About me
Hard working, conscientious, creative and enthusiastic. Recently completed a course in Ceramics, am pursuing my love of screen printing, photography, pottery, calligraphy and embroidery since I have been made redundant.
Work history
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Office Manager & HR AssistantCDI
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Responsible for the day-to-day organisation and daily HR issues of a fast-paced fashion suppliers, split across five offices throughout the West End. Responsibilities included:
Arranging flights, hotels and visas for UK and overseas offices
Liaising with & managing service providers including Landlords
Acting as first point of contact on all HR matters, liaising with external HR Provider, implementing staff procedures including probationary reviews, appraisals and performance improvement plans.
Assisting with recruitment of staff at all levels and carrying out inductions
Maintaining staff records, assisting FD with Pension administration and insurance
Producing UK and German payroll, liaising with relevant Payroll Bureau
Ensuring Health and Safety, Fire Safety and First Aid compliance.
Supervising Receptionist and arranging duties to ensure all staff’s requirements are met
Maintaining Company Credit cards, analysing monthly staff expenses
Organising Office functions/events
Administrative and Executive support including MD, AGM and CEO.
Looking after general staff well-being
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Manager & Team LeaderBillson Opticians
- Cambridge, United KingdomFull Time
Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company, co-ordinating and organising teams across five branches,
Organising events and travel arrangements
Hiring and training staff
Deputising for the MD, setting targets and time scales.
Delegating work to others to ensure the efficient running of the company.
Creating and presenting content for staff meetings/training
Direct involvement with Company advertising and marketing campaigns, liaising with Visual Merchandiser
Regular contributions to aesthetic design and layout of five branches
Playing a major role in helping the business to increase profits and expand into new areas.
Handling HR with MD across five locations
Trend forecasting
Meeting with Agents, purchasing ranges seasonally
Cover for Dispensing Opticians when required.
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Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Mac
- Teamworking
- Communication
- Artistic
- 35mm Film Photography
- Digital Photograhy
- Screen Printing
- Ceramic
- Contemporary Embroidery
Education
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NVQBabcock Vocational
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NVQ Level 3 Customer Service (Distinction)
NVQ Level 2 Customer Service (Distinction)
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AS LevelsHills Road Sixth Form College
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Photography (B), English Literature & Language (B), Performance Studies (A), Psychology (B)
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