coast. Responsibilities included: providing admin support to 8 Financial Services Advisors processing Mortgages, Pensions, Life Insurance and other personal policies. Day to day contact with Building Societies, Banks, Estate Agents and clients. Management of 6 staff working within the centre ensuring work was processed efficiently and to company standards and deadlines. General Office Management including: office maintenance, staff payroll, petty cash, stationery and equipment. Show less
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PA to Operations Directors
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1993 - 1998
Assistant to 3 Operations Directors working within the Technical, Trades and International Construction recruitment sectors. Provided full PA assistance to the directors conducting day to day duties, letters, CV's, presentations, travel arrangements, meeting facilitation and compilation of stats. Join the company as an Administrator then promoted up to Personal Assistant. Assistant to 3 Operations Directors working within the Technical, Trades and International Construction recruitment sectors. Provided full PA assistance to the directors conducting day to day duties, letters, CV's, presentations, travel arrangements, meeting facilitation and compilation of stats. Join the company as an Administrator then promoted up to Personal Assistant.
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Education
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1988 - 1989
Totton Sixth Form College
RSA Secretarial Diploma -
1984 - 1988
Hounsdown Secondary School
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