Claire Elliot

245 East 44th Street, Apt 32B, New York, NY 10017

ce8e3a48@westpost.net
SUMMARY:
For the past 11 years, I have served as Manager, Office of the CEO of a media-se
rvices industry leader, serving a high-profile, dynamic and controversial perso
nality as well as a demanding CFO, an esteemed Chairman (former U.S. Ambassador
to Great Britain), and highly renowned, 18-member Board of Directors. My succe
ss in a high-pressure, global-business environment is due to:
a- Forward thinker, intuitive and pro-active
a- Strong diplomacy and communications skills
a- Team player, relationship builder and flexible
a- Detail-oriented, multi-tasker and problem-solver
a- Self-starter, well organized and highly resourceful
a- Commitment to highest standards of professional ethics and personal performa
nce.
a- Cordon Bleu Degree in gourmet cooking and a Master of Wine Degree from Chate
au Loudenne,
Bordeaux, France provide additional valuable assets to my diverse ex
perience and career
EXPERIENCE:
WPP Group, New York, NY / London, UK 1999 a" May 2010
Manager, Office of the CEO / CFO / Chairman and WPP Board
* Relocated from WPP London headquarters in 2008 to assist in managing New York
corporate
officeas growth
* Act as gatekeeper to the CEO and CFO; ensure optimal expenditure of their time
by vetting calls, meeting requests and appearances; establish schedule prioriti
es
* Plan and coordinate detailed itineraries and programs during visits to interna
tional offices by CEO / CFO / Chairman and other Board members
* Interface with offices of heads of state and high-level government officials a
round the world
* Organize and attend quarterly and special Board meetings and Annual General Me
eting held worldwide; coordinate presentations, material production and dissemi
nation, catering, offsite dinners, travel arrangements
* Plan and coordinate Annual World Economic Forum Agendas for CEO & CFO
* Arrange for operating company heads to make quarterly presentations to CEO & C
FO and periodically to Board
* Interface on corporate press releases, quarterly financial statements and annu
al report
* Manage corporate sponsorships and special events
* Monitor CFOas budget and travel and expense reports, and reconcile invoices
* Coordinate CFOas national and international speaking roles and press interview
s
* Liaison for CFOas participation on boards of directors of other major corporat
ions
* Supervise recruitment and retention of corporate support staffing in London an
d New York
* Successfully and discretely handle sensitive issues and confidential matters
* Function independently with a wide latitude for discretionary action to achiev
e results

EXPERIENCE (continued):
Diageo, London, UK 1990 a" 1998
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer of the worldas leading premium dr
inks company
Chesterton International, London, UK 1983 a" 1990
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer of this international -manufactur
ing company
Working for the CEO of a consumer-products company and the CEO of an industrial
company
has given me diverse business experience, although my responsibilities were simi
lar:
* Performed all administrative duties for the CEO
* Managed fluid and complex calendar and coordinated extensive international tra
vel itineraries
* Performed gatekeeper function
* Liaised with top levels of corporate management
* Assisted with personal-business matters, including travel, insurance, investme
nts and charitable contributions
* Prepared T&E expense reports and monitored credit card accounts
* Managed other highly confidential records and information
* Organized CEO participation in company events worldwide
EDUCATION:
Sprules College, Winchester, UK
2 years - International Secretariat Degree
Peter Symonds College, Winchester, UK
2 years - Business Studies Degree (Baccalaureate-equivalent)
Master of Wine Degree at Chateau Loudenne, Bordeaux
Cordon Bleu Degree, London
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Shorthand: 140 wpm; Typing: 90 wpm; highly proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel an
d PowerPoint
REFERENCES:
Available upon request