Highlights:Working in various countries has always been an interesting challenge and I have always enjoyed it.

Skills:Management, Organisation and Management

Goal:I am aspiring to do an MBA.

Certification:I am a qualified Health and Safety Officer, have completed the First Aid Training several times over. I am also the office Fire Warden.

Business Manager and Executive Assistant 09/2018 - current
Japonica Partners & Co, Lisboa, Portugal
Industry: Financial
I am presently working for one of the world reknown American billionaires who has taught me a great deal. I help him bounce ideas and have streamlined the running of his office.
General administration of the office General accounting General management and negotiation with suppliers Executive support in his everyday activities Scheduling of his daily routines and co-ordination with the many teams across the world who work in conjunction with him. A great experience!!!--
Office manager/ Executive Assistant 09/2016 - current
Brightstar 20 20 Ltd, London, London United Kingdom
Industry: Telecommunications
I work as an Office Manager and provide support to three top level VPs and CIO.I have several years of experience in this area.
Organisation - Revenue - $7 billion (2013) •Executive support to 2 Vice Presidents and the CIO •Support to the EMEA team •Scheduling of appointments and co-ordination of calendars. •Arranging global travel and itineraries, including visas, hotels etc. •Arranging conference calls and co-ordinating meetings globally. •Filtering and responding to emails •Filtering and responding to calls •Being in charge of Health & Safety, First Aid and being the Fire Marshal •Ordering of supplies and co-ordination of various suppliers for the new office •Logging expenses on Concur •Proficient on Sharepoint •Able to work with Workday--
Office manager/ Executive Assistant 05/2007 - 09/2016
Pi Consulting UK Ltd, London, London United Kingdom
Industry: Pensions consulting
Worked as an Office manager and EA to a team of 30 members of staff as well as provide support to the two owners of the business. Dedicated almost 10 years of my time and experience.
Organisation - Revenue - £2.8 million •Have improved efficiency of processes in order to achieve the target of a 10% annual growth. Have reduced costs through renegotiation of contracts as well as through the use of cost saving techniques like the booking of train tickets in advance in order to receive a 15% discount etc. •Streamlined the billing system. Implemented effective credit control and insisted on an effective time recording system that could provide effective management accounting information which has been implemented. •Management of a team of 30 people on different types of contracts, both on-site and remote workers - utilisation of experienced associates in the industry and part-time staff. •Organise and support all individuals trained in their specific fields to carry out their tasks in a productive and efficient way – provision of templates, marketing material, in-house secretarial support and the inclusion of all staff members in the internal sharing of information through lunch-time learn-ins. •Stock control and the efficient co-ordination of all supplies and activities within the business.--
Sales Admin 06/2006 - 04/2007
TSi Group Ltd, London, London United Kingdom
Industry: Telecommunications
Worked in Sales Admin but gained knowledge in Sage and Stock Control as well as a good understanding of the Telecoms Industry.
Organisation - Revenue - £1 million •Processed Sales on Sage 50 and maintained appropriate stock levels. •Managed project resources, progress and completion timeframes within budget. •Implemented processes and procedures to drive compliance and provide consistent customer service. •Successfully aligned business planning and financial planning processes with performance improvement.--

Damelin Management School 10/1989 - 08/1990
Durban , Natal, South Africa
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major:Business Organisation and Management
Units: Establishing a Business Principles of Management Functions of Management Bookkeeping and Money Management

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