Cheryl Friar

I have worked in many varied roles such as Patient Transport Management and Dispatch, Business Management, Production, Hotel Reception, Bar Tending, Gate Keeping, Customer Advising, Show Presenting, Science Communicating, Tour Guiding and Dispensing Medications. In all of these roles I have enjoyed interacting with members of the public and believe I am good at meeting their needs. Following a short break after having my 3rd child, I am now looking for a part time role that will fit with my family commitments.

Business Owner and Manager at Pramfection (2022-01 – Present)

I run a small business from home providing professional baby equipment cleaning services using only hypoallergenic, baby friendly products and methods.

Sussex Renal Manager at South Central Ambulance Service (2020-01 – 2024-01)

I managed all transport needs for all Renal Dialysis Patients in East and West Sussex, covering 6 Dialysis Units, and around 550 patients traveling 6 times per week. This took great skill in coordination and people management, working closely with Ambulance staff, Dispatchers, Planners, Hospital staff and Patients.

Dispatcher at South Central Ambulance Service (2018-01 – 2020-01)

Dispatching ambulances and other patient transport vehicles to convey patients to and from medical appointments, admissions, discharges and hospital transfers, ensuring all patient and service needs were considered.

Production Assistant at Health + Plus Ltd (2017-01 – 2019-01)

providing general assistance in all areas, stock management, packing products, fulfilling orders, quality checking, quarantine procedures.

Receptionist, welcoming at The Grand Hotel (2016-01 – 2017-03)

guests, dealing with guest enquiries, reservations, correspondence, check in and out, invoicing, money handling, switchboard, compiling reports, night audit and working with Astro computer systems.

Sales Assistant at Herstmonceux Castle Gift Shop (2017-01 – 2017-12)

Gate Keeper, selling tickets on the gate, controlling who comes and goes, and dealing with customer enquiries.

Receptionist, welcoming at Best Western Lansdowne Hotel (2016-07 – 2017-07)

guests, dealing with guest enquiries, reservations, correspondence, check in and out, invoicing, money handling, and working with Secure Trading and RezLynx (GuestLink) computer systems.

General Assistant at The Observatory Science Centre (2011-07 – 2016-07)

Overseeing and running the book sales department of the gift shop. Writing and presenting shows, tours and workshops, assisting the shop manager, managing budgets, stock controlling, buying and overseeing projects. Through this role I became a STEM Ambassador. I was also a First Aider here.

Fully Qualified Dispensing Assistant at Kamsons Pharmacy (2013-01 – 2016-07)

NVQ 2) filling prescriptions, advising patients, controlling stock, handling controlled drugs, problem solving, managing patient's medication, and selling over the counter medications.

Freelance Show Presenter for children's parties at Sublime Science (2015-01 – 2015-10)

Presenting fun and interactive science shows.

Bar Tender for functions and in student pub at Bader International Study Centre (2007-07 – 2014-10)

Supervising the Bar and staff, cash handling including cashing up, stock control, events coordinating, and silver service.

Independent Avon Representative (2011-01 – 2013-02)

building a customer base, advising customers, managing orders, buying and selling stock.

Customer Advisor at Millie's Cookies (2008-12 – 2011-07)

selling products, dealing with customer enquiries, filling orders, and maintaining hygiene standards.

Customer Advisor on tills and stock controlling on the shop floor at Camps International (2010-09 – 2011-06)

Voluntary Work in Kenya, with Camps International community, wildlife liaison in Mwulaganje Elephant Sanctuary at Camps International (2010-01 – 2010-12)

In Kenya I worked on various construction projects in the community, and as a community, wildlife liaison in Mwulaganje Elephant Sanctuary. I also helped at a local health centre assisting the Midwives and working in the pharmacy.

Sales Assistant at Argos Ltd (2005-07 – 2007-07)

Working in Customer services, Elizabeth Duke Jewellery, Tills and Stock room.

A Part time job cleaning (2004-01 – 2005-12)

a private house for Miss. Perry.

Work experience at Halifax Estate Agents (2004-03 – 2004-03)

Vocational – Park College (2006-09 – 2009-07)

Vocational – Eastbourne Vocational College (2005-09 – 2005-12)

– The Causeway School (2002-09 – 2005-07)

– Eastbourne Technology College (2002-01 – 2002-07)

– Exmouth Community College (2000-09 – 2001-11)