Shepperton, CA, September 12, 2007 – DeskDemon, with its platinum sponsor
Holiday Inn, is pleased to announce the first winner of an award program that
acknowledges the achievements and accomplishments of the backbone of the management,
the administrative professional, Emily Robe.
In August 2007, DeskDemon launched a year long award program that acknowledge and rewards the accomplishments of those who support and keep companies running smooth. The viewer’s voted Emily Robe of Ashtead Plant Hire Company the first winner.
Emily Robe
Emily is a PA and provides administrative support in a number of areas as well
as coordinating reports for the directors of five separate business divisions.
This varied role, upon which a number of people depend, requires exemplary multi-tasking
skills, as well as a solid understanding of each department and the business
overall. Deadlines are demanding and Emily has been known to come in on the
(infrequent) days she’s been ill to attend to urgent issues.
A “strong and committed person” according to a colleague, Emily
has also helped to redesign and prepare, with little guidance, a number of reports
and spreadsheets that are used to manage the business and monitor its performance
against objectives. She has also, on her own initiative, tracked the performance
of a number of business systems and put together ways to improve and standardize
them.
The goal of the Management Fellowship Support Award Program is to acknowledge, recognise, reward and promote a network of knowledge of each individual story.
Anyone can nominate an assistant who has made a difference in their day. The criteria for the nomination includes outstanding achievements in at least one of the following areas - organisational and project management, training and mentoring, office management, communication, technology, problem-solving. Winners will be chosen by those who know the job the best, their peers. Each DeskDemon member will be given 10 token/votes to distribute to the entry they feel has had the best entry they may change the distribution of these votes at any point within any giving month. Each month the entry with the most votes will receive £250 and their nominator £100. At the end of the competition, a group of industry experts will choose most extraordinary entry for the grand prize of £10,000.
If you would like more information on the award program please visit:
http://www.deskdemon.com/pages/uk/awards2007/index (for
more information on the program)
Susan Silva, managing editor, is available for interviews, or as an industry
expert for your content.
Ms. Silva can be reached at editorus@deskdemon.com
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