Email: lynda@theadminfactory.com
REVIEWS
"Given Lynda’s multidisciplinary background and expertise in teaching English, I was most delighted when Lynda agreed to collaborate with me on three very diverse books - one interdisciplinary non-fiction book (covering topics from physics, math to the environment, business, and storytelling) and two novels, one for children and one for young adults. It was exactly the combination of Lynda’s multidisciplinary background and her expertise in English as well as her understanding of the mindset of children and young adults that made the collaboration so successful. From proofreading the nonfiction book as well as the YA novel to translating the children’s book into English with me, her fast, professional, and collaborative approach was of great value, which helped to improve the projects regarding style, coherence, structure, and authenticity of the characters in terms of their specific vernacular (UK vs. USA English).
I can hence highly recommend Lynda for literary projects regarding science, business, and storytelling as well as for art-related projects with respect to proofreading, translation, streamlining loglines and synopses as well as giving valuable advice regarding how to improve the overall quality and value of the project."
George Hohbach
Head Writer, Illustrator, Composer, Producer
"Lynda was originally hired as my Executive Assistant and Manager of our Zurich Office. It quickly became apparent that her skill set was greater tha I expected and she was an excellent event organizer. Consequently she took over responsibility from our outside suppliers for our European events projects.
As my Executive Assistant her work was excellent and she as exceptional at making complex travel arrangements, arranging executive meetings and screedingin executive correspondence. She was a strong asset to our team and became a valuable part ot the organization. Lynda worked independently, with minimum supervision, or as part of our team as the situation called for. Lynda was laways willing to take responsibility and had excellent multitasking abilities. She used her initiative and creativity when solving issues. Her positive attitude to her work made her popular with her colleagues, clients and suppliers. Lynda also recruited, trained and managed our Office Assistant.
In her capacity as event Organizer she was responsible for all our European event projects and assistted with the US events operations. Past European events include a formal dinner with an ex Head of State and high ranking diplomats, Annual Partnership Meetings and our annual three day, two locations, eighty person winter Conference ValueX Zurich Klosters. In NOvermber 2013 she was responsible for the team which produced a tremendously successful event for the Young Presidents Organization Greater Europe Chapter, of which I was the host. This event was attended by close to a hundred individuals from Europe and included two hotels, off-site activities and a red carpet gala dinner.
She consistently provided outstanding high quality events on time and under budget. Her superb negotiation skills with suppliers, and attention to logistical detail always ensured seamless attendee participation experiences and the most effectrive costs. For every annual Valuex event she innovated in one particular area to enhance and upgrade the quality of the product. This was highly appreciated by the attendees and recommendations from participants are also on her Linkedin profile. She is highly orientated towards customer service and will consistently go above and beyond to solve a problem or help a client or colleague."
Guy Spier
Aquamarine Fund
"Lynda has been in charge of organizing the annual VALUEx Zurich/Klosters meeting of value investors in Switzerland in late January. Each year, she ensured a very smooth event that received rave reviews for how well it was put together. Lynda is truly a one-of-a-kind professional who leaves no stone unturned and for whom no detail is too small. Thank you, Lynda, for making VALUEx so successful!"
John Mihaljevic
Chairman MOI Global
"YPO (Young Presidents Organization) is the global platform for chief executives to engage, learn and grow. YPO globally has more than 26,000 members in more than 130 countries, diversified among industries and types of businesses. Altogether, YPO member-run companies employ 21 million people and generate USD 9 trillion in annual revenues.
YPO Greater Europe (YPO GE) is pan-European branch of YPO, tasked with running educational and personal growth programmes for its members.
During a typical year, YPO GE would hold four 3-day sessions with all members present. In each of those there were educational programs, historical and cultural elements mixed with networking and self-growth opportunities. Each of the sessions would be held in a different European city and have a unique theme around them.
Additionally, there were many more smaller gatherings - forum retreats, meetings within YPO global and regional conferences etc.
It was Mrs. Brandt's task to administratively support each of the sessions, coaching volunteers running it, helping put together a budget for the events, managing payments, managing contracts for the events, preparing reports to the volunteer board members, running registration for the events, managing the YPO GE Chapter website and Facebook group, managing YPO GE intranet and communications channels, communicating important chapter news, onboarding new members, overseeing and managing the Chapters finances including the bank account, supporting member enrolment and renewal, coaching and training Chapters member volunteers and seeing that the Chapter fulfilled all required management quality control metrics.
Lynda did an outstanding work for YPO GE from 2014 to 2018, performing all those tasks and more very well. Although naturally complex due to distance and time pressures as well as custom built character of the events, with Lynda's help the chapter was run smoothly and the events were always fabulous, allowing YPO GE to achieve gold chapter status - a mark of excellence within YPO.
As a Learning Officer of YPO GE, it was my pleasure to be involved first-hand with Mrs. Brandt. I would highly recommend Mrs. Lynda Brandt for many complex positions.
Janis Oslejs
YPO Greater Europe Learning Officer
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