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Executive Assistant & Marketing Strategist

Professional Bio – Lily Amber Griffiths

Lily Amber Griffiths is an Executive Assistant, Marketing Strategist, and legal graduate with a strong foundation in operations, project management, and compliance across international teams. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Arts in Law from the University of Pretoria, with majors in Criminology and English Literature, and a strong academic focus on jurisprudence and socio-legal development.

Currently based in Cape Town, Lily works at Autonomous Projects as the primary Executive Assistant to the Head of Client Delivery and Operations, supporting leadership across London, Cayman, and South Africa. Her role blends high-level executive support with internal project management, systems building, marketing strategy, recruitment support, and AI-driven process automation. She is deeply involved in designing operational trackers, training platforms, billing systems, and compliance workflows, as well as coordinating global training initiatives and guest speaker programs across multiple time zones.

Alongside operations, Lily plays a key role in brand and culture development. She has led web and brand projects, created visual assets and internal culture initiatives, and managed marketing content and LinkedIn communications using Canva and Notion. Her work sits at the intersection of structure and creativity — bringing clarity, efficiency, and tone to both internal systems and external messaging.

Previously, Lily worked as a Legal Analyst at ERM Libryo, where she conducted regulatory research across environmental, health, and safety law, drafted accessible legal content for clients, and supported cross-jurisdictional compliance solutions. She has also completed a vacation programme at STBB and brings early-career experience in administration and personal assistance from Formsfit (Pty) Ltd.

Fluent in English and Afrikaans, Lily is known for her calm, detail-oriented approach, strong organisational ability, and adaptability across fast-moving environments. Outside of work, she is passionate about running, yoga, reading, and poetry.


Experience: 3 years

Yearly salary: $64,000

Hourly rate: $300

Nationality: 🇿🇦 South Africa

Residency: 🇿🇦 South Africa


Experience

Executive Assistant and Marketing Strategist
Autonomous Projects
2025 - 2026
Executive Assistant & Marketing Strategist January 2025-Present Primary Responsibilities • Served as the primary EA to the Head of Client Delivery and Operations & management line, supporting across three offices (London, Cayman, South Africa) and multiple time zones. • Worked closely with the Manager of Client Delivery and Satisfaction to ensure seamless operations and support. • Managed complex calendars and scheduling across three offices and time zones. Operations & Project Management • Led internal project management initiatives, building trackers and systems to improve operational efficiency. • Assisted with administration and in-person support in the Cape Town office, including event planning and scheduling. • Managed client trackers, billing trackers, and compliance-related documentation (KYC, contracts, legal systems). • Collaborated with our AI engineer to automate processes, ensuring accurate data and proper system setup. • Supported company-wide training programs across all time zones, coordinating guest speakers and maintaining training records. Marketing & Design • Managed web development and brand projects, including internal design initiatives. • Created visual assets for the company mascot and internal culture branding. • Designed marketing content and LinkedIn posts using Canva. Recruitment & HR Support • Assisted with recruitment, reviewing over 1,000 CVs and coordinating interview scheduling for finance and other teams. • Supported onboarding of new hires, ensuring smooth integration into company platforms and systems. • Worked closely with HR to facilitate hiring processes and organizational alignment. Systems & Tools • Proficient in Notion (platform setup for training, HR, and operational management). • Experienced with Monday.com, Teams, Slack, Telegram, Toggl, and Dokka. • Built and maintained internal platforms and trackers to streamline operations and project workflows
Legal Analyst
ERM Lybrio
2024 - 2024
Legal Analyst August 2024 -Dec2024 • Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on environmental, health, safety and regulatory frameworks to ensure businesses remain compliant with local and international laws. • Draft and maintain clear, accessible legal content for Libryo’s platform, providing clients with up-to-date legal obligations and changes in regulatory requirements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop legal compliance solutions, assisting organisations in identifying and mitigating legal risks across various jurisdictions.
Receptionist and Personal Assistant
FormsFit
2020 - 2022
• Managed front-desk operations, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing and managing correspondence, ensuring a professional and organised office environment.

Skills

admin
digital-marketing
growth-marketing
legal
marketing
marketing-lead
marketing-specialist
virtual assistant
operations
english