EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO MANAGING DIRECTOR/PRINCIPAL ADVISER-- Anticipate needs of MD-- Coordinate MD’s diary-- Screen/triage on behalf of MD-- Event ManagementCLIENT LIAISON-- First point of contact for new/existing clients-- Build rapport/ongoing relationship-- Coordinate meetings; initial contact through ongoing service-- Client updates for ongoing cases-- Contribute to customer satisfaction; ensure clients receive highest standard of service-- Manage annual Christmas luncheon IFA SUPPORT / ADMINISTRATION-- Ensure compliance policies are adhered to; GDPR / KYC / AML-- Prepare, submit and track through to completion: pensions/investments eg application; drawdown; contributions-- Update client data with providers + input/update client information to back office systems (Intelligent Office / XPLAN)OFFICE MANAGEMENT-- Develop/implement systems, processes and procedures-- Manage logistics for client visits/team meetings-- Responsible for security of/access to client files-- Record office expenditure/manage budget-- Organise office layout and maintain supplies-- Arrange regular team social activitiesADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT-- Supervise Administrative Assistant-- Prepare meeting reports/literature-- Source/schedule CPD opportunities-- General support to team members-- Create/issue invoices-- Social Media/WebsiteROLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES-- Demonstrate confidentiality/tact/diplomacy-- Deliver a consistent, client-centred, professional service-- Excellent communication skills with a diverse group of internal/external stakeholders-- Project Management to successfully execute multiple/competing priorities-- Self-motivation to complete projects with limited direction/supervisionROLE HIGHLIGHTCoordinated the setup of secondary offices (summer2020 - during covid restrictions) -- Liaised with property management/trades/service providers-- Implemented changes to layout/staff resources at both locations

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I served as a Volunteer Trustee for my home town’s local community group – The Antrim Festival Group; recipient of Award for Voluntary Service (equiv MBE) - was a registered charity who's aim was to develop and support a spirit of community as well as create a sense of pride in the town which participants live and work. The charity wrapped up in May 2024.(www.facebook.com/antrimfestival)

www.rekindledyard.wixsite.com/workshop(a basic site, to retain content for prosperity)Jan 2020 - Mr RY: "With woodcraft being my life-long passion - the workshop will always remain, so I will continue creating, carving, restoring etc, at my leisure. Life goes on after RY!! We would both like to express our most sincere thanks to you all for your support over the past 7 years. We have both thoroughly enjoyed the "Rekindled Way" and this fantastic journey wouldn’t have been possible without you! You guys have provided me with some amazing projects - and to say that I have "enjoyed" them is an understatement!"_______________ Reusing, Recycling, Recreating at Rekindled YardIn a world of flat pack & mass production, it is a pleasure to create pieces that are built to stand the test of time, in an eco-friendly way.It is incredible how aged timber, full of character, can be brought back to life to continue its journey, the "Rekindled Way"Each piece is as individual and unique as the people who come to own them.At Rekindled Yard, pieces are hand made / hand carved to offer a unique item for your home or as a gift. All Rekindled Yard’s driftwood pieces are from the coasts of Antrim & Donegal.Rekindled Yard is a small, family run business.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES- PROJECT / TRAINING COORDINATION- - Multiple/simultaneous projects;- - Organisation development and leadership solutions- - One-off workshops through to 12-18 month programmes- - CEO and executive through to 300+ middle/senior management- - Creating and disseminating, then collating evaluations for reviewClients include Irish Rail, Translink and Viridian (Power NI/Energia)- - Design / Preparation of Presentations and Publications- - Using PowerPoint/Publisher for delivery/reference materials- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO DIRECTORS AND CONSULTANCY TEAM- - PA duties: diary management and travel/accommodation arrangements- - Liaising with clients to schedule appointments, across UK and Ireland - PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT PREPARATION - - Preparation of confidential reports for executive level applicants- - Quality assuring of reportsClients include Central Bank of Ireland, NI District Councils and Public Appointments Service

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESSUPPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - - PA duties; attending meetings, travel/accommodation - - Representing the organisation at various conferences/eventsMEMBERSHIP SUPPORT - - Supporting 500+ businesses across NIWEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT - - Design/launch: new website - - Create/maintain social media profilesEVENT MANAGEMENT (social, academic and professional) - - Gala Ball & Awards ceremony, 500+ guests - - Continuous Professional Development seminars - - Membership Support eventsSUPPORTING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (undergraduate to registration) - - Liaison with local/nationwide Universities - - Collating placement opportunities (500+ businesses) - - Design, publish and distribution of information guide - - Planning and hosting of information events - - Facilitating connections with prospective employers - - Attending careers fairs (representing industry and employers) - - Organisation of annual seminar/recruitment eventTRAINING PROGRAMME COORDINATOR - - Scheduling for nine full days over the academic year - - Liaising with expert speakers to schedule over thirty topics - - Fund sourcing, administration, promotion and hostingBURSARY AWARD MANAGEMENT - - Attracting companies for financial support - - Developing submission/criteria, promotion and judging processCHARITY PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT - - Working with charity partner to organise and promote activities - - Engaging with members and trade colleagues to encourage support - - Assisting charity partner to source prize/monetary donationsASSISTANT TO EDITOR (trade publication) - - Proofreading and providing content/coverage and leads for advertising/promotion - - Lead the office team to collate details for annual diary publicationThe UCA originates from 1901 and for over a century has endeavoured to protect & promote the interests of community pharmacy in Northern Ireland. UCA is a not for profit organisation.www.facebook.com/ulsterchemists @ucatweets

Experienced, Qualified ICT Tutor offering one 2 one or small group learning in your own home or community setting. Complete beginners ~ learning for leisure.Advanced users ~ Improve your skills for work or leisure.Prepararion for various accredited ICT examinations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESProgramme CoordinatorMarketing, venue/timetable organisation and student inductionDeveloping learning and assessment materialsNewssheet EditorWebsite Administrator (alongside web developer)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESProgramme Coordinator and Exam invigilatorMarketing, venue/timetable organisation and student inductionDeveloping learning and assessment materialsAdministrator – Over 50s training (via www.seupb.eu)