Executive Assistant at Elkstone Capital
NationalityIrish
Current locationIreland
Work categoryGeneral Management
EducationBachelor/Degree
Profile Activity
-Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
-Ability to Work Under Pressure
-Excellent Communication Skills in both telephone manner and in person
-Good Organisational Skills
-People Orientated – Able to build effective relationships
-Pro-Active Self Starter – High Levels of Initiative
-High Attention to Detail
-Possess a positive, enthusiastic, and friendly attitude.
Katie Banks's Professional Experience
Elkstone Capital - Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant to CEO and COO. Ad hoc duties for VP's. Expense and Creditors Management in conjunction with Finance Manager
I joined Elkstone Capital in October 2010 to fulfil the role of Executive Assistant to both the CEO and COO. The role was varied and i was responsible for a number of different tasks including but not limited to assisting the Cheif Executives on a daily basis. My vast financial experience with Keogan Architects stood to me and i was also given the responsibility of expense and creditor management working in conjunction with the Finance Manager.
Duties Include:
Extensive Diary Management
Extensive organisation/management of all travel arrangements for CEO/COO/VP
Assist in preparation of reports and presentations
Organise seminars and conferences and team meetings
Creditor/Expense Management including. Employee Expenses.
File Management
Inventory Management
Unfortuntely i was made redundant in December of the same year but feel that the experience gained in Elkstone for the short time i was with the company has further developed my skills and knowledge base.
Keogan Architects - Office Manager/PA
-Inventory Management
-Cost Management
-Debt Management
-File Management
-Management of all office administration
-Diary Management
-Typing of Correspondance, memos, reports (copy & dictaphone).
-Preperation of Comptition Submission Pre Qualification Documents for PPP Projects
-Meeting and Greeting of Clients
-Screening and dealing with phone calls
-Organising Travel Arrangements
-Financial Role:
Monthly Payroll/ Salary Management
VAT Returns
Management of Income and Expenditure Accounts
Forecasting Income and Expenditure – Analysis of Finance Books
Management of Petty Cash
Management of Client Accounts
Cheque/Payments Reconciliation
P35 Return Workings
Bank Reconciliation Statements
Audit File Preparation and Submission
Specialist Holiday Group Ireland - Web Development Administrator/Operations Administrator
Worked part-time in the Operations Department while studying in college:
June - September 2001,2002,2003,2004
Was offered a full-time position upon completion of studies; within 3 months was asked to join a team for development and promotion internally and externally of an online booking website: Main tasks included:
-Development and Maintenance of User Friendly Online Booking Website
-Internal & External Launch of New System – Marketing & Training
-Change Management & Implementation
-Co-Ordination and Support of Staff
-Customer Service
-Ticketing and Distribution
-Liaison with American Suppliers
Katie Banks's Education and Qualifications
Bachelor/Degree - Bachelor in Business Management
Institute of Technology Tallaght