Lara Fritsche
Duesseldorf
Summary
Accomplished Personal Assistant and Office Manager with demonstrated success in supporting CEOs and executive directors. Proficient in coordinating intricate calendars, international travel, meetings, and high-level correspondence while supervising office operations, events, and budgets. Acknowledged for maintaining confidentiality, exceptional organizational skills, and capability to optimize processes for improved executive productivity and operational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager and P.A. to Executive Director
Euroforum Germany GmbH
10.2015 - 06.2025
- Led executive scheduling, meetings, and international travel across multiple time zones.
- Improved communication by prioritizing weekly emails, calls, and requests.
- Created reports, presentations, and correspondence to support executive decision-making.
- Organised board meetings and events for up to 150 attendees with flawless logistics.
- Oversaw office operations and vendors, reducing costs by 15%.
- Supervised staff and streamlined systems, boosting efficiency by 20%.
- Managed expenses and reconciliations with 100% accuracy while maintaining confidentiality.
Personal Assistant to Owner/Executive Director
Wolfgang Fritsche e.K.
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed Executive Director’s schedule, travel, meetings, and expenses.
- Liaised with teams, clients, and partners, handling high-volume communication.
- Organised meetings, events, and trade fairs, preparing reports and materials.
- Supported office operations, logistics, and business development with discretion.
Personal Executive to CEO and Finance Director
Sonae Sierra - Sierra Developments Germany GmbH
05.2006 - 08.2013
- Managed executive calendars, 100+ meetings, and 30+ international trips annually.
- Prepared reports, presentations, contracts, and multilingual correspondence (German, English, Spanish).
- Organised board meetings, events, and trade fairs for up to 150 attendees with seamless logistics.
- Oversaw office operations, budgets, and vendors, cutting costs by 15% and boosting efficiency by 20%.
Cabin Crew
Emirates
05.2005 - 04.2006
- Conducted cabin safety checks and ensured continuous passenger engagement.
- Delivered high-level customer service, fostering satisfaction and loyalty.
- Collaborated in team environments and communicated confidently with diverse clientele.
Medical Sales Representative
Schering-Plough
05.2004 - 04.2005
- Presented and delivered product training to medical professionals.
- Managed pharmaceutical client portfolio and relations.
- Increased prescriptions through strategic sales efforts.
- Compiled sales and activity reports.
Editorial Assistant
ProQuest Information and Learning
11.2002 - 04.2004
- Managed schedules, correspondence, events, and mails.
- Updated administrative databases and digitized academic journals.
- Translated documents in English, German, and Spanish.
Education
BA (Hons.) - German and Spanish Studies
Anglia Polytechnic University
CambridgeA-levels - German, Spanish and General Studies
North Devon College
BarnstapleSkills
- Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Discretion and loyalty
- Attention to detail
- Diary Management
- Executive administrative experience
- Office 365/MS Office
LANGUAGES
English
German
Spanish
References
Reference available upon request
Timeline
Office Manager and P.A. to Executive Director
Euroforum Germany GmbH
10.2015 - 06.2025
Personal Assistant to Owner/Executive Director
Wolfgang Fritsche e.K.
09.2013 - 09.2015
Personal Executive to CEO and Finance Director
Sonae Sierra - Sierra Developments Germany GmbH
05.2006 - 08.2013
Cabin Crew
Emirates
05.2005 - 04.2006
Medical Sales Representative
Schering-Plough
05.2004 - 04.2005
Editorial Assistant
ProQuest Information and Learning
11.2002 - 04.2004
BA (Hons.) - German and Spanish Studies
Anglia Polytechnic University
A-levels - German, Spanish and General Studies
North Devon College
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