Annalisa Couling Barreneche

Virtual Assistant, available fully remote across various time zones

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

About

Postgraduate professional with over 15 years’ experience delivering executive-level administrative support and research to exceptional and busy individuals. Self-motivated, resourceful, calm and highly organized with strong verbal and written communication skills. Adaptable, diplomatic, always eager to meet new challenges and most importantly help executives optimize their time.

Experience

  • Personal Assistant to Director at School of International Futures (SOIF)
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Executive Assistant to Managing Director at Ecolectivo SAS
    Apr 2018 - Jun 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Provided primary administrative support to the Managing Director to enable the smooth running of all consultancy services provided • Afforded translation, report drafting and proofreading services

  • Executive Assistant To Chief Financial Officer at Logicor
    Oct 2013 - Jun 2017 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    • First point of contact for the CFO • Extensive diary management, international travel and itineraries • Managed all forms of communication and research ahead of meetings and interviews • Conducted desk-based research, generated and drafted reports and briefings • Assisted the Office Manager and HR Director with the daily running of the office, staff support and ad hoc organization of events

  • Research Analyst at GSA Capital
    Jun 2011 - Oct 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Analyzed and filtered qualitative reports for the company’s investment team • Conducted desk-based research, gathered on-demand information regarding companies from various sectors for the CEO and trading team • Recruited, trained, provided guidance, positive support and successfully oversaw the work of three junior colleagues

  • Immigration Liaison Assistant at The British Embassy
    Jan 2010 - May 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Conducted and supported research into risk related trends and abuse to the visa system • Maintained strong stakeholder relationships with educational institutions, corporate partners, international colleagues and local authorities - providing exceptional customer service • Assisted in delivering training presentations to colleagues and partner agencies • Produced and delivered information and findings, reports and monthly intelligence