Abigail Hughes

Student Support Assistant at Edgbarrow School

Camberley, England, United Kingdom

About

A professional and experienced individual with excellent communication skills, comfortable working in a fast paced, hands on, growth orientated work environment. A well-presented, highly personable and efficient organiser with the ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous and competing deadlines. Having a strong customer service orientation, delivery focus and an active commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards. Areas of expertise: - ABPI trained – significant Pharmaceutical industry experience - RCVS code of conduct trained – specific Veterinary Surgeon experience - End to End event management - Diary Management - Delegate management - On Site support - Travel Arrangements - Corporate hospitality - Proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Venue finding - Arranging management meetings - Event logistics - Managing suppliers - Project management

Experience

  • Deputy Student Support Manager at Edgbarrow School
    Oct 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • Freelance Events Manager at Freelance
    May 2013 - Oct 2020 · 7 yrs 6 mos

    A professional and experienced individual with excellent communication skills, comfortable working in a fast paced, hands on, growth orientated work environment. A well-presented, highly personable and efficient organiser with the ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous and competing deadlines. Having a strong customer service orientation, delivery focus and an active commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards. Areas of expertise: - ABPI trained – significant Pharmaceutical industry experience - RCVS code of conduct trained – specific Veterinary Surgeon experience - End to End event management - Diary Management - Delegate management - On Site support - Travel Arrangements - Corporate hospitality - Proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Venue finding - Arranging management meetings - Event logistics - Managing suppliers - Project management

  • Commercial Assistant at Warner Chilcott
    Sep 2011 - Oct 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Coordinating the logistics for all Gastro congresses both national and international. • Organising the bi-annual week long Sales Conferences from conception to post event de-brief. • Being the event manager for Warner Chilcott sponsored meetings including the annual UK Scientific Meeting. • Leading on individual projects, such as corporate branding. • Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager • Diary management for the Commercial team including the Commercial Director • Travel arrangements for the Commercial team. • All admin duties for the Commercial team including, taking minutes, raising job bags, contacting suppliers, raising PO’s, any and all Ad hoc tasks. • Being the ‘super user’ for the copy clearance process • Liaising across all departments within the company and also being the liaison for external companies.

  • Event Manager at MD Events
    May 2011 - Aug 2011 · 4 mos

    • To organize Clinical Investigator Meetings across Europe • To be first point of contact for Project Managers • To conduct site visits of potential venues in which to hold the meetings • To be available at all times on site for all delegate’s • To negotiate with hotels, ground transfer companies and other vendors for the best prices available • To negotiate contract terms • To manage Clinical Event Coordinators

  • Sales & Marketing Coordinator at Novartis Animal Health
    Jun 2008 - May 2011 · 3 yrs

    • Reporting directly to the UK Marketing Manager & UK Sales Manager for the companion animal business. • Diary management for both Marketing and Sales Managers. • Arranging travel for all front line managers both national and international. • Planning and arranging all meetings throughout the year, this includes booking accommodation, meeting space and evenings out. • Maintaining telephone lists and group email users. • Updating the intranet site with current events. • Minute taking, agenda setting and follow up on actions items. • Organising up to 20 events per year from conception to end. • Dealing with Ad Hoc tasks that arise ensuring the smooth running of the event. • Provided administrative support throughout the event planning to keep everyone informed and up to date as to where we are. • Office based duties such as filing, invoices, raising purchase orders and answering calls. • Networking with all departments across the business. • Travel to meetings. • Creating and maintaining databases. • Ad hoc tasks as and when required.