Professional seeking a new opportunity in London
I'm an accomplished administrative professional with a unique blend of business and creative skills.
My hands-on experience and education as well as training in a wide range of creative, technical and operational areas has made me a well-rounded, versatile administration/office manager and leader.
Proven track record of success across service-driven areas, playing key roles in projects ranging in size, value, and complexity and experience in period of transition (acquisitions and mergers).
I excel in fast-paced and high-pressure environments, working collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve objectives.
I'm passionate about photography with keen interest in art and design. Coffee enthusiast.
Reading now: World Atlas of Coffee - James Hoffmann, Camera Lucida - Roland Barthes
My motivation is to utilise and expand my existing skills in a similar role and join the innovative team with the sense of development, a group of inspiring visionaries to enhance my potential and drive business growth.
Operational Improvements / Administrative Management:
> Payroll Administration, HR lifecycle and Data Management
> Company polices and document compliance,
> Financial reporting and analysis (P&L and Flash reports), Purchasing and Invoicing
> Administrative support and Office management, Meeting and Project planning
> Communication and client liaison
> Training and mentoring
> Administrative support in business transition (acquisition and mergers)
Most recently, enjoyed learning and up-skilling, expanded my professional network, attended workshops and talks and explored my creative skills through photography and social media in addition to volunteering at galleries and exhibitions.
> Digital Skills @GeneralAssembly @GoogleDigitalGarage
> Social media for business @CityLit
> Excel 2016 for workplace, Business accounting @CityLit
Projects
- @RPS100HeroinesA collaborative exhibition from the RPS Hundred Heroines initiative in which female photographers explore the theme of identity. The hands-on experience in the art/photography event and how it's to work behind the scene as an invigilator at a major exhibition. https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18019375297205512/ Instagram @jl74 - PhotoCollage
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Work history
Office AdministratorCH&CO
London, United KingdomPart Time
CH & Co Group
@ IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology)
Call upon administrative management skills to optimise operational efficiency within this world-leading professional organisation:
• Accurately administer staff timesheets and reconcile discrepancies.
• Oversee staff on-boarding, document control and associated administration.
• Coordinate invoice management while negotiating with suppliers.
Senior Administrator / Office ManagerCH&CO
- London, United KingdomFull Time
(CH&Co / Harbour & Jones Merger)
@ Royal College of Physicians
Pivotal in supporting operations during multiple mergers and acquisitions while concurrently enhancing operational efficiencies and implementing new tools. Orchestrated administrative operations, resources, ISO accreditation, risk assessment, auditing, P&L control, and quality assurance programmes.
Key achievements
• Enhanced financial reporting transparency through implementation of Enterprise Application Software (EAS).
• Delivered £2K+ weekly savings having migrated operational data to new hospitality purchasing software to achieve more cost-effective eProcurement.
• Seamlessly project managed integration of new working processes and eliminated obsolete practices.
• Participated in development of talented teams by providing staff with training, support and leadership.
• Reduced staff attrition through effective payroll and staff on-boarding systems migration, culminating in more efficient HR processes.
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Skills
- Administraion
- Admin Skills
- Budget Management
- Payroll
- HR Administration
- Purchasing
- Cash Handling
- Invoicing
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Control