Leanne Thomas Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

Executive Assistant within GroupM Nexus Media Solutions. Having started at Finecast (an agency within GroupM) in late 2021 and now part of the newly formed GroupM Nexus Media Solutions Global team. Managing the diaries and schedules of our Managing Partners and Exco members.

London, England, United Kingdom

Personal Assistant to Rich Astley (Chief Product Officer at GroupM Nexus) and Chris Keenan (Chief Product & Commercial Officer at Finecast).

London, England, United Kingdom

Personal Assistant to the Chief Product Officer & Chief Operating Officer.

London, England, United Kingdom

In May 2020, TALK.GLOBAL and M&C Saatchi Public Relations merged to create an exciting new company; M&C Saatchi Talk.• Full ownership of diary management for CEO & COO• Extensive diary management for CEO & COO - liaising with both existing and potential clients in order to schedule meetings / events / meeting areas• Being direct support and direct link to both the CEO & COO for all staff and clients• Travel management - booking on behalf of the CEO & COO by communicating with travel companies worldwide• Managing all expense claims and managing bank statements• Responsible for responding on behalf of the CEO & COO when they are out of office• Assisting with all Formal Board Meetings• Diary management for CEO and all other companies she works with (British Fashion Council, British Beauty Council and the Fragrance Foundation)• Responsible for all incoming Office-based enquiries from external companies as well as internal from staff• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Office upkeep• Provide support to the Finance Director with regards to payroll and pension documents.HR Admin support including:• Creating contracts for new starters • Organising an Induction Programme for all new starters• Setting up new starters on payroll system• Ensuring a smooth set up for all new starters• Scheduling internal / external training sessions for the Board & members of the team• Handling the Leavers process, including holding exit interviews, closing down Outlook accounts, informing the IT department and closing down accounts on the HR system. • Provide support to the Head of TalentCertified Mental Health First Aider

London, United Kingdom

In July 2018 I was asked to take on the role of looking after our CEO as well as our COO. Building a close and professional relationship and managing the diaries of the two most senior members of staff in the company seamlessly and effectively.• Full ownership of diary management for CEO & COO• Extensive diary management for CEO & COO - liaising with both existing and potential clients in order to schedule meetings / events / meeting areas• Being direct support and direct link to both the CEO & COO for all staff and clients• Travel management - booking on behalf of the CEO & COO by communicating with travel companies worldwide• Managing all expense claims and managing bank statements• Responsible for responding on behalf of the CEO & COO when they are out of office• Assisting with all Formal Board Meetings• Diary management for CEO and all other companies she works with (British Fashion Council, British Beauty Council and the Fragrance Foundation)

London, United Kingdom

Building a close and professional relationship with the COO. Being the direct contact to for all staff members as well as clients or enquiries. I was then asked around October/November to take on looking after our New Business and Marketing Director.• Direct support to both COO and New Business & Marketing Director• Full ownership of diary management - including the booking of both internal and external meetings.• Organisation of and booking travel worldwide for events• Managing all expense claims• Liaising with COO with regards to office facilities and management• Supporting the general running of the office• Providing assistance with internal Board Meetings / Senior Management Meetings• Assisting with training sessions• Assisting HR Manager where needed

Old Street

PA to both Co-Founders of the business, CEO & CCO. Building a close and professional relationship between the two.Office Management duties included:• Managing all meeting rooms• Being the first point of contact for new enquiries as well as the first point of contact for both new and existing clients• Managing of company suppliers • Management of online HR system for all employees including managing sick leave and holiday approval • Desk set up for new starters • Ensuring a smooth day to day running of the business

Holborn

My main duties involve:Answering and transferring calls as well as taking full messages wherever needed.Managing the booking of all three meeting roomsBooking lunch meetings for clients.Bookings of external meetings rooms.Bookings of taxis and couriers.Organisation of work social activities – eg, weekend away, St George’s Day, Christmas Party, etc. Providing support to the B2B Team and working on the Threepipe PR account – uploading blogs to our website using Wordpress, booking colleagues in for training courses, entering projects for awards and being responsible for updating our Twitter and Linked In accounts.Providing support to the Finance Manager – adding all invoices on to Sage, creating spreadsheets for accounts, handling of the company credit card receipts and uploading on to Sage and processing refunds.Be the face of the business – I am the first person that clients will see when entering the building as well as being the first person any callers will speak with.Providing Administration support to the Office Manager where needed.Ordering of office stationery and weekly shop. Providing a high level of secretarial and administration support to both Co-Founders.

Raynes Park

Being the first point of contact for all members.Booking in classes and swimming/tennis courses for adults and childrenIssuing new member packsOpening and closing of the facilitiesBeing responsible for cashing up at the end of the day

Battersea

Being responsible for putting all job postings up on our own website as well as others, such as Reed, Total Jobs, Caterer, etc.Reposting/deleting job roles when needed.Being responsible for updating candidate contact detailsScanning in all new candidate sign up forms Being the first point of contact for candidates and clients - both upon entering the building as well as over the phone.Taking full messages from clients and candidates over the phone and passing it on to the relevant consultant.

Education record

Btec National Diploma, Acting

National Diploma in Acting

High School

Activities and Societies: Netball