Amore Burgess

Results-focused professional with a background in finance, project administration, and community support. Delivers comprehensive administrative support while managing financial resources and compliance. Engages effectively with clients and stakeholders to ensure high-quality service and operational success. Fosters a positive team dynamic and promotes effective communication across all levels. Demonstrates adaptability and a commitment to continuous professional development.

FINANCE OFFICER at OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL/LANGFORD VILLAGE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL (2024 – 2025)

Providing quality execution of financial processes and monitoring of budgets in accordance with the prescribed financial regulations. Undertaking administrative and organisational processes within the organisation and assisting with planning and development of support services.

• Provided financial advice and support for effective budget monitoring in line with financial regulations.
• Executed various administrative and organisational processes while aiding in the planning and development of support services. Developed and maintained effective budget control processes.
• Guided Senior Management in optimising allocation of financial resources to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Ensuring financial resources are optimised and utilised for the best outcomes.
• Provided Senior Management with accurate, timely and relevant monitoring information including analysis of trends and projected expenditure.
• Monitored budget regularly, identifying and reporting concerns to Senior Management for proactive resolution.
• Reviewed and reconciled bank statements, resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Preparation of budgets, completion of statutory returns in order to meet legislative requirements in line with corporate accounting standards and timescales.
• Assisting Senior Management with analysis resource requirements in the areas of admin and finance support staff.
• Ensure all requirements of corporate financial regulations and the scheme for financing schools are complied with. Where cases of non-compliance are identified to liaise with Senior Management.
• Processing invoices and payments according to budget and cost allocation centres.
• Undertaking the administration of HR and monthly payroll.
• Providing efficient clerical support including emails, reports, meetings, agendas and minute taking. Manage verbal, electronic and written communications on behalf of management.
• Contributing to the planning, development and organisation of support service systems, procedures and policies.
• Supervising, supporting, training and developing staff as appropriate.
• Managing manual and computerised records and information systems in line with GDPR regulations. Undertaking administration of complex procedures, forms, returns in line with DfES.
• Supported procurement activities by researching suppliers and facilitating the acquisition of necessary resources. and sponsorships. Complying and assisting with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection.

SINGLE VEHICLE MOVEMENT ADMINISTRATOR COORDINATOR at BCA - BRITISH CAR ASSOCIATION (2019 – 2021)

Effective and efficient running of Single Vehicle Movements and assisting in various financial, HR and administrative responsibilities across the Logistics Team.

• Executed single vehicle movements efficiently while assisting with administrative tasks in the logistics team.
• Management of all vehicle movement orders.
• Engaged with external and internal customers to address inquiries and facilitate smooth operations.
• Executed data entry tasks according to customer specifications.
• Reviewed the accuracy of drivers' paperwork and related training. Informed the supervisor about repeated issues and offences involving FTE and agency drivers.
• Reviewed and evaluated receipts and claims from FTE and agency workers.
• Executed purchase orders, invoices, and coding within the in-house system.
• Validated movement charges and invoices based on the rates and allowances set by individual customers.
• Promoted proactive communication throughout the wider business.
• Compiled department statistics and financial reports to inform management decisions.
• Established strong communication with logistics management and adhered to deadlines.
• Gathered and presented findings from accident and incident investigations.
• Monitoring third-party suppliers for compliance with customer expectations and conducting discrepancy investigations.
• Acted as the point of contact for administration issues involving FTE and agency drivers, recorded minutes, reported, and witnessed all disciplinary hearings as per company policies and procedures.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER at CASA CARE LTD T/A CAREWATCH SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE (2019 – 2019)

• Supported personal care tasks including bathing, dressing, skin care, shaving, oral care, toileting, and hair care.
• Assisted with dietary needs by preparing, serving, and storing meals.
• Provided medication assistance according to medical team directives.
• Managed household chores to ensure a clean and safe living environment, including changing beds, laundry, cooking, and cleaning.
• Organised activities and exercises to support physical and mental well-being, maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Provided emotional support and practical assistance to individuals with disabilities, enhancing their quality of life.
• Executed specialist handling techniques for safe patient transfers and hoisting, ensuring comfort and dignity during the process.
• Delivered compassionate end of life care to support patients and families.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care to ensure continuity.

FOUNDER AND OWNER at NEXT GENS (2018 – 2019)

• Created and led community-focused play group for families in Bicester, providing a supportive environment for social interaction and child development for ages 0-4 years.

PRIVATE CARER (2017 – 2018)

In house carer for immobile 93 year old dementia patient.

• Assisting with Personal Care, including skin care, bathing, shaving, oral care, toileting (including management of bladder & bowels), dressing, hair care.
• Dietetics, including assistance with preparing, serving and storing of foods.
• Assist with medications as prescribed by the medical team.
• Day to day household tasks e.g. changing beds, laundry, cooking, cleaning etc.
• Reporting & Recording.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (QUALIFIED/SENIOR) at BIGEN AFRICA SERVICES/BIGEN GROUP (2009 – 2016)

Leading engineering infrastructure development company in Africa. Skilled and experienced in an array of fields, all pertinent to the delivery of expert service in a variety of sectors namely transport, energy, land development, water and sanitation, project management and mining.

• Provided admin and technical support to project leaders and site staff, co-managing day-to-day aspects of projects including schedules, budgets, contracts, and client needs.
• Organised tasks and met critical deadlines.
• Compile and maintain project documentation within filing requirements.
• Received, tracked and monitored drawings and documentation.
• Interfaced with the project team to coordinate control of documentation.
• Generated transmittals for external parties; checked accuracy of transmittals.
• Expedited review of internal and external documentation within engineering departments.
• Maintained Electronic Document Management Systems.
• Compiled and maintained project schedules and programmes.
• Analysed and processed project payments on behalf of sub-contractor to Government agencies.
• Co-ordinated meetings, schedules, and travel arrangements.
• Generated minutes of meetings, agendas, attendance registers, and action lists.
• Ensured ISO9001 accreditation audit compliance.

WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATOR at BIDVEST AFCOM (2009 – 2009)

South African leader in the manufacture, distribution and provisioning of innovative packaging and fastening solutions and services to the commerce, mining and agricultural sectors.

• Receiving, tracking and monitoring of Workshop Bookings.
• Receiving and sending Quotations for Repairs.
• Invoicing.
• Stocktaking.
• Customer feedback and liason.

Advanced Diploma - Accounting and Finance QLS Level 5 (Currently completing course) in Accounting and Finance (2026)

First Aid Level 3 – Action Training Academy (2013 – 2013)

CAPM Project Management Foundations – SQDC Business School (2012 – 2012)

ELPFA Level 1 – Academy of Healthcare Management Training (2010 – 2010)

National Senior Certificate (Equivalent to A levels) – Werda High School (2008 – 2008)