Brief Background

Jenny Underwood completed her secretarial training at Zercho’s Business College in 1975, achieving top marks in most subjects, which included Shorthand, Typing, Spelling and Accounting.

In 1985 Jenny commenced work as a junior secretary for Oxford University Press in the Finance Department.

After leaving Oxford University Press, Jenny became a private secretary for the Finance Director of H C Sleigh Limited.

Since her role at H C Sleigh she has worked as an Executive Assistant for General Managers and Chief Executive Officers for companies such as Duesburys (Chartered Accountants), Tidewater Port Jackson Marine Pty Ltd and Box Hill Institute of TAFE.

As an Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant, the responsibilities have been diverse and varied; ranging from confidential secretarial support, preparation of correspondence and presentations, diary management, travel and meeting arrangements (local and overseas), preparation and distribution of agenda papers and minutes for Board meetings and Advisory Group meetings.

During the past 27 years, Jenny has successfully gained a wide range of computer skills, the ability to manage her time effectively, and a high degree of efficient productivity with confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Underwood Secretarial Service now provide this experience through the medium of Virtual Secretarial Assistance.