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Freelance Business Administrator Shepton Mallet, Somerset, UK

17 years' continuous experience providing frontline Customer Care and Service, with proficient administration and training skills.

Rating:Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate:£12.22
Available From:Now
Seller ID: 262509

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CV

I am a reliable, enthusiastic and energetic personality who relishes in finding creative, effective and alternative solutions to challenging dilemmas. Confident in a team environment I respond positively to personal responsibility with the ability to mentor and develop other staff. I am self motivated and well organised with a methodical approach to achieving numerous tasks simultaneously. I possess excellent communication and I.T. skills and routinely use Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Employment History

(Dec 2007 & ongoing)

Business Administrator

Providing a specialist Business Administration Service for Recruitment Agencies.
Utilizing my expertise within the fields of Customer Service, Business Administration and Information Technology. Further details available on request. Currently seeking a suitable permanent position.


(Sep 2007 to Dec 2007)

NVQ Training Assessor

Dudley, West Midlands.

Assisting learners achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
Carry out assessments within learners’ workplace to the required standard and timescales.
Maintain, manage and recruit learners in accordance with company guidelines.
Provide information, advice and support to learners during their qualification course.
Motivate/drive learners to achieve in line with agreed target deadlines.
Monitoring health and safety and equal opportunities within work placements.


(Jun 2007 to Sep 2007)

Shop Manager - All departments

Coventry.

Responsibility for day to day running of the store.
To ensure the store is commercially focussed and to maximise sales opportunities.
To ensure policies and procedures are carried out.
Effective problem resolution and dealing with all customer service complaints.
To liase and manage all external suppliers of plants and equipment.
To ensure all Health and Safety and legislative requirements are adhered to.
To be responsible for all banking and managing till transactions.


(Apr 2007 to Jun 2007)

General Assistant – Seasonal plants

Stapleton, Leics.

Customer service and advice on all aspects of horticulture.
Managing plant displays and ensuring they are kept well stocked and presentable at all times especially during busy periods.
General welfare of plants including watering, weeding.
Working knowledge of all other departments in the centre.


(Dec 2006 to Apr 2007)

Neighbourhood Assistant

Hinckley, Leics.

Responsible for the support of the District Housing Services team.

Providing a high quality, customer focused service to all residents.

Management of housing benefits payments, liaising with residents, agencies and managers to ensure that rents are collected and all relevant information on housing benefit payments is accurately recorded.

Assisting the Neighbourhood Managers with property re-let management including, letting properties to ensure that new residents receive advice and information to settle easily into their new homes.

Maintaining the complaints and property re-let database for the North Midlands Region. Preparing documents for property re-let management.


(Jul 2002 to Dec 2006)

Administration Assistant

Hinckley, Leics.

Responsible for undertaking all office administration functions such as processing post, taking rent payments, balancing cash, ordering stationery.

Maintaining the Mutual Exchange Register, terminations of tenancies and ensuring all relevant information is passed to the Business Support Team.


(Jul 2000 to Jul 2002)

Customer Service Advisor

Orbit Housing Association, Coventry

Providing a first class service to customers both external and internal and to support the customer service team.

To ensure high call volumes are dealt within specific time scales as per organisational requirements.

Resolving customer complaints, arranging property repairs, taking rent payments.


(Jan 1995 to Jul 2000)

Regional Planner

Hammonds Bedroom Furniture, Hinckley

Promoted excellent customer service at all times. Liaising with designers, surveyors and installation teams, prior to agreeing installation date.


(Jan 1991 to Dec 1994)

Riding Instructor

Nine Acres Riding Centre, Stapleton, Leics.

Instructing riders of all ages from beginner to advanced including disabled clientele.

Helping riders improve their skills and overcome any difficulties ensuring training is carried out safely.

Responsibility for the smooth operation of the riding school including; co-ordination of husbandry, taking bookings, collecting payments, managing yard staff.

Responsible for backing and schooling horses for future sale, bringing on youngsters, improving problem horses.

Competed at British Show Jumping Association Foxhunter Level.

Achievement of British Horse Society Level 1, Riding and Road Safety qualified.


(Jul 1985 to Jan 1991)

Overlocker

Barber and Nichols, Barwell, Leics.

Machinist for Hinckley’s largest manufacturers of ladies hosiery.

Professional Qualifications

Customer Service, dealing with conflicts and aggressive situations.
Equality and diversity, cultural awareness
Health and Safety Awareness, basic & advanced.
Lone working and safe working practices
IT training, Excel, word, internet, publisher, power-point

Education

(Sep 1983 to Jul 1985)

Earl Shilton Community College

CSE
English Language (2) Mathematics (3) Geography (3)
Biology (2) Food & Nutrition (2) 1985
Pitman Typewriting Pass 1985
Pitman Commerce Pass 1985

Achievements and Interests

Photography, keen amateur photographer
Horticulture, Gardening and vegetable growing. Chameleon keeper
Member of the National Trust, English Heritage and Wildlife Trust
Extensive World Travel; Australia, Bali, Singapore, USA, Caribbean, Europe
Qualified Open Water Diver (1994), Aviation (Training towards private pilots licence)
Horse Riding, Running, Snorkelling and Reading

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