CV
IN A NUTSHELL
My career path has been a curvy avenue towards the work I do today. As a partner to a military man, the option was to keep my skills and experience honed on the assistance/support arena. There, I was able to apply my skills to employment with a variety of HNW individuals as well as take part in a 'nomadic' life that aligns with military wives remit. Professional Temping as a PA/EA was my go-to position while working in and around London. Latterly, enlisting in a military welfare support role which I held for over a decade, worked perfectly for the re-training undertaken in psychology.
Key skills: flexibility, calm approach, diligence and persistence as well as a heap of resilience.
Check out my CV overview below.
CV OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW: Dynamic Virtual PA and Online Counsellor with over 20 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives and military personnel. Expertise in mental health advocacy, tailored support strategies, and workshop development to enhance client engagement. Proven ability to manage complex schedules and coordinate high-profile events, driving efficiency and effectiveness. Specialises in fostering partnerships within military and mental health sectors, ensuring individuals receive vital support. Committed to delivering compassionate, client-centered services and promoting overall well-being.
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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
- Developed and organised workshops and courses to enhance client engagement
- Created newsletters to improve marketing
- Conducted online and in-person counselling
- Identified and addressed mental health issues
- Built partnerships with military and external agencies
- Developed support strategies for various mental health challenges
- BBC News, Sir Trevor McDonald at ITN, Macmillan Publishing
- Organised dealer sales incentives and sponsorships, including Rugby World Cup ’91 and Olympic Games ‘92
- Championed a team of directors to enhance product showroom, driving sales growth across dealer network
Virtual PA & Online Counsellor
SELF EMPLOYED – recent venture
Worcestershire & Oxfordshire
Delivered 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
Guided military personnel facing mental health, emotional and relationship challenges. Establish professional partnerships within military hierarchy. Directed individuals to external services, charities and mental health agencies. Created tailored support for a range of mental health difficulties.
Personal Assistant to CEOs, Directors and Executives
CAREER MOVES EMPLOYMENT AGENCY – 1994-2009 London and Dundee
Managed complex calendars for C-Suite executives, ensuring efficient scheduling and task prioritisation. Co-ordinated PA services for:
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
