PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Private Personal Assistant / Personal PA
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MICHAEL PHILLIP KING
Crowborough, UK ● +44 7845 716154 ● michaelphillipking@aol.com
SUMMARY
A highly organised, discreet, and adaptable professional with extensive experience supporting high-profile individuals and families in private service, chauffeur, family support, and client-facing roles. Known for exceptional reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs while maintaining absolute confidentiality. Calm under pressure and highly resourceful, I take pride in providing seamless day-to-day support, managing competing priorities, and building trusted relationships.
Fluent in English and German, with conversational Russian and Polish, enabling effective communication with international clients, stakeholders, and service providers while supporting multicultural environments.
CORE SKILLS
- Diary & calendar management
- Travel planning & itinerary coordination
- Meeting & appointment coordination
- Organization & administration
- Time management & prioritisation
- Discretion & confidentiality
- Relationship & stakeholder management
- Problem solving & initiative
- Attention to detail
- Multilingual communication (English, German & conversational Russian)
- Adaptability & multitasking
- Calm under pressure
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed Private Driver | 2017 – Present
- Provide discreet, professional transport and personalised support to high-profile and private clients, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and service.
- Independently manage bookings, scheduling, route planning, and client communications, ensuring seamless coordination and exceptional time management.
- Build long-term client relationships through reliability, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate individual preferences and requirements.
- Earned more than 10,000 five-star reviews, reflecting exceptional customer service, punctuality, attention to detail, and professionalism.
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Professional Chauffeur | VIVE Fitness Westminster | 2019 – 2023
- Provided dedicated transport and personalised support for business owners and VIPs, adapting to changing schedules and priorities.
- Coordinated airport transfers, business travel, and daily itineraries, ensuring smooth logistics and efficient time management.
- Anticipated client requirements, resolving last-minute changes while delivering a seamless, high-quality service experience.
Private Nanny | Private Families | 2015 – 2018
- Organised daily routines, school runs, appointments, and extracurricular activities, ensuring efficient day-to-day planning.
- Managed changing priorities and household logistics while maintaining a structured and well-organised environment.
- Developed trusted relationships with families through dependability, clear communication, and a proactive approach to supporting individual needs.
Ghostwriter & Studio Musician | Sony / ATV Music Publishing | 2007 – 2024
- Managed multiple creative projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while meeting demanding deadlines.
- Liaised with artists, producers, and commercial clients to ensure clear communication, efficient coordination, and the timely delivery of projects.
- Demonstrated adaptability, professionalism, and strong organisational skills within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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Recording Artist | EMI / Capitol Records | 2007 – 2014
- Performed and recorded as part of a family music group, developing professionalism, discipline, and experience working within structured, high-pressure creative environments.
Nursery English Teacher | Lindwürmchen Nursery, Lind, Bavaria, Germany | 2003 – 2007
- Delivered structured English language sessions to early years learners in a classroom environment.
- Developed strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills within an educational setting.
EDUCATION
- Homeschooled (US Curriculum)
- Christian Light Education (CLE)
- Music Theory (Completed comprehensive coursework in music theory)
- Creative Writing (Studied creative writing, including composition and literary techniques)
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
- Dual British / German Nationality
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence
- DBS Checked
- First Aid Certified
- PA Diploma, Level 3, Accredited, 150 CPD Credits, by Lewis College, 28 April 2026
LANGUAGES
- English – Fluent (C2)
- German – Fluent (C2)
- Russian – Conversational (B1)
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