Kelly Skates (Connolly)
Office Manager at WisdomTree in Europe- Claim this Profile
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Phillip Oldcorn
Well said Grant, she really is the "CPS - Chief Plate Spinner". I had the pleasure of working with Kelly from 2016 when my company joint ventured with Fidelis. She made our integration and interactions seamless, and was a fundamental part of helping us settle in. Kelly was the heart beat of Fidelis and will be an asset to whomever is lucky enough to employ her next.
Grant Seaman
Kelly is the consummate professional. I have had the pleasure of working with Kelly for over 5 years in her role as Office Manager, or Chief Plate Spinner as I like to think of her, she was constantly working on several projects at anyone time and delivering them superbly. Kelly’s excellent organisation, meticulous attention to detail and amazing creativity made my interactions with her so seamless. Kelly’s passion and endeavour to do what's best is highly commendable. Cant wait to work with her again.
Phillip Oldcorn
Well said Grant, she really is the "CPS - Chief Plate Spinner". I had the pleasure of working with Kelly from 2016 when my company joint ventured with Fidelis. She made our integration and interactions seamless, and was a fundamental part of helping us settle in. Kelly was the heart beat of Fidelis and will be an asset to whomever is lucky enough to employ her next.
Grant Seaman
Kelly is the consummate professional. I have had the pleasure of working with Kelly for over 5 years in her role as Office Manager, or Chief Plate Spinner as I like to think of her, she was constantly working on several projects at anyone time and delivering them superbly. Kelly’s excellent organisation, meticulous attention to detail and amazing creativity made my interactions with her so seamless. Kelly’s passion and endeavour to do what's best is highly commendable. Cant wait to work with her again.
Phillip Oldcorn
Well said Grant, she really is the "CPS - Chief Plate Spinner". I had the pleasure of working with Kelly from 2016 when my company joint ventured with Fidelis. She made our integration and interactions seamless, and was a fundamental part of helping us settle in. Kelly was the heart beat of Fidelis and will be an asset to whomever is lucky enough to employ her next.
Grant Seaman
Kelly is the consummate professional. I have had the pleasure of working with Kelly for over 5 years in her role as Office Manager, or Chief Plate Spinner as I like to think of her, she was constantly working on several projects at anyone time and delivering them superbly. Kelly’s excellent organisation, meticulous attention to detail and amazing creativity made my interactions with her so seamless. Kelly’s passion and endeavour to do what's best is highly commendable. Cant wait to work with her again.
Phillip Oldcorn
Well said Grant, she really is the "CPS - Chief Plate Spinner". I had the pleasure of working with Kelly from 2016 when my company joint ventured with Fidelis. She made our integration and interactions seamless, and was a fundamental part of helping us settle in. Kelly was the heart beat of Fidelis and will be an asset to whomever is lucky enough to employ her next.
Grant Seaman
Kelly is the consummate professional. I have had the pleasure of working with Kelly for over 5 years in her role as Office Manager, or Chief Plate Spinner as I like to think of her, she was constantly working on several projects at anyone time and delivering them superbly. Kelly’s excellent organisation, meticulous attention to detail and amazing creativity made my interactions with her so seamless. Kelly’s passion and endeavour to do what's best is highly commendable. Cant wait to work with her again.
Experience
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WisdomTree in Europe
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United Kingdom
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Manager
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Sep 2021 - Present
Email: kskates@wisdomtree.com Email: kskates@wisdomtree.com
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Fidelis MGU
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Bermuda
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Insurance
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200 - 300 Employee
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Office Manager
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Apr 2015 - Feb 2020
Apr 15 - Jan 16 EA/OM to Richard Brindle, Founder & Group CEO - EA duties to the Founder: 24/7 support, diary management, global travel, personal duties, private banking, liaising with charities, liaising with house staff & personal EA - Implemented the launch of our UK premises, negotiating rent/rates, liaising with authorities, securing contracts, project managing the fit-out - Sourced new suppliers, travel companies, concierge services, hotels, private dining, stationery & renegotiated contracts - Implemented Health & Safety/First Aid policies, maintained, co-ordinated annual reviews - Responsible for organising VIP marketing/broker events globally Apr 16 to Feb 20 Office Manager/ EA to Group COO & Group CRO - EA duties, complex diary management, travel, expenses - Monitored deliverables, chased overdue items and tracked - Liaise with legal providers, track invoices, accruals, legal spend - Manage UK office, reception management, H&S, liaising with building mngt, business rates, paying invoices, vendor relationships - Managing my office budgets - Managed 5 admins: co-ordinating coverage, hosting meetings, completing objectives & appraisals - Project managed several office expansions, in budget & minimal disruption to staff - Managed the UK Business Continuity Plan. Ran annual BCP and Disaster Recovery tests offsite - Organised all global board meetings, managed logistics & private dining rooms. Built the board packs & loaded to via Boardvantage - Managed a variety of corporate secretarial duties - Responsible for compiling Board Information Packs - Implemented & managed the wellness room - Chairperson of the Social Committee for 5yrs - Member of the Global Green Team - Assisted in finding temporary premises in Dublin due to expansion. Dealt with IT, seating, office equipment & stationery. Negotiated rates for car companies, hotels etc - Interviewed and worked with new Dublin OM to ensure consistent management in both offices
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Arch Insurance International
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United Kingdom
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive Assistant to Chief Underwriting Officer & Chief Risk Officer
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Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Maternity contract for Arch Insurance. EA to the Chief Underwriting Officer and Chief Risk Officer. Maternity contract for Arch Insurance. EA to the Chief Underwriting Officer and Chief Risk Officer.
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Secure Trading Group Ltd
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Canary Wharf
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Executive Assistant to CEO, Executive Director and Group CFO
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Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
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Arle Capital Partners
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United Kingdom
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant to HR Director & Analysts
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
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Standard Bank Group
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South Africa
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Personal Assistant
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Sep 2007 - Feb 2011
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Deutsche Bank
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London, United Kingdom
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Personal Assistant
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Oct 2001 - Aug 2006
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