Executive/Personal Assistant, Project Coordinator

Enthused, professional and energetic Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Project Coordinator and Office Manager! In few words a solid candidate for any demanding role in the environmental, oil and gas industry.

May 10 - Present: Career break

Sep 09 - April 10: Executive Assistant, Bidder Interface and Project Coordinator for the Department of Energy and Climate Change, Carbon Capture and Storage Demonstration Project 1 (public sector; UK, London):

Joined DECC CCS Demo Project as Project Coordinator. Shortly after joining, the role developed into Executive Assistant (to the Programme Manager, who was lead by Mace Group secondee, and Department Director), and Bidder Interface, (as the day-to-day point of contact for the Bidders).

Responsibilities included:
• Management of all communications between DECC and Bidders.
• Arrangement of senior level Stakeholder and Bidder meetings. This included minute/note taking, action tracking and feedback to the Project Boards.
• Preparation of agendas, letters, contracts, presentations, submissions, etc. Dealing with the storage of hard/soft copies of protected and confidential documentation related to the CCS Demo Project.
• Diary management for all CCS teams and Bidders.
• Provision of administrative support to CCS teams and DECC Advisers.
• Administration of internal HR.
• Travel arrangements.

Feb 08 - Aug 09: Diary Manager/ Personal Assistant to Area Directors (Crime); Her Majesty’s Courts Service (public sector; UK, London):

Nov 04 - Jun 06: Office/ Reception Manager: International TGC Group Corporate Lawyers (Poland, Warsaw):

University Studies (academic years):
2004 - 2005 Warsaw Information Technology under the auspices of the Polish Academy of Sciences; Faculty of Computer Techniques for Management (Poland, Warsaw):

Specialization: Computer supported management, Management in tele-computing, E-business and Logistics
Degree(s) obtained: Master of Sciences
Final Grade: 5 (UK 1st class equivalent)


2000 - 2004 Warsaw Information Technology under the auspices of the Polish Academy of Sciences; Faculty of Computer Techniques for Management (Poland, Warsaw):
Specialization: Logistics
Degree obtained: Engineer
Final Grade: 5 (UK 1st class equivalent)

Note:
• Education scholarship (for high achievement) awarded in every year of university study.
• Commendation from the university chairman for high overall academic achievements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


Languages:
• Polish – Native
• English – Native
• German – Beginner

Computer skills:
• Knowledge of operating systems: Windows XP and Mac’.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office – all applications.
• EP Budget / EP Schedule.
• Creation of databases.
• Internet based research.


Management / specialized programs to support small and medium businesses:
• Diana 9 Platform.
• iGrafix management program.
• Scilab 2.7.2 management program.
• SPSS management program.
• IFS Applications2000 management system.
• Sfinx expert system.

Character Traits:
• Easily established rapport with Managers and co-workers.
• Excellent problem solving and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks efficiently.
• Work well under pressure.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• A positive and flexible attitude (able to travel and work after hours).
• Willingness to learn.
• An abundance of creativity and boldness.
• Good analytical and judgmental/ observatory skills.
• Ability to lead and work with a team.
• Patience, open-mindedness.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Optimistic, with sense of humor.

Interests:
• Theatre and Film: (acting, production).
• Black and white digital photography.
• Art: sketching and painting;
• Sport.