Linda Wright (Kennedy) Email and Phone Number

● Acted as first point of contact for clients, in person and via telephone; maintained company standards whilst communicating with internal and external staff regarding the scheduling of client meetings, training and events● Direct control of diaries, liaised with staff from all levels to coordinate schedules and prepared for meetings ● Managed numerous in-house events such as scheduling meetings and conferences, organised catering and IT setup● Completed key administrative tasks such as submitting expenses, booking travel and restaurant reservations for clients and staff, managed incoming and outgoing post and couriers worldwide● Acted as deputy for Office Manager on all duties ranging from reception duties to facilities enquiries● Liaised with all board members and assisted with admin needs when visiting HQ● Maintained Google drives for Operations Exec and Procurement Team● Analysed data from monthly travel reports and update the Exec● Co-ordinated project-based work – Travel System, Induction pack for new employees ● Facilitated training to new members of the team relating to travel system and JDE ● Central point of contact for all KP Sites for travel queries and issues

• Manage and maintain executives' schedules, all appointments and travel arrangements• Arrange and co-ordinate meetings and external events• Record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings• Monitor, screen, respond to and distribute incoming communications for both Directors• Answer and manage incoming calls for HR and Operations• Receive and interact with incoming visitors and interact with external clients• Liaise with internal staff at all levels• Help embed the new values and Behaviors in KP but creating, maintaining producing 360• (feedback reports for all functions at zones 1 (Director – Admin) • Review operating practices and implement improvement improvements in the travel policy

May 2010 – Mar 2013 Executive Assistant to UK/Ireland MD and UK Retail Director – Carphone Warehouse PLC Apr 2007 – Mar 2010 Executive Assistant to EVP & General Manager – Misys PLC May 1995 – Apr 2007 Executive Administrative Assistant – Unisys Inc