CV
When anyone looks at my CV, the first question they ask is "You've had so many jobs... why is that?"
Apart from the fact that a career is not a ladder, there are other ways of getting to the top of it without going straight up. I've had a curvy path towards the work I do today. One side of that was to take part in a nomadic life by being a partner to one of our military men. To adjust easily, I signed-up as a Professional Temp then, latterly, enlisted in a military support role which I held for over a decade.
The roles I have taken on board have enabled me to become adaptable and flexible - qualities sorely needed in stress-filled office environments. Alongside critical thinking, and a host of transferable experiences, I have a proven adaptability, flexibility and an eagerness to embrace new opportunities.
Check out my CV overview below.
CV OVERVIEW
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PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
20+ years as a PA to C-Suite personnel in London's media, marketing and publishing. While there, I led of a team of department managers while project managing and revamping an office product showroom. This increased dealer network sales - and I got a nice little bonus to boot.
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ORGANISATIONAL ABILITY
I have organised dealer incentives: To watch David Soul and Will Carling in the 1991 Rugby World Cup, the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, a luxurious Golf Tournament Event at the Belfry, Birmingham as well as marketing and sales conferences for dealer networks and staff training events. Collection of client data, distribution of marketing materials, creation of posters, tickets and brochures.
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ADHERANCE TO DETAIL
National and international dealer conferences need attention to detail and I have created and prepared presentation material, arranged travel and accommodation for hundreds of Directors across the world a well as ensuring a Jewish multi-millionaire's daughter's wedding went off without a hitch.
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HNW INDIVIDUALS
Personal Assistant to Sir Trevor McDonald and other HNW individuals' business and personal work, including: booking travel, restaurants and personal appointments; scheduling household bills, co-ordinating family diaries, domestic tasks and staff; sourcing gifts and researching projects etc.
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CONFIDENTIALITY
Professionally, I have signed the official secrets act several times while working for the military and nuclear energy industries. In addition to this, I have DBS-checks to an enhanced level while acting as a counsellor, as well as being trusted with personal and business information on famous personalities and HNW individuals. Delivering counselling to the military personnel network and charitable agencies for the blue-light brigade.
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VERSATILITY
I earned an MA in psychology while working full-time for the military and travelling from Germany to the UK. Self-taught IT, Graphic Design and DTP programmes, in order to produce marketing materials, B2B newsletters as well as publishing authors' books, business magazines and promotional leaflets.
Brief CV
- Remote/Hybrid work for small businesses and individuals
- Course creation, organising workshops, creating newsletters
- Publishing books and producing newsletters and magazines
- Building strong professional links within the military structure
- Liaising with outside service care, charitable and mental health agencies
- Developing meaningful support for individuals suffering stress, anxiety, alcohol/drug addictions and low self-esteem issues
- PA duties for BBC News, Sir Trevor McDonald at ITN, Macmillan Publishing and other C-Suite personnel
- Organising dealer sales incentives and company sponsorships, such as attendance at Rugby World Cup ’91 and Olympic Games ‘92
- Led a team of directors in revamping an office product showroom for increasing sales across dealer network
Virtual PA & Online Counsellor
SELF EMPLOYED – recent venture
Worcestershire & Oxfordshire
Virtual Assistance to individuals and small businesses. Provided counselling through charities for military veterans and first responders.
Services Welfare Officer
SERVICES WELFARE CHARITY – 2009-2020HM Forces, UK and Germany
Identifying and providing guidance to military personnel suffering from mental health issues, emotional difficulties and family challenges.
Personal Assistant to CEOs, Directors and Executives
CAREER MOVES EMPLOYMENT AGENCY – 1994-2009 London and Dundee
Supporting and structuring top level CEOs calendars and tasks with organisation and planning abilities.
Education
MA (Hons) Psychotherapy
CBT Diploma
EFT Diploma
Some References
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Ricoh UK
Sutton Council
London News Radio
Cardinal Lysander
WRVS/MoD
