Sally Holt

My name is Sally Holt. I am a 58 years old housewife/full time mum and a farmers wife. I am looking at getting back into work to provide some stability.

Full time mum and farmers wife (2004-03 – Present)

Receptionist at Parkland International (1995-01 – 2004-03)

• Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner.
• Handled incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying to personnel to support timely communication.
• Answered and directed incoming calls to relevant staff members using multi-line telephone system.
• Greeted visitors warmly, providing a professional first impression of the organisation.
• Delivered polite, professional customer service to enhance business reputation of the organisation.
• Carried out basic day to day administrative tasks to support staff needs.
• Filed and maintained invoices, customer records and other paperwork to facilitate ease of retrieval.
• Monitored office supplies inventory, placing orders before stock depletion to avoid disruption.
• Organised smooth flow of incoming and outgoing parcels and communication.
• Received and dispensed incoming mail and correspondence, shipping outgoing items daily.

Counter Cashier at Mr T Robinson (1991-10 – 1995-01)

• Processed transactions quickly and accurately reducing wait times at the counter.

Groom at Mr B. W. Hills (1987-08 – 1991-09)

• Led horses to and from stables and fields, employing attention to detail to minimise potential injuries.
• Applied protective gear to horses, such as boots or rugs according to weather conditions and individual sensitivities.
• Removed manure and regularly replaced bedding in stables to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Maintained clean and safe stabling environments, regularly disinfecting stalls and managing waste disposal efficiently.
• Assisted in training young and inexperienced horses, employing gentle techniques to acclimatise them to grooming and handling.
• Regularly inspected horses to identify signs of ill health, swiftly reporting issues and treating minor ailments and injuries.
• Prepared horses for competitions and events, including plaiting, clipping and tack cleaning for presentation standards.
• Fed horses following dietary requirements.
• Groomed horses ahead of competitions and public appearances to provide physical and social comfort.
• Facilitated smooth loading and unloading of horses during transportation, minimising stress and ensuring safety.

Groom at Mr M. W. Dickinson (1985-07 – 1987-07)

• Led horses to and from stables and fields, employing attention to minimise potential injuries.
• Applied protective gear to horses, such as boots or rugs according to weather conditions and individual sensitivities.
• Removed manure and regularly replaced bedding in stalls to comply with cleanliness and standards.
• Assisted in training young and inexperienced horses, employing gentle techniques to acclimatise them to grooming and handling.
• Prepared horses for competitions and events, including plaiting, clipping and tack cleaning for presentation standards.
• Fed horses following dietary requirements.
• Maintained daily feeding and watering schedule, adhering to strict dietary requirements.
• Facilitate smooth loading and unloading of horses during transportation, minimising stress and ensuring safety.

Groom, Youth Training Scheme at Paradise Farm (1984-07 – 1985-06)

• Led horses to and from stables and fields, employing attention to detail to minimise potential injuries.
• Applied protective gear to horses, such as boots or rugs according to weather conditions and individual sensitivities.
• Removed manure and regularly replaced bedding in stalls to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Regularly inspected horses to identify signs of ill health, swiftly reporting issues and treating minor ailments.
• Prepared horses for competitions and events including plaiting, clipping and tack cleaning to presentation standards.
• Fed horses following dietary requirements.

CSE in Mathematics – Haslingden High school (1979 – 1984)

CSE in English language – Haslingden High school (1979 – 1984)

CSE in English literature – Haslingden High school (1979 – 1984)

CSE in French – Haslingden High school (1979 – 1984)

CSE in History – Haslingden High school (1979 – 1984)

CSE in Chemistry – Haslingden High school (1979 – 1984)

CSE in Typewriting – Haslingden High school (1979 – 1984)

RSA in Typewriting – Haslingden High school (1979 – 1984)