Curriculum Vitae

Georgia Meekings

07772 779424 – 44 Albany Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM12 4AF

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I have worked in a variety of administrative roles, mainly PA/Secretarial for over 20 years in many different industries, most recently legal for a Magic Circle law firm. I am outgoing and hardworking and have always been pro-active in all my roles. I presently work full time in the City but am now seeking a local position, either full or part time.

Skills

  • Copy Typing (65wpm) and Audio Typing
  • Shorthand (80 wpm)
  • Experience using Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MS Publisher, Access, Outlook
  • PA duties, including diary and email management, travel and event organisation
  • Proof reading
  • Minute taking at meetings
  • Client liaison both on telephone and in person
  • Reception
  • Basic accounts including payroll
  • Telephone sales
  • Experience in Legal, Banking, Estate Agency, Shipping, Chartered Surveyors

Employment

Aug 2005 – present, Legal Secretary, Linklaters LLP

Linklaters is one of the Magic Circle law firms. I work for 6 fee earners, including one Senior Partner organising their working day and dealing with documents and correspondence.

Key achievements

  • I am Deputy Group Secretary so my role includes supervisory elements
  • I regularly arrange travel, accommodation, etc for all my principals
  • I am often called upon to deal with personal and confidential matters

Nov 2003 – Aug 2005, PA, Wilks Head & Eve, Chartered Surveyors

I worked for three of the Partners during my time here. Along with general secretarial duties, I was also involved in the design and production of company brochures

Feb 2003 – Oct 2003, PA, Purple Pages, Marketing

My role was PA to the Managing Director, and I was greatly involved in the start up of the Company. I also assisted in the sales side, selling advertising, as and when the need arose.

Dec 2000 – Feb 2003

During this time I had a career break to spend more time with the family, but did spend some of the time on temporary assignments including a PR Company and Shipping Company

Mar 1996 – Dec 2000, Hual UK Ltd, Shipping Company

This was my first role returning to work after spending some time at home raising my family. I joined as a Receptionist but was quickly promoted to Accounts Assistant/PA to MD, which included payroll. A large part of my time here was also spent arranging entertainment and accommodation for overseas guests and I organised the annual Race Day in which we entertained clients.

April 1987 – July 1996

I spent these years raising my family, but did take on a few part time roles, including Estate Agents and Retail.

July 1980 – April 1987

Secretary, Lloyds Bank Ltd, Law Courts Branch, Strand, London WC2

My first working role after leaving college. I joined the bank as a Shorthand Typist and within two years was working as Manager’s Secretary. During my time here I was also a member of the Social Committee and was involved in organising social events.

Education

Sept 1979 – July 1980, WestHamCollege

Secretarial Course

Sept 1974 – July 1979, CumberlandComprehensiveSchool

Left with five GCE’s

Personal Interests

I am an avid reader of all types of fiction and non fiction. I write quite regularly.As a Mensa member, I also enjoy crosswords and other puzzles.

I enjoy cooking, especially baking and although not a great fan of the gym I do run on my home treadmill (occasionally) and regularly like to walk.

References

Available on request

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