Kerry Leigh Court
Virtual Assistant | Graphic Designer | Social Media Manager
Dynamic and experienced Virtual Assistant, Coordinator, and Designer with a decade of diverse experience in Learning & Development. Skilled in personal and executive support, administration, and project management, I have a proven track record in coordinating impactful training and events, delivering digital literacy training, and managing social media marketing strategies. My background in graphic and web design complements my ability to create engaging visual content, while my adaptable and reliable approach ensures effective collaboration with leaders and teams to exceed shared goals.
Experience
Virtual Assistant (Operations and Marketing Manager) – Freelance | April 2022 – Current
I successfully provided comprehensive administrative, operational, technical, marketing, and creative support to a Luxembourg-based company. I facilitated the team’s transition to Microsoft Teams, enhancing internal communication and streamlining operational processes. Additionally, I contributed to the redesign of three company websites, ensuring a modern and user-friendly experience. I also supported the CEO’s thought leadership initiatives on LinkedIn by developing and implementing effective posting strategies to enhance their professional presence.
- Marketing & Social Media Management
- Graphic Design
- Website Design & Maintenance
- Operations Support
Learning & Development Consultant / Programme Specialist: PPS Insurance Company | December 2020 – August 2022
In this role, I provided value to employees, senior leaders and board members of the organisation through digital literacy and behavioural training. I was additionally involved in the management and coordination of key strategic initiatives for the business, as well as graphic design work for training communications and presentations.
- Training Facilitation
- Digital Literacy & Online Platform training
- Administration Support
- Development & Design
- Program Management
- Project Coordination
- Staff Bursary Administration
Academy Administrator: PPS Insurance Company | July 2018 – November 2020
This role gave me the opportunity to demonstrate my ability to take ownership, initiative and use my skills to create a lasting impact in the training department’s overall coordination and administration processes resulting in first-class training experiences for employees.
- Digital Astuteness Training Facilitator
- Online Training Coordination
- Training administration / communication
- Training calendar coordination
- Training event coordination
- Staff bursary administration
- Data-analytics support
- Diary & room management
- General office support
Client Services & Marketing Manager: bizHQ – Business Coaching | April 2017 – June 2018
This position gave me the opportunity to manage the marketing strategy and demonstrate my design and organisation skills.
- Office Management
- Client Services Management
- Diary & Time Management
- Travel Bookings & Co-ordination
- Graphic Design
- Website Management
- Social Media Management
- Email Marketing
- CRM Management
- Personal Assistant to CEO
Communications & Administration Manager and Personal Assistant to MD: 212 Business Consulting | March 2014 – March 2017
In this role, I grew personally and professionally in numerous ways. I provided valuable support in various areas within the business and demonstrated my ability to adapt, learn quickly, collaborate, and even lead and manage projects.
- Office & Administration Management
- Client Liaison
- Diary & Time Management
- Project Management
- Travel Co-ordination
- Website Management
- Social Media Management
- Email Marketing
- NQF Wealth Management Administration
- Database Management
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Acrobat
- Buffer
- Canva
- Diary & Time Management
- Digital Marketing
- email marketing
- Event planning & coordination
- Google suite
- Graphic Design & Web Design
- Indesign
- Mailchimp
- Microsoft Office 365
- MS Teams
- Office Management / Administration
- Project Management & Co-ordination
- Social Media & Website Management
- SurveyMonkey
- Training Coordination
- Travel Booking & coordination
- Virtual Assistance
- Zoom (Meetings & Back-end)
Education
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January 2004 - December 2008
Higher Grade Matric Certificate at Fourways High School
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March - June 2017
Certificate in Digital Marketing; Certificate in Life Coaching at Udemy
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Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
Certificate in Digital Skills: AI; Certificate in Digital Skills: Social Media; Certificate in Creating a Professional Online Presence at Future Learn