Abbie Porter
Cottingham,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
Highly organised and detail-oriented professional with strong IT skills, superior organisation abilities, and excellent time management expertise. Demonstrates a solution-focused approach to problem-solving, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and a proven ability to remain calm under pressure. Adept at office supplies management, fostering teamwork, and delivering outstanding customer service through honesty, reliability, and initiative. Committed to contributing effectively in dynamic environments while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
40
40
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Administrative assistant
W H Halmshaw
Hull, East Yorkshire
11.2019 - Current
- Performed bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing and expense tracking.
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
- Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.
- Examined, scanned and input documents in software system.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained documentation and reports using excellent IT skills in Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Handled petty cash transactions, ensured proper financial management within office.
- Maintained detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Received and checked financial statements and reconciled related accounts.
- Applied maths abilities to calculate and check financial figures.
Sales assistant
Beauty Outlet
Hull, East Yorkshire
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Monitored trends in consumer behaviour with keen attention to detail.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
- Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Play Assitant
Big Fun
Hull, East Yorkshire
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Adhered strictly to all childcare regulations and guidelines guaranteeing compliance at all times.
- Administered first aid when necessary ensuring immediate care during minor accidents or injuries.
- Scheduled and supervised outdoor activities, promoting physical activity and health awareness among the children.
- Interacted effectively with each child according to their individual needs resulting in personalised attention and care being delivered constantly.
- Fostered a healthy learning environment, resulting in increased positive behaviour from children.
- Promoted and enforced positive play and interaction at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Working with Children, Young People and Families
University of Hull
Hull 09.2020 - 05.2023
A-Levels - Law
Wyke Sixth Form College
Hull 09.2016 - 05.2018
A-Levels - Sociology
Wyke Sixth Form College
Hull 09.2016 - 05.2018
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Wyke Sixth Form College
Hull 09.2016 - 05.2018
GCSEs - Maths
Cottingham High School
Hull, Kingston upon Hull 09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - English Language
Cottingham High School
Hull 09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - English Literature
Cottingham High School
Hull 09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - French
Cottingham High School
Hull 09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - Science
Cottingham High School
Hull 09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Cottingham High School
Hull 09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - Geography
Cottingham High School
Hull 09.2011 - 05.2016
Skills
- Strong IT skills
- Strong customer orientation
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Honest and reliable
- Superior organisation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Teamwork and contribution
- Able to use initiative
- Solution-focused problem solving
- Verbal/written communication
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Office supplies management
Affiliations
- I enjoy taking my dog on long walks
- I like to keep active
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Working with Children, Young People and Families
University of Hull
09.2020 - 05.2023
Administrative assistant
W H Halmshaw
11.2019 - Current
Sales assistant
Beauty Outlet
11.2018 - 11.2019
Play Assitant
Big Fun
11.2016 - 12.2018
A-Levels - Law
Wyke Sixth Form College
09.2016 - 05.2018
A-Levels - Sociology
Wyke Sixth Form College
09.2016 - 05.2018
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Wyke Sixth Form College
09.2016 - 05.2018
GCSEs - Maths
Cottingham High School
09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - English Language
Cottingham High School
09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - English Literature
Cottingham High School
09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - French
Cottingham High School
09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - Science
Cottingham High School
09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Cottingham High School
09.2011 - 05.2016
GCSEs - Geography
Cottingham High School
09.2011 - 05.2016
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