wesley dow

executive assistant and events support

About

An experienced, customer-service focused PA/EA who recognises their role in the success of a business is to provide the most efficient and effective support as possible. My industry experience spans business/personal support, market research, office management and event planning, providing me with many transferable skills, keeping me adaptable and focused on delivering a truly bespoke service to every role I undertake. With a constant can-do attitude I pro-actively act as a discreet bridge between the leadership and wider business, sensing and heading off problems before they arise, by networking extensively across the company to stay tuned to the heartbeat of the organisation. A personable, willing, articulate and creative member of any team. Experienced user of G Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Box), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), as well as various expenses / invoicing systems. Mac and PC literate.

Country

united kingdom

City

london

Industry

financial services

Skill

expense management, event management, customer service, travel management, diary management, microsoft word, time management, event planning, office administration, administrative assistance, service focused, communication, microsoft office, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft excel, diary, executive calendar management

Experience

pa to group finance

just eat

2018-7 - 2019-6 · 1 yr

executive assistant

the next stage training

2017-1 - 2018-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

Personal assistant to the CEO, extensive diary management, booking and arranging complex travel, and acting as the first point of contact for all UK business. Creating and implementing a curriculum, and managing performance dates and events for multiple schools.

company manager and entertainer

holland america line

2016-1 - 2016-10 · 10 mos

Performing on a cruise ship around the world. Managing a team of ten performers: scheduling, liaising and delegating between different departments on the ship, writing weekly update reports and acting as HR to the Company on-board.

receptionist and pa

2cv

2011-1 - 2015-12 · 5 yrs

Cover receptionist and personal assistant to the director of a leading Market Research agency. PA responsibilities included; organising travel arrangements and restaurant reservations, managing the director’s diary and screening his phone calls. Reception responsibilities included being the first point of contact for clients, visitors and the general public, whilst also managing meeting rooms and maintaining an organised and efficient office environment at all times. Assisting with different project admin as required, booking travel for clients, banking, and liaising with different suppliers. I fully trained the new receptionist and wrote the Reception Handbook from scratch.

assistant event manager

shoreditch town hall trust

2013-9 - 2013-12 · 4 mos

Assisting in a variety of events including: seminars, tea dances and concerts. Implementing budgets and interfacing confidently and professionally with all levels of management.