Alexandra Apavaloaei
Tilbury,Essex
Summary
Experienced Project Administrator Officer with focus on administrative support and coordination. Capable of streamlining project processes and improving team collaboration through strong organisational and communication skills. Adept at managing schedules, resources, and documentation to ensure timely project delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Laboratory technician
Allied Mills
Tilbury, Essex
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Ensured all incoming and processed grain meets stringent standards prior to production.
- Conducting quality checks on incoming grain deliveries to assess contaminants, impurities, and foreign materials.
- Measuring and recording moisture content, protein levels, and grain hardness using specialised laboratory equipment.
- Performing sample preparation and sieving tests to verify size distribution and milling suitability.
- Assisting in gluten and ash content analysis, ensuring flour specifications are met before release.
- Calibrating and maintaining laboratory instruments to ensure test result accuracy.
- Accurately logging all results in accordance with company quality assurance procedures (HACCP, ISO standards).
- Collaborating with production teams to identify non-conforming batches and recommend corrective actions.
- Supporting site audits and traceability reporting as required.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work area, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
- Collaborated proactively with team members, fostering a harmonious work environment.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment to achieve accurate test results.
- Troubleshot technical issues efficiently which minimised downtime in the lab.
Project Administrator Officer
David Phillips Furniture
London, Greater London
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Streamlined project delivery process by effectively coordinating key tasks and deadlines.
- Managed project lifecycle stages to ensure timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
- Executed regular status reporting procedures, keeping all stakeholders informed about the progress of projects.
- Coordinated with external vendors, facilitating smooth operations and timely delivery of resources.
- Oversaw daily operations on-site, promoting effective workflow management.
- Enhanced team communication with efficient scheduling of meetings and dissemination of pertinent information.
- Liaised with suppliers and contractors for seamless delivery of resources.
- Responded promptly to client queries, boosting customer satisfaction levels.
- Maintained up-to-date project documentation, ensuring easy access for stakeholders.
- Provided administrative support to Project Managers, aiding in successful project execution.
- Ensured compliance with company policies whilst performing daily administrative duties.
- Utilised Microsoft Office tools efficiently to prepare comprehensive project reports. Experienced user of Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Smartsheet.
- Liaised between different departments, promoting transparency and smooth flow of information during projects.
- Efficiently managed resource allocation across various projects ensuring optimal utilisation and avoiding wastage.
- Coordinated project workflow, delegating tasks to meet all established objectives and timelines.
- Worked with stakeholders to identify and document project requirements and expected timelines.
- Completed administrative paperwork promptly upon request from senior management ensuring no delays in processes or decisions.
- Organised training sessions for new employees improving their understanding of organisation's working style and expectations.
Warehouse Admin Supervisor
David Phillips Rental Furniture
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Coordinate and monitor the receipt, order, assembly and dispatch of goods
- Book in stock as requested by Supply Chain
- Management of incoming and outgoing goods and stock
- Shipping/unshipping
- Keep stock control system up to date and make sure inventories are accurate
- Respond to and deal with supplier communication by email and telephone
- Ensure all paperwork is processed with 100% accuracy
- End-of-day process
- Print driver's paper work and creating outbound pick list and make sure all items were QC and picked
- Maintain and manage a clear Performance data board that is updated weekly with key performance information on metrics
- Organised comprehensive training programmes to upskill staff members.
- Handled complex administrative tasks for improved organisational operations.
- Supervised administrative staff to ensure smooth operation of departmental activities.
- Oversaw inventory control, maintaining sufficient stock levels at all times.
- Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping.
- Created and submitted progress reports to upper management.
- Updated office management on team's activities and progress at weekly meetings.
Warehouse administrator
David Phillips Furniture
London, Greater London
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Streamlined warehouse operations by implementing efficient administrative procedures.
- Coordinated with logistics team for smooth delivery of goods.
- Maintained excellent supplier relations to ensure uninterrupted supply chain.
- Organised inventory, resulting in easy access and quick retrieval of items.
- Ensured safety regulations were adhered to in all warehouse operations.
- Managed daily administrative tasks to maintain smooth warehouse functioning.
- Handled shipping documentation, providing accurate record keeping.
- Assisted in annual stock audits, ensuring accuracy of inventory records.
- Provided support to the warehouse manager with daily operational duties; increased overall productivity levels.
- Processed orders swiftly; minimised dispatch times significantly.
- Updated the Warehouse Management System regularly; ensured data accuracy at all times.
- Worked closely with other departments for resolving discrepancies, promoted cross-departmental cooperation.
- Proactively planned and optimised stock handling by forecasting storage and resourcing needs.
