Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Interests
Additional companies between 2001 - 2016
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Kate Sexton

Kate Sexton

Summary

I’m an organised and adaptable Personal Assistant who’s supported senior leaders across creative, private, and public sector settings. I’m used to juggling schedules, travel, and logistics, and I take a calm, proactive approach while keeping things running smoothly for the people I work with. I'm proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Google workspace with a proactive attitude and high-level communication skills, ensuring confidentiality and efficient travel arrangements.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

PA / Business Support Officer

Hackney Council
London
2024.03 - 2026.04
  • Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support within a local government setting
  • Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings across multiple internal and external stakeholders
  • Organise team events and cross-departmental meetings to support collaboration
  • Note taking for Leadership Team meetings, ensuring clear documentation of actions and decisions
  • Act as a key liaison for external organisations and service partners
  • Support hybrid working through coordination of digital documentation and virtual meetings via Google Workspace
  • Hybrid

Temporary Assignments, including

Cube Construction
London
2023.03 - 2024.03

Provided remote administrative support including diary management, travel coordination, and digital filing of project documentation.

Executive Assistant (Temporary Contract)

De Beers Group / Tracr
2022.03 - 2023.03
  • Delivered high-level executive support to senior leaders within a global organisation
  • Managed complex and frequently changing diaries, ensuring effective prioritisation of executive time
  • Coordinated international travel, including visas, accommodation, and detailed itineraries
  • Organised team events to enhance engagement and internal collaboration
  • Maintained strict confidentiality across commercially sensitive business matters
  • Hybrid

Bauer Media Group, London / Hybrid
2021.09 - 2022.03

Temporary role supporting Director at global media company with diary and inbox management and travel.

Hamiltons Real Estate, Spain
2019.09 - 2021.08

Managed incoming enquiries for property rentals and sales, providing client support and coordinating viewings.

Personal Assistant to Commissioners (Temporary Contract)

Channel 5
2019.04 - 2019.07
  • Provided high-level administrative support to four Commissioners within the Programming department, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations
  • Managed complex and ever-changing diaries, travel logistics, and expenses with exceptional organisation and attention to detail
  • Coordinated high-volume meetings and high-profile guest visits, maintaining professionalism, discretion, and a consistently smooth experience

Personal Assistant

ITN Productions
2018.01 - 2019.04
  • Delivered dedicated PA support to the Director of Sport and Director of Digital Content Services, ensuring seamless operations and prioritisation
  • Coordinated complex international travel and managed expenses with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail
  • Handled sensitive commercial information with the utmost discretion, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
  • Enhanced workplace culture as an active member of the Social Committee, contributing to employee engagement initiatives and team cohesion
  • Contributed to the coordination of logistics and administrative processes for the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships

William Pears Group, London
2016.12 - 2017.12

Supported the Joint Ventures Director and Group Financial Director with full PA responsibilities.

Education

B-tech - Floristry

Durham Agricultural College
County Durham
1991.01 - 1992.01

Some College (No Degree) - Secondary Education

Park View Secondary School
County Durham
1990.01 - 1991.01

Some College (No Degree) -

Chadwell Heath High School
Essex
1986.01 - 1990.01

Skills

  • PowerPoint and Excel
  • Google Workspace
  • Proactive approach
  • Confidentiality assurance
  • Travel coordination
  • High-level communication
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Interests

Clay Sculpture and Pottery, Scented Candle Making, Fitness (HIIT, Pilates, Les Mills Strength)

Additional companies between 2001 - 2016

Ice Fashions, Elle Fashions, Ariea Photography, Istituto Marangoni Italian Fashion School, Buro Happold Engineering, Burberry, New Look, GVA Property Management.

Affiliations

  • Clay Sculpture and Pottery / Scented Candle Making / Fitness (HIIT, Pilates, Les Mills Strength)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PA / Business Support Officer

Hackney Council
2024.03 - 2026.04

Temporary Assignments, including

Cube Construction
2023.03 - 2024.03

Executive Assistant (Temporary Contract)

De Beers Group / Tracr
2022.03 - 2023.03

Bauer Media Group, London / Hybrid
2021.09 - 2022.03

Hamiltons Real Estate, Spain
2019.09 - 2021.08

Personal Assistant to Commissioners (Temporary Contract)

Channel 5
2019.04 - 2019.07

Personal Assistant

ITN Productions
2018.01 - 2019.04

William Pears Group, London
2016.12 - 2017.12

B-tech - Floristry

Durham Agricultural College
1991.01 - 1992.01

Some College (No Degree) - Secondary Education

Park View Secondary School
1990.01 - 1991.01

Some College (No Degree) -

Chadwell Heath High School
1986.01 - 1990.01
Kate Sexton