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    Roo5257

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    About

    I am a seasoned Executive Assistant and Business Manager with over 13 years of experience in administration. I have demonstrated my ability to lead with confidence, be a support pillar and provide exceptional administration and project support. I have been recognized for my high standards, professional approach, commitment to quality, and ability to support in meeting employer goals and objectives. Thriving in fast-paced, competitive, and challenging environments I have provided administrative support to various Directors and teams as well as supporting operational aspects including managing departmental budgets, procurement, HR, health and safety, business continuity and data management. I have project managed several high profile external and internal events and implemented programmes and schemes. I have successfully demonstrated strong organisational and communication skills, confidentiality, and a good work ethic.

    Proficient in

    Administrative SupportEvent ManagementBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementPlanning/Scheduling
    International

    Yes

    Availability

    Part-time or Full-time

    Experience

    27 years

    Previous Roles

    4

    Work History

    EA and Team Assistant
    Executive Assistant and Business Manager
    Office Manager
    Reception and Administrator

    Key Responsibilities in Most Recent Role

    Job Title: Executive Assistant and Business Manager

    27 years
    • Managed diaries and set up meetings for executive directors.
    • Responsible for extensive travel bookings.
    • Responsible for taking action notes and minutes.
    • Planning, forecasting, managing, and analysing departmental budgets and providing quarterly financial reporting.
    • Compiled presentations for senior management review
    • Managed contracts and suppliers.
    • Assisted in business continuity planning and updating of business strategies.
    • Identified areas of improvement in departmental processes and procedures and infrastructures and implemented necessary changes.
    • Planning, prioritising and delivering tasks and projects to tight deadlines.
    • Managed departmental HR – annual leave and absence reporting, recruitment, interviewing, on-boarding, and assisting in highly confidential HR matters.
    • Project managed THE World Academic Summit 2017 and organised high-profile events
    • Managed and implemented a mentoring scheme for communication and marketing professionals.

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