1. Sarah Burchill
22 Old Station Close, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3DF, England
Ph: 01934 741206 Mob: 077669 54017 Sarah.Burchill@hotmail.co.uk
Employment
o Sales Administrator 2015
High Power Media
 Promoting an international technology magazine worldwide and monitoring on line sales.
 Dealing with subscriptions, raising invoices and dealing with all telephone sales.
o Sales Administrator 2013-2015
Debbie Fortune Estate Agents
 Front of house position in a very busy and successful country estate agent, meeting and
greeting all visitors to the office. Matching out new properties, telephoning and emailing
applicants on mailing list. Making and confirming viewings and valuation appointments.
Following up appointments and giving feedback to vendors.
 Contacting vendors regularly and all procedures associated with this. Typing up property
details and preparing window cards showing new properties taken on. Viewing properties for
sale to aid selling and meeting vendors. Maintaining office systems including speed dial and
reminders. Logging all history relating to properties and vendors. Promoting the expansion of
the company at every opportunity.
o Property Consultant 2013
Aventria Asset Management
 Setting up eviction and management of all suppliers in the process, along with issuing of
marketing report to client. Instruction of agent to market property, negotiation of fees, updating
client on progress, in line with client service mandate.
 Pro-active in terms of positively affecting price achieved and time to sell. Qualification of offers
from prospective purchasers. Produce robust recommendations for changes to marketing
strategy and acceptance of offers, with ongoing pro-active sales chasing (post offer
acceptance). Ongoing system update upon each event – and effective use of case logs.
Updating Financial Controller at key stages – exchange and complete.
o Technical Support Officer 2007–2013
Dignity Funeral Services Plc, Weston Crematorium
 Administering very busy front line service to general public, funeral directors, coroners and
medical referees involving tact , diplomacy, extreme accuracy and sensitivity

2.  Managing legal matters, formal documents, queries and enquiries arising from the industry
process. Organising external contractors and teams. Managing and training junior staff. Co-
ordinate memorial sales, product ordering, banking, invoicing and weekly accounts.
o Senior Administrator 2005–2006
Churchill Investments, Winscombe
 Administrating investment portfolios for private clients. Purchasing and selling unit trusts and
pension funds. Preparing half-yearly and annual valuation reports for managed portfolios.
o Senior Sales and Customer Service Manager 2002–2005
John & G Ross Bathrooms Ltd (Rosco), Stone Allerton
 Responsible for sales and customer service for major European bathroom designer
Organising logistics, international shipping, delivery and stock-take. Credit recovery, financial
arrangements, brochure design and invoicing.
o Senior Sales Personnel 2000–2002
Cadbury Garden & Leisure, Yatton
Derek Paget Interior Design, Winscombe
 Sales roles requiring exceptional versatility, negotiation and communication skills, ultitasking.
o Owner/ Manager of Animal Au Pair 1992–2000
Somerset area
 Set up and successfully operated my own business in a niche market in property and animal
care for a varied and extensive client base, generating absolute responsibility and trust and
requiring self promotion, sound administration and financial management skills.
o Product Development Manager 1990–1992
General Electric of America, Bristol
 Launching wide variety of insurance products for leading retailers via credit cards
o International Travel 1986–1989 (Australia / New Zealand / South Africa)
 While enjoying three years of international travel, accepted several lengthy contracts with
large international companies including PA to the Chairman of the largest stockbrokers in the
southern hemisphere and a Lloyds of London Brokerage in Cape Town selling and marketing
travel insurance.
o Personal Assistant to the Managing Director 1983–1986
Foreign & Colonial Investment Managers Ltd, London
 Youngest PA to be employed in such a senior role in the City of London.
 Duties included full secretarial support, meetings and diary keeping, international travel
arrangements, charity commitments and all aspects of personal support

3. o Investment Clerk and Assistant to the Managing Director 1980–1983
Edenhall Securities, Clifton, Bristol
 Administrating investment portfolios for private clients. Purchasing and selling unit trusts and
pension funds. Preparing half-yearly/annual valuation reports for managed portfolios
Competencies
o Excellent selling techniques and customer service skills
o Excellent communication and telecommunication skills
o Proven office management and team management ability
o Fully competent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
o Competent invoicing, accounts and reporting skills
o Exceptional organisation, time management and multitasking ability
o Calm and capable working under pressure and meets deadlines
o Adaptable, confident and enthusiastic employee always keen to learn new skills
o Self motivated or integrated team member
Education
o Cheddar IT Centre: SAGE Computerised Bookkeeping course
o Everest School of Commerce, Bristol: RSA Typing II/RSA 100wpm shorthand
o Sacred Heart High School, Chew Magna, Bristol: achieved eight ‘O’ Levels
Volunteering
Volunteer on Ein Hamifratz Kibbutz, Israel / Fundraising for Bristol Dog and Cats Home (RSPCA)
Fundraising for International Wildlife Fund
Interests
o Outdoor pursuits, surfing, international travel, animal welfare
Referees
o Will be supplied upon request and include:
 Manging Director, High Power Media Founder & Owner, Cadbury Garden Centre
 Director, Debbie Fortune Estate Agents Line Manager, Aventria Asset Management