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Harriet Johnston

Virtual Assistant and Event Project Manager

€289/day
London, GB
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Harriet

With over a decade of experience in project coordination and operations, I have built a career around organization, efficiency, and problem-solving. My background spans the horticultural, luxury, and events sectors, where I successfully managed high-profile projects, coordinated large-scale operations, and streamlined workflows to enhance productivity.
Previously, I held a senior role at the Royal Horticultural Society, overseeing the administration and operations of a 200-strong judging department. This experience sharpened my ability to manage complex logistics, stakeholder communications, and process improvements at scale.
Now, as a freelance project coordinator, I support businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs by handling project logistics, event planning, volunteer management, and operational support. Whether it's structuring workflows, managing key stakeholders, or ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, I bring a strategic yet hands-on approach to every project. Fluent in English and French, I thrive in dynamic environments where adaptability and attention to detail are key.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Fluent

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Royal Horticultural Society
    Shows Judging Manager
    January 2022 - January 2024 (2 years)
    London, UK
    Planned and attended all 7 shows in the year for RHS including Chelsea Flower Show.
    • Oversaw a volunteer pool of 200+ judges, coordinating recruitment, training, scheduling, and support.
    • Hosted and organised in-person briefings for judges and webinar sessions for remote attendees.
    • Chaired and facilitated online meetings and webinars with internal teams and external partners.
    • Managed department budgets, approved expenses, and ensured cost-efficient processes.
    • Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance the efficiency of on-site and remote judging operations.
    • Liaised directly with the BBC, garden designers, suppliers, and senior leadership to ensure seamless delivery.
  • Royal Horticultural Society
    Shows Judging Coordinator
    January 2019 - January 2022 (3 years)
    London, UK
    • Acted as first point of contact for all judging-related queries across 9 shows per year.
    • Coordinated all logistics, scheduling, and communication for judging panels, ensuring smooth delivery.
    • Organised and co-hosted webinars and training sessions to brief judges and stakeholders on processes and updates.
    • Supported the development of training materials, policies, and process documentation.
  • Armorial Heritage Print
    Luxury Sales Consultant
    May 2016 - February 2017 (9 months)
    London, UK
    • Managed client communication, orders, and schedules for high-end corporate and private stationery clients.
    • Assisted with bespoke order management, follow-ups, and maintaining client databases.

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Education

  • BA History of Art,
    University of East Anglia
    2011
    BA History of Art,

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