“Zoe is an incredibly organised project manager who excels at not only detail, but creative thinking in finding solutions for her employers. Zoe always remains calm under pressure and is adept at working with difficult people to maintain momentum and focus on her given project.”
Zoe McLaren
Community Engagement Manager, Basingstoke 🍅 Empowering neighbourhoods to live sustainably 🍃 Maximising benefits of locally generated renewable energy ☀️ Solar
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
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About
Energetic Executive Assistant with 15 years of project and event management experience.
An outgoing personality, high levels of commitment and the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proven administration, organisation, marketing and decision-making ability, supported by superb interpersonal skills. Active, resourceful and creative; is able to provide solutions to conquer obstacles.
Always keen to learn new areas and develop personally to benefit of the business.
• Managing complex multi-faceted projects and events
• First-class written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Resourceful self-starter
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Prioritising work in line with required deadlines
• Complex schedule management with a methodical approach
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Results-oriented and committed to successful delivery
• Risk assessment and management
• Financial control
• Decision-making
• Advanced MS Office Suite knowledge
• Professional discretion
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The Grow Up! Community Fund is now open. Grants from £5,000 to £25,000 are available for projects that support our rural economy, reconnect people…
The Grow Up! Community Fund is now open. Grants from £5,000 to £25,000 are available for projects that support our rural economy, reconnect people…
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We were delighted to create, and install this stunning new sign and lighting for Costello School! 🏫✨ It’s all about making a great first impression,…
We were delighted to create, and install this stunning new sign and lighting for Costello School! 🏫✨ It’s all about making a great first impression,…
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Have you thought about entering a team for the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon? What a great way to do some team building or…
Have you thought about entering a team for the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon? What a great way to do some team building or…
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Experience
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OptaSense Ltd
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Company Secretary & Office Manager
Eastwood Marketing Ltd
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Receptionist & Secretary
Mainline Productions
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Beauty Therapist
Various Beauty Salons
Education
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Helston Comprehensive School
8 GCSE's Oral Communication, English, Art, Biology, Typewriting, Mathematics, Chemistry, French, Physics
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Activities and Societies: • • Keeping fit, cooking, entertaining and reading. • Tending allotment and beekeeping. • Macro photography • Going out to the cinema, theatre and restaurants. • Organising, volunteering, supporting and raising funds for local and national charities and associations.
Licenses & Certifications
Courses
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PRAM
Project Risk Management
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Sage Line 50
Report Designer & Advanced Excel
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Sage Line 50
Job Costing
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Sage Line 50
Financial Forecasting
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Sage Line 50
Payroll
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Salesforce
Administration Essentials for New Admins
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Salesforce
Implementing Analytics Strategy for the Sales Cloud
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Salesforce
Administration Essentials for Experienced Admins
Honors & Awards
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STARS Award for the 5E's
QinetiQ
Award for outstanding performance of the 5E's (Eneregy, Execute, Empower, Excite, Edge) in carrying out work.
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