1. NYREE DAWN COLLINSON
nyree-collinson@hotmail.com Mobile: 07928 138055
Profile
An accomplished, versatile and results-driven Executive Assistant with a proven track record of
more than 25 years supporting Executive level personnel, in highly demanding, ever-changing
organisations, with confidentiality an essential requirement. Embraces change and enjoys being
part of a team.
Objective
Now looking to secure a challenging and rewarding new role, where skills, knowledge and expertise gained
throughout previous experience in the public and charity sector can be transferred across and utilised to
best effect for the benefit of your organisation.
Key Competencies
 Problem solving
 Confidentiality
 People management
 Line Management experience
 Communication skills
 Flexibility/adaptability
 Team working
 Working on own initiative
 Networking skills with various external
stakeholders
 Confidentiality
 Emotional intelligence
 Self-management
 Time management
 Organisation skills
 Security passed for collaboration with Police
 Empathy and tact
 Prioritisation skills
 Friendly and approachable
Career Summary
October 2015 to Date EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to the Director of LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF
TROPICAL MEDICINE (temporary Maternity leave cover)
 Supervision and support of Personal Assistant
 Assisting in the organisation of VVIPs (including George Osborne MP and Bill Gates (Microsoft).
 Undertaking research projects with various outside bodies on behalf of the Director, being aware of
deadlines at all times.
 Full day to day duties of the Executive Assistant.
May 2002 to September 2015 PERSONAL ASSISTANT at MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE.
13 years supporting the Deputy Chief Executive of a respected and recognised brand.
 Supervision and support of Clerks when placed in department.
 Undertaking research projects on behalf of the Deputy Chief Executive.
 Liaising with outside organisations via email, phone and written correspondence, including the Police
and Ambulance Services, Dept. of Communities and Local Government, politicians, the press, charities,
community organisations, members of the public and private sector companies.
 Regularly liaising with Elected Members (Councillors and the Chair) to book travel and conferences and
ad hoc administrative services.
 Assisting with the organisation of visits of members of the royal family, MP’s and senior officers from the
Department of Communities and Local Government.
 Voluntary participation in multi-agency operational exercises, as a casualty and administrator.
 Voluntary attendance at meetings and Secretary role at Firefit charity Board meetings outside normal
working hours, including minute taking.
 Administrative support for the Blue Lights Horse of the Year Show and World Firefighter Games in
2008.
 Supporting the Executive Management Team in fulfilling the organisation’s Vision and Objectives.
 Drafting reports on MODGOV (internal report circulation programme), correspondence, emails etc, on
behalf of the Deputy Chief Executive.
 Call screening and filtering enquiries as appropriate.
 Acting as Gatekeeper with visitors, and prioritising urgency of appointments.
 Distribution of incoming mail to appropriate sections.

2.  Conference, meeting, tele/video-conference and Away Day organisation, including organising speakers,
creating programme and billing delegates.
 Auditing and ordering of stationery items through EPROC (internal procurement system).
 Assisting in administrative work, using respective internal electronic systems.
 Diary management and dealing with conflicting appointments.
 Minute taking at Executive level meetings.
 Monitoring of manager’s Inbox in his absence, and correspondence on a daily basis.
 Booking travel (including international) (flights, trains and hotels), always seeking Value for Money and
processing invoices against respective budgets.
 Monthly travel expenses.
 Responsible for corporate credit card for travel and miscellaneous office supplies.
 Responsible for setting up electronic filing system for department, in constant use.
 Organise Christmas parties and other celebrations.
 Prioritising workload.
 Fire Marshall for department.
September 1986 – April 2002 VARIOUS SECRETARIAL ROLES at MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE
SERVICE Working for different officers, sometimes for more than one officer at a time.
July 1985 – September 1986 CLERK at MERSEYSIDE PROBATION SERVICE Providing admin support
to six Probation Officers, including Reception, filing, typing and shorthand.
Professional Development
 Manual Handling
 Annual Values Based Appraisals
 EProc Training (Procurement software)
 Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
 Fire Marshall training
 ModGov training (report distribution software)
 Project Argus Workshop on “Protecting Against
Terrorist Attach”.
Education
LCCI Secretarial Studies Certificate
RSA Diploma in Office Studies
RSA Stage III Typing
RSA Stage II Communications in Business
RSA 100wpm Shorthand typing
RSA Word Processing
GCE O Level Commerce
GCE O Level English Language
CSE’s Maths, History, Geography, English Literature, Human Biology, Domestic Science
and French
Key IT Skills
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, MODGOV and EPROC.
Other Details
I would like to offer your organisation the chance to take advantage of my skills and experience, gained
over years of providing a service to Executive Managers.
Interests
Cinema, theatre, eating out, walking, keeping fit, music and reading.
References are available on request.