Anita Schofield

• Established and manage a small local dog-walking service, building a loyal client base through word-of-mouth and referrals.
• Handle scheduling, invoicing, and customer communication independently.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of pets while providing reliable, flexible service.
• Manage budgeting, record-keeping, and business operations.
• Demonstrate strong time management, reliability, and trustworthiness.
• Led dogs away from hazards, obstacles, and other animals to protect safety.
• Fed, walked, and cared for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips.
• Followed optimal schedules for animals as set by owners or supervisors.
• Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations, petting, and pre-approved treats.

Dedicated full-time to family responsibilities, including managing household operations, budgeting, and supporting the academic and personal development of two children.

• Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
• Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
• Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
• Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
• Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
• Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.

• Main duties:
  - New Business Development.
  - Candidate and Client relationship building.
  - Candidate sourcing (Boolean searches, Job Advertisements, Headhunting, Job Board Searches, Talent Attraction).
  - Negotiation (Contracts, Day Rate etc.)
  - Consultative Sales.
• Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
• Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.

My position as studio Manager covered all areas of the studio including:

• Photography, controlling studio lighting in makeover and family sessions and post photo-shoot, editing and presenting images following the sale through to conclusion.
• Managing studio finances and being responsible for the smooth and prfitable studio running.
• Verifying that our studio maintained an open-door policy so employees could openly discuss ideas and make suggestions.
• Implemented marketing strategies to promote studio to potential clients in and around the Wigan and Bolton regions.
• Created policies and procedures for Olan Mills as a company, and delivered company-wide training to employees when required.
• Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
• Maintained studio equipment, including cameras, microphones and computers, to limit schedule disruptions.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase studio visibility and reach more clients.
• Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
• Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.