Jo Smith

Diligent & hard-working, accompanied by a keen eye for detail. I have varied administrative and purchasing experience. Dynamic & forward-thinking with a strong desire to achieve success in the workplace, accompanied by a proven track record of maintaining the highest possible standards within multiple industries.

Purchasing & Procurement/Head Administrator - County Display - Leicester

(2016-09)

My responsibilities within this job role include purchasing for all project moving through the business. As a company we have many different departments so I have to ensure all purchases are made quickly, efficiently and correctly, keeping the work flow moving throughout the business while being mindful of cashflow. It is also imperative that all purchase orders are raised correctly and sent out in a timely fashion.

I have a good working knowledge of many industries as we supply VM products to a range of large companies. I work closely with our woodwork team and upholstery department as well as subcontractors within the metal work, CNC & acrylic industries (to name a few) I also have a good knowledge of reading technical drawings. I also book transport and coordinate deliveries into warehouses/distribution centers as well as deliveries direct to stores.

I also organize roll out of products to stores – this can be up to 150 stores within a tight time frame. I am also capable of doing quotations for products and liaising closely with clients

Administrator/PA to MD - Fischer Future Heat - Leicester

(2013-12 - 2016-08)

My main responsibilities include handling and processing all incoming orders, transferring the order from hard copy to a digital copy using the SAGE sop, pop, stock system and checking all electrical work is correct and recorded, ordering of all stock and liaising with our factory in Germany regarding this, I also use sage to create these orders I then process the I Invoices ready for other departments use. I have gained knowledge using a CRM system and expanded my knowledge of excel. I also handle the managing director's diary.

This role involves booking all appointments and meetings as well as organizing all aspects of area meetings. For this I would have to book a venue, food and hotels for up to 80 people on a monthly basis.

Assistant Manager - Coast to Coast - Leicester

(2013-03 - 2013-12)

• Doing all rota's for front of house staff while controlling labour levels against forecasted sales
• Ensuring a high level of guest experience while in the establishment through quality controlling all food and drinks, lighting and atmosphere and through staff training
• Inducting new staff. Entering all details on to the palm system correctly and checking they are legal to work with all supporting documents. Keeping all staff personnel files and risk assessments up to date
• Ensuring the financial side of the business is kept in line and correcting any mistakes on the cater wide system

National Diploma in Media (Moving Image) - Media - Burton College, Burton on Trent (2005 - 2007)

National Diploma in Performing Arts - Performing Arts - Burton College, Burton on Trent (2003 - 2005)

AS levels - Media, Psychology and Theatre Studies - Burton College, Burton on Trent (2002 - 2003)

GCSEs - General Education - Judgemeadow Community College, Leicester (1997 - 2002)