Petra Maggs

Executive Assistant

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Profile A highly motivated, hardworking and professional individual, with a strong PA and secretarial background with over fourteen years of work experience across a range of industries. I have an outgoing personality and enjoy meeting new people at all levels whether in a commercial, academic or social setting. Ambitious with a clear idea of personal life goals. Key Skills Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills High personal standards of performance and presentation with high level of attention to detail Ability to work to deadlines autonomously or as a part of team Excellent personal administration skills and able to prioritise work Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Quick learning, hard working with a “Can do” attitude Fluent in English, Slovak and Czech

Experience

  • Executive Assistant at Korn Ferry
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Executive Assistant at Odgers Berndston
    Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Executive Assistant Savannah Group at Savannah Group
    Jun 2017 - Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Savannah is a global executive search and interim management firm. Specialising in C-Suite and Director level appointments, our mission is to empower business leadership teams and deliver a better client and candidate experience. Founded in 2002 and rebranded as Savannah in 2017, more than 600 of the worlds leading brands have chosen to use us and 85% of our revenue is from repeat business. Our team of 50+ people, bespoke and personal service, global coverage and integrated search and interim practices provide organisations with the business critical leaders they need for short-term or long-term transformation. Partners at Savannah always deliver the work. They are industry-leading figures whose networks are second to none. We are passionate about helping businesses drive change, and ‘Thinking beyond’ is the idea and philosophy behind our approach. By ‘Thinking beyond’, we make sure we always keep your strategic objectives in mind. We understand how your talent acquisition fits into the bigger picture, and we find the leaders who provide the impact you need.

  • Executive Assistant at Boyden
    Jun 2016 - May 2017 · 1 yr

  • Team Assistant at Marlin Hawk
    Oct 2014 - Jun 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Supporting Operations Director and the team while managing and coordinating all diaries including arrangements of transport, flights, accommodation, visas, itineraries and meetings/calls over numerous times zones. Constant attention to detail, ensuring that travel arrangements and meetings were amended as the diary changed, and all relevant parties were kept updated. Managing all office correspondence, including emails; responding where appropriate and highlighting priorities, distributing mail and internal documentation as required. Dealing with Compliance for Interim team (CV formatting, issuing contracts, referencing, collating vetting documentation and organising team events). Liaising and acting as the first-hand contact for all clients and candidates while developing key professional relationship with client’s assistant. Preparing PowerPoint presentations and proposal packs for client pitches, general formatting of reports and correspondence. Processing expenses, ensuring all documentation complied with company procedures. Assisting with preparations in advance of new employees starting and provide office orientation as part of their induction. Maintaining Office Supplies including stationary, and perform general clerical duties, i.e. photocopying, faxing, mailing, and filing. Covering for other EA’s workload during holidays or sickness