1. GERALDINE MARSON
12 Addison Road, Hale, Cheshire WA15 9BQ
07920 764329 (mobile), geraldine.marson@icloud.com
A hardworking, conscientious Executive Assistant with a track record of developing strong
relationships and successfully delivering multiple projects within a variety of businesses including
fast moving corporate environments. Expertise includes:
• Relationship Management – develops strong relationships internally and externally
• Project Management – managed multiple, complex assignments
• Business Development and Key Account Management Support
• International Search and Selection – in depth sector knowledge (e.g. industrial and retail
financial services)
WARREN PARTNERS 01/2014-May 2015
Established in ’99 and now the North’s largest, independent boutique search firm. Since opening the
London office, ranks highly as a UK player with a strong Board practice and growing international
presence.
Executive Assistant
Provide EA support to the Director, Equity Partner, Member of the Board Practice and Leader in
Retail Financial Services.
• Outstanding Execution - supported the achievement of high assignment completion ratios and
levels of client satisfaction, which led to high levels of repeat and referred business.
• Assignment/Project Management – supported the drafting of proposals and assignment briefs;
liaised with clients to schedule longlist and shortlist meetings; scheduled candidate interviews and
managed both client and candidate expectations as part of the search process; produced weekly
reports to each client on the status of the assignment.
• Administration - full diary management of the Director, travel and accommodation. Preparation
of papers for client meetings and candidate interviews.
• Knowledge Management - kept the database fully updated with qualitative information.
• Business development - arranged meetings and supporting information/presentations; managed
coordination of marketing campaigns; BSA Conference arrangements for the Directors.
• Third party/relationship management - including clients and a variety of suppliers (e.g. external
researchers).
GM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 07/2011-Present
A self-employed Executive Assistant providing executive support to professional service clients.
January 2012-January 2015
Company Secretary – Quarry Rigg Management Limited
Based in Cumbria, reported directly into 6 Directors and supported 101 flat owners (leaseholders),
dealing with their queries, reporting and following up on actions to the managing agents of the
Company. Also responsible for preparing and sending out quarterly Newsletters, attending quarterly
Board meetings and AGMs and taking the minutes of those meetings together with the preparation and
circulation of all documentation for Board meetings and AGMs.
In 2012, handled a Leasehold Valuation Tribunal and tasked to prepare the Company’s Statement of
Case and Replies, meet deadlines for the submission of paperwork to the LVT and Claimants involved
and attend the LVT in person, alongside Legal Counsel.

2. December 2011-March 2012
Executive Assistant – Bill Lloyd, Willy Ruby Music
Bill Lloyd is a folk musician and wind farmer based in Cumbria. Recruited to collect in his royalties
from his music produced, also those of his late Uncle, George Lloyd, who was a classical musician.
George Lloyd’s symphonies are still played today around the world, on the radio and at live classical
concerts. This was a very interesting role being a keen classical music listener. Unfortunately, Bill
took ill health earlier this year and had to place his music career on hold.
July 2011-October 2011
Executive Assistant & Temporary Recruitment Consultant – McKenzie Douglas
Worked closely with the Consultants of McKenzie Douglas to assist them with their workload, liasing
with clients and candidates, updating the database and managing diaries.
SPENCER STUART & ASSOCIATES 06/2010-05/2011
Executive Assistant & Project Leader
Rejoined Spencer Stuart in April 2010 to continue working with the European Head of the Human
Resources and UK Industrial Practices based in London. In addition to the responsibilities previously
with Spencer Stuart, became a team member of the Nominations Committee and provided
administrative support to this Committee.
VARIOUS TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS 05/2009-05/2010
Personal Assistant
Having closed down Spencer Stuart’s Manchester office in April 2009, undertook various temporary
assignments in Manchester before rejoining Spencer Stuart in April 2010 working in London.
SPENCER STUART 09/2002-04/2009
Spencer Stuart is one of the world’s leading executive search consulting firms and works with clients
across a range of industries, from the world’s largest companies to medium-sized businesses,
entrepreneurial startups and nonprofit organisations. Operates out of 56 offices in 30 countries.
Executive Assistant
Provided EA support to the Head of Human Resources, Europe, Middle East & Africa.
• Outstanding Execution - supported the achievement of high assignment completion ratios and
levels of client satisfaction which led to high levels of repeat and referred business.
• Sector Knowledge - worked across a number of global practice sectors; Human Resources,
Energy, Industrial and Boards.
• Administration/Business Development - full diary management, arranged extensive international
travel and accommodation, prepared papers for all meetings; client and candidate. Responsible for
the collection of bad debts – 30/60/90 days. Ownership of petty cash. Coordinated annual client
dinners in London.
• Knowledge Management - kept the database fully updated with qualitative information.
• IT Leader - first point of contact in the Manchester office for IT related work; problem solving
and general software help with the team.
• Charity Support - supported the Head of HR charity who was Chairman of the Life Education
Centres (now Coram Life Education), a charity which brings health and wellbeing learning to the
lives of young children.

3. PINSENTMASONS SOLICITORS 1996-2002
Personal Assistant/HR
Provided a comprehensive, confidential secretarial and administrative support service to the Managing
Partner of UK & Dublin and Personnel Manager.
• Assisted with in-house software training courses when required.
• Undertook various aspects of personnel administration including:
o Recorded sickness, holidays and other absences.
o Logged candidate CV’s onto Excel database and organised interviews.
o Participated in support staff interviews.
o Assisted with the co-ordination of recruitment and general induction for full time
staff, and provided office tours to new staff.
o Co-ordinated and assisted with Trainee Assessment Days.
o Co-ordinated and assisted with Summer Placement students over a 10 week period,
providing induction schedule for this period.
o Assisted with the co-ordination of the appraisal process for all staff.
• Organised the supply of temporary staff when required.
JAMES CHAPMAN & CO 1993-1996
Litigation solicitors based in Manchester.
Personal Assistant
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS 1992-1993
Accountants based in Leeds.
Personal Assistant, Member of the Corporate Finance team
ADAMSON & PARTNERS 1992
A small, family-run search business based in Leeds.
Personal Assistant
NORWEST HOLST CONSTRUCTION LTD 1990-1992
A construction business in Leeds.
Senior Secretary
AALCO (LEEDS) LTD 1987-1989
Multi-metals stockholder
Secretary
EBOR ALUMINIUM 1986-1987
Upvc-windows manufacturing business
Junior Secretary
A C BAMLETT 1984-1986
A general iron foundry, specialising in agricultural machinery and especially the Bamlett horse drawn
grass mower which was exported worldwide.
Junior Secretary
EDUCATION & TRAINING
1979-1984 Thirsk School & Sixth Form College, 5 O’ levels and RSA 1 & 11 Copy & Audio
Typing, Distinctions
1984 – 1986 Private Secretarial College, York, Office Skills, Distinction, Teeline Shorthand
100wpm, RSA I, II & III
1992-1993 Park Lane College, Leeds, Shorthand Refresher Course