• Extremely adaptable and capable of taking on new challenges and responsibilities
• A flair for accuracy with a keen memory and eye for detail
• Helpful and approachable in a team environment
• Ability to adapt communication in line with the needs of different audiences to enable understanding at all levels
• Initiative and sensitive approach to customer services
• Enjoys working to deadlines with a conscientious approach to reporting and presentations

Air Products Plc • PA to Global Operations Directors 05/2008 • 02/2009
• Organised a 3 day conference in Barcelona for the Global Operations team
• Facilitated two internal office moves
• International travel arrangement & visa organisation
• Arranging meetings, diary organisation and production of powerpoint presentations
• General support for the UK based Operations Team (60+ staff).
Reason for leaving • end of temporary contract

DHL Global Forwarding - PA to CEO UK/Ireland/Nordics/Baltics/France/Benelux
& UK HR Director 08/2005 • 04/2008
DHL Global Forwarding is the market leader in air and ocean freight.
• Arranging worldwide travel and accommodation
• Audio and copy typing of confidential correspondence
• PowerPoint production of presentations
• Organising conferences and events for UK and European staff
• Production of productivity reports for the Ocean Freight Director
Reason for leaving • made redundant

From March 2005 to August 2005 I was initially out of the country with family, upon returning I undertook temporary work until starting with DHL.

IBM • PA to Technical Director 04/2003 • 03/2005
IBM are a world player in the hardware and software technical market.
• General PA support to the Technical Director, North Region, and supporting 6 of his managers
• Diarising, organising travel and meetings
• Insuring audit requirements fulfilled on all hardware sales within the North Region
• Producing daily, weekly and monthly business reports
Reason for leaving • Seeking a permanent position


Topnotch Health Ltd • PA to Commercial Director 07/2001 • 03/2003
An innovative company, previously operating 20 clubs in the private raquets, health and fitness club market within the leisure industry.
• Attending and minuting board meetings
• First point of contact for members, taking messages and initially dealing with all complaints and queries
• Managing human resources database for all 400+ employees
• Collating, researching information for and attending employment tribunals
• Organising all recruitment advertising
• Advising managers on employment law issues, and organising recruitment days
• Involvement in various projects, including writing career progression plan for roll-out to all site staff
Reason for Leaving • made redundant

Regus Plc • PA to IT Director/IT Administrator 09/2000 - 05/2001
• Provided full support to the IT Director
• Purchasing and distribution of all hardware on a global basis
• Co-ordinated all software distribution and licencing
• Built and administered an asset tracking system for all hardware
• Using Microsoft Project to keep all relevant departmental staff aware of progress on various projects, including the rollout of Windows 2000, Peoplesoft and Pivotal to 3,500 users
Reason for Leaving • made redundant

St James Homes • PA to Commercial Director 05/1999 • 09/2000
• Provided full range of secretarial services, including diary and travel arrangements
• Organised team meetings and prepared agenda material
• Liased with other departments and outside agencies and suppliers
• Produced all presentation material for the company
• Organised launch events for new developments
Reason for Leaving • office relocation