Nateesha Layton

A highly organised and adaptable Executive Assistant with a strong commitment to excellence and a proven ability to manage diverse administrative responsibilities.
I bring exceptional interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail, enabling me to support executive teams with calendar management, travel coordination, event planning, and account oversight.
With outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, I contribute to the smooth operation and professional tone of any workplace. Dedicated to upholding discretion and confidentiality, I take pride in delivering reliable and efficient support in fast-paced, high- stakes environments

Executive Assistant, Brand Mavericks Management
May 2024 - Present
o Accurately recorded minutes during high-level meetings, ensuring clear documentation of actions, decisions and follow-up responsibilities

o Proactively planned and scheduled meetings, drafting and distributing detailed agendas to ensure clarity and focus
o Managed complex diaries for senior executives across multiple time zones, balancing competing priorities and ensuring efficient use of time

o Prepared, edited and proofread a wide range of business documents, including formal correspondence, executive packs, reports and high-impact presentations
o Monitored and managed email correspondence, responding on behalf of executives with discretion and professionalism where appropriate

o Conducted in-depth research to support executive decision-making, presentations and strategic initiatives
o Planned and coordinated internal company events
o Maintained and updated company databases, contact lists and filing systems with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
o Acted as key liaison with external suppliers and service providers, negotiating competitive rates and managing contracts to ensure service quality and value
o Managed complex travel international travel arrangements, including multi-leg itineraries, accommodation, ground transportation and visa applications
o Oversaw executive budgets and expenses, ensuring compliance with internal policies and delivering accurate monthly reporting
o Proactively screen and deal with calls and other correspondence, responsibly and professionally
o Played an integral role in team collaboration, supporting peers and leadership with flexibility, discretion and a solutions-oriented mindset

Executive Assistant, AW Virtual

September 2022 – May 2024

o Full management of diary and agenda
o Responsible for all travel arrangements including flights, visas and itineraries
o Ensured timely turn around for weekly and monthly reports
o Assisted with several events ranging from private dinners, conferences, exhibitions to award dinners o Accompanied events manager with logistical and administrative support
o Maintained records of bookings and taking payments where necessary
o Assisted with creative decisions
o Researched venues, production companies and negotiating contracts
o Liaised with external suppliers and stakeholders o Assisted with stage management during live
events

Event Management Degree, University of Hertfordshire

September 2019 – September 2022

Business & Management Diploma, Open College

September 2018 – September 2019

Maternity Leave

September 2017 – September 2018

Accounts Assistant, Unruly

February 2017 – September 2017

o Coded & posted supplier invoices per day
o Raised up to 100 sales invoices per week
o Dealt with supplier queries and reconciled supplier

statement daily
o Reconciled 5 bank accounts including credit cards

& multi-currency.

Accounts Assistant, Stirling Ackroyd

January 2015 – January 2017

o Chased debtors and reconciled payments
o Managed weekly payment runs and reconciled

creditor accounts on SAGE
o Posted monthly payroll journal
o Posted commission accrual
o Prepared weekly reports by retrieving figures from

managers

Executive Assistant, Made Up Ltd (Sister Company – Blowout Ibiza)
August 2013 – January 2015

o Prepared and maintained expense records and managed payment of expenses

o Implemented and managed all administration, client & sales systems

o Enrolled staff into the company & managed staff rota

Personal Assistant, Made Up Ltd

August 2011 – August 2013

o Assisted the Director in tasks within the business and outside of the business

o Provided out-of-office hours availability and maintained a high level of confidentiality

o Provided general secretarial support to senior managers

o Made extensive travel arrangements including flights, accommodation and obtaining visa’s

o Assisted with weekly bank reconciliation, supplier statements and chased debtors.

o Conducted daily payment runs from multiple accounts

o Prepared staff expense and mileage claims for the Financial Controller.

Events Management Degree (Level 6)

The University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Business & Management Diploma (Level 4)

Open College

Junior Secretarial Diploma (Level 3) Spanish Level (Level 3)
Epping Forest College, Loughton

6 GCSE’s grades A-C

Debden Park High School, Loughton

Languages

o English – Native
o Spanish - Intermediate

Other Qualifications

o UAE Driving License
o Full UK Driving License
o RYA Level 2 Powerboat License o DBS Certified