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•Strategic Leadership: Partnering with the CEO and executive team to guide decision-making and influence the organization’s future direction, shaping the vision for operational excellence. •Organizational Performance and Development: Establishing organization-wide performance metrics and leading initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. Proactively addressing challenges and driving solutions to optimize performance across all functions.•Financial Oversight: Collaborating with the CFO to manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk mitigation. Championing cost management and financial risk mitigation strategies to ensure organizational sustainability.•Team Leadership: Mentoring and empowering team members while providing strategic guidance and support to peers at executive team level. Cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth throughout the organization.•Cross-Departmental Coordination: Aligning workflows and driving synergy across departments to ensure consistency, efficiency, and achievement of organizational goals. Leading cross-functional initiatives to foster collaboration and operational alignment.•Risk Management and Compliance: Overseeing organizational compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations, while implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies to safeguard operations and ensure resilience.•Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement: Delivering high-level reports to the CEO, board, and key stakeholders. Representing the organization in strategic discussions and external engagements.•Delivering high-impact reports and insights to the CEO, board, and key stakeholders. Representing the organization in strategic discussions, and external engagements to enhance its influence and reputation.

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Spearheaded annual strategic planning process in collaboration with the CEO and executive team, translating broad objectives into specific, actionable departmental work plans and projects.• Operational Oversight: Managed the functional aspects of projects, programs, and departments, ensuring the development and adherence to effective systems, policies, and procedures.• Project Delivery: Ensured the timely and successful delivery of strategic projects, focusing on measurable outcomes and significant impacts for the organization.• Workflow Optimization: Conducted comprehensive reviews and enhancements of existing workflows and systems to bolster organizational management.• Performance Metrics: Established quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards for evaluating organizational activities.• Analytical Framework Development: Developed analytical frameworks and data models for effective decision-making.• Budget & Financial Management: Played a key role in annual budget planning and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Monitoring operating and financial results against forecasts, implementing corrective measures as needed and keeping the CEO and Finance Director informed of critical changes.• Reporting: Led the creation of organizational reports, providing insights and updates to stakeholders.• Team Leadership & Line Management: Offered support, advice, and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of ambition, collaboration, and growth. Undertook line management duties, including performance reviews and staff development.

• Organizational Leadership: Drove organizational results from operational, people, and financial perspectives, working closely with the CEO and executive team.• Operational Efficiency: Implemented software integrations and project management techniques to enhance team productivity. Creating measurement tools to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes.• Team Development: Delegated responsibilities to foster growth and capability in team members. Identifying training opportunities to strengthen team skills and development. • Project Oversight: Oversaw large, cross-functional, organization-wide projects, bringing together stakeholders and guiding decision-making.• Strategic Planning Assistance: Assisted in the decision-making, program management, and implementation stages of annual strategic planning process.• Relationship Building: Built and developed relationships within the organization to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.• Problem Solving: Solved complex problems affecting executive leaders and business initiatives.• Line Management: Managed team members, focusing on performance and development.• Data Compliance Management: Supported data compliance and EU Data Representation.• Executive Support: Ensured the CEO was well-informed and prepared for all commitments and responsibilities.• Board Communication: Communicated with the board of directors/trustees, leading the creation of quarterly reports across departments.

• Executive Scheduling: Managed the CEO's schedule, communications, and travel arrangements ensuring alignment with vision and mission. • Stakeholder Liaison: Acted as a point of contact with individuals and stakeholders from inside and outside the organization, across multiple time zones.• Digital Communication Management: Managed the CEO’s email, personal website, and social media accounts.• Event Coordination: Worked with the Events Team to facilitate arrangements for meetings and events.• Financial Assistance: Assisted the Finance Director in monitoring financial schedules and budgets, overseeing UK payroll and invoices. Managed expense reports for the CEO and tracked invoices/receipts for company credit cards.• Human Resources Management: Oversaw HR functions, including policy creation, recruitment, and employee appraisals.• System Implementation: Researched and implemented organizational systems (e.g., BambooHR, Slack).• Consortium & Coalition Support: Provided organizational and administrative support for the EDS and HSD International Consortium, including meeting setup and minuting, and acting as the point of contact for 170+ international members.• Board Liaison: Liaised with the Board of Directors/Trustees, organizing and minuting meetings, managing correspondence, and providing updates and background information.• Governance Committee Work: Contributed to the Governance Committee by creating, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures.

Dartford, United Kingdom

• Office Procedure Assessment: Assessed and redesigned office procedures to increase efficiencies and reduce business costs.• Negotiation with External Contacts: Negotiated with external contacts to secure the best prices and services.• Human Resources Functions: Assisted HR with various functions, including payroll, contract creation, employee engagement initiatives, onboarding & offboarding, and staff training. • Project Management & Leadership: Headed multiple projects, including creating a wholesaler supply network and leading the office renovation project.• Finance Assistance: Assisted the Finance department by investigating invoices and overspends and creating systems to streamline expense and overtime claims.• First Aid Officer: Served as the First Aid officer, ensuring workplace safety and health compliance.

London, United Kingdom

• Senior Management Team Role: Actively contributed as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).• Executive Support: Provided comprehensive support to the Advertising Directors and Sales Team, encompassing 120 people.• Procedure Optimization: Assessed and reassessed department procedures to streamline operations and increase efficiencies.• Commission Management: Managed the creation, collation, and collection of monthly sales department commissions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.• Cost Assessment: Evaluated costs of annual activities/events, reducing costs and/or finding budget-aligned alternatives.• Travel Arrangements: Organized national and international travel and accommodations for staff, providing detailed travel packs.• Event Management: Managed sales events and assisted with larger company-wide events.• Graduate Program Management: Managed the annual graduate program from onboarding to ongoing support and development.• Resource Expertise: Served as a resource expert in Slack, Salesforce, and Google.

London, United Kingdom

• Executive Team Support: Provided comprehensive support to the Flat Sales team, consisting of 6 members.• Event Management: Managed marketing and open house events.• Training and Development: Trained new support staff and handled property sales documentation.• Documentation Development: Created all documents related to property sales, including valuations, instructions, and contracts.• Office Stock Maintenance: Ensured the availability of all office supplies, including stationery, water, and refreshments.• Advertising Preparation: Organized property photography and floor plan creation for listings. Prepared and proofread weekly advertising materials for properties. Coordinated canvassing and marketing activities in the local area.

Cork

• Administrative Support: Provided dedicated 1:1 support to the business owner/agent, ensuring efficient management of their daily schedule and tasks.• Communication Handling: Screened all calls and emails, addressing general inquiries and escalating urgent requests to the employer.• Website Maintenance: Responsible for uploading, editing, and maintaining property listings on the company website.• Client Liaison: Acted as a liaison between property owners, tenants, and buyers, facilitating smooth communication and transactions.• Service Coordination: Coordinated with service workers (plumbers, electricians, etc.) for property maintenance, managing work schedules and handling related invoices.• System Development: Created and implemented new systems and processes to enhance company operations.• Financial Record Keeping: Updated accounts with incoming and outgoing funds, maintaining accurate financial records.

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