Testimonials - Angela Porteous - Virtual Personal Assistant
David Abbott
Consultant : Founder of Abbott Mead Vickers (advertising and communications)
“Angela was my Personal Assistant for over 10 years. At the time I was Chairman of AMV·BBDO plc, a group of communication companies employing around 1,000 staff.
I was also Chairman & Creative Director of the advertising agency AMV·BBDO, the parent company, and it was in this arena that Angela proved herself to be invaluable. Apart from helping organise me, she was in charge of secretarial recruitment and some key areas of office management. The company employed 350 people.
Angela is formidably efficient and knows how offices work. She understands the difference between economies and false economies. She is imaginative, resourceful, discreet and disciplined.
I imagine that when working for herself, these qualities will be even more apparent. Whatever she does - she does extremely well.”
Simon Rhind-Tutt
Joint Managing Partner of Relationship Audits & Management (marketing consultancy)
“We had the privilege of Angela working with us for a number of years. I cannot recommend her more highly. It is refreshing to find a true professional who can handle whatever is put her way. Angela’s skills and experience are second to none. Her passion for excellence combined with a great sense of humour make her exceptional. We would have her back tomorrow!”
Kathryn Abbott (no relation to above)
Managing Director of Horsley Bridge International (private investment advisors)
“Angela joined us for an 8 month maternity leave cover as PA/Office Manager. The transition was seamless as Angela was incredibly professional and on top of issues before they even arose. She handled every task that we provided her and came up with new ideas on suggestions to help make our business more efficient. We couldn’t believe how lucky we were to have her join us – we would have loved to have her stay on in a permanent capacity. She is intelligent, resourceful, detail-oriented, proactive and energetic. She is also a warm and friendly person with a delightful personality that can adapt to any environment. Angela is a true class act – a real asset to anyone that has the opportunity to work with her.”