Leanne Hershon

PA to CEO

Salford, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Executive Assistant at Willmott Dixon
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Complex diary management both internal and external stakeholders. Arrangement and facilitation of meetings including agenda preparation, minutes, actions, follow up and distribution of minutes. Arranging itineraries, travel, transport and accommodation. Collation and logging of expenses. Key contact for internal and external stakeholders – following up on meetings and communications. Support for Director of Delivery. The preparation and production of monthly reports, chasing and collating. Arranging workshops and events, including annual dinner, Summer Social, Sub Regional Events – including venue, accommodation and travel. Internal and external meeting rooms. Phones, routers, SIM cards and roaming for the team. Reception and administrative coordination support where necessary. Collate and log expenses and mileage. Office Management – sundries, stationery, refreshment orders.

  • Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer at Swiscot Group
    Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Complex diary management with internal and external stakeholders for the CEO as part of his executive and non-executive roles. Coordinating and working with the governance teams at government bodies, regulatory bodies, and large corporates where our CEO was a non-executive. Recording detailed notes and minutes for meetings. Ensuring the CEO’s time is managed effectively ensuring they are well prepared with agendas, locations, and any pre-reading. Support with meetings, events, visits and hospitality and various inboxes. Gatekeeping between external stakeholders and CEO. Personal errands for CEO both personal and home. Co-ordinating UK and International Travel and meetings. Wider executive support to the Board of Directors. Research, Procurement, and Management of Projects as needed.

  • JD Sports Fashion plc (1 yr 1 mo)
    • PA to Group Merchandising and Buying Director
      Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Personal Assistant
      Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Facilitate complex diary management, arrange meetings – reschedule when required. Attend meetings with the Directors, ensuring they are well prepared with agendas, locations, pre reading – taking minutes as required. Research overseas trips, planning routes and potential itineraries. Booking regular travel and accommodation, national and international, ensuring any visas, permits, vaccinations are organized together with all travel expense management. Collate credit card statements & expenses. Management of annual leave, and sick leave. Office Management – sundries, stationery, refreshment orders.

  • Executive Assistant at GEO AMEY PECS LIMITED
    Jun 2021 - Apr 2022 · 11 mos

  • Executive Assistant at GEOAmey Secure Prisoner Transportation & Custody Services
    Jun 2021 - Apr 2022 · 11 mos

    Supported the Executive Team with confidential administration, reports, presentations, and communications management. Coordinated meetings, travel, schedules, and executive events across multiple locations. Produced accurate meeting minutes and maintained professional stakeholder relationships. Identified and implemented operational process improvements to increase efficiency.