Marianne MacDonald * Sawmill Court
Greensboro, NC 27407
abkscq@r.postjobfree.com
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Career Skills 10 years international Event Organization
executive assistant
experience
British Foreign Office People Skills
(Nigeria)
Multilingual (English, Secretarial skills (computer
French, Swahili) literate, word, excel etc)
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Primary FREMANTLE TELEVISION
Career London, England
Experience 1999-2005
(The company Produced, customized, directed various game
shows and TV documentaries around the world)
Position - Executive Assistant
I worked for David Champtaloup, the President of the
company. My responsibilities were to prepare him for his
many meetings around the world, to keep abreast of the
sales of shows and co-ordinate this knowledge with our
satellite offices. I planned and organized company events
and organized some aspects of David and his family's
personal business.
GEM DISTRIBUTION
Harlow, England
1997-1999
(Software Distribution Company)
Personal Assistant
I worked for the owner of the company, Paul Donnelly. My
responsibilities were to ensure the smooth running of the
office which entailed the normal duties of word processing,
filing, taking messages and travel arrangements.
SIR ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
1995-1997
(Composer)
Social Secretary
I worked for Sir Andrew at his home in Eaton Square,
London. One of three assistants, my particular
responsibilities was to help organize his social events and
liaise with his offices around the world.
BRITISH FOREIGN OFFICE
Lagos, Nigeria
1992- 1995
Officer
I worked in the British/Nigerian Business Promotion
department as a secretary to the Commissioner. My
responsibilities were to evaluate the business requests
that were presented and pass them to the officers in charge
of each area. Requests were made in a variety of ways,
mostly verbal. Most Nigerians speak English but some
required some assistance in French.
BUSH BOAKE ALLEN PLC
London, England
1988-1992
(Multi-National company producing and selling chemicals and
flavors)
Bilingual Coordinator
My responsibilities were to liaise with the satellite
offices in North and West Africa. I translated letters and
requests from French into English and vice versa. I was
the focal point of communication for the French speaking
part of my department.
Current JAMESTOWN SOCCER CLUB
Career Jamestown, NC
Experience Sep 2008 - Present
Executive Assistant
I am currently employed, in a part-time capacity, as
assistant to the Executive Director of JSC. This involves a
myriad of activities, including handling all player
registration for out 17 teams, collection and management of
fees, liaison with the governing body of NC Soccer and
general secretarial and admin duties.
I also manage the director's calendar ensuring that he is
up to date with meetings etc.
HIGH POINT FURNITURE MARKET
High Point, NC
2008 & 2009
Coordinator - Aspen Home
My main focus was taking care of the front desk, providing
a professional first point of contact to buyers and
matching them with their respective sales people.
PTA President
Pilot Elementary School
2007 & 2008
Served two years as PTA president at Pilot. Organized all
PTA functions including fund raising for fall festivals,
and introduced the first valentine's dances to the
elementary school.
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Education Walthamstow Secretarial College (Associate degree in Business
Studies)
3 A Levels in French, History and English
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