1. Elizabeth Brooks
Email: Elizabeth_brooks@hotmail.com
Mobile: 07596 488721
AlternativeNumber: 01276 65065
CurrentLocation: Camberley,Surrey
DesiredLocation: Any - willingtorelocate.
Nationality:British
As a professional and confident secretary and office administrator – with 3 years experience in
administration and office support roles, I am seeking a new position in the UK in which I can further
develop my skills. I am proficient in the management of accounts (pending and receivable), handling
confidential material, management of correspondence, minute taking and diary management. I am
presentable, flexible, reliable, trustworthy and hard working. With experience in the UK and overseas, I
am keentouse all that I’ve learntto date and continue toprogressmycareer.
ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE SUPPORT EXPERIENCE
November 2015 - Current
Nowseekingcontractor permanentemploymentopportunitiesinthe UK
Redpath Mining PTY Limited (South Africa)
Office Administrator(January2014 – October 2015)
Reasonforleaving:RelocatedbacktoEngland
Company’sTravel Department–Responsibilities:
Developmentandimplementationof companyTravel PoliciesandProcedures
Authorisation of bookings - sourcingandmanagementof quotationsforflights,carhire,
accommodationandtaxi services
Assistedinthe completionof visaapplications
Provisionof afterhoursassistance forlastminute bookings
Firstline of contact withemployees, travel agents,hotels andoverseasclient
Recordkeepingof all travel documentation;authorisationforms,invoices,purchase ordersetc
Weeklyreconciliationof invoices(around50permonth)
TenderingDepartment –Responsibilities:
Assisted withcompilation of tendersfornew work
Sourcingand procurementof office equipmentandstationarysupplies
Minute takingforweeklygeneral managementmeetings
Administration andsecure storage of confidentialdocuments
Additional responsibilities:
Secretarial duties;
o Minute takingof monthlymeetings(Directorlevel)
o Electronicdiarymanagement
o Managementof expense claims
Ad hocreceptioncover
Interimcoveras the Executive Assistant forthree Directors
2. DEWPRO – Plumbing and Electrical Services (Rustenburg, South Africa)
Office Administrator(June2013 – October2013)
Key Responsibilities:
Logistics – deliveriesandcollections
Respondedto, andassisted withenquiriesviatelephone andemail
Secure andefficientfilingof paperworkandotherdocumentation
Accountmanagement:
o Chasingof outstandingpayments
o Creationof quotesandinvoicesonPastel
o Transferringpaymentsfrombankstatementstoexcel spreadsheets(reconciling)
o Collatingreceiptsandinformation inpreparation forthe accountant
Advertisingthe companyonsocial mediaandcreatinga webpresence
Sense Theatre
Personal AssistanttoManagingDirector(July2012 – March 2013)
Reasonforleaving:RelocatedtoSouthAfrica
Key Responsibilities:
Liaisedwithschoolstopromote Sense Theatre –mainpointof contact for information
Maintainedcontentandaccuracy of social networks
Planningandhostingpromotionalevents
Assistedwithdeliveryof workshops
Costumes andequipment–collectionanddeliveries
Office administrationduties:
o Chasingoutstandingpayments
o Answering telephone andemail enquiries
Interviewingpotential employees
Conductedresearchfornewproducts such as equipment,costumesandoffice related
equipment
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
House of Fraser
SheridanSalesAssistant(November2010 – April 2012)
Key responsibilities:
Providedhighlevelsof customerservice whilstassistingcustomers browsinginthe store
Orderedstockfromthe warehouse orotherstores
Keptthe shopfloorcleanand tidy andassistedwithproductdisplays
Processedpayments
Chasedorders
Cash bookregistry
3. Private Family
Au Pairfor 2 ½, 6 and 8 year oldgirls(Sep2008 – Nov2008) (April 2009 – Sep2009)
Key responsibilities:
Plannedactivities:swimming,playgroup,artsandcrafts etc
Responsible forthe takingandcollectionof childrenfromschool
Assistedwithhomework
Lighthousework andmeal preparation
Surrey Borders Gymnastic Club
Gymnast Coach (September2004 – July2008)
Key responsibilities:
Responsibility forgroupsof upto 8 children, of varyingages
Provisionof healthandsafety advice forthe apparatusandsportsequipment
Preparedthe childrenforcompetitionsby rehearsingtheirroutinesandgivingfeedback
Reportedtothe headcoach
Volunteeredatclubeventsandcompetitions
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2009-2012 UniversityofChichester
BA (hons) Event Management
Degree Classification:2:1
Key Topics Covered:
Finance,BusinessManagement,Eventco-ordination,Travel andtourism,
Marketing
2006-2008 CollingwoodCollege
A levels:PsychologyC,AppliedBusinessStudiesD,HealthandSocial Care E
2004-2006 CollingwoodCollege
GCSEs: Math A, EnglishAA,ChildhoodDevelopmentA,Art and DesignA,
GeographyA,FoodTechnologyB,Science BB,ReligiousStudiesB.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2015 NetCare 911 – Paramedic/FirstAid Training (level 1-3)
2013 PaediatricFirstAid(12 hour)
Expires2016