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Cara Grimshaw

@caragrimshaw

Executive assistant and coordinator across BC Hydro, Accenture/ABSU, and private households; I keep complex schedules and operations running smoothly.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a remote, part-time or full-time role with flexible hours, where planning, organizing, coordination, and administration carry the work. Occasional travel is fine; I’m strongest in roles that don’t center on financial reporting, numerical analysis, cold calls, or sales.

At BC Hydro, Accenture/ABSU, and other organizations, I supported executives and operations across projects, contracts, accounts, and office administration. I coordinated high-level meetings from calendars and agendas through minutes and follow-up, and planned workshops and events with on-site support.

For 15 years, I’ve run my own photography business, coordinating teams, logistics, budgets, and marketing for equestrian sport and editorial assignments. My clients have included FEI, Team Canada, Team Australia, and Horse Sport Canada, and I’ve captured imagery at the Olympic Games and World Equestrian Games.

Through Cara Grimshaw Pet Services, I manage bookings, client communication, overnight stays, and house-management services. I’m looking for work where planning, organizing, coordination, and administration keep the role moving, rather than financial reporting, numerical analysis, cold calls, or sales.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Owner

Current

Cara Grimshaw Pet Services

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Manage bookings, client communication, and overnight stays in private residences with detailed records of every visit. Provide house management, housekeeping, and concierge services to a luxury standard.

Pet Sitting Household Management Client Communication Record keeping Concierge Services

Current

Photographer

Current

Cara Grimshaw Photography

Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 9 months)

Founded and manage a photography business specializing in international equestrian sport and editorial work, also serving portraiture and commercial projects. Capture fine-art-style imagery at major events for press and documentary clients.

Photography Event Photography Editorial Photography Team Coordination Logistics Budget Management Marketing Social Media Strategy Mentorship

Aquatics Instructor & Deck Administrator

British Swim School

Jan 2025 - Aug 2026 (1 year 7 months)

Teach water safety, survival, and swimming skills to all ages, adapting to each student's pace. Administer the deck, including lesson flow and equipment setup, and keep parents informed on progress.

Swimming Instruction Water Safety Lesson Planning Equipment Management Parent Communication

Administrator, Coordinator, Personal & Executive Assistant

Various Organizations

Jan 2000 - Dec 2024 (24 years 11 months)

Provided executive and operations support across projects, contracts, accounts, and office administration. Coordinated high-level meetings and planned workshops and events end to end.

Executive Support Scheduling Travel Coordination Vendor Management Event Planning Record keeping Community Engagement

Business Development & Photographer

EQuerry Consulting

Mar 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Set event goals, scope, and expectations with clients, researching markets and negotiating terms. Built and maintained the CRM, nurturing leads and managing multiple projects concurrently.

Business Development CRM Management Project Management Client Relations Negotiation Event Coordination