Kay Russel-Smith
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Jeremy Rickman
I had the pleasure of working with Kay from 2013 to 2015. As a busy Partner in a global executive search firm, I needed a self-starting, energetic, smart, well-organised Executive Assistant who could see around corners and, knew how to have some fun too! That's Kay.
Stephen Johnston
Kay is that rare and prized combination of talent and personality. Not only is she skilled in a range of client management, event management, project management and executive administration, but her good humour, willingness to pitch in and unflappable nature, make her invaluable to client engagement and team and organizational culture. Really, just a delightful colleague and an asset to any team.
Jeremy Rickman
I had the pleasure of working with Kay from 2013 to 2015. As a busy Partner in a global executive search firm, I needed a self-starting, energetic, smart, well-organised Executive Assistant who could see around corners and, knew how to have some fun too! That's Kay.
Stephen Johnston
Kay is that rare and prized combination of talent and personality. Not only is she skilled in a range of client management, event management, project management and executive administration, but her good humour, willingness to pitch in and unflappable nature, make her invaluable to client engagement and team and organizational culture. Really, just a delightful colleague and an asset to any team.
Jeremy Rickman
I had the pleasure of working with Kay from 2013 to 2015. As a busy Partner in a global executive search firm, I needed a self-starting, energetic, smart, well-organised Executive Assistant who could see around corners and, knew how to have some fun too! That's Kay.
Stephen Johnston
Kay is that rare and prized combination of talent and personality. Not only is she skilled in a range of client management, event management, project management and executive administration, but her good humour, willingness to pitch in and unflappable nature, make her invaluable to client engagement and team and organizational culture. Really, just a delightful colleague and an asset to any team.
Jeremy Rickman
I had the pleasure of working with Kay from 2013 to 2015. As a busy Partner in a global executive search firm, I needed a self-starting, energetic, smart, well-organised Executive Assistant who could see around corners and, knew how to have some fun too! That's Kay.
Stephen Johnston
Kay is that rare and prized combination of talent and personality. Not only is she skilled in a range of client management, event management, project management and executive administration, but her good humour, willingness to pitch in and unflappable nature, make her invaluable to client engagement and team and organizational culture. Really, just a delightful colleague and an asset to any team.
Experience
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Science Creates Ventures
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United Kingdom
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Present
Science Creates Ventures forms part of the wider Science Creates ecosystem, bringing together venture funding, dedicated laboratory and office space, and a strategic network of investors, entrepreneurs, scientists and specialised service providers. Science Creates Ventures forms part of the wider Science Creates ecosystem, bringing together venture funding, dedicated laboratory and office space, and a strategic network of investors, entrepreneurs, scientists and specialised service providers.
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Korn Ferry
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Consulting Coordinator
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2020
As a Consulting Coordinator, reporting to the Head of Leadership Development, within the Advisory Practice I supported the delivery team through workshop material design, delivery coordination and project management of leadership programs, which included, but were not limited to:• Boral’s (Australia’s largest construction materials company) Zero-One-Ten Program – delivered to 1,000 frontline leaders across Australia (Award Finalist for Australian Institute of Training & Development)• Optus’ (Australia’s largest telecommunications provider) Enterprise Leader Program – delivered to the Top 100 Leaders in Australia• Origin Energy’s (leading energy provider) Leadership Development Program – delivered to over 1,000 leaders across AustraliaA member of several bid teams, responding to contracts varying from $200,000 to a potential $1.6m program of work with the NSW Public Service Commission Leadership Academy.Head of the Social and Community Steering Group in Sydney, worked internally with colleagues and senior management to create a fun, inclusive and collaborative culture across five lines of business; plus externally as Sydney coordinator for the ABCN (Australia Business Community Network), a program which brings together volunteers from members (Accenture, JP Morgan, Microsoft, PwC) to mentor children in underprivileged communities.
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Russell Reynolds Associates
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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London Events Manager
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Dec 2015 - Mar 2017
In my role as Events Manager, London, (Maternity Cover) and reporting to the Chief of Staff and Head of London, I was responsible for full end to end management of external events, ranging from intimate dinners of 10, to the yearly Board event attended by over 200 senior and non-executive directors from across the FTSE 200; and internal events including the staff summer and Christmas parties. I was responsible for the yearly budget and forecasting, working closely with the marketing team to ensure alignment.
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Executive Assistant
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Oct 2013 - Dec 2015
Prior to working in this role, I was Executive Assistant to The Global Sector Leader, Corporate Officers and European Head of the Communications Practice. In this remit I supported both Directors in a full EA and Project Management capacity including: • Oversight of all live consulting engagements• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients at an executive level• Complex interview schedules, diary and travel management for consultants, clients and candidatesIn addition, I supported the recruitment of new support staff, helping to develop and deliver onboarding and training in bespoke systems and internal procedures.
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HW Global
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Resourcer, Interim & Business Services
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Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
• Liaised with C-suite executives and high-profile clients and candidates • Developed Business Development plans in line with business’ KPI’s
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Client Relationship & Office Manager
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Oct 2009 - Nov 2012
As Client Relationship & Office Manager, reporting to a member of the Board and Head of London, I developed and maintained strong relationships with new and existing clients, supported the firm’s business development initiatives and maintained a high level of delivery across various client engagements. Combined with the above, I was also responsible for additional functions, including:• Onboarding and training of new employees • Office relocations (identifying, negotiating and securing new facilities) • Event Management for both internal and external events • Invoicing and financial management, including supplier agreements and payments• Project Management support for live engagements
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Boyden
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Assistant
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Jul 2007 - Feb 2009
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Personal Assistant
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2009 - 2009
Supporting the Head of Legal and HR. Supporting the Head of Legal and HR.
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