Porscha Mbawu

Highly experienced Executive Assistant with over 10 years' experience supporting C-suite executives and senior leadership teams within fast-paced corporate environments. Proven ability to manage complex priorities, coordinate international projects, organise executive meetings and events, and provide seamless operational support with absolute discretion. Experienced in managing multiple stakeholders, preparing high-quality presentations and communications, coordinating international travel and delivering exceptional organisational support.

Technologically confident with a strong interest in AI and digital tools that improve efficiency, workflow and executive productivity. Fluent in French.

Executive Reception / Office Support (contract) at Davidson Kempner (2023-05 – 2023-08)

EA at Boden (2021-11 – 2023-03)

Process improvement of live broadcast management

• Supported the COO, CMO and Chief People Officer with day-to-day executive support across multiple business priorities.
• Managed complex scheduling, senior stakeholder meetings and executive communications.
• Prepared accurate board meeting minutes, tracked action items and maintained confidential governance records
• Coordinated international virtual events involving senior leadership and global teams.
• Produced and edited executive presentations, board-level communications and briefing materials.
• Managed end-to-end logistics for executive events including speaker management and post-event communications.
• Improved operational processes by redesigning broadcast and meeting workflows.

Marketing Excellence Manager at Coty (2017-10 – 2019-08)

Supported Vice President of Marketing Capabilities

• Coordinate domestic and international training events
• Create and publish training films
• Managing training records, budgets and expenses
• Oversee video production & post production. Also edit films & podcasts
• Design Online Marketing Academy via Cross Knowledge
• Produce Content including films, photography & PowerPoints
• Successfully managed the live broadcast of the Annual Marketing Summit to 20,000 employees in over 9 offices worldwide.

Team Assistant at Vendigital (2016-08 – 2017-05)

Managed busy diaries and meeting schedules for the leadership team.

• Coordinated interviews, executive meetings and stakeholder communications.
• Produced, proofread and formatted PowerPoint presentations and business documentation.
• Maintained CRM systems, sales documentation and reporting.
• Supported leadership with ad hoc projects in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Office Manager/ Facilities coordinator at Bally (2015-11 – 2016-07)

Coordinated domestic and international travel and itineraries for senior executives.

• Managed meeting schedules, boardrooms and executive events.
• Processed expenses, invoices and travel documentation.
• Liaised with international suppliers and couriers.
• Managed facilities projects and office operations.

Administration at Net-a-Porter (2015-01 – 2015-11)

Organised office space for Natalie Massenet following relocation

• Prepared spaces for British Fashion Council meetings
• Assisting with office relocation tasks
• Provided phone coverage by answering and screening calls
• Managed executive travel arrangement and couriers
• Oversaw reception email correspondence

Senior Field Sales Agent at HSS Hire (2013-06 – 2014-09)

Conducted site visits to engage potential clients and build relationships

• Assist the Key Account manager in client support
• Expand client base by promoting too hire
• Achieve sales goals through effective sales strategies
• Maintain CRM data and offer sales assistance

PA at Ciaran McCoole (Physiotherapist) (2008-03 – 2008-09)

Way-in Floor Supervisor at Harrods (2005-08 – 2006-03)

MSc in Football Business – University Campus of Football Business (2023-09 – 2025-08)

BA/BSc (Hons) Joint Honours in Business/Journalism and Media Cultures – University of Hertfordshire (2009-09 – 2012-05)

A Levels – St Charles RC 6th Form (2003-09 – 2005-06)

GCSE – St Gregory's RC HIGH SCHOOL (2002-05 – 2003-06)