Catherine Luke

Part time freelance relocation, orientation and integration services to individuals, families and companies moving to Switzerland. In addition we have many years' experience in contractor management, permit & payroll services.

Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Project Administration on the building site of a new $1bn factory in Canton Solothurn, working with approximately 20 nationalities in 3-4 languages daily. Travel planning and management, diary management for executives, translation of permits, contracts and procedures, office supplies and catering management. Ad hoc duties as required by executives.

Head of reception managing 2 locations in central Zurich with one direct report and coordination of 6 EAs for vacation and other absence cover. Organisation of meetings, conferences, accommodation and travel for a variety of senior management colleagues. Management of travel website for Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands employees. Facility management, emergency/evacuation contact. Classic EA duties, diary, travel and expense management for senior VP as well as for chief technologist. Event organization.

Office Manager, Executive Assistant to Managing Director for privately owned asset management company. Travel planning and management, reception duties, HR management, diary management and meeting coordination, translation of documents. Support Risk manager in daily investments.

Department manager, permit and payroll services to client companies employing external specialists (contractors, consultants). Permit and visa management, relocation services, translation and interpreting services, budgeting, billing and managing costs for foreign recruitment agencies.

Market research, organizational management, languages, marketing, translation, simultaneous interpreting.

1993 Postgraduate Diploma European Marketing with Languages from Napier University, Edinburgh