Katarzyna Drobiazg
@katarzynadrobiazg
Organised executive assistant with strong administrative and stakeholder management.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an organised and self-motivated executive assistant and administrator with experience supporting senior leaders across higher education institutions in the UK. I provide diary management, travel coordination, meeting preparation, and comprehensive administrative support to ensure departments run smoothly.
My background includes roles at King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London, and the University of Oxford, where I managed stakeholder liaison, organised national and international travel, administered purchasing and expenses, and recorded meeting minutes. I have a track record of combining strong customer service and events support with accurate, timely administrative delivery.
I bring adaptability, a collaborative approach, and strong communication skills, and I deliver reliable support under pressure while contributing to positive working environments and efficient departmental operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant
King's College London
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Provide professional administrative support to the Head of Department including diary management, travel arrangements, and preparation of agendas and presentations for executive meetings to ensure smooth departmental operations.
Centre Administrator
Queen Mary University of London
Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 (6 months)
Acted as main administrative contact supporting the Centre Manager and senior staff with day-to-day operations, travel and accommodation booking, purchasing card administration, and onboarding of visiting and honorary staff.
Projects Assistant & Office Manager
University of Oxford
Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 (9 months)
Provided administrative support to senior teams, managed diaries, coordinated internal and external visitors, recorded and transcribed meeting minutes, and led one-off projects to support departmental objectives.
Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
University of Oxford
Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (11 months)
Welcomed visitors, managed room bookings and catering, supported audio-visual setup, handled enquiries, maintained office stock, and assisted the Executive Assistant with events and administrative tasks.
Managed student check-ins, provided pastoral and welfare support, assisted across departments with events and welcome packs, and participated in Erasmus+ projects focused on youth engagement.
Oversaw night-time student welfare and safety, managed reception administrative tasks, maintained incident reporting, and coordinated with host families and day staff to ensure student wellbeing.
Team Member
Creams Café
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (8 months)
Handled customer orders and transactions, maintained a clean and safe environment, and supported daily café operations to deliver quality customer service.
Volunteer Support Worker
The Royal Mencap Society
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (8 months)
Supported people with learning disabilities during classes and assisted in raising awareness through events and campaigning to support Mencap's outreach objectives.
Assistant Manager
Krakow Airport
Feb 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 7 months)
Provided international customer service and retail support, oversaw daily operations and delivered training to new employees to maintain service standards in a high-traffic environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jagiellonian University
Master of Arts, European Studies
2017 - 2020
Completed a Master's in European Studies at Jagiellonian University from 2017 to 2020.
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
2018 - 2019
Exchange semester at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz from October 2018 to February 2019.
Jagiellonian University
Bachelor of Arts, History
2016 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor in History at Jagiellonian University from 2016 to 2019.
Jagiellonian University
Bachelor of Arts, European Studies
2014 - 2017
Completed a Bachelor in European Studies at Jagiellonian University from 2014 to 2017.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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