Kate Colclough - Virtual Assistant
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Kate Colclough - Virtual Assistant

South West England
in England

Kate Colclough

Member Since: February 2008

Short Description:

I have vast experience in all administrative duties including; excellent computer competence and communication skills. Additionally I pay particular attention when juggling a number of projects while remaining time conscious.

Long Description:

CONTACT INFORMATION
KATE M. COLCLOUGH
14 Liskeard Way, Swindon Wilts, SN5 8NL
Tel: +44 (0) 7951495823
EXPERIENCE

DUX Area Inc./Ltd., Seattle, WA, USA / Swindon, Wiltshire, UK
Manager of European Marketing: Jan, 2006- Present

Responsibilities & Achievements
 Responsible for the companies marketing and sales communications activities initially in the US then in Europe.
 In charge of on-going marketing campaigns for a series of trade publications, direct mail, e- mail campaigns, online advertising and trade shows. Design, production and follow up of tactical campaigns and working with sales to maximise all opportunities.
 Coordinated the official company/product launch as well as ongoing development of brand's image through website and marketing literature development.
 Implemented ways to document potential customers through case studies and testimonials as well as develop customer referral initiatives.
 Work with and manage external supplier to deliver time sensitive material.


British Consulate, UK Trade & Investment, Seattle, WA, USA
Business Development Associate: 2002 – Jan, 2006

Responsibilities & Achievements
 Executed networking events (including Royal, famous & VIP visits) with C-level executives of IT/Software & Biotech companies in PNW (USA) including: Connexion by Boeing, Microsoft.
 Managed marketing/PR including press, radio, tradeshows and direct mail campaigns.
 Responsible for generating marketing/event plans and managing marketing budget.
 Developed international business links between the US & UK companies via strong ongoing relationships including British Telecom, Wellcome Trust Institute, mmO2.
 Worked closely as an event sponsor and committee member with Washington Software Association.
 Achieved over 200% of annual investment targets in F/Y 03/04 by pro-actively identifying companies with successful pull through.
 Planned and executed major Northwest/UK initiatives (UW/Fred Hutchinson Oncology Forum).


T MP Worldwide (Parent company of Monster.com), London, UK
Account Executive: 2001

Responsibilities & Achievements
 Generated new business in the recruitment of senior level managers for the public sector.
 Contributed to the launch of the senior level recruitment program.
 Successfully landed recruitment contracts for senior level executives with London Borough County Councils.


OTHER EXPERIENCE
Lowe Lintas & Partners Worldwide / Abbott Mead Vickers
Creative Intern:

Responsibilities & Achievements
 Currently both ranked in the top 5 UK advertising agencies.
 Supported creative teams with idea generation for Heineken & Anti-smoking campaign.


EDUCATION


Gloucester University (UK)
2:1 - Bachelor of Arts, Advertising - July 2001
Gloucester University, Student Governance, Student Representative for 3 years
 Report to senior level faculty on views and issues relating to the students academic careers during monthly meetings. Report outcomes of monthly meetings back to the student.
 Extensive travel Germany, France, Spain, Greece, Holland, Balearic Islands, Greek Islands, and Channel Islands & US & Canada.

Oxford Brooks University (UK)
Higher National Diploma, Foundation in Art & Design - July 1998
 Obtained Post-secondary degree specialising in Art & Design.
 Most competitive course in its field in the UK

Henry Box School, Witney, OXON
 3 A-levels – Art, Media Studies, English Literature
 9 GCSE’s

COMPUTER SKILLS

Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Windows 98/2000/XP
Photoshop
Illustration
QuarkXpress
InDesign
HTML
Contacts 5.1
Project
CRM Systems

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Media Training – MWW Group
 Voice recording work including radio, Microsoft training manual.
 Biotech for Beginners Course
 Sales Management Training
 Marketing Training
 Investors guide to the UK training
 Art teacher to New York inner city children – Fresh Air Fund
 School play area backdrops design

INTERESTS & PERSONAL Interests: Avid Runner / Travelling / Art & Interior Design / Socialising with friends
Nationality: British
Full clean driving license


WORK SAMPLES & REFERENCES CAN BE SUPPLIED ON REQUEST

Services and Skills offered by this Virtual Assistant

Secretarial/Administration

• Articles
• Audio Typing
• Bookkeeping
• Business Administration
• Business Plans
• Conventions
• Copy Typing
• Correspondence
• Customer Services
• Data Input
• Desk Top Publishing
• Diary Management
• Digital Transcription
• Editor
• Electronic Forms
• Email Administration
• Event Management
• Executive Assistant
• Faxing
• Flyers
• Invoicing
• Minutes
• Newsletters
• Office Management
• Packing and Shipping
• Payroll
• Personal Administration
• Personal Assistant
• Photocopying
• Presentations
• Proof Reading
• Purchasing
• Reminder Service
• Research
• Resumes / CVs
• Scanning
• Secretarial Services
• Spreadsheet Design
• Time Management
• Transcription
• Travel Arrangements
• Word Processing

Computing

• Graphical Design
• Web Site Administration

Specialist

• Human Resources
• Immigration
• Personnel

Professional

• Accountancy
• Mailshots
• Marketing
• Printing
• Project Management

Legal

• Company Formation

Miscellaneous

• Import/Export

Contact Details

Name:
Kate Colclough

Mobile Phone:
Mobile: 07951495823