About me

I returned to London after twelve years living in Spain, where I learnt to speak the language fluently. I have gained extensive work experience in a number of roles, specialising as a receptionist, administrator and team assistant. Having worked continuously throughout my life, I have been able to adapt to any Working environment quickly and easily. I am an extremely practical, confident and professional person. I have exceptional organisation skills, telephone skills, multi-tasking skills and I do not shy from responsibility. I strive for a challenge and excel in a fast-paced working environment, always completing any assigned tasks in a professional and timely manner. I am now looking for a new position within a creative industry.

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Work history

Receptionist/Team Assistant
Oct 2016London, United KingdomFull Time
 Working in the private office of a high-profile and consequential politician in central London  Acting as front of house for the office, meeting and greeting all guests and escorting them to their meetings  Meeting and working together with a variety of VIP and high-profile persons  Taking sole responsibility for the maintenance of the reception area and meeting rooms  Opening, screening, logging and allocating all mail, including physical and e-mail, and responding to a large percentage of messages myself  Dealing with highly confidential documents in a discreet and professional manner  Ordering all stationery and supplies for the office  Dealing with external suppliers and helping to manage the general maintenance of the whole office  Booking taxis and couriers  Supporting one of the directors of the company and their team  Liaising with members of teams in remote locations  Arranging travel and accommodation within London and across the globe  Taking notes in meetings  Screening, coding and administering expenses and invoices from members of the team and suppliers  Updating and creating spreadsheets and trackers  Arranging kits for all new starters, and the return of kits for leavers  Carrying out general ad hoc
Receptionist/Office Manager
Jan 2016 - Sep 2016London, United KingdomFull Time
 Managing the reception area and meeting rooms, ensuring it is always in order  Meeting and greeting all candidates, clients and visitors  Providing registration forms  Answering phones, helping with enquiries and operating a switchboard  Resourcing candidates and doing initial telephone screening  Registering all candidates on the database  Keeping various candidate trackers and information up to date  Placing all stationery and office supply orders  Creating, printing and binding client presentations  Supporting the consultants at all times  Completing some PA duties and running errands for the Managing Director  Scheduling meetings  Managing all post (opening, screening, stamping and scanning)  Undertaking fire marshal responsibilities  Sending out ProveIt tests and managing the results  Ensuring all telephones and computers are working  In charge of the photocopier functioning correctly  Helping to organise and run company events  Providing support to the account team and assisting at times with Payroll

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Skills

• Oral/written Communication
• Languages
• Organisational Skills
• Artistic Ability
• Multi-tasking
• Microsoft Word/excel/powerpoint/office

Education

"Selectividad"- Spanish university entrance exam
May 2014Almería, Spain
 Passed with an average grade of 8.1/10
International Baccalaureate (Art)
Sep 2012 - May 2014Almería, Spain
 Passed with an average grade of 8.58/10  Studying a vast range of subjects including History, Science, Spanish literature, Philosophy, Mathematics, English, French, Design, Expression Techniques, Fine Arts, etc.