René Starbuck
Highly organised and proactive Virtual Assistant with 20+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C‑Suite leaders and high‑net‑worth clients. Skilled in diary and inbox management, communication, document production, scheduling, and remote administrative support. Calm, discreet, and solutions‑focused, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver seamless support. Seeking remote VA opportunities requiring reliability, initiative, and exceptional organisation.
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Work Experience
Personal Assistant / Housekeeper / Companion (Live‑In)
Oxford Aunts
Apr 2021 — PresentCurrentOxfordshire
- Managing diaries, appointments, and schedules with accuracy and forward planning
- Handling personal administration, correspondence, and daily organisation
- Coordinating contractors, repairs, and household logistics
- Running errands, managing shopping lists, and maintaining stock levels
- Ensuring smooth, efficient household operations with discretion and trust
Personal Assistant / Carer / Housekeeper (Live‑In)
Helping Hands Home Care (National)
Sep 2017 — Apr 2021
- Delivered 24/7 support including scheduling, personal admin, and household organisation
- Duties mirrored those performed at Oxford Aunts
Senior Executive Assistant
Atlas Security Systems
Mar 2006 — Sept 2017 and on an ad-hoc basis until Dec 2023Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Supported CEO, COO, and CFO with diary management, travel, email handling, and client liaison
- Acted as gatekeeper and spokesperson in leadership absence
- Managed properties, renovations, vendors, and household staff
- Produced documents, reports, spreadsheets, and handled transcription and dictation
- Organised internal and external company events
- Increased key account sales by 30%+ and improved debt collection by £500+ per account
- Developed internal systems and processes to improve efficiency
Call Centre Supervisor
Atlas Security Systems
Mar 1995 — Mar 2006Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Supervised teams of 30 staff per shift, ensuring quality and performance standards
- Managed call flow, triage, and customer support operations
- Delivered software and staff training as an in‑house specialist
- Created staff rosters and supported high‑volume periods through effective coordination
Skills
Diary & Email ManagementTravel Planning & CoordinationDocument Creation & FormattingTyping & TranscriptionScheduling & AdministrationClient Communication & LiaisonData Entry & ResearchProblem Solving & InitiativeConfidentiality & DiscretionMicrosoft Word (Expert)Team Collaboration
Education
NVQ Level 4, Proofreading, Editing & Copywriting
College of Media and Publishing
NVQ Level 3, Business Studies
Russell Road Technical College
High School Diploma, A-Levels
Victoria Park High School
Languages
English
C2 Proficient
Afrikaans
B2 Upper Intermediate