Michelle Stead Email & Phone Number

I love helping people and I’m passionate about seeing people achieve their goals. I am your wing-woman when you feel completely overwhelmed.That’s why I set up Shell Creative VA five years ago. I’m an organiser, a listening ear, a problem-solver and a cheerleader and I bring all of that and more to my business.Clients past and present describe me as efficient and friendly, reliable, flexible and always willing to go the extra mile.I know what you need before you do and that’s one of my superpowers.Currently supporting a number of clients with a wide range of tasks including:-• Complex diary management for the CEO and SLT at Black Equity Organisation, as well as supporting with recruitment and inbox management.• Assisting the BEO’s Director of Programmes and Partnerships with the Sky F100 Growth Fund partnership programme administration. The programme provides investment and access to supply chains, backed up by expert business advice coaching and mentoring, to break down the barriers faced by Black British entrepreneurs when setting up and growing their business. • Social media management and email marketing for an online Style Consultant• Admin support for a Boutique PR Agency in London – including diary and inbox management, social media creation, compiling media coverage reports for clients and system organisation.• Social media management for the Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board.• Designing beautiful, branded digital assets for social media, online courses, marketing and events.I have just completed three years of support for the annual Powerlist Publication, a list of the 100 most influential people of African or African Caribbean heritage in the UK. My role as editorial assistant included:• Liaison with existing Powerlistees and new nominees to collate up to date bio information and headshots.• Liaison with sponsors to ensure advertorial information was received.• Admin support for the judging panel.• Design of assets for annual awards ceremony – including Powerpoint slides, event invitation, event brochure and social media assets for Powerlistees.• Maintaining database of Powerlistee information.Knowing they have a calm, supportive and organised presence working in the background of their business and keeping it ticking over gives them the headspace they need to focus on building and growing their business in a way that is sustainable and not 100% dependent on them.If you think I could be the right-hand woman you need to help support you in growing your business, drop me a message and let’s chat.

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