1. Yvonne Johnston
GFL 32 Summerfield Terrace, Aberdeen AB24 5JH
Tel: 07821582925 Email: vonnie32@hotmail.co.uk
Personal Statement
A conscientious and professional personal assistant with extensive experience in administration, PA and
secretarial roles, currently seeking a new position in a similar role. A highly organised and efficient individual
with a high level of attention to detail. Personal integrity and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Key Skills
• 80 words per minute typing speed
• Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Excellent communication skills
• Work well under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
• Personal Licence holder
Employment History
Executive Planning Manager – Aberdeen Performing Arts
(October 2002 to November 2016)
Responsibilities
• Administrative, secretarial and planning support to the Chief Executive and Director of Finance and
Corporate Services
• Preparation of Board and Sub Committee meeting papers and agendas; circulation of papers; and
minute taking
• Diary Management
• Preparation of financial settlements for performances within all APA venues
• Maintenance of registers and records including Compliance; Risk Management; Records Retention
• Freedom of Information Officer
Other roles carried out whilst employed at APA were Admin Manager; PA to Chief Executive; Staffing and
Admin Assistant; and Senior Clerical Assistant
Support Assistant – Scottish Children's Reporter Administration
(February 2002 to October 2002)
• Preparation of documentation and correspondence in respect of the Children's Hearing system
Legal Documents Officer – Grampian Police
(August 1988 to February 2002) and (June 1982 to August 1985)
• Serve legal documents, court papers and witness citations on accused persons and witnesses; trace
offenders; liaise with other agencies
Other roles undertaken throughout my civilian service with Grampian Police were Administration Officer
within the Drug Squad; Clerical Officer within Queen Street Public Office; Typist within the Typing Pool; Clerical
Officer at Peterculter Police Station; and Clerical Officer within the Traffic Department.
Typist – Alex Scott and Co Sheriff Officers
(August 1985 to August 1988)
• Type legal documents; witness the service of legal documents; provide cover between Aberdeen,
Dundee and Inverness as required

2. EDUCATION
Aberdeen College of Commerce
(1981 to 1985)
SCOTBEC Certificate in Office Skills
RSA II Typewriting
SNC in Business Studies
Cults Academy
(1977 to 1981)
O'Level English, Arithmetic, Biology, Economics, Secretarial Studies
RSA I Typewriting
Training Courses
2000 – Equal Opportunities
2005 – Office Safety
2006 – Effective Minute Taking
2006 – Effective Appraisal Interview Skills
2007 – PA's Guide to Personal Effectiveness
2008 – Time Management
2013 – Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, walking, travelling, photography, cooking, Formula 1 Motor Racing
References
Referee details are available upon request