Holly Jessop
Cronulla,NSW
Summary
Senior Corporate Access professional with over 14' years experience at Bell Potter Securities, leading the firms national corporate access function. Specialist in connecting institutional investors with corporate leadership through high-impacts conferences, roadshows, and tailored investor engagement strategies,
Proven track record of building and scaling a centralised corporates access platform across multiple offices, driving collaboration between Corporate Finance, Research, and Institutional Sales to maximise client outcomes and commercial value.
Highly experienced in managing end-t-end execution of large-scale investor conferences, international and domestic roadshows, and bespoke client engagement programs, with a strong focus on strategic alignment, operational excellence, and premium client experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Bell Potter Securities
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless visitor check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Assisted clients with inquiries, providing accurate information and maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Coordinated communication between departments, enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Processed incoming calls and routed them to appropriate personnel, improving response times.
- Trained new staff on reception protocols and software systems, promoting consistency in service delivery.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined daily operations and reduced wait times for clients.
- Oversaw office supply inventory management, ensuring availability of essential materials for smooth operations.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
- Assisted with planning office events and meetings for smooth execution.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
Executive Assistant
Bell Potter Securities
Sydney, NSW
12.2012 - 01.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Coordinated complex scheduling for executives, optimizing calendar management and ensuring timely appointments.
- Managed communication between departments, facilitating information flow and enhancing collaboration across teams.
- Assisted in project management tasks, tracking progress and supporting completion of key deliverables efficiently.
- Organized corporate events and meetings, ensuring logistics aligned with organizational standards and goals.
- Maintained confidential records and files, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and data protection policies.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Improved team communication and collaboration through coordination of weekly meetings and distribution of agendas.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
Head of Corporate Access
Bell Potter Securities
01.2018 - Current
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Education
Cronulla High School
Cronulla12-2008
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Head of Corporate Access
Bell Potter Securities
01.2018 - Current
Executive Assistant
Bell Potter Securities
12.2012 - 01.2017
Receptionist
Bell Potter Securities
01.2012 - 12.2012
Cronulla High School