Siobhan Lancaster - Exceptional Personal Assistant

2012 - 2009 Freelance Personal Assistant

2003 - 2008 Manager of Mind in East Devon (part of Mind in Exeter & East Devon, affiliated to National Mind)
Manager of the East Devon Project of the national mental health charity Mind. I had sole responsibility for all aspects from staffing to finance, liaising with clients, volunteers, the NHS and other organisations
A more detailed description of this role is available on request.

1999 – 2003 PA to Manager of Mind in East Devon

1992 – ongoing Moved to Devon.
PA to Paul Reeves, working from home, including handling administration and bookkeeping. Also visiting Cirencester premises, once a month, for same. In March 2008, I worked with Paul Reeves and his Research Department on the (highly successful) Sotheby’s Exhibition and Sale, “The Best of British.” The utmost discretion and confidentiality are vital elements of my work in this domain.

1982 – 1992 (and to present) - Paul Reeves
Instrumental in opening of Paul Reeves’s Gallery at 32B Kensington Church Street. Managed gallery, including all the administration. Often delegated to buying stock for the business, including viewing and attending auctions, to bid at all the major London houses (Sothebys, Phillips, Christies, Bonhams). Also under cover bidding on behalf of clients (discretion vital, as some well known)
Dual role as ongoing PA to Paul Reeves, including handling all his business, financial and personal affairs.

1978 – 1982
Straight from art college joined Paul Reeves Decorative Arts, to set up a stand at the newly opened Chenil Galleries, on King’s Road, Chelsea.

Education
1964 – 1976 Holy Trinity Convent (11 O Levels) Bromley, Kent
1976 – 1978 Ravensbourne College of Art (Foundation Course)

Computer Skills
PC and Mac. Dreamweaver.

Interests
Gardening, nature, animals and wildlife. Arts, antiques, architecture. Walking. Music. Food, particularly supporting organically grown and locally produced foods.

References available on request