Our people
My name is Claire Brynteson and I set up buy:time in 2002
to meet the everyday needs of all of us time-starved people.
So many of us are trying to do too much by wanting to pursue
a career with long working hours and run a home and a family
all in 24 hours a day. The one thing in life that money
simply couldn’t buy was time and so I put it on the
market and it has proved a welcomed relief to many. I am
36 years of age and I have a working background in investment
banking, which did not allow much scope for taking care
of anything else in life, so who was going to do it? I needed
a helping hand in life, my own personal assistant for sometimes
1 hour a week and at other times 20 hours in a week. This
service has evolved through the demands of our customers,
whose time is precious and worth more than anything else.
The concept works and the team of people here at buy:time
are exceptionally good at what they do. Try them; they make
the difference.
My name is Lisa Morel and I joined the buy:time team in June 2007. My role is
to help Claire run and grow this exciting business which offers such a lifeline
to people just like me. My background is in Marketing and Business Management
and I have worked in senior management roles in London for much of my career.
Being a working mother of two, I am well aware of the demands life places on us
all and relish the opportunity of letting everyone know that with buy:time, it
really doesn't have to be that hard!
I have been a buy:time lifestyle manager since 2004. I have spent many years in the financial industry, both here in London and also in New York. I run the homes and lives of a substantial portfolio of clients in London, situated from west through to south west London. This London western corridor sees a lot of demand for our service and a large proportion of my clients schedule in a morning a week or a day a month for me to attack their to-do lists. This works very well and my remaining customers simply call on an ad-hoc basis for help when it is needed.
My name is Clare Schruers and I am 31 years old. I have
been managing the lives of my various clients since 2004
here at buy:time. My portfolio of clients is predominantly
based in SW and central London and some of them use my help
for 2 hours a month, whilst others need me on a regular
basis for 20 hours or more each month. Prior to buy:time,
I worked in Geneva as a PA before moving back to London
to work in the relocation industry, followed by work as
an international conference organiser.
My name is Trista Connor and I am 34 years old. I have
been organising the lives of those around me for as long
as I can remember! I joined buy:time at the beginning of
2006 and have enjoyed building up a portfolio of customers
based mainly in the north and east of London. Like the rest
of the team, my background lies in corporate, Director-level
personal assistant roles. I also have experience in the
travel industry, child care and specialist interior decoration.
My name is Kate Johnstone and I became a member of the buy:time team in August 2006. I am concentrating on the clients based in the north London area. As a former interior designer my previous roles
included meeting with clients, understanding their needs, coming up with proposals and implementing a schedule that we both agreed on. As part of my
role, I project managed from start to finish, liaising with trades and keeping the client informed at all times. I expect and deliver a high level
of service whilst maintaining a personal and friendly demeanor.
My name is Miranda Hudson, aged 'early thirties' and I joined the buy:time team
during the summer of 2007, concentrating on SW and central London based clients.
Having previously set up and run a start up business in central London, I have
excelled in tending to the many spokes of an ever moving wheel. I have hands on
experience in interior design & build in both commercial and residential fields.
I enjoy striving to find the perfect balance of good craftsmanship and a well
managed scheme. My past roles have also included being the personal assistant to
a remarkable stage designer. I find my creative and practical thinking can be
applied to any task and I am great with people from all walks of life, children
and animals!
Tori Hamilton
I joined the buy:time team in August 2007 to provide assistance to West & Central London private clients. I also support businesses in the West End. I have always helped people organize their lives on a personal and professional capacity and have eight years of experience in PA roles within a leading auction house and the mining sector. With well established project management, organisational and communications skills, I aim to understand and meet each task however large or small with a positive ‘can-do’ approach.
Helena Jackson
I joined the buy:time group in September 2007, to help meet the growing demand for personal assistance. Previously, I was a senior PA to a successful company owner, organising all aspects of his business and personal affairs – this could involve anything and everyday was different! I enjoy the unpredictability of not knowing what is coming next, being adaptable and flexible to meet any challenge. I have also had experience in property management, am a keen skier and have travelled extensively worldwide.
Tamsin Lees
My whole career has involved organising of some sort. I have worked as a specialist travel consultant, a Resort Manager in a ski resort and a PA for a charity in Zimbabwe. Most recently I have worked in investment banks managing events, ranging from ski trips and golf days to gala dinners, parties and conferences throughout Europe. These events invariably involved large numbers of demanding clients who expected top service and allowed little room for error, so I’m not scared of multi-tasking, thinking outside of the box, negotiating the best price and problem solving under pressure. It’s a standing joke that I organised my own wedding in Turkey, whilst selling my house in London and arranging a 400 head, three-day corporate event in Barcelona all within the same five months! buy:time gives me the variety and challenge that I love.
Helen McCarthy
I joined buy:time in September 2007, with an 11 year history in the residential property market. My work experience includes administration & office management, together with property management and estate agency. I also gained invaluable experience as an Estate Manager, dealing with, amongst other things, the project management of property refurbishments and interior decoration. I thrive on variety and seeing a project through from start to finish.
Liz Silcock
I joined the buy:time team in February 2008 to provide assistance with North and Central London based clients. Prior to buy:time I worked in the banking and consultancy sector both here in London and in Australia holding account management, research and project management roles with every week presenting new and exciting challenges. I am looking forward to the unpredictability of not knowing what lies around the next corner and aim to tackle each new task with a positive and professional approach, whilst not forgetting that all important personal touch.
Penny Edgar
I joined the buy:time team as a lifestyle manager in February 2008 after almost 15 years as a solicitor specialising in commercial property: first in the City and in Paris, and latterly in Tunbridge Wells. I anticipate expanding the buy:time business in Kent and Sussex as I know that there are just as many time-starved people outside London as within it. I will also be working with businesses and professional organisations to provide lifestyle and professional support to their staff and clients.
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