Experience

Sydell Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Associate

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  The Sydell Group is an owner, developer, and manager of unique hotels deeply rooted in their location and architecture. As an integral part of a small development team, responsible for delivering two Lifestyle Hotels (The NoMad Hotel, London & The NED) to the market, I have been able to expand my skillset, knowledge and seen my responsibilities flourish.• Offering 1:1 administrative support to Senior Vice President Development, Europe and general admin assistance to the extended project team, including Director of Development, Vice President of Procurement and Project Managers.• Responsible for onboarding pre-opening hotel operational staff.• Point of contact for obtaining liability insurance certificates.• Point of contact for neighbourly matters relating to the Public Realm agreement.• Recruitment support.• Event organisation.Accounting• Implemented a comprehensible payment process across Sydell London.• Review, code for processing and data entry of purchase orders and invoices in line with project ACR budgeting. • Monitoring the status of purchase orders and change orders until rejected or approved and ensuring billing adheres to agreed forecast.• Monthly draw and interim payment requests to owner.• Monthly generation and analysis of financial reports, cashflow forecasts and expenditure-to-date spreadsheets for the SVP.OS&E procurement• Responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiation, accurate budgeting, purchasing and delivery of products that are market comparable and meet brand requirements.• Ensure goods are produced and delivered on time and meet quality and Health & Safety standards.• Assisting the procurement team with the management and installation of FF&E and OS&E.



Anglo American

• United Kingdom
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant: Strategy & Commodity Research

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Worked cohesively within the PA group to ensure seamless executive level administrative support over three departments.



Microsoft

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Support Assistant

  • May 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Working cohesively within the PA group to ensure seamless administrative support for the General Manger and eight Directors.• Extensive event organisation for varying group numbers.• Assisting the Senior EA with mid-year, quarterly and year-end business reviews.



Bondy Consulting

• Personal Assistant to Founder

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  • 1:1 PA support to Founder• Identifying the need for and implementing SOP’s.• Detailed research documents for new business opportunities.• Weekly company progress reports with deadline management for time sensitive projects.• Company and Founder expenses.• Client invoicing and accounting for the entire business.• Office maintenance contract management - lease extension, office insurance.• Updating extensive media contact database.• Event organisation and hosting, including budget forecasting and reconciliation. • Overseeing and approval of written copy/design with Photoshop image editing.• Recruitment assistance.Role Overview• Extensive diary management, advanced planning, travel arrangements, email management & correspondence for Founder• Detailed message taking, call qualification • Meeting preparation - agenda clarification, PowerPoint presentations & document formatting• Detailed research documents • Minute taking & meeting summaries• Weekly company progress reports with deadline management for time sensitive projects• Company & Founder expenses• Client invoicing & accounting for the entire business • Office maintenance contract management - commercial lease, external IT support, telephone contract, cleaning contract, professional indemnity insurance & employer’s liability insurance • Updating extensive media contact database• Overseeing & co-ordinating annual holiday & sick leave• Outsourcing suppliers & providing comparable quotes• Frequent client event organisation & hosting, including event budget forecasting & reconciliation • Courier bookings • Maintaining professional business relationships with external & internal company contacts• Overseeing & approval of written copy/design with frequent Photoshop image editing• Problem solving time sensitive issues & containment of confidential material • Assisting with recruitment • General private errands for Founder



Marsh & Parsons

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Developments, Investments & New Homes Assistant

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2013

  Role created to retain employment.• 1:3 administrative assistance.• Client facing. • Updating confidential individual performance data.• Setting realistic completion dates for time sensitive projects and ensuring deadlines are met.• Assisting with marketing, brochure design, monitoring and updating listings online.



Fitness First Australia

• Australia
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Membership Manager

  • Feb 2009 - Dec 2009

  Role Overview• Receiving & approaching clients • Promoting, organising & arranging new memberships • Organising & hosting membership events • Responsible for corporate correspondence including negotiating discounts for large companies• Maintaining a professional & welcoming relationship with corporate account holders • Monthly planning & goal setting to achieve monthly targets