Becky Adkins
Stratford-upon-Avon,Warwickshire
Summary
After running my own business with my partner for the last 20 years, I am having a career change and starting a fresh. I am looking for a part time job, around 2 days a week, in a social and rewarding environment, while I’m studying. I’m reliable, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team, but I’m also confident working independently. I have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and enjoy building good customer relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Small Business Owner
Purple Fine Art
Stratford-upon-Avon
01.2005 - 12.2025
- Set up and ran a fine art publishing business alongside my artist partner.
- Supported sales of original paintings and limited edition prints to trade and private customers.
- Contributed to print production processes, including scanning, proofing