- Tracked and reported on key KPIs to evaluate performance, including stock availability, sales and service levels.
Customer assistant
Tesco Retail Park
Basildon, United Kingdom
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Maintained a clean, organised workspace for the efficient operation of checkout area.
- Assisted customers with product selection to ensure satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat business.
- Collaborated efficiently with team members to maintain smooth store operations.
- Stocked shelves regularly for easy access to products by customers.
- Managed high-pressure situations with ease, ensuring customer satisfaction during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels routinely to avoid stock-outs or overstocking issues.
Chemical science technician assistant
SC IPEC Romania
Alba Iulia
11.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Alba Iulia, Romania
- Testing raw materials, intermediates and finished products
- Reception of raw materials, humidity, comprehensibility, granulometric distribution of powder
- Conduct testing accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with documented procedures
- Reception of new pigments for glaze and assist with the development of new test methodology and preparation of new glaze and powder according to customer request
- Managing and reviewing test reports to maintain high quality standards
- Working with suppliers to improve all aspects of product quality
- Preparing and conducting presentations, demonstrations and training to new laboratory assistants and students from Universities during summer practice
- Responsible for laboratory tasks and management systems (5S)
- Demonstrates active involvement in solving problems / trouble shooting through data analysis and evaluation
- Responsible for internal and external audit processes
- Displays good teamwork ability
- Maintain, clean, and calibrate laboratory instruments or equipment
- Perform Out-of-Specification or Out-of-Calibration procedure when a product, material or equipment does not meet specification
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specification
- Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
- Alba Iulia, Romania
Chemical science technician assistant
SC APIDAVA SRL
BLAJ
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Company Overview: BLAJ
- Physico-chemical analysis in honey samples as: moisture, HMF, compared fructose/glucose, pollen analysis
- BLAJ
Microbiology lab assistant
Universita 'Degli Studi Della Tuscia
Viterbo, Italy
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Company Overview: Viterbo, Lazio
- Make sure samples are collected, transported and stored according to procedures
- Maintain temperature control to prevent bacterial growth in the sample
- Ensure all samples have been registered correctly and prioritise registration according to sample date and time
- Ensure plates are read and confirmation tests are carried out/read on time
- Knowledge in sterilisation and use the autoclave to make microbiological equipment safe
- Preparation of growth mediums, buffers and chemical solution for daily use
- Familiar with pH meter
- Make sure all glassware and equipment is clean and ready for use
- Identify and classify microorganisms collected from Tarquinia Saline (Italy)
- Identification and enumeration of microorganisms (Gram stain / Microscopy and Biochemical tests)
- Follow regular sampling schedules within a specific environment
- Work with specialist computer software to undertake studies and research
- Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms for study
- Review literature and the findings of other researchers
- Prepare technical reports, publish research papers, and make recommendations based on their research findings
- Ensure laboratory has adequate stock of consumables and place orders for consumables where required
- Ensure continuity of Lab Equipment Calibration
- Viterbo, Lazio
Education
Master of Science - Programme and Project Management
Northumbria University
London 10.2022 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
QA Roehampton University
London 09.2019 - 06.2022
Environmental Engineering -
University December 1, 1918
Alba Iulia, AB 09.2013 - 06.2017
High school degree - Department of Math - IT skills
Apulum Technical College of Alba Iulia
Alba Iulia, Romania 09.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to quickly learn new skills
- Ability to check quality of work
- High levels of accuracy
- Good attention to detail
- Work effectively in a team
- Good practical skills
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Creative thinking
- Active problem-solving skills
- An eye for detail
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
Certification
SSSTS Certificate
CSCS Card
Timeline
Laboratory technician
Allied Mills
01.2025 - 08.2025
Master of Science - Programme and Project Management
Northumbria University
10.2022 - 03.2026
Project Administrator Officer
David Phillips Furniture
01.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
QA Roehampton University
09.2019 - 06.2022
Warehouse Admin Supervisor
David Phillips Rental Furniture
06.2019 - 12.2021
Warehouse administrator
David Phillips Furniture
06.2017 - 05.2019
Customer assistant
Tesco Retail Park
03.2017 - 06.2017
Chemical science technician assistant
SC IPEC Romania
11.2014 - 01.2017
Chemical science technician assistant
SC APIDAVA SRL
05.2014 - 10.2014
Environmental Engineering -
University December 1, 1918
09.2013 - 06.2017
Microbiology lab assistant
Universita 'Degli Studi Della Tuscia
06.2013 - 10.2013
High school degree - Department of Math - IT skills
Apulum Technical College of Alba Iulia
09.2008 - 06.2012