Debra Peck

Experience

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  Kleinwort Benson Investment Management Limited take over by Dresdner RCM Global Investors

  Sept 1988 - Aug 2000

  Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of European Global Marketing (Dresdner)

  Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of European Global Sales & Marketing - Kleinwort Benson Merchant Bank was acquired by Dresdner RCM Global Investors Sept 1998-August 2000Organised the initial set up of all business requirements for the pending arrival of thenew Managing Director.Keeping on top of the demands that this position required at all times which required using strong communication skills, initiative and administrative skills.Working in a highly confidential area and dealing with people at all levels.Complex scheduling of appointments – Prioritising as necessary the demands of a busy schedule which required good judgement, initiative and forward planning.Attended weekly Sales and Marketing Management Committee meetings for the taking of Minutes. Using Pitman Shorthand for transcribing notes and ensuring all Actions were accurately logged and followed up within the relevant timescales.Booking of extensive international business travel and all arrangements related to this – currency, submitting all Expense claims on Excel etc.Organised and provided up-to-date information and have available for immediate request by M.D in respect of travel itineraries, appointments and Conferences.Liaison with overseas offices - providing assistance to senior personnel, planning of timetables for meetings and secretarial back up when visiting the London office.Filtering of all telephone calls and greeting of clients for appointments. Show less

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  Equity Insurance Group

  Sept 2000 - Feb 2015

  Executive Assistant roles at Equity - Chairman/Underwriter/Chief Risk Officer/Group Actuary

  Executive Assistant [Various EA positions within the Equity Insurance Group] previously Equity Red StarFrom Sept 2000 until 2015.Due to several company acquisitions and Executive level staff changes, I was retained by Equity for several years and secured the following EA roles. Each individual role involved my using all of my advanced EA skills from which I obtained a large volume of experience across many sectors. I frequently covered as EA to the CEO (in times of absence of his EA).EA to the Group HR Director & Commercial Director (ERS part of the Equity Group) [FTC-Maternity cover] 2014–2015Equity Red Star [Insurance Syndicate]. I was Invited to return to the company as EA to the HR Director & Commercial Director EA to the Managing Director of Equity Direct Broking Limited Equity Direct Broking Limited (ERS) Feb 2010–Feb 2014 [Left due to Company Acquisition]EA to the Business Transformation Director [assisted with Company Acquisition]2009 - 2010 EA to the Chief Risk Officer and Group Actuary 2007 - 2009 Full EA support and I assisted with the implementation plans for the employees who were on secondment from IAG the acquisition company who acquired Equity.EA to the Chairman & Underwriter, Equity Red Star [Chairman & Underwriter of the Syndicate retired].2000 – 2007 Show less

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  Equity Direct Broking Limited (ERS)

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2014

  Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of Equity Direct Broking Limited
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  Equity Red Star Services - I was invited to return to the rebranded company

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  Executive Assistant to the HR & Central Services Director & Commercial Director

  EA to the HR Director and Commercial Director (Contract)

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  Vantage Insurance Services

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

  Personal Assistant/Facilities Officer

  I joined as PA to the Business Development Director and implemented several systems to ensure an efficient running of his office. The role comprised all aspects of Personal Assistant duties, attendance at various meetings, drafting of correspondence, emails, all diary appointments for the director and managers, travel and hotel bookings, monthly expenses and company payments. Full client liaison with internal and external members and I gradually becoming the first point of call. Setting up systems for the company's corporate hospitality and catering services for external client meetings. My role also progressed to looking after the facilities side of the business and I was promoted to the Facilities Officer and became the go to person for all members of staff in respect of these requirements. Show less

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  ARGenesis Management Consultancy

  Jun 2020 - Apr 2021

  Executive Assistant (Pro Bona Voluntary)

  A newly appointed role as Executive Assistant to the CEO. All aspects of administrative tasks for the CEO, organising calendars, client liaison, editing and assisting in correspondence and input of the Executive Summaries. Editing media work, drafting of LinkedIn post articles and full EA liaison for internal and external companies. Setting up and attending MS Team meetings/zoom meetings. Participating and taking Minutes of the meetings. Engaging in client liaison and assisting with some business development work for the business. Show less

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  VSTEAM Education

  Sept 2022 - now

  Office Manager