I am a highly organized and results-driven professional with a passion for expanding my skills and taking on new responsibilities. I prioritise my workload using a logical, methodical approach and plan all stages thoroughly to meet realistic deadlines. Dedicated and career-driven, I work hard to ensure the reputation of any business I represent is protected and enhanced, benefiting all involved. With extensive experience in administration, social media management, content creation, and office management across various sectors, I have developed a broad skill set including CRM, bookkeeping, website management, and event planning. I enjoy continuous learning and thrive in roles that allow me to support teams and contribute to business success efficiently and creatively.

Kayleigh Glaister

I am a highly organized and results-driven professional with a passion for expanding my skills and taking on new responsibilities. I prioritise my workload using a logical, methodical approach and plan all stages thoroughly to meet realistic deadlines. Dedicated and career-driven, I work hard to ensure the reputation of any business I represent is protected and enhanced, benefiting all involved. With extensive experience in administration, social media management, content creation, and office management across various sectors, I have developed a broad skill set including CRM, bookkeeping, website management, and event planning. I enjoy continuous learning and thrive in roles that allow me to support teams and contribute to business success efficiently and creatively.

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I am a highly organized and results-driven professional with a passion for expanding my skills and taking on new responsibilities. I prioritise my workload using a logical, methodical approach and plan all stages thoroughly to meet realistic deadlines. Dedicated and career-driven, I work hard to ensure the reputation of any business I represent is protected and enhanced, benefiting all involved.

With extensive experience in administration, social media management, content creation, and office management across various sectors, I have developed a broad skill set including CRM, bookkeeping, website management, and event planning. I enjoy continuous learning and thrive in roles that allow me to support teams and contribute to business success efficiently and creatively.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Virtual Assistant and Social Media Manager at The Virtual Elf
February 1, 2015 - Present
Provided remote PA and administrative support, including telephone support, email and diary management, travel coordination, preparation of presentations, proofreading, document formatting, CRM management (Salesforce, Insightly, Zoho, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero), website management, basic bookkeeping, research and reporting, email marketing, social media content creation and scheduling, copywriting, blogging, management of SOPs and risk assessments, plus handling company merchandise preparation and shipping.
Founder / Co-owner at Rag Tag Team
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Managed booking schedules and diary, staff rota and payroll, invoicing, document creation and database entry, production of staff and cleaning contracts, stock and equipment ordering, and office advertising.
Office Manager at Precious Cells BioBank
December 31, 2014 - August 5, 2025
Managed the Administration team and Housekeeping, supported Sales team, Operations Director and CEO, handled new employee selection, induction and training, implemented staff training for new procedures, dealt with discrepancies and disciplinary procedures, organized team events and meetings, managed Salesforce database, password management, diary and meeting coordination, created and formatted company documents, maintained SOPs and risk assessments, and liaised with the Operations Director for staff feedback and changes.
P.A / Office Administrator at Precious Cells International Ltd
December 31, 2013 - August 5, 2025
Greeted visitors, answered calls, maintained client CRM records, created office SOPs and risk assessments, assembled and dispatched information packs and diagnostic kits, raised and reconciled purchase orders and invoices, ordered supplies, managed diary and meetings, coordinated PR events and exhibitions, handled general office duties, managed petty cash, company website, e-newsletter, Twitter and Facebook, generated sales leads, managed travel arrangements, inducted and trained new employees, and managed lab reporting and logistics for stem cell samples.
Office Administrator at RTS Textile Recyclers
December 31, 2011 - August 5, 2025
Handled invoice and payment reconciliation, general office duties including filing, photocopying, faxing, data entry, assisted clients by telephone, designed and distributed posters and newsletters, raised purchase orders and invoices, and managed textile banks.
Virtual Assistant and Social Media Manager at The Virtual Elf
February 1, 2015 - Present
Responsible for a wide range of PA and administrative tasks done remotely, including telephone support, email and diary management, travel coordination, preparation of presentations, proofreading, CRM management (Salesforce, Insightly, Zoho, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero), website management (WordPress, Joomla, VirtueMart, cPanel), basic bookkeeping, research and reporting, email marketing, social media management, content creation, copywriting, merchandise preparation and shipping, blogging, professional biography writing, and managing standard operating procedures and risk assessments.
Founder / Co-owner at Rag Tag Team
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Managed booking scheduling and diary management. Managed staff rota and payroll. Issued invoices and receipts. Created documents and database entries. Produced staff and cleaning contracts. Ordered stock, equipment, and uniforms. Oversaw advertising and office management.
Office Manager at Precious Cells BioBank
December 31, 2014 - August 5, 2025
Managed administration and housekeeping teams. Provided direct support to sales team, operations director, and CEO. Managed new employee selection, induction, and training. Arranged staff training on new procedures and skills updates. Addressed discrepancies including disciplinary procedures. Organized team events and meetings. Managed database (Salesforce) and sensitive password management. Oversaw diary management including meetings and conferences. Created and maintained company documents and SOPs. Implemented staff feedback with management discussion.
P.A / Office Administrator at Precious Cells International Ltd
December 31, 2013 - August 5, 2025
Handled visitor reception, telephone liaison with clients/partners, maintained client records on Salesforce CRM. Created and maintained SOPs and risk assessments. Assembled and dispatched information packs and diagnostic kits. Managed purchase orders, invoices, stationery and equipment orders. Organized diary including meetings and conferences. Coordinated PR events, project planning, exhibitions. Performed general office duties and petty cash. Managed company website, e-newsletter, Twitter and Facebook. Created presentations and managed sales leads to accounts. Planned travel arrangements for team and clients. Conducted new employee induction and training. Managed laboratory reporting and logistics for stem cell collection kits and samples.
Office Administrator at RTS Textile Recyclers
December 31, 2011 - August 5, 2025
Handled invoice and payment reconciliation. Performed general office duties including filing, photocopying, faxing, data entry, word processing. Assisted clients over the telephone. Designed and distributed posters and newsletters. Managed purchase orders and invoices. Oversaw management of textile banks.
Virtual Assistant and Social Media Manager at The Virtual Elf, Manchester
February 1, 2015 - Present
Providing virtual PA support and administration remotely, including telephone support, email and diary management, travel coordination, presentation preparation, proofreading, CRM management (Salesforce, Insightly, Zoho, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero), website management (WordPress, Joomla, VirtueMart, cPanel), basic bookkeeping, research and reporting. Managing email marketing, social media content creation and scheduling, copywriting, blogging, professional biography writing, SOPs and risk assessments management. Also handling preparation and shipping of company merchandise internationally with customs documentation.
Founder / Co-owner at Rag Tag Team, Blackpool
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Managed scheduling bookings, diary, staff rota and payroll. Issued invoices and receipts, created documents and managed database. Produced staff and cleaning contracts. Ordered stock, equipment and uniforms. Handled advertising.
Office Manager at Precious Cells BioBank, Brunel Science Park, London
December 31, 2014 - August 5, 2025
Managed administration and housekeeping teams. Supported sales team, Operations Director and CEO. Handled new employee induction, training, and disciplinary procedures. Organized team events and meetings. Managed Salesforce database and password management of sensitive programs. Handled diary management including meetings and conferences setup. Created and formatted company documents (contracts, collection docs) for version control. Maintained SOPs and risk assessments. Acted as liaison for staff requirements and operational improvements.
P.A / Office Administrator at Precious Cells International Ltd, Brunel Science Park, London
December 31, 2013 - August 5, 2025
Greeted visitors and handled client communications. Maintained Salesforce CRM client records. Created and maintained office SOPs and risk assessments. Assembled and dispatched information packs and diagnostic kits. Processed purchase orders and invoices. Ordered office supplies. Managed diary and arranged meetings and conferences. Coordinated PR events, project planning, exhibitions. Managed social media and company website. Generated and converted sales leads. Organized travel arrangements. Inducted and trained new employees. Managed laboratory reporting and logistics for stem cell collections.
Office Administrator at RTS Textile Recyclers, Thorney Business Park, Iver, Berkshire
December 31, 2011 - August 5, 2025
Handled invoice and payment reconciliation. Performed general office duties including filing, photocopying, and data entry. Supported existing and new clients by telephone. Designed and distributed posters and newsletters. Raised purchase orders and invoices. Managed textile banks.

