Alex Redman

Organised and personable professional with several years of experience working in fast-paced corporate environments, supporting teams, managing competing priorities and building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. I bring strong communication, organisation and administrative skills, with experience coordinating projects, preparing materials, managing schedules and deadlines and supporting the smooth running of day-to-day activity.

Corporate Communications Advisor at Brunswick Group (2021-09 – 2026-06)

Progressed from Account Executive to Associate within a busy communications consultancy, reflecting strong performance, reliability and increasing responsibility.

• Managed multiple client requests and tight deadlines, prioritising tasks carefully and communicating clearly when plans or requirements changed.
• Built trusted client relationships and worked across teams to deliver accurate, high-quality materials and support major announcements, meetings and events.

Executive Assistant and Committee Services Officer at City of London Corporation (2020-01 – 2021-09)

• Provided executive office support to the Chair of the Policy and Resources Committee, managing a complex calendar, balancing competing priorities and coordinating domestic and international travel.
• Prepared agendas, meeting packs and executive briefings for senior meetings, ensuring the Chair was well prepared and had the relevant information at the right time.
• Maintained action and decision trackers, followed up with stakeholders and monitored outstanding commitments to keep priorities moving between meetings.

Intern, Summer Programme at Taylor Bennett Foundation (2021-07 – 2021-08)

• Attended daily in-person masterclasses and training sessions hosted by PR agencies and in-house communication teams, covering topics including ESG, crisis communications, branding, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement.
• Drafted and pitched press statements and developed briefing materials such as talking points and Q&A documents for mock and live client scenarios during immersive workshops.
• Managed confidential correspondence, expenses and administrative processes with accuracy, discretion and sound judgement.
• Acted as a key liaison between the private office, senior internal colleagues and external stakeholders, coordinating information on policy initiatives, announcements and major events.

Customer Assistant at Marks & Spencer Café - Newcastle (2016-06 – 2016-10)

• Adapted to different customer needs, making personalised recommendations and upselling goods to increase company sales and maximise the customer experience.
• Provided exceptional customer service by actively assisting clients with any additional needs and requirements and building a positive rapport with all customers.
• Coordinated team responsibilities to ensure the sale of all baked goods before the end of the day, consistently achieving this target.

Crew Member at Five Guys - Newcastle (2016-03 – 2016-05)

• Delivered quick, friendly service in a busy restaurant, taking orders accurately and responding to customer requests.
• Prepared and served food to quality standards while following food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Restocked supplies and maintained clean front-of-house and work areas, moving flexibly between tasks during busy periods.

BA Hons in Politics and History – Newcastle University (2015-09 – 2018-07)

A-Levels in History, English Literature, Religious Studies – Bishop Thomas Grant Sixth Form, London (2013-09 – 2015-08)

GCSEs – Bishop Thomas Grant Secondary School (2008-09 – 2013-08)