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Anne-Marie Tannous

Livingston,West Lothian

Summary

I am currently employed as a Catering Assistant in a primary school in Carmondean and would like to move into a clerical role within a school.

Prior to becoming a full-time mum in 2009, I gained extensive administrative experience over 25 years. During this time, I became experienced in prioritising workloads, working under pressure as part of a team and maintaining a professional and efficient approach in busy working environments.

While living in the UAE, I volunteered for approximately five years as a Residents’ Children’s Events Coordinator. This role involved organising activities and events for children of all backgrounds and communicating closely with their parents. I built great relationships within the community while strengthening my communication skills, organisation and problem-solving abilities. In addition, this opportunity improved my confidence in working with children and adults.

Whilst living in Saudi Arabia, I worked successfully as a step aerobics instructor for around four years. I also organised a large compound-wide sports fun day, which required planning, coordination and good communication skills to ensure the event ran smoothly. This was a huge success and was enjoyed by all involved.

My current role within the school has allowed me to gain valuable insight into the day-to-day running of a busy school setting. I understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality, reliability and maintaining good relationships with staff and pupils.

During the past four years in my current role, I have maintained an excellent attendance record and have never taken a day off sick, which demonstrates my commitment, reliability and strong work ethic.

I am now looking to return to an administrative role where I can combine my previous administrative experience with the knowledge and understanding I have gained while working within a school environment. I am enthusiastic, dependable, adaptable and confident in my ability to make a positive contribution to the school office team.

I am confident using general office systems and administrative processes and am keen to further develop my skills within a school office environment.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

School catering assistant

West Lothian Council
Bathgate, West Lothian
2022.04 - Current
  • Follow a weekly rotating duty rota which includes sandwich making, hot meal preparation, cake baking, preparing nursery boxes and Friday lunch bags.
  • Receive all deliveries, check and store appropriately.
  • Liaise with school office regarding food allergies, lunch numbers and special orders.
  • Maintain high hygiene standards in food preparation, utensil and kitchen cleaning.
  • Prepare breakfast club food daily and clear up afterwards.
  • In addition to the above, I have opened up the kitchen and started the day unsupervised. Organised areas of the kitchen and staff area to ensure a smoother running environment.

Executive Secretary/Admin Assistant

King Abulaziz Medical City
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2002.02 - 2009.08

I worked in both the Anesthesia Department and Business Centre during my time at King Abulaziz Medical City, Riyadh

Duties include but was not limited to:-

  • Maintain Chairmen's calendar
  • Receive, screen and prioritise all incoming mail
  • Transcribe handwritten correspondence
  • Prepare presentation material for academic activities, courses and conferences
  • Organise meetings for numerous hospital committees and minute take
  • Liaise with potential new staff members and collate credential papers
  • Organise accommodation for visiting doctors
  • Organised after hours Riyadh wide conferences which involved organising flights, accommodation, food and presentation papers
  • Supervise junior administrative staff
  • Assist in resolving any departmental issue that arose

Office Manager

Balfour Beatty Capital Projects
Edinburgh, Midlothian
1996.06 - 2002.02

I worked at several locations during the bidding phase until we eventually moved onto the Little France Site (Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh)

Duties included:

  • Organise meetings, lunches, accommodation and travel
  • Transcribe from audio tape and handwritten a wide range of communication, reports, in addition to submitting bids for other projects
  • Welcome visitors to site offices
  • Check incoming invoices
  • Procurement and asset management duties
  • First Aider and Deputy Fire Warden
  • Supervise junior staff
  • Resolve any administrative issues that arise

Personal Assistant

Syntex Research Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian
1990.01 - 1995.12

I started with Syntex in the typing pool and then was promoted to Personal Assistant in Pharmaceutical Development

My duties included:

  • Transcribe regulatory and scientific documents
  • Organise department head's calendar, travel and accommodation
  • Log and distribute mail
  • Arrange meetings and conferences
  • Send and receive telecommunications for Europe and the USA.
  • Deal with any administrative issues that arose to ensure a smooth working environment
  • Cover reception when needed

Syntex was changing hands and offered staff voluntary redundancy. I took that opportunity to take time out and worked in Majorca for six months,

Secretary/Audio Typist

J N Underwood & Sons
Edinburgh, Midlothian
1985.01 - 1990.01

I started with Underwoods as an office junior and was promoted to Secretary

Duties Included:

  • Type building society valuation reports and verbally advising the bank of result. Most of the documents prepared by audio type
  • Receive visitors
  • Reception
  • Other administrative duties as requested

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Typing and Administrationa

Sight & Sound College Youth Training Scheme
Edinburgh
1984.08 - 1985.08

Skills

Over the past years I have grown an understanding of children and their needs through my personal and work life

I gained cashier experience with working part-time weekend work between 1996 and 2002 as head cashier at the MGM Cinema in Edinburgh, bar work, bookmakers and petrol station,

Affiliations

  • I enjoy keeping fit, running, walking and gym. Keen at home improvements and am a very proud school band and football mum.

Certification

Two current PVG, one for work and one for football team

Timeline

School catering assistant

West Lothian Council
2022.04 - Current

Executive Secretary/Admin Assistant

King Abulaziz Medical City
2002.02 - 2009.08

Office Manager

Balfour Beatty Capital Projects
1996.06 - 2002.02

Personal Assistant

Syntex Research Scotland
1990.01 - 1995.12

Secretary/Audio Typist

J N Underwood & Sons
1985.01 - 1990.01

Diploma of Higher Education - Typing and Administrationa

Sight & Sound College Youth Training Scheme
1984.08 - 1985.08
Anne-Marie Tannous