I’m a proactive Virtual Assistant and business operations professional with 20+ years’ experience supporting Australian SMEs and professional services across HR, governance, compliance, and B2B environments. I specialise in keeping the back end of business development and outreach running smoothly—from researching and organising leads, maintaining referral partner lists, and tracking follow-ups, through to supporting LinkedIn activity and ensuring records are accurate, current, and well organised. My background includes extensive work with senior leaders, HR professionals, legal advisors, consultants, and compliance-focused businesses. I’m comfortable working in regulated and confidential environments and am known for my structured approach, attention to detail, and clear, professional communication. I enjoy setting up simple systems using spreadsheets or CRM tools to track outreach activity, conversations, and next steps, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. I’m equally comfortable supporting administrative tasks, coordinating stakeholders, and providing regular progress updates in a collaborative, remote working environment. I’m currently seeking a flexible, part-time role where I can provide reliable, hands-on support to a growing B2B service—particularly one focused on helping Australian businesses navigate risk, compliance, and workplace obligations.

Kate Graham

I’m a proactive Virtual Assistant and business operations professional with 20+ years’ experience supporting Australian SMEs and professional services across HR, governance, compliance, and B2B environments. I specialise in keeping the back end of business development and outreach running smoothly—from researching and organising leads, maintaining referral partner lists, and tracking follow-ups, through to supporting LinkedIn activity and ensuring records are accurate, current, and well organised. My background includes extensive work with senior leaders, HR professionals, legal advisors, consultants, and compliance-focused businesses. I’m comfortable working in regulated and confidential environments and am known for my structured approach, attention to detail, and clear, professional communication. I enjoy setting up simple systems using spreadsheets or CRM tools to track outreach activity, conversations, and next steps, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. I’m equally comfortable supporting administrative tasks, coordinating stakeholders, and providing regular progress updates in a collaborative, remote working environment. I’m currently seeking a flexible, part-time role where I can provide reliable, hands-on support to a growing B2B service—particularly one focused on helping Australian businesses navigate risk, compliance, and workplace obligations.

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I’m a proactive Virtual Assistant and business operations professional with 20+ years’ experience supporting Australian SMEs and professional services across HR, governance, compliance, and B2B environments.

I specialise in keeping the back end of business development and outreach running smoothly—from researching and organising leads, maintaining referral partner lists, and tracking follow-ups, through to supporting LinkedIn activity and ensuring records are accurate, current, and well organised.

My background includes extensive work with senior leaders, HR professionals, legal advisors, consultants, and compliance-focused businesses. I’m comfortable working in regulated and confidential environments and am known for my structured approach, attention to detail, and clear, professional communication.

I enjoy setting up simple systems using spreadsheets or CRM tools to track outreach activity, conversations, and next steps, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. I’m equally comfortable supporting administrative tasks, coordinating stakeholders, and providing regular progress updates in a collaborative, remote working environment.

I’m currently seeking a flexible, part-time role where I can provide reliable, hands-on support to a growing B2B service—particularly one focused on helping Australian businesses navigate risk, compliance, and workplace obligations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Assistant / Office Manager at White Picket Fence Holdings
April 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Provided end-to-end administrative and operational support to senior leadership, board members, and external professional stakeholders, ensuring accurate documentation, follow-ups and action tracking. Prepared board packs, maintained governance records, tracked actions and managed highly confidential compliance and business documentation. Acted as a central coordination point between executives, consultants and external advisors, supporting professional engagement and timely communication. Oversaw recruitment administration, onboarding workflows, and people & culture processes, ensuring structured records and consistent processes. Managed office operations, suppliers, budgets, invoicing and compliance-related documentation with a strong focus on accuracy and organisation.
BDM & Facilitator at Leading Edge Professional Development
April 1, 2021 - Present
Supported B2B business development activities, including client relationship management, lead follow-up, and coordination of new and ongoing corporate engagements. Researched prospective organisations and contacts to support outreach and partnership opportunities. Managed logistics and administration for corporate programs, events, and professional development initiatives. Edited and proofread newsletters and marketing communications for professional audiences. Maintained accurate records of client interactions, program delivery, and engagement status.
Head of Secondary Trading at PrimaryMarkets Pty Ltd
May 1, 2016 - April 1, 2021
Worked closely with CEOs, CFOs, solicitors, and company secretaries to support B2B transactions and compliance-led processes. Maintained detailed records of transactions, client communications, and regulatory documentation. Supported business development presentations, client meetings, and professional stakeholder engagement. Oversaw AML, escrow, and compliance service providers, ensuring documentation accuracy and process integrity.
Executive Assistant / Office Manager at Lane 9 Capital & MAP Corporate
March 1, 2009 - April 1, 2016
Provided EA and office management support across multiple entities. Supported startup of two new entities and closure of an existing entity. Managed complex diaries for managing directors. Coordinated institutional meeting schedules for capital raisings. Managed office operation including expenses, invoicing and supplier relationships.
Personal Assistant at Merrill Lynch Private Wealth
June 1, 2008 - April 1, 2011
High-level executive and administrative support; stakeholder coordination across legal, HR, finance, and governance environments; research, scheduling, onboarding, communications, and record management; exposure to regulated, compliance-driven, and professional services settings.

Education

Diploma of Human Resource Management at North Sydney TAFE
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Diploma of Human Resource Management at North Sydney TAFE
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma of Human Resource Management
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Certificate in Human Resource Management
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Financial Services, Other, Real Estate & Construction