Administrator/Office Manager
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I have recently returned home to the UK from the US and am looking for a full-time, permanent position commensurate with my work experience.
Admittedly, I haven’t worked in an office environment, or the UK, for some time, but the skills I accrued during my working life aren’t forgotten.
And yes, I am older, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still have a lot to offer. I am just as conscientious and hard-working as I was at 35, and still as keen to learn new things and acquire new skills.
Outside of work I am an indie author currently working on my 9th novel, and still chasing that elusive ‘bestseller’. And, along with designing my own, I also create book covers for fellow authors.
As many people do, I have certainly had my struggles to overcome, and because of this I have come to realise my strongest attributes are resilience, tenacity and a positive attitude.
I have a wealth of experience as an Administrator/PA/Office Manager using Microsoft Word and Excel, working in various commercial sectors and a registered charity.
My most recent position was as a sales administrator for a security alarm company. It was a demanding position with a heavy workload where confidentiality and attention to detail was vital.
I am a firm believer that you should never stop learning, and am always eager to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Along with being a team-player ready to ‘muck in’ when colleagues need assistance, I am pro-active, able to prioritise my own workload, and work without supervision.
Communication/customer service skills: My past employment has included a lot of client contact, communicating with people from all walks of life, building working relationships and resolving issues.
Computer skills: I have extensive experience using Word for creating contracts, reports and general correspondence, using Excel to design a spreadsheet model to record budgetary information, (the budget was £8.5m at the time – £22.7m in today’s money), and learning database systems, particularly when employed at the Sea Cadets and CRM at Secom.
Organisational skills: I have organised events including a fun-run, department functions and the Trafalgar Day Parade which takes a good 10 months to organise.
Prioritise work: My position at Secom was a demanding job that required the ability to multi-task and prioritise a heavy workload to meet deadlines.
Cash handling: Being self-employed I have to raise invoices and keep detailed records of transactions with authors who purchase book covers. As set dresser for Pinner Players I had to hire sufficient items for the set within a tight budget. I have also been in charge of the office petty cash.
A Level English Literature O Level English Literature O Level English Language O Level Geography O Level Art O Level Religious Knowledge