Education

GCSEs at Slough Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
GCSE at Slough Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
GCSE at Slough Grammar School, Berkshire
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

Qualifications

GDPR Certificate Diploma in Blogging and Content Marketing
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Diploma in Fundraising and Crowdfunding (MERIT)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Foundation Diploma in Psychology of Sales
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Foundation Diploma in Digital Marketing (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing (MERIT)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Foundation Diploma in Social Media Marketing & Online Reputation Management (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping Certificate (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Pearson EDI Advanced Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Business Management (QCF)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Functional Skills Level 2 – English Reading and Writing, Mathematics and ICT
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Level 2 NVQ Hairdressing (including Customer Care and Health & Safety)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
GDPR Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Diploma in Blogging and Content Marketing (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Diploma in Fundraising and Crowdfunding (MERIT)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Foundation Diploma in Psychology of Sales
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Foundation Diploma in Digital Marketing (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing (MERIT)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Foundation Diploma in Social Media Marketing & Online Reputation Management (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping Certificate (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Pearson EDI Advanced Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Business Management (QCF)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Functional Skills Level 2 – English Reading and Writing, Mathematics and ICT
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Level 2 NVQ Hairdressing (including Customer Care and Health & Safety)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
GDPR Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Diploma in Blogging and Content Marketing (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Diploma in Fundraising and Crowdfunding (MERIT)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Foundation Diploma in Psychology of Sales
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Foundation Diploma in Digital Marketing (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing (MERIT)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Foundation Diploma in Social Media Marketing & Online Reputation Management (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping Certificate (DISTINCTION)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Pearson EDI Advanced Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Business Management (QCF)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Functional Skills Level 2 – English Reading and Writing, Mathematics and ICT
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Level 2 NVQ Hairdressing (including Customer Care and Health & Safety)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare