Maria Darnell
About Maria Darnell
Maria Darnell is a Business Assistant to the Group Leader at Arup, with a background in office and administration management.
Current Role at Arup
Maria Darnell works as a Business Assistant to the Group Leader, Buildings London & Property Leader, Global UKIMEA at Arup. Based in London, England, she has held this position since 2014. In this role, she manages bi-monthly business support meetings and actively builds strong relationships with the Executive Assistants community. Additionally, she advocates for Arup's friendly and collaborative culture to enhance teamwork.
Previous Position at Arup
Before her current role, Maria Darnell served as a Personal Assistant to the Head of Buildings for the UK, Middle East, & Africa at Arup. She was in this position from 2013 to 2014, based in London, United Kingdom. During her tenure, she accumulated valuable experience in administrative support at a high level within the organization.
Education and Certification
Maria Darnell pursued her education at Adam Fidler Academy, where she studied Office and Administration Management. She completed her studies in one year, from 2019 to 2020, earning an IAM Level 4 Certificate in Office Administration Management. This certification underscores her expertise in office management and administration.
Responsibility and Independence
In her role at Arup, Maria Darnell demonstrates a high level of responsibility by making independent decisions without needing to refer to others. Her decision-making capacity contributes to the efficient management of her duties and fosters a proactive work environment.
Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing
Maria Darnell is known for sharing her knowledge and experience by offering support and mentoring to others in her professional community. Her efforts in mentoring contribute to the growth and development of her colleagues, promoting a culture of continuous learning within her team.