Sharise Denny

A qualified legal secretary, experienced secretarial and administrative professional specialising in minute taking, meeting documentation and records management. I have supported boards, panels and school governors by accurately recording discussions, decisions and actions, ensuring clear, actionable minutes and well-organised documentation. Skilled in remote and virtual meeting support, diary management, documentation preparation and confidential record-keeping in compliance with GDPR.

Highly organised, detail-focused and trusted to work independently or collaboratively with senior stakeholders. Seeking a fully remote Secretary, Team Assistant, Minute Taker, Company Secretary Support, or Governance Support role.

Minute Taker – School Governor Meetings - Virtual Matters Secretarial Services

(2023-12)

• Attend virtual board and committee meetings and produce accurate, impartial minutes.
• Record discussions, decisions and actions clearly with agreed timescales.
• Work closely with the Chair to ensure minutes reflect outcomes; circulate within deadlines.
• Maintain confidential records and stay up to date with education governance requirements.

Panel & Case Conference Clerk - London Borough of Tower Hamlets

(2018-09 - 2022-04)

• Produced high-quality minutes for multi-agency safeguarding and statutory meetings.
• Coordinated virtual meetings across multiple time zones.
• Maintained confidential electronic and paper records in compliance with GDPR.
• Acted as first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Conference Record Taker - London Borough of Merton

(2017-03 - 2017-09)

• Recorded statutory conferences and professional meetings accurately.
• Managed secure document transfer and confidential case records.
• Liaised with professionals, parents and carers on meeting arrangements.

Programme Executive Officer (Meeting & Minute Support) - House of Commons

(2016-02 - 2016-04)

• Prepared agendas, documented meetings and tracked actions for board / programme meetings.
• Maintained SharePoint sites, diaries, correspondence and stakeholder communications.
• Ensured confidentiality and compliance with information security requirements.

Senior / Business Support Officer - London Borough of Croydon

(2013-07 - 2016-02)

• Supported multi-agency safeguarding boards, panels and review meetings with minute taking.
• Maintained action logs, reports and stakeholder communications.
• Trained new staff in minute-taking and administrative processes.

ILEX Legal Secretarial Diploma - Legal Secretarial

ILEX Legal Secretarial Certificate - Legal Secretarial

Access to Law - Law - NOCN

GCSEs - English & Maths