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Winchester, Gb

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Provide comprehensive, effective and efficient administrative support to the teams supporting part of research management lifecycle which covers the identification of important research topics, managing the funding process and supporting researchers to apply for funding, the contract management of research awards and finally the publication of the funded researcher.

Bangkok City, Thailand

Improved operational efficiency by offering administrative support to MD department by creating impactful presentations, generating precise excel reports, and establishing effective communication channels with vendors. Orchestrated and coordinated global and local departmental meetings and successfully managed activities with Franchise Partners in Thailand to facilitate decision-making process. Delivered valuable oversight and advisory support in managing department's budget and generating… Show more Improved operational efficiency by offering administrative support to MD department by creating impactful presentations, generating precise excel reports, and establishing effective communication channels with vendors. Orchestrated and coordinated global and local departmental meetings and successfully managed activities with Franchise Partners in Thailand to facilitate decision-making process. Delivered valuable oversight and advisory support in managing department's budget and generating comprehensive reports that provided key insights for future planning. Coordinated team’s local/international travel arrangements for business conferences and store visits, optimising cost-effectiveness and ensuring smooth logistics. Led logistical coordination for conferences, company events, and agency pitching to deliver impactful events that increased brand visibility. Show less

Bangkok City, Thailand

Bangkok City, Thailand

Bangkok City, Thailand

Ensured smooth operations and enabled supervisor to focus on core responsibilities by coordinating all appointments, meetings, and business trips. Managed and advised department budget in alignment with operational plan to drive cost efficiency. Prepared background reports for Vice President one day prior to appointments. Delivered concise and informative 5-minute briefings to VP, ensuring effective communication of critical information through face-to-face interactions and reminder messages… Show more Ensured smooth operations and enabled supervisor to focus on core responsibilities by coordinating all appointments, meetings, and business trips. Managed and advised department budget in alignment with operational plan to drive cost efficiency. Prepared background reports for Vice President one day prior to appointments. Delivered concise and informative 5-minute briefings to VP, ensuring effective communication of critical information through face-to-face interactions and reminder messages. Facilitated travel management and expense reimbursement while aligning with yearly budgetary plan. Initiated weekly morning meeting, lasting 15-30 minutes, for all senior managers and bi-weekly one-on-one session between managers and VP. Orchestrated seamless coordination of global and local departmental meetings, collaborating with regional secretarial teams and pertinent colleagues at headquarters in Stuttgart, enabling productive exchange of ideas. Administered and monitored construction and engineering suppliers, specifically PMCC (Malaysian Professional Project Management), during facilities expansion project between 2017 and 2020 while adhering to project timelines and budgetary constraints. Show less