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Alison Wharton

Shifnal ,Shropshire

Summary

Energetic, motivated team player who is highly organised


Accurate adaptable PA who can effectively multi-task in challenging situations and meet critical deadlines.


Very friendly with a can do attitude. Likes meeting new people and making them feel welcome. Good team player. Energetic.


Proactive mindset and attention to detail.


Enthusiastic, practical and friendly when solving customer problems.


Creative with a massive passion for antiques, collectables, artwork. Always reading and learning to improve my knowledge. Regular user of Easy Live and The Sale Room platforms




Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Personal assistant

Regency Screen Print
Birmingham, Birmingham
08.2022 - Current

Family business, organising, communication, liaising with customers, diary management, sales. Love meeting new people

  • Organising personal and professional calendars, supplying timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
  • Proofread, formatted and corrected correspondence for office staff.
  • Professionally greeted clients and delivered friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Managed digital mailbox, delivered mail and telephone messages.
  • Assisted with home maintenance management, special projects and daily operations.
  • Booked hotels, travel and entertainment for client, family and friends.
  • Greeting clients and helping to find products that suit their needs

Personal assistant

JBL Print Ltd
Birmingham , West Midlands
01.2018 - 08.2022

Family business, involved in organising, admin, day to day running, proof reading, diary work, clerical work, deliveries

Administrator

DTS Computer Print Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2008 - 08.2018

Legal Personal Assistant

DLA Piper UK LLP
Birmingham, West Midlands
04.1997 - 01.2005

Personal Assistant to Senior Partner in Employment Department

Liaising with national clients on his behalf

Organising meetings, lunches and corporate events

Creating legal documents and proof reading

Assisting and preparing document bundles for court hearings

Diary management

Organising travel


Education

National Certificate in Floristry - Floristry

Rodbaston College Floristry Department
Penkridge, Staffordshire
2006 -

Skills

  • Resourcefulness
  • Appointment management
  • Team building
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Calm under pressure
  • Meeting coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Payment Processing

Affiliations

  • Antiques
  • Collecting and researching antiques and collectables
  • Interiors
  • Gardening
  • Rescue Dogs

Custom

Before having a family I worked in a professional legal environment in a global law firm as a PA . After taking a career break to pursue my creative side, I trained to be a florist and was involved in the floristry and wedding industry. I then had my family and worked from home assisting with the family businesses, and sometimes at the office in Birmingham. I am very much a people person.I am passionate about old buildings, interiors and antiques.My nature is can do and positive



Timeline

Personal assistant

Regency Screen Print
08.2022 - Current

Personal assistant

JBL Print Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2022

Administrator

DTS Computer Print Ltd
01.2008 - 08.2018

Legal Personal Assistant

DLA Piper UK LLP
04.1997 - 01.2005

National Certificate in Floristry - Floristry

Rodbaston College Floristry Department
2006 -
Alison Wharton