Amelia Coutisson Email & Phone Number

Based In Dorset, Treating Globally

Over the last decade I have consulted and collaborated with (mostly) creative business owners providing specialist virtual assistance in areas such as; Virtual Executive PA, Bookkeeping, Credit Control, Event Production, Web Design, Blog Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Copywriting & Proof Reading, Research and Relocation. No two days are the same. Please see CoutissonVA.com for further information.

Virtual Bookkeeping using Xero

I manage the bookkeeping and credit control for South Coast Containers Ltd via cloud based platform Xero.

I trained the sales staff how to use Xero for invoicing.Bookkeeping and credit control using Xero.Multi currency and multi bank accounts - a really fun and busy client

London, United Kingdom

Virtual P.A. to Mr. Denis O’Regan, based in London. Organising his photography accreditations for live shows & festivals. Liaising with band management and record labels on photographic licence. Fielding email enquiries and calls. Following up ongoing contracts and projects.Creating new business for Denis’ publishing business and securing photographic partnerships.

Poole

Virtual Accounts Manager using Xero

Virtual Bookkeeping using accounting platform Xero.com

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Project managing the logistics for 8 annual digital events called Silicon Beach in Bournemouth, Dorset http://siliconbeach.eu/

Raising invoices, credit control, bank reconciliation. All round awesomeness.

Executive Virtual Assistant to Claire Burge, CEO and Founder of This is Productivity

Bookkeeping and credit control via Xero

New business research & diary planning for company Director

Personal Assistant and Portfolio Manager working part time.

Bookkeeping and credit control via Xero

Poole

Testimonial from Joanna Cruickshanks, Managing Director: Amelia is like a breath if fresh air in our business. She has a great knack at getting things done and sorting out all sorts of issues, big and small. Amelia offers great insights to how to improve processes and has been invaluable in re-structuring our business and it's processes. Having her in the office gives us peace of mind that stuff is getting dealt with in a professional manner.

London & Asia

Virtual PA to CEO. Day to day management of office and diary including travel, conference calls and online banking. Two office relocations and two house moves during this time.

Virtual P.A. to CEO: involved in the set up of this seafood and shellfish business based in Wales, including web design, marketing material and infrastructure. Database compiling of clients based in London and around the M4 corridor leading from Wales to London.Online banking, book-keeping and accountant referral.

Poole, Dorset

Three month office support contract for Forum, a father and son Architect firm. Also researched the design and cost of 5 bathroom suites and 3 WC’s, including mood boards for an award-winning property, ‘Western House’ in Poole, Dorset.

Poole, Dorset

Negotiator in Canford Cliffs and Lilliput realty sales offices. Also responsible for the PR and advertising of Architect firm, Forum Homes. Achieved three editorials in regional press as well as securing an advertising deal for 4 Conde Nast magazines.

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Urban, Surf and Fashion brand frostfire.co.uk. I achieved outstanding PR for Frostfire’s jewellery line. I was involved in the design, manufacture and marketing of the brands’ Men’s and Women’s clothing range.

London, United Kingdom

CONTRACT: Producer for her Autumn-Winter 2003 Fashion Show in Paris. Worked as Maria’s PR liaison as well as her P.A. during this time.

London

PA to the Founders / Directors. Also assisted in the organisation of the press launch for their first shoe collection as well as their anniversary party.

London, United Kingdom

A four month contract at the world renowned advertising agency. I assisted the Art Buyer with the production of advertising campaigns for clients including Proctor and Gamble (Lenor) and Ford.

London, United Kingdom

CONTRACT: Producer for the annual charity event, ‘Christmas Carols by Candlelight Concert’, in the Marylebone Street Church. Responsible for the production of event in addition to editing the concert’s accompanying souvenir booklet.

London, United Kingdom

Co-ordinated backstage and front of house, lighting, sound, VIP guest arrival and catwalk direction for Philip Treacy’s S/S 2001 show in London. Sponsored by Tiffany & Co. and held at their Old Bond Street store. During this time I liaised with French store, Galleries Lafayette, in Paris to produce Philip Treacy’s in-store exhibition.

London, United Kingdom

Head hunted for the formation of online record label start-up, remote.com. Project Managed ‘remote.relay’ a lifestyle content page for the site. This included editorial contributions from celebrity journalists including Normski, Tamara Beckwith (from L.A), Simon Mills and Vicky Kyme.. Co-ordinator of Normski’s diary, which included film premiers, launches, gigs and exhibitions.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for liaising between Bryan Ferry and his management company I.E management (also Robbie Williams’ manager) and was involved in the weekly meetings of their clients. Assisted in the daily running of Bryan Ferry’s office and recording studio.

London, United Kingdom

Marketing Manager and PR . I was also responsible for all HR during this time.I produced his catwalk shows for three years; S/S 1999, A/W 1999 and A/W 2000. We celebrated the millennium with a catwalk show at New York Fashion Week (A/W 2000 ) and five days later, at London Fashion Week – a brilliant logistical achievement. I co-ordinated international-sponsored shows in Dublin, Düsseldorf, Zurich, Hong Kong and New York. I sourced sponsorship worked closely with partners to achieve mutual benefit.As PR, I produced and edited Philip Treacy’s press-packs, a bi-annual product sent to both International and National Press. I collated the press cuttings look-book.In the role of Sales and Marketing, I liaised with international buyers and supervised the delivery of the ready-to-wear collection.Based in his showroom, I assisted Philip Treacy’s VIP clients and fitted them during their appointments.I also managed basic accounts, bookkeeping and stock taking. I assisted in the planning and co-ordination of the launch of Philip Treacy’s Accessory line in 1997.