Zoe McLaren

To provide high-quality professional support to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to ensure they act as ambassadors for the borough.
Act as the first point of contact, handling and dealing with correspondence.
Coordinating and managing complex diary schedules and logistical arrangements.
Responsible for ensuring that civic protocols and etiquettes are maintained.
Using effective interpersonal and communication skills to build on current contacts and connecting with new.
To lead and be… Show more

To provide high-quality professional support to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to ensure they act as ambassadors for the borough.
Act as the first point of contact, handling and dealing with correspondence.
Coordinating and managing complex diary schedules and logistical arrangements.
Responsible for ensuring that civic protocols and etiquettes are maintained.
Using effective interpersonal and communication skills to build on current contacts and connecting with new.
To lead and be accountable for the coordination of significant high-profile civic events.
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QinetiQ is a FTSE250 company with over 6,000 employees located globally. UK’s leading defence and technology company growing its international footprint.
• Negotiation: Built strong business relationships with suppliers resulting in preferential payment terms, extended deadline dates and cost savings.
• Welfare & Environment: Ensured safe office practices where adhered to, reporting of near-misses with follow up to implementation.
• Sales Campaigns: Prepared campaigns for pre… Show more

QinetiQ is a FTSE250 company with over 6,000 employees located globally. UK’s leading defence and technology company growing its international footprint.
• Negotiation: Built strong business relationships with suppliers resulting in preferential payment terms, extended deadline dates and cost savings.
• Welfare & Environment: Ensured safe office practices where adhered to, reporting of near-misses with follow up to implementation.
• Sales Campaigns: Prepared campaigns for pre, during and post events to maximise ROI. Followed up with Sales Team for monthly stats report (unqualified / qualified / lead period / sale).
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• Service Delivery: Supported the Programme Manager by planning and managing activities and resources for pan-QinetiQ MoD contract worth £26M, to achieve both the customer’s and QinetiQ’s objectives.
• Management: Managed a team of 110 resources (including Subject Matter Experts and Pilots) across different disciplines to ensure testing and report milestones met the customer’s deadline.
• Accuracy: Ensured that the project was compliant with all appropriate government and third party… Show more

• Service Delivery: Supported the Programme Manager by planning and managing activities and resources for pan-QinetiQ MoD contract worth £26M, to achieve both the customer’s and QinetiQ’s objectives.
• Management: Managed a team of 110 resources (including Subject Matter Experts and Pilots) across different disciplines to ensure testing and report milestones met the customer’s deadline.
• Accuracy: Ensured that the project was compliant with all appropriate government and third party regulations (ITAR, TAA, and NDA). Show less

Distributer of Toshiba’s commercial large screen displays (i.e. command and control centres). Eastwood Marketing supported sales and service for Europe, Middle East and Africa. A small office of 5 resources generating a turnover of £2.3M.
• Negotiated discounts and equipment maintenance plans with suppliers.
• Researched health and safety, employment regulations and legal requirements ensuring the company complied.
• Performed accountancy routines (invoicing, stock control, SOP, POP,… Show more

Distributer of Toshiba’s commercial large screen displays (i.e. command and control centres). Eastwood Marketing supported sales and service for Europe, Middle East and Africa. A small office of 5 resources generating a turnover of £2.3M.
• Negotiated discounts and equipment maintenance plans with suppliers.
• Researched health and safety, employment regulations and legal requirements ensuring the company complied.
• Performed accountancy routines (invoicing, stock control, SOP, POP, bank reconciliation, salaries, sales commissions and management reports).
• Prepared and filed VAT Returns, EC sales lists and intrastat reports.
• Analysed, investigated and reduced expenditure, where possible.
• Prepared documentation for export sales and shipments (commercial invoices, legalised Certificate of Origin’s and ATA Carnets for exhibitions).
• Handled importation and BTI classifications of goods.
• Organised exhibitions, shows and associated travel arrangements.
• Arranged customer training courses (accommodation, logistics, refreshments and evening hospitality for candidates).
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