Anske PETERS
Hannover
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Executive Assistant with extensive international experience and a proven ability to manage complex corporate operations. Adept at anticipating and addressing the needs of top-level executives, I excel in advancing organizational goals proactively and delivering comprehensive support across multiple languages and time zones. Seeking to leverage my strong organizational talents and multilingual capabilities to contribute effectively within a dynamic, global environment.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to the Board
Angst+Pfister Group
07.2019 - Current
- Enhancement of CEO’s daily operational efficiency by 30% through streamlined support and proactive management.
- Coordination of complex agendas across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless scheduling and optimal time utilisation.
- Execution of workshops and international events, increasing stakeholder engagement by 25%.
- Management of global travel arrangements, including visa applications and accommodations, reducing travel-related issues by 20%.
- Leadership of three receptionists, boosting team performance and elevating customer service standards.
- Financial planning and strategic forecasting for key clients, contributing to a 10% increase in customer retention.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software applications for various tasks.
- Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
- Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by managing deadlines, resources allocation, and progress updates.
- Improved organizational culture by planning and executing engaging team-building events.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.
- Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
- Assisted managers in decision-making processes based on thorough research and analysis of available data.
Senior Executive Assistant to Board and Vice President
DSM Firmenich
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Management of global schedules and travel logistics.
- Preparation of comprehensive business documents, reports, and presentations, supporting informed decision-making.
- Management of high-priority tasks, projects, and communications, maintaining operational flow.
- Organisation and support of events, including conferences and symposia, enhancing corporate presence and networking opportunities.
- Seamless budget management and timely financial transactions, ensuring adherence to fiscal policies.
- Management of white papers and marketing activities for Corporate Communications strengthening brand reputation.
- Managed schedules, events and travel plans for conferences, meetings and seminars, as well as domestic and international trips for 3 executives.
- Managed travel itineraries and logistics for accommodations for over 43 employees.
- Reconciled and processed expense reports for internal and field personnel.
- Scheduled global annual portfolio reviews for over participants in different locations.
Management Assistant ad Interim
Freo Group (UK) LLP
04.2015 - 04.2015
- Comprehensive administrative support to the Managing Director during holiday periods, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Operations Manager & Interpreter
PAS Global Services Interpreting Agency
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Leading agency operations from acquisition to marketing and accounting, achieving consistent business growth.
- Delivery of simultaneous interpreting services for global clientele, enhancing communication efficacy at critical meetings.
Senior Executive Assistant
Helm AG
08.2002 - 12.2010
Assistant to Managing Director
VCC Perfect Pictures AG
09.2001 - 07.2002
Senior Executive Assistant
Kabel New Media Gruppe Hamburg GmbH
09.2000 - 08.2001
Executive Assistant
Springer & Jacoby Media
07.1999 - 04.2000
Office Manageress
Fadis Hair
04.1998 - 06.1999
Assistant Marketing & Sales
Qantas Airways
09.1995 - 03.1998
Parental Leave
07.1993 - 08.1995
Flight Attendant
Lufthansa German Airlines
05.1989 - 06.1993
Office Assistant
Lufthansa German Airlines
01.1990 - 10.1990
Internship Marketing
3 Suisses Belgique
02.1986 - 04.1986
Education
Micro MBA - Extra-Occupational
The London School of Economics
London, UK 05.2025
Master of Arts - Translation, Extra-Occupational, With Distinction
University of The West of England
Bristol, UK 04.2013
Bachelor of Banking -
Marcard, Stein & Co
Hamburg, Germany 04.1989
Skills
- MS Excel – experienced
- MS Office – expert
- PowerPoint – expert
- Global Communication – expert
- Organization – expert
- Project Management – experienced
- Fast learner
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Data entry
- Problem-solving
LANGUAGES
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Dutch
Upper intermediate (B2)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Japanese
Elementary (A2)
Arabic/Levantine
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Assistant to the Board
Angst+Pfister Group
07.2019 - Current
Senior Executive Assistant to Board and Vice President
DSM Firmenich
08.2015 - 06.2019
Management Assistant ad Interim
Freo Group (UK) LLP
04.2015 - 04.2015
Operations Manager & Interpreter
PAS Global Services Interpreting Agency
01.2011 - 04.2015
Senior Executive Assistant
Helm AG
08.2002 - 12.2010
Assistant to Managing Director
VCC Perfect Pictures AG
09.2001 - 07.2002
Senior Executive Assistant
Kabel New Media Gruppe Hamburg GmbH
09.2000 - 08.2001
Executive Assistant
Springer & Jacoby Media
07.1999 - 04.2000
Office Manageress
Fadis Hair
04.1998 - 06.1999
Assistant Marketing & Sales
Qantas Airways
09.1995 - 03.1998
Parental Leave
07.1993 - 08.1995
Office Assistant
Lufthansa German Airlines
01.1990 - 10.1990
Flight Attendant
Lufthansa German Airlines
05.1989 - 06.1993
Internship Marketing
3 Suisses Belgique
02.1986 - 04.1986
Micro MBA - Extra-Occupational
The London School of Economics
Master of Arts - Translation, Extra-Occupational, With Distinction
University of The West of England
Bachelor of Banking -
Marcard, Stein & Co
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