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Laura Fraser

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Executive Assistant with 15+ years of experience supporting CEOs, founders, and principals in corporate, consultancy, and private office environments across the UK and Canada. Highly skilled in complex diary management, governance administration, confidential communication, and high-level stakeholder liaison. Known for calm efficiency, sound judgment, and a solutions-focused mindset in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to Founder

Potting Shed Events Ltd
02.2025 - 11.2025
  • Creative events agency specialising in immersive brand and corporate experiences.

Executive Assistant to Principal Consultant

Private Office
London, UK
04.2023 - 01.2025
  • Acted as a trusted advisor to the founder, providing judgment, discretion, and proactive decision support.
  • Proactively managed the founder’s inbox and diary, identifying priorities, coordinating meetings, and ensuring seamless day-to-day workflows.
  • Maintained alignment between executive priorities and team efforts by proactively communicating expectations and progress.
  • Prepared presentations, reports, and briefing materials.
  • Coordinated complex domestic and international travel itineraries, adapting plans quickly as priorities changed.
  • Prepared the founder for key meetings by delivering comprehensive briefing materials, and relevant information.
  • Tracked and reconciled receipts, invoices, and reimbursements with a high level of accuracy.
  • Private office supporting business interests in finance, property, and charitable projects.

Executive Assistant to CEO

TrustMark
Basingstoke, UK
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Produced and proofread confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  • Liaised with clients, investors, and advisors with professionalism and discretion.
  • Organised detailed global travel itineraries, responding swiftly and accurately to changing demands.
  • Delivered high-level executive and governance support to the CEO and the Board of Directors.
  • Managed a complex, fast-moving calendar, ensuring the CEO’s time was aligned with organisational priorities.
  • Oversaw the CEO’s email inbox, identifying priority messages and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
  • Represented the executive in communications with clients, government departments, and external partners, ensuring a polished, professional standard.
  • Prepared agendas, board packs, and minutes while ensuring all governance documentation was accurate, compliant, and delivered within strict deadlines.
  • Organised internal/external events, conferences, and committee meetings.
  • National organisation delivering government-endorsed quality standards for businesses.

Executive Assistant to Vice President

Global Public Affairs
Vancouver, Canada
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Supported the Vice President with executive administration and high-level client coordination.
  • Managed a complex calendar, travel, and multi-stakeholder communications.
  • Monitored Vice President’s inbox, flagged priority emails and followed up on items to be actioned.
  • Assisted with proposals, presentations, and business documentation, ensuring clarity and strategic alignment.
  • Assisted with planning and delivery of high-profile events and client functions, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Co-ordinated, prepared and reconciled expenses for Vice President.
  • Canada's leading government relations and strategic communications firm.

Legal Assistant – contract role

Alvarez Arbitration
Vancouver, Canada
01.2016 - 12.2017

Executive Assistant to Director

AHR Construction
, UK
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Managed diary, meetings, and communication for the Director in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Oversaw the Director’s inbox by prioritising key messages and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
  • Supported tender submissions, documentation, and project reporting with accuracy and tight turnaround times.
  • Coordinated subcontractor communications and supported compliance documentation.
  • Construction and property services firm.

Executive Assistant to President

Harvey McKinnon Associates
Vancouver, Canada
01.2014 - 11.2015
  • Oversaw the President’s inbox and calendar, ensuring timely responses and clear scheduling across competing demands.
  • Edited and prepared manuscripts, including a bestselling publication, ensuring accuracy and publication readiness.
  • Prepared the President for upcoming meetings by ensuring he had the right information, context, and materials.
  • Led a national social media campaign recognised across Canada, increasing visibility and engagement.
  • Coordinated seminars, workshops, and corporate events for nonprofit and corporate clients.
  • Executed comprehensive domestic and international travel planning.
  • National fundraising consultancy.

Executive Assistant to Director

Columbia Speech & Language Services
Vancouver, Canada
01.2012 - 12.2014

Executive Assistant to Directors

Citadel Commerce Ltd
Vancouver, Canada
01.2009 - 12.2011

Education

Access to Higher Education Certificate - Business

Southampton City College
Southampton

A-Levels - English Literature, English Language, History

St Anne's Sixth Form College
Southampton

Skills

  • Executive support and complex diary management
  • Board and governance administration
  • Stakeholder communication and liaison
  • Document drafting, editing and proofreading
  • Travel planning and logistics coordination
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Confidentiality and professional discretion
  • Budgeting, expenses and financial tracking
  • Workflow improvement and operational efficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Outlook and email/inbox management
  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
  • Adobe and PDF editing tools
  • CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce)
  • Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack
  • Project management platforms (Asana, Trello, Mondaycom)

Core Achievements

  • Acted as a strategic partner to CEOs, Presidents, and senior leaders, using sound judgment, anticipation, and strong communication skills to support high-level decision-making across multiple organisations.
  • Delivered comprehensive board support, leveraging exceptional organisation and attention to detail to prepare agendas, board packs, minutes, and track governance actions with accuracy and compliance.
  • Streamlined governance processes, applying process-improvement skills to reduce board pack preparation time by over 25% while enhancing accuracy and consistency.
  • Edited and prepared manuscripts—including a bestselling publication—drawing on advanced writing, editing, and proofreading skills to ensure clarity and publication readiness.
  • Implemented improved inbox and scheduling systems, demonstrating operational efficiency and strong prioritisation skills that significantly enhanced executive responsiveness and decision-making speed.
  • Led a national social media campaign recognised across Canada, showcasing creative communication skills and the ability to manage high-visibility projects.
  • Consistently entrusted with highly confidential information, recognised for exceptional discretion, professionalism, and the ability to maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Timeline

Executive Assistant to Founder

Potting Shed Events Ltd
02.2025 - 11.2025

Executive Assistant to Principal Consultant

Private Office
04.2023 - 01.2025

Executive Assistant to CEO

TrustMark
04.2018 - 05.2021

Executive Assistant to Vice President

Global Public Affairs
10.2016 - 12.2017

Legal Assistant – contract role

Alvarez Arbitration
01.2016 - 12.2017

Executive Assistant to Director

AHR Construction
01.2016 - 07.2016

Executive Assistant to President

Harvey McKinnon Associates
01.2014 - 11.2015

Executive Assistant to Director

Columbia Speech & Language Services
01.2012 - 12.2014

Executive Assistant to Directors

Citadel Commerce Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2011

Access to Higher Education Certificate - Business

Southampton City College

A-Levels - English Literature, English Language, History

St Anne's Sixth Form College
Laura Fraser