An exceptional communicator with a firm respect for both protocol and discretion. Known to all as a meticulous, dynamic, loyal, and a highly-diligent support system with the aptitude to work independently and as part of a team enabling; the finest administrative performance, immaculate event execution and proven diverse project management. Established expertise across a broad spectrum, inclusive but not limited to; business and personal strategy development, media and PR, fiscal oversight, arrangement of International complex travel itineraries and creative initiatives. Specialise in proving seamless support to UHNW’s, High Profile CEO’s and Public Official’s - The linchpin for any savvy and driven business creative and philanthropist.
Relative Professional Experience
July 2015 – Present
Business, Personal and Family Assistant/Project Manager – Monaco
Private Office to UHNW/High Profile CEO/Public Official Support (Travel Entrepreneur) & (Subsidiary luggage & apparel company)
Business
• First point of call to Principal and family – business & personal.
• Screen phone calls, emails, mail and visitors; route and resolve any information requests.
o Receive dictation from Principal and reply as him and on his behalf.
o Draft weekly, monthly and yearly itinerates, reports, letters of solicitation, proposals; prepare and coordinate oral and written communication.
o Create and handle presentations, confidential correspondence and files, draft and maintain campaign correspondence emails, launch blast mailings to VIP’s, Principal ’s, UHNW friends and media outlets.
o Generate expense reports – business and personal.
• Manage demanding business and social calendar, including project managing personal activities, events and interviews.
• International travel ahead or with Principal.
• Manage Principal ’s private office in Monaco.
o Searched, designed and organized new office and created systems to maximize administrative operations.
o Orchestrate and manage office expenses.
o Liaise with Principal’s primary company’s marketing and PR department, assisting with partnerships, events and marketing initiatives.
• Research and vet new initiatives for Principal - compile and prepare reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Liaise with the Principal ’s C-suite senior executives and 54 worldwide offices on the Principal ’s behalf.
o Coordinate logistics for high-level meetings both internally and externally.
• Serve as the Principal ’s administrative liaison to the Board of Directors, including; coordinating monthly Board meetings; arranging hotel accommodations for out-of-town Board members; processing travel reimbursement requests; and compiling, assembling, and distributing Board meeting materials.
• Directly collaborate with Royal, high profile, Ministry leaders and Foundations related to philanthropic initiatives and events.
• Successfully created, manage and run a start-up for the Principal in the luxury travel goods/luggage and apparel sector.
o Created brand identity – designed and launched website and social media/marketing.
o Continual research and design of product in line with Principal ’s vision and seasonal trends.
o Hire/manage staff and freelance contractors.
Work directly with legal, HR and accountants keeping the business in line with all regulations and authorities.
o Oversea budgets and accounts, reporting directly into Principal.
Personal
• International home management.
o Source reputable trades people to carry out maintenance.
o Execute home security and surveillance systems.
o Liaise with Principal s staff: assistant, driver, butler and nannies.
• Manage Principal, family and staff – Official documents: passport, immigration, visa’s and relocation etc.
o Manage and execute Principal and family’s expenses with private banks.
o Set up and manage BVI entities on behalf of Principal.
• Search, facilitate & manage purchase of multi-million-euro properties in Monaco and UK.
o Work with local realters to secure rental of properties.
• Manage purchase of super cars & insurance of fine art collection/jewellery.
June 2013 - July 2015
Business & Personal Assistant / Project Manager - Monaco
Private Office to UHNW (Super Yacht Entrepreneur) – (Subsidiary event company)
Business
• First point of call to Principal.
• Screen phone calls, emails, mail and visitors; route and resolve any information requests.
o Receive dictation from Principal and reply as him and on his behalf.
o Draft weekly, monthly and yearly itinerates, reports, letters of solicitation, proposals; prepare and coordinate oral and written communication.
• Manage demanding business and social calendar, including project managing personal activities and events.
• Day to day office administration (including filling, arranging payments, providing tea and coffee to Principal and guests, in addition to ordering meal delivery for Principal/guests
o Create internal/external presentations for use of Principal and sales team.
• Create daily work reports for Principal.
• Assisted in the creation of new superyacht brand.
o Creation and Implementation of the companies’ long and short-term marketing/PR strategies – liaising with international press & media.
o Created and managed social media.
o Oversaw and worked to marketing budgets and accounts, reporting directly into Principal.
o Continual competitor research.
• Project managed and created a new clean energy sporting event with the Yacht Club de Monaco.
o Created brand identity – designed and launched website and social media.
o Posted live event updates on website and social media.
o Direct liaison for international press/media.
o Quote sourcing/invoicing and budget management.
o Assisted in search for racing team participants.
First point of contact for all team Principal -25x teams.
• Drafted legal documents for race teams and race rules for public viewing.
• Worked with Yacht Club technical team to plan race – slalom, distance and sprint.
o Source and designed race approved racing water floats.
• Worked with external suppliers for conceptual pre/during/post video filming & photography.
o Management of technical production suppliers – Live video coverage (Eurosport)
• Researched new and innovative ways of engaging sponsors, teams and followers.
o Created sponsorship deck in line with sales team.
• Managed event set up and sub events for the local public.
• Created and managed guest lists and timetables for events.
o Orchestrating teams, VIP and sponsors.
Personal
• On call 24hrs and always expected to answer.
• Manage Principal, family and staff – Official documents: passport, immigration, visa’s and relocation etc.
• Assist with personal shopping, errands, private lunches, dinner and events for Principal and family.
• Aid in the organisation of Principal children’s extracurricular activities.
January 2013 - June 2013
Account Executive (Brand Experience Agency)
Client: BMW - Norwich
Events worked upon: Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival, DTM, Royal Ascot, RFU Rugby Box Events at Twickenham – QBE’s/6 Nations, Frieze Art Fair London and Tate Modern Exhibitions – supported BMWi road show, Nissan and Lucozade run.
Education & training
BA (Hons) Public Relations & Communication 2009-2012
Northumbria University
Foundation Degree – Fine Art & Textiles 2008-2009
Newcastle College
Newcastle Church High School 1995- 2008
Expertise
• UHNW, High Profile/Royal/VIP, CEO & Public Official Support
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management - Subsidiary Business Management
• Media/Corporate Affairs
• Event Planning & Execution – Philanthropic, Corporate & Private
• Property Investment & Management
• Diary, Inbox, Time Management and Worldwide Travel Arrangements
• Finance & Document Management
• Correspondence/Reporting
• Technical & Creative Initiatives – Design & Product Development
• Recruitment/Staff Management
Additional Proficiencies
• Full UK driving License
• RYA power boat and towing License
• 2012 First Aid qualified under New York state Law
• 2012 Lifeguard qualified New York state Law
• Water sports instructor
• Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Elementary French - reading and oral
• Travelled to over 20 countries – including US, South Africa, Brazil, China etc.
• Microsoft office suite
• Compatible with both Windows PC and Apple Mac.
• Audio and copy typing experience essential.
