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Stevenage, United Kingdom

Driver Require is a leading specialist driver recruitment agency based in Stevenage, supplying first class, professional drivers for all categories of commercial vehicle, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The company was founded in Stevenage in 2000 with a simple philosophy based on trust, professionalism and providing a level of customer service second-to-none. Today, and as testament to this philosophy, the company has 7 branches, serving more than 150 customers in Hertfordshire, the Northern Home Counties and the South & East Midlands. Driver Require provides LGV drivers to some of the biggest names in retail.I manage the social media channels which include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram, responding and engaging with key influencers in the industry. In addition to scheduling and curating content, I work closely with the Marketing Team to devise and run social media campaigns, and create our own in-house content. Report regularly to the company management on the monthly social media analytics.

Newport Pagnell

Provided secretarial and administrative support to the Managing Director of a medium-sized local accountancy practice. The role included the co-ordination of the MD’s office, client and customer liaison, event, diary and travel management. In addition, I was responsible for ad hoc company projects. such as operational admin, marketing and sponsorship events

Stevenage, United Kingdom

Provided office support, coordinated the interviews of candidates, checked registration documentation and references, and database entry.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

A part-time role standing in temporarily for the Partner’s PA. Responsible for the Partner’s office, which included client and candidate liaison, travel planning, private office admin and general secretarial duties.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for UK office management and administration function of a venture capital company. Left on maternity leave.RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS- Managed all administrative resources; Executive Assistants, Reception, IT and Accounting staff. Responsible for recruitment, workload planning, training and appraisals for admin staff. Managed the successful induction and exit process of all UK office employees.- Re-organised the Back Office filing system and improved and rationalised the administrative processes- Negotiated new supplier contracts for office insurance, cleaning, security, taxis, stationery and couriers to increase office efficiency and reduce or cut costs- Put into place systems and certificates to meet Health & Safety and Fire regulations- Provided administrative support to European Legal Counsel, prepared legal documents for signing, controlled the distribution and receipt of legal documents, and managed her diary. Re-organised the UK Legal filing and reporting systems - Coordinated and organised the FSA compliance function and managed staff FSA training database- Administered the UK office corporate website, co-ordinated photography and company information for the UK- Assisted with the organisation of a number of corporate events, as well as staff entertainment- Co-ordinated the office admin function with US and European offices to improve communications.

Richmond, London/Surrey

Managed the day-to-day running of a private equity backed, wireless telephony start up. In addition, provided PA support to the CEO, MD and Chairman, company communications, marketing & sales support, travel administration and office relocation. Left when company was sold and company relocated to Australia.RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS- Arranged Board and management off-sites, product launches, staff entertainment, and numerous team-building events for the company staff- Organised and coordinated trade show logistics, as well as attending shows in a sales and support role- Assisted with design and management of the company logo, its brand and collateral development, as well as responsible for managing its production - Planned and implemented five office relocations- Organised and coordinated all company Board meetings- Administered the HR and personnel administration role, including recruitment- Assisted with company due diligence preparation for various funding activities and coordinated investor meetings- Played a key role in developing the new website and was responsible for its administration- Coordinated company press events and press releases- Established an inter-office company newsletter, in addition to contributing to the company intranet

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for all office systems and administration for a executive search firm, with the support of receptionist and team secretaries.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the administration of the Research Department managing research information, systems and researchers.

London, United Kingdom

Assisted three Directors of Norman Broadbent International with the formation of their new company. Responsible for the Partner’s office and in addition took responsibility for general office management, which included IT and support staff recruitment.

London, United Kingdom

Initially Secretary to a Partner within the Financial practice of an executive search company. Provided general secretarial support which involved client and candidate liaison, diary management and general research assistance.Then managed the formation of a new division of Norman Broadbent Intl (an executive search company, covering Board level appointments in the financial and industrial sectors). Responsible for the day-to-day secretarial support to the Consultant of the new division’s office and research assistance for NB Securities. Left with Consultant to form Sainty Hird & Partners.

London, United Kingdom

Secretarial role to Director of Executive Search & Selection, recruiting middle management positions in the industrial sectors.

London, United Kingdom

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