Dance teacher for local community to teach adults and children the basics of dance through to advanced level, from aged 4yrs - 70yrs
Travelling and experiencing new places
A passion for reading various genres
Veronica Carter
Flackwell Heath,High Wycombe
Summary
Accomplished Senior Executive Assistant with a proven track record supporting C-suite executives. Known for remaining composed and efficient in high-pressure situations. Detail-oriented with a knack for seeing the big picture, adept at managing multiple priorities and influencing decision-making at senior levels. Trusted confidante, skilled communicator, and discreet operator excelling in dynamic and demanding settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant & HR Analyst
CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited
04.2015 - 04.2025
- Senior Executive Assistant to the Managing Director proactively managing a complex diary where adaptability to an ever-changing schedule is imperative.
- Accountable for Senior Management meeting coordination, briefing materials, agendas, and taking ownership of action tracking.
- Proven strength in building rapport and communicating with colleagues at every level.
- Organisation of regular company-wide events to build morale and celebrate milestones.
- Frequent travel between London and Aberdeen to support the MD and mentor the wider EA team to foster a culture of trust and unity.
- Maintain a calm, professional presence amid shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and high expectations.
- Entrusted with confidential information relating to employees and strategic business operations, ensuring discretion and integrity at all times.
Senior Executive Assistant to Managing Director & Travel Manager
CNOOC
03.2015 - 03.2023
- MDs right hand — coordinating priorities, managing communications, and navigating shifting demands with confidence.
- Always two steps ahead — problem-solving proactively and managing complexity with poise.
- Organised MDs time and daily agenda to ensure everything is effectively prioritised and dealt with.
- Prepared clear, high-level briefing materials, agendas, and minutes of meetings.
- Co-ordination of weekly business update reports & presentations regarding company performance against targets for each business unit.
- Managed international travel, meetings, and logistics — across multiple time zones, partners, and senior stakeholders.
- Handled extremely sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Organised company wide events for internal and external stakeholders as well as management offsites.
- Managed CNOOC’s UK Travel Dept for all domestic and international travel including tender award process, overall SLA management and annual travel roadshows.
Communications Manager – Golden Eagle Project
CNOOC
01.2010 - 03.2015
- Responsible for the development and implementation of an effective communication strategy for internal and external stakeholders;
- Overseeing all aspects of communication, including public relations, media relations, corporate messaging, and digital communications, ensuring consistency and alignment with the company’s brand and goals.
- Project logo design management and implementation.
- Ensured effective communication within the organization, including employee updates, change management as well as quarterly digital newletter content, publication and distribution.
- Managed the senior management teams calendars, travel arrangements and all external stakeholder meetings.
- Organised senior management offsite meetings and team building.
- Event organisation for milestone celebrations.
- Golden Eagle was a major oil and gas discovery in the central North Sea
IT Customer Relationship Manager
CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited
02.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for liaising with internal business units to understand their IT requirements for desktop software and hardware system requirements and find constructive solutions that are aligned with the overall company IT infrastructure.
- Day to day problem solving and liason between the IT desktop engineers and end users to understand ongoing issues and offer potential solutions.
- Managed a team of 8 engineers covering hardware infrastructure, software implementation and overall IT maintenance.
- Ensured communication to end users was timely, concise and provided ongoing training resource options.
Senior Executive Assistant to Managing Director
CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited
07.2003 - 02.2007
- Managed all aspects of the Managing Directors diary
- Responsible for MDs travel arrangements and visa, dual passport organisation.
- Scheduled senior management team meetings and produced weekly business reports.
- Handled extremely sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Organised company wide events including Christmas parties, senior management team building and quarterly business offsites.
Education
Diploma - Management
Open University
Skills
- Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant
- Able to manage ambiguity, juggle priorities, and influence at senior levels
- Excellent communication skills, meticulous organization, time management, and the ability to handle complex tasks with discretion and professionalism
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, often working with diverse stakeholders and managing projects
- Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office
- IT management background
- Broad HR skillset including immigration management
Hobbies and Interests
Dance teacher for local community to teach adults and children the basics of dance through to advanced level, from aged 4yrs - 70+yrs., Travelling and experiencing new places., A passion for reading various genres.
Interests
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant & HR Analyst
CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited
04.2015 - 04.2025
Senior Executive Assistant to Managing Director & Travel Manager
CNOOC
03.2015 - 03.2023
Communications Manager – Golden Eagle Project
CNOOC
01.2010 - 03.2015
IT Customer Relationship Manager
CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited
02.2007 - 01.2010
Senior Executive Assistant to Managing Director
CNOOC Petroleum Europe Limited
07.2003 - 02.2007
Diploma - Management
Open University
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