I'm a highly organized operations and delivery professional with extensive experience supporting leaders, managing business operations, and coordinating complex projects. I bring a people-focused, practical approach, with a background spanning executive support, studio management, partnerships, and delivery. My experience across accessibility-led organisations, creative businesses, and education-focused brands enables me to work confidently across fast-moving, values-driven environments.

Georgie O'Brien

I'm a highly organized operations and delivery professional with extensive experience supporting leaders, managing business operations, and coordinating complex projects. I bring a people-focused, practical approach, with a background spanning executive support, studio management, partnerships, and delivery. My experience across accessibility-led organisations, creative businesses, and education-focused brands enables me to work confidently across fast-moving, values-driven environments.

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I’m a highly organized operations and delivery professional with extensive experience supporting leaders, managing business operations, and coordinating complex projects. I bring a people-focused, practical approach, with a background spanning executive support, studio management, partnerships, and delivery.

My experience across accessibility-led organisations, creative businesses, and education-focused brands enables me to work confidently across fast-moving, values-driven environments.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Business Growth & Operations Consultant at Self-Employed
June 1, 2025 - Present
Partnering with women-led businesses to provide operational, strategic and hands-on support across growth, delivery and leadership. Working flexibly with organisations including IDA Sports, PEB E and clients through Send it to Alex to support sustainable growth, operational clarity and execution.
Project Manager and Partnerships Lead - AXS Passport Diversity and Ability at AXS Passport Diversity and Ability
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Focused on project management and business development for Diversity & Ability’s AXS Passport project, a revolutionary digital accessibility pass that enables individuals to communicate their accessibility needs while enabling organisations to respond effectively. Lead business development efforts, fostering strategic partnerships and advocating for accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion in work settings and education.
Studio Manager at Woods Bagot
April 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
Overseeing studio operations, people and culture, administration, and event management for the global architectural and consulting practice with 16 studios across six regions. Full oversight of facilities, supplier relationships and seating plans for 70+ staff; led onboarding, wellness programs, studio social team, travel and budget management; planned and executed major events.
Senior Account Manager at Angel
May 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Managed multiple accounts for a creative digital services agency, leading national brand activations and product launches. Primary client contact for major brands; led client presentations and facilitated creative brainstorms; managed a team of designers, timelines and budgets; delivered marketing strategies and campaigns.
Studio Manager at Yuri Suzuki Ltd
September 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
Provided studio and business operations support to a London-based design practice; oversaw onboarding and training; liaised between internal teams and external stakeholders; handled sensitive information with discretion; supported board and executive meetings; standardized administrative procedures; coordinated travel and events for senior staff.
Studio Manager at Lemon Head Prints
January 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Responsible for studio operations, people and culture, administration, and event management for global operations across six regions; oversaw facilities, supplier relationships, seating plans for 70+ staff; led a small reception team; managed onboarding, travel, budgets and major client events.
Director & Designer at Margaux Avocado
January 1, 2015 - Present
Creative direction and design leadership across projects and client work; responsible for brand identity, visual language and design outputs.
Print Designer at Funzing
October 1, 2015 - Present
Contributed print design work and related creative outputs; engaged in projects and collaboration with the team.
Executive Assistant at Diversity and Ability
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Provided high-level administrative and operational support to a Director and senior leadership team, ensuring the smooth functioning of business operations and strategic initiatives.

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration at UWE Bristol
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Foundation National Diploma in Art & Design at AIB
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
3 A Levels: Art, Textiles & Photography at Brockhurst College
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
10 GCSEs (incl Maths & English) at Talbot Heath School
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Illustration
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Foundation National Diploma in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Other, Retail