I have a diverse and varied background as a global expat living in the UK, France, the US, Hong Kong, and Singapore; from professional wedding planner to events director, to coworking and wealth management startups, to executive assistant in higher education. Never staying in the same location for too long, I love new challenges and bring my ambition, dedication and dynamic attitude to every role and situation.<\/p>\n
Obtaining the dream wedding planning job in my mid 20s and overseeing a collection of high-end social event venues across Greater London; successfully navigating a start-up through the pandemic; smoothly transitioning career and industry between hospitality, finance, and higher education; and last but not least, raising two incredible high achieving children.<\/p>\n
Kent Business School is triple-accredited (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA), placing it among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. As an employee at the University, I could not miss the opportunity to study my MBA with the prestigious and brilliant KBS faculty and alumni, their wealth of knowledge and experience is unparalleled.<\/p>\n
Over the course of the next 2 years, I look forward to refreshing and refining my business acumen from a global perspective, developing my strategic abilities and analytical skills; and most importantly challenging my own thinking and how I approach learning and leadership. I can\u2019t wait to get stuck into the practical application (theory will only take you so far!) and of course, the exciting networking opportunities along the way. Building a professional network with peers, faculty and alumni will be instrumental in guiding and supporting my next career move.<\/p>\n
Having moved from wedding planning into a more corporate business setting and then focusing on the intensity of multiple startups including growing a business from scratch; I have come to appreciate and respect the key role a well-appointed Chief of Staff can play. Strategic planning, project management, and decision support are my natural strengths, so I relish the opportunity to bring these skills together in one place, whether a startup, SME or MNC.<\/p>\n
With each failure comes the opportunity to learn, grow and develop. There is no shame in taking a beat when you are down, then taking the time to welcome feedback, identify errors, review your strategy and re-assess your operation. This process makes your stronger, more confident, and more likely to succeed the next time around.<\/p>\n
In addition to a natural interest in the business landscape, I am a creative at heart; at one point seriously considering a career in fashion, I always have a collage or canvas on the go, picking up landscape gardening along the way and I am very ambitious with my culinary skills.<\/p>\n
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