Lucy Rahaman has over 20 years of experience providing administrative assistance to various companies. She has strong skills in typing, IT, communications, and logistics. Lucy is a highly skilled writer who has significant experience in proofreading, copy editing, and writing correspondence, CVs, and reports. She is fluent in French and has intermediate knowledge of Italian. Lucy takes pride in her work and ensures all tasks are completed accurately and on time. She has a BA in French and History of Art from the University of Reading.

1. Lucy Rahaman
10 Gordon Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 6WE
lucy.rahaman@live.co.uk ~ 0777 6223022 ~ 01273 441711
Profile
Conscientious, meticulous and highly professional, excels in written communication and administrative work of all
kinds where consistent attention to detail and accuracy are essential. With expertise in completing all tasks to high
standards, within time constraints, can be trusted to exceed employers' expectations. Main strengths include:
• Administrative skills:
o Typing: fast, accurate typist with many years' experience of producing a wide range of documents
from first novels to contracts, correspondence to CVs, academic theses to training presentations
o IT: up to date working knowledge of MS Office software; social media and CRM software, high level
of proficiency in producing documents and presentations, keeping records, researching items on the
Internet, entering and manipulating data, analysing and summarising information
o Logistics: making arrangements for employers, booking meetings and venues, hotels, trains and
flights; researching best prices and times to suit their schedules and budgets
• Communication:
o Proofreading / copy editing: exceptional grammar and spelling with significant experience in
proofreading and copy editing a wide variety of texts, liaising with authors and tracking documents,
explaining amendments and making alterations in line with industry standards and methods
o Written: highly skilled in writing correspondence and documents of all kinds, CVs, linked-in profiles
and supporting statements, application forms and covering letters for job seekers at all levels;
creative approach to all writing tasks with good turn of phrase and ability to summarise information
expertly
o Languages: fluency in French, both spoken and written; intermediate knowledge of Italian;
experience of translation and interpreting to and from these languages accurately
o Verbal: confident in communicating verbally both over the telephone and face to face; giving
information clearly and concisely, listening effectively and responding appropriately; skilled in
dealing with enquiries professionally and courteously
• General:
o Dedication to completing work on time and to high standards, taking pride in giving my best and
making a difference to an organisation or individual
o Resolute in solving problems, finding workable solutions by thinking on my feet, using my common
sense and a flair for resourcefulness
o Obliging and accommodating, always willing to work flexibly for clients, respecting their deadlines
and going the extra mile to meet all their specific needs
Education and Career Training
• Various work-related courses including CV writing, IT, Communication and Customer Care
• Qualified with Merit in Professional Proofreading and Copy Editing from the Maple School of Marketing
• BA (Joint Hons.) 2:1 in French and History of Art at the University of Reading
• RSA Typing Level 1
• 3 'A' levels: French, English and History of Art; 10 GCE 'O' levels including English and Maths
Administrative Professional with 20
years' experience

2. Experience
2001-Present Since 2001 has worked from home on a freelance, self-employed basis, providing first class
administrative assistance to the following companies (more details can be provided on request):
CK Futures, Brighton (1999-Present)
CV Knowhow, Manchester (2015-Present)
CV Writer / Proofreader / Administration Assistant
Dentcom Training, Brighton
Administrator (2010-Present)
Stephen Griffiths / Coalface Consulting and Training, Brighton
Book keeping Assistant (2011-Present)
Technopolis Group, Brighton (and within the EU)
Associate / Proofreader and Copy Editor (2007-Present)
HAVIT Fitness (Personal Trainer & Nutrition Specialist) (May-December 2014)
Administrative / Marketing Assistant
Bright Ideas Training, Brighton
Administrator (2008-9)
During this time, has also worked as a French Tutor, providing tuition on a 1-1 basis at all levels,
from complete beginners to students preparing for 'A' level examinations
1999-2001 Ultima Performance Training, West Sussex
PA to Managers / Office Manager
1998 The Learning Company, Crawley
Creative Services Administrator (3 month contract)
University of Brighton
PA to Academic Director (part of Directorate team) (6 month maternity leave contract)
1997-8 BBC Television, London
PA to Manager (part of Broadcasting & Presentation Management team)
1996-7 British American Arts Association, London
Researcher / Office Administrator
1995-6 Naylor Benzon & Co. Ltd., London
Bi-lingual Office Manager
Personal Details
Driving: Has a full, clean UK licence, is a confident and careful driver and has own car.
Interests: Enjoys walking friends' dogs, cycling and swimming, spending time with friends and days out with
family.
References: If selected, details of excellent professional and personal referees can be provided at interview.