Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
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A resourceful, hard-working and dedicated individual with excellent administrative and organisational skills. Good IT skills, quick to grasp new ideas and concepts and always keen to develop new skills and expertise. Able to work well both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating the motivation and multi-tasking abilities required to meet deadlines whilst maintaining the highest of standards.
Articulate with excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate concisely at all levels.
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(2000-01 - 2012-03)
Employed at their Lymington office, initially as a Secretary. Within this role I was responsible for answering the telephone, maintenance of client records, day-to-day correspondence for any the four Directors, client reception and hospitality as well as general office duties. I was also responsible for the provision of monthly Directors' lunches as well as organising annual social events – generally for in excess of 100 guests.
Prior to the office move to new premises in 2009, I undertook the archiving of all client files (both current and old) to an external site. In 2008 I was asked if I would like to re-train as an Investment Assistant when the office relocated. Within this role I carried out share transactions for clients as well as dealing with daily correspondence, queries from clients both in writing and over the telephone, movement of cash to clients if requested and organisation of client meetings.
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Retail Business Owner - Self-employed - Lymington
(1980-01 - 1997-12)
I ran my own retail business which comprised of four shops selling a variety of gift items including glassware, china, cookware and soft toys. One shop was entirely greeting card based.
MA - English Literature - Open University (2008)
BA (Hons) - Humanities - Open University (2005)
