Kate Sutherland

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

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ABOUT KATE SUTHERLAND

I am a C-Suite Senior Executive PA with a background predominantly in Technology, Law and Entertainment and hold a Masters Degree in Music Business Management obtained from Westminster University.Having worked in the Central London corporate world for 25 years, I have developed my Executive Assistant, PA and Project Management skills across a diverse range of industries including; Travel & Tourism, Insurance, Legal, Events, Media & Entertainment, Property, Healthcare, Corporate Hospitality, PR, Marketing & Promotions. I have gained extensive experience working with all types people and have a natural ability to engage and communicate well with everyone across all levels of business. I am technically competent and have used a wide range of office IT systems, CRM databases, document management and invoicing software and have worked across a variety of corporate structures from start ups, family-run businesses, SME’s to magic circle, blue chip firms. I have an in-depth understanding of the strategic, executive administration support needed by busy CEO’s, Senior Management and other business professionals, especially entrepreneurs and those in the technology and creative industries.I have Team Leader experience and have worked as part of HR and Float Teams assisting with appraisals, KPI’s, recruitment, interviews and onboarding. I have also developed an interest in mentoring and coaching. In Harmony Virtual Assistance was my virtual assistant business which enabled me work from home and raise my family. I provided bespoke support service for busy small business owners and executives, so they can \"work smarter, not harder\"​. Services included; Social Media Management, Content Curation, Creative Design, Diary Management/Appointment Bookings, Call Handling, Project Management, Event Co-ordination, Tour Logistics and Live Music Event Management.Since the pandemic I now utilise my skills and expertise in my current role as EA to the COO and CMCO at Digital Catapult where I engage with teams across the business functions to provide support for the Senior Leadership Team and assist in the day to day operations of the company.Highlights include: Secretariat for the Employee Voices Network, firm wide Social Committee events (Summer and Christmas parties) and employee activities such as Bring Your Kids To Work Day and Lunch and Learn sessions.Life outside work:I enjoy live music, travelling, pilates, reading, camping and all things related to health and wellness. Most of all I enjoy being a wife and mother.