Laura Brogan

Since graduating from University I have worked in a number of different roles, which has given me a wide variety of experiences. I view myself as a strong team player that flourishes working to deadlines in a busy team based office environments. My work has provided me with ability to interact with a wide range of people in an assured and confident manner.

Accounts Clerk - C & L Concrete Ltd

(2020-10)

I currently support the managing directors with filing, invoices, statement reconciliation, payments, payroll / CIS returns and provide general office ad-hoc duties.

Executive Assistant - Evermore Group

(2014-11 - 2020-10)

I managed an office and provided administrative support to the Directors and Owners of Lisahally Power station. My duties included producing monthly payment runs, managed a purchase order system, complete VAT returns, reconciled accounts, recorded expenses, produced sales invoices and wrote monthly financials reports. I completed performance and financial reports for the Board of Directors, I also minute took, and audio typed.

I was responsible for diary management, travel and event organisation for the management team. I implemented and maintained ISO 9001, 4001 & 18001 standards.

Clerical Officer - Western Health and Social Care Trust

(2014-06 - 2014-10)

I was responsible for ensuring costs of material, equipment and labour was completed in accordance to contracts. I processed invoices and keep up-to-date records of works completed. Allocate maintenance/repair jobs received by staff and the community within the estate service department.

Completed general office duties, i.e. filing, faxing, photocopying, data entry and typing. Maintained standards of confidentiality regarding all information held in respect of service users and professional staff.

Personal Assistant to Executive Director of Nursing - Corporate Governance Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

(2013-09 - 2014-03)

My duties were to provide all aspects of administrative support to Executive Director. Responsibilities were varied and included managing diary commitments, scheduling meetings and producing minutes to a high standard, audio typing, coordinating arrangements for conferences and events as well as preparing correspondence, reports and presentations. I also provided reception cover when needed.

Panel Administrator - Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (GMC)

(2013-06 - 2013-09)

Prepared case documents for hearings within the General Medical Council. This required handling matters sensitively and professionally at all times. Due to strict deadlines it was essential to prioritise workloads; ensuring processes ran smoothly.

Receptionist and Administrator - Various temporary roles - Canada

(2011-04 - 2013-04)

I went travelling to Canada, where I undertook a variety or temporary roles as Receptionist and an Administrator to fund the trip.

• Operating 8+ line switchboard, directing calls and recording messages
• Greeting clients, booking appointments and managing diaries
• Sorting mail, arranging couriers and ordering office supplies
• Recording client expenses and invoices on in-house systems

Personal Assistant / Team Secretary - PSD Group

(2010-02 - 2013-03)

In my role at PSD group I was personal assistant to two managing Directors and six recruitment consultants. Duties consisted of diary management for senior staff, preparing and dealing with correspondence, minute taking and dealing with telephone enquiries. I assisted in planning and organising events, conferences as well as maintaining and updating electronic databases.

The role also called for creating and issuing agendas and reports as well as day to day general administrative and clerical duties. I also provided reception cover when needed.

Administrator - Northern Construction

(2008-02 - 2010-02)

The role involved acting as administrator and book keeper for Construction Company. The accounts section of the role involved completing VAT returns for UK & Ireland, organising wages for staff and handling PAYE and CIS returns. I set up accounts with suppliers and prepared cheques & BACS remittances for processing and ensured accurate allocation of receipts.

I also organised meetings, diaries, travel and accommodation for the managing director. I assisted in preparing contracts and sales proposals for customers and dealt with suppliers as well as taking calls and handling emails.

Sales Administrator - Dorma Group

(2007-08 - 2008-02)

Duties consisted of sales order processing, including entering orders into the in-house system, dealing with calls, complaint handling, chasing deliveries and tracking orders. I also liaised with clients and internal departments to deal with queries regarding orders, general enquiries and stock list queries as well as producing spreadsheets and sales related documentation.

Part Qualified Accounting Technician - NWIFHE

Bachelors Degree (Hons) - Three Dimensional Design - Manchester Metropolitan University

B-TEC Design Crafts - NW Inst. of Further and Higher Education

GCSE - Our Lady of Mercy High School