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Laura Brown

Perth

Summary

A positive and professional Executive Assistant with proven experience supporting senior executives, streamlining business operations, and coordinating high-level corporate events and strategic initiatives. Highly organised and solutions-focused, with a proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build credibility and robust relationships across all levels of the business. Self-motivated and disciplined, with a track record of using transferable skills to add value to individual, team, and business.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & CAMPAIGNS OFFICER

Broome Chamber of Commerce Inc
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed and created content for digital platforms including social media, website, newsletters, and email campaigns; led media and stakeholder partnerships, negotiating contra deals.
  • Developed marketing materials (programs, flyers, brochures) and led the planning and promotion of community events and campaigns.
  • Monitored campaign and social media performance, tracking engagement metrics and insights.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO GLOBAL CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER

Unilever PLC
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provided high-level support, managing global travel, calendars, events and administration for a C-suite executive leading a team of 1,500+ across multiple time zones and regions.
  • Acted as a liaison between executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders globally.
  • Drove the global Quality culture program and lead internal culture and leadership events.
  • Key Achievement: Planned and led Unilever’s first global Quality Conference in Amsterdam (2023) and Lisbon (2024), delivering a week of learning and collaboration for over 150 senior colleagues.
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within the Quality organisation.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT MANAGER

Royal Mail Group
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Managed administration for Senior Leadership teams, overseeing meeting agendas, action governance, presentation preparation, and facilitation.
  • Ensured timely completion of briefings, actions, and communication cascades within senior teams and wider department.
  • Handled personnel matters with directors and their direct reports.
  • Trained, mentored, and supported Technology Personal Assistants.
  • Key Achievement: Spearheaded the first collaboration with CITF, the UK’s leading tech membership organisation, securing 400 memberships and independently delivering the company’s first Microsoft Teams Live launch event. Championed the D&I Network by providing end-to-end admin, communications, and engagement support to the Steering Board Chairman.

EVENT MANAGER

Clontarf Foundation
01.2019 - 07.2021
  • Successfully designed and executed Clontarf’s annual National Professional Development weekend in Sydney for 450 attendees.
  • Partnered with senior leaders to plan the agenda and oversaw all travel, accommodation, keynote speakers, catering, and entertainment arrangements for the event.

COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Royal Mail Group
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Owned the Technology Team intranet site, managing content of news articles, videos, newsletters, event calendars, and industry updates.
  • Planned and delivered quarterly Technology Town Halls, including agenda creation, prep sessions, logistics, and post-event analysis.
  • Key Achievement: Enhanced participation in national Technology Town Hall events by introducing video conferencing, uniting 600+ employees across multiple locations.

OFFICE MANAGER & PA TO MANAGING PARTNER AND HNW FAMILY

Elephant Capital LLP & HNWI
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Independently managed all office and personal family affairs, including investments, meetings, diary, banking, invoices, global travel, luxury assets, multiple global residences, domestic staff, and immigration matters.
  • Event Management, luxury parties, private dinners, exclusive guest lists.
  • Handled highly sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
  • Key Achievements: Successfully led an office relocation by coordinating with contractors, building management, legal teams, and the council. Implemented a streamlined visa and immigration process, securing visas without external consultants and saving thousands annually.

Education

Certified Scrum Master -

Scrum Alliance
London UK
09-2021

Diploma of Event Management -

Central TAFE
Perth, WA
01.2008

Skills

  • Logistic Management
  • Travel Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Global Conference Coordination
  • MS Software and AI Tools
  • Communications & CRM software
  • Agile and Strategic Planning

EXPERTISE

  • Event Management
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Organisational Culture
  • Business Operations
  • Executive Calendar Management
  • Communication & Engagement
  • C-Level Executive Support


Timeline

MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & CAMPAIGNS OFFICER

Broome Chamber of Commerce Inc
01.2025 - Current

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO GLOBAL CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER

Unilever PLC
01.2022 - 01.2024

EVENT MANAGER

Clontarf Foundation
01.2019 - 07.2021

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT MANAGER

Royal Mail Group
01.2016 - 01.2022

COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Royal Mail Group
01.2016 - 01.2022

OFFICE MANAGER & PA TO MANAGING PARTNER AND HNW FAMILY

Elephant Capital LLP & HNWI
01.2011 - 01.2016

Certified Scrum Master -

Scrum Alliance

Diploma of Event Management -

Central TAFE

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