Fawn Lockard

Highly organised Operations Coordinator and PA with 10+ years' experience supporting senior leadership across executive search, engineering, and startup environments. Currently supporting the growth and development of an AI-driven talent platform, contributing across product, operations, and go-to-market strategy. Known for bringing structure to fast-moving businesses, coordinating complex projects, and acting as a trusted right hand to stakeholders.

Combines strong organisational capability with commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Growth & Platform Development Support at Astrala Nexus (part of Magnus Civil Engineering Ltd) (2025-01 – Present)

• Play a key role in the ongoing build, development, and rollout of an AI-driven talent platform
• Work closely with leadership on product structure, user journey, and overall platform proposition
• Contribute to go-to-market strategy, including positioning, messaging, and launch execution
• Support the design and implementation of internal processes to enable scalability and user adoption
• Act as a central coordination point across stakeholders, ensuring alignment across product, operations, and leadership

Operations Support at Magnus Civil Engineering Ltd (2024-09 – 2025-01)

• Provided operational and administrative support within a fast-paced engineering business
• Supported leadership with project coordination, internal processes, and day-to-day operations
• Contributed to the development of new business initiatives, including Astrala Nexus

Operations Coordinator at Eden Search & Select, Leeds (2019-07 – 2024-08)

• Managed complex, high-volume diaries for three senior consultants, coordinating meetings, international travel, and logistics across multiple time zones
• Acted as primary liaison between clients and board-level candidates, ensuring a seamless executive search process
• Coordinated end-to-end project administration for retained search assignments
• Planned and delivered high-profile events, including executive dinners and leadership events
• Prepared and formatted high-quality client documentation and presentations
• Maintained and improved database integrity, enhancing usability for research and delivery teams
• Supported business development through pitch preparation and marketing coordination
• Operated in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines

Customer Service Administrator at Harrogate Audi (2012-09 – 2019-07)

• Supported a high-volume service department, managing bookings, invoicing, and customer interactions
• Maintained accurate records and ensured smooth day-to-day operations
• Delivered professional front-of-house customer service in a fast-paced environment

BA (Hons) – Leeds Metropolitan University

BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts – Lincoln College

AS Level in English – Lincoln College

GCSEs – Lincoln Minster Secondary School