I'm Melissa Luckhurst, a proactive freelance Virtual Assistant and Administrative Consultant based in Brighton & Hove, UK. I help busy executives and teams stay organized, on schedule, and efficient by delivering reliable calendar management, document control, and marketing support across remote and hybrid teams. I collaborate with corporate change consultancies, creative businesses, and educational programs worldwide, delivering tailored admin, digital operations, and content production services with a friendly, can-do approach. I partner with clients to streamline workflows, optimize data and client files, support online events and webinars, and execute digital content strategies across WordPress, Shopify, Moodle, and social platforms.

Melissa Luckhurst

I'm Melissa Luckhurst, a proactive freelance Virtual Assistant and Administrative Consultant based in Brighton & Hove, UK. I help busy executives and teams stay organized, on schedule, and efficient by delivering reliable calendar management, document control, and marketing support across remote and hybrid teams. I collaborate with corporate change consultancies, creative businesses, and educational programs worldwide, delivering tailored admin, digital operations, and content production services with a friendly, can-do approach. I partner with clients to streamline workflows, optimize data and client files, support online events and webinars, and execute digital content strategies across WordPress, Shopify, Moodle, and social platforms.

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I’m Melissa Luckhurst, a proactive freelance Virtual Assistant and Administrative Consultant based in Brighton & Hove, UK. I help busy executives and teams stay organized, on schedule, and efficient by delivering reliable calendar management, document control, and marketing support across remote and hybrid teams. I collaborate with corporate change consultancies, creative businesses, and educational programs worldwide, delivering tailored admin, digital operations, and content production services with a friendly, can-do approach.
I partner with clients to streamline workflows, optimize data and client files, support online events and webinars, and execute digital content strategies across WordPress, Shopify, Moodle, and social platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Programme Manager (Contract) at NTL Institute
January 1, 2025 - Present
Serve as the dedicated central contact point for international faculty and professional cohorts of 30–35 global executives. Direct end-to-end milestone timelines and operational scheduling across a six-module educational syllabus. Provide strict budget oversight, evaluating vendor quotes, verifying multi-currency expenses, and tracking outgoing invoices. Draft, distribute, and execute participant contracts, ensuring immediate regulatory file compliance.
Marketing & Masters Programme Coordinator at Mayvin (L&D Consultancy)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Maintained corporate website backend structures, refreshed marketing collateral, and updated user interface layouts. Managed technical asset pipelines for the firm's business podcast, including sound editing, metadata setup, and publishing on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. Acted as Technical Host for live client webinars (up to 30 participants) and ensured accessibility with precise subtitles, timecodes, and descriptive alt text.
Operational Support Administrator at Mayvin
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Provided organizational framework administration for an accredited master’s degree track. Supervised the applicant pathway workflow, responding to prospects and validating critical academic files. Administered Moodle-based digital resource hubs, processed enrollments, and structured document layouts.
Freelance Digital Consultant & Virtual Assistant at Self-Employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Delivered flexible administrative, operational, and structural support to clients in the arts, charity, and commercial sectors. Audited client websites for WCAG compliance and optimized content presentation; managed content pipelines and client communications.
Gallery Manager, Senior Curator & Sales Lead at Art5 Gallery
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2022
Directed end-to-end commercial operations and vendor networks, contributing to £250k+ yearly turnover. Organized multi-stakeholder gallery events and exhibitions, including staffing plans and invitations. Curated email marketing templates via MailChimp and segmented customer leads to drive repeat retail business.

Education

Marketing Foundation Study at Oxford College of Marketing
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
MA in Art History & Museum Curating at University of Sussex
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
BA (Hons) in English Literature & Art History at University of Sussex
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Global OD Certificate
January 1, 2025 - May 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail