Shirley Farrell
EA / PRIVATE PA
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About
With over 20 years of diverse experience and a proven track record of success, I have a strong passion for order, structure, and organisation. I uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in everything I do. I anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions before they arrive. Grounded in common sense and confidence, I provide not only dependable support but also trusted advice, influence, and leadership.
Experience
Freelance EA at Polar Black Events & Maison Margaux (2025-10 – 2026-04)
- Liaise with the cleaning staff for the office and home
- Liaise with office admin to ensure the office is fully stocked with, cleaning supplies, kitchen supplies
- Book meeting rooms with office concierge for Director meetings
- Coordinate any birthdays, gifts for staff to include event nights out
- Coordinate and expense any event receipts
- Comprehensive diary management
- Extensive global travel coordination across the business and personal
- Liaison with household staff, suppliers, and external contractors, overseeing maintenance, works, and day-to-day operational needs
- Management of household logistics, including permits, insurance matters, and vehicle servicing/repairs
- On Site support – Coordinating shoot days (House & Garden Magazine and Hello Magazine)
- Event planning and home entertaining, organising and delivering private events for family and guests
- Manage Health & Wellness scheduling coordinate appointments
Freelance at HNW Clients (2024-09-09 – 2025-10)
Supported Mr. C R Russell (Philanthropist) Office based role. Armani Al Rasheed (Wedding Liaison). Ashish Gupta Fashion Designer – Studio Move.
Artist PA - Rebecca Ferguson, MBE at Self-Employed (2017-06 – 2024-08)
Singer/Songwriter
- Project & Campaign Support. Wedding Coordination / House move and renovation project
PA - London-Based Actress at Self-Employed (2017-06 – 2024-08)
- Private flight booking via Netjets
- Arts & Antiques Liaison
- Assisted with managing a complex House renovation project/garden project
- Coordination with architects, craftsman, interior designers, builders and contractors
- Point of contact for all rented London Properties
- Handle payments for household bils, vendors, and other related expenses
- Onboarding and of boarding of staff
Household Manager - Jacqueline Gold CBE at Ann Summers (2017-06 – 2017-12)
Working in a domestic environment, providing household & personal support to Jacqueline Gold
- Ad-hoc & Household Projects
Artist PA - Liam Gallagher at Self-Employed (2013-06 – 2016-12)
- Manage diary, schedule and reminders
- Managing travel – creating itineraries - private flights, ground transportation, chauffeurs, VIP tours, hotels etc
- Liaising with Managers, Labels, Tour Managers, Accountants, Friends and Family
- Education coordination with London-based private schools
Artist PA - JB from JLS at Self-Employed (2012-06 – 2013-06)
- Day to day lifestyle support
Office Manager at Threepipe PR Agency (2009-07 – 2012-06)
Responsible for delivering smooth and efficient office operations.
- Responsible for meeting set up and office supplies
- Sickness and holiday leave admin
- Facilities – liaising with building manager for maintenance and repairs
- IT coordination – liaising with our outsourced IT company to coordinate the IT setup for new starters
- PA to both Directors
Education
9 GCSE's and above
BTEC National in Business & Tourism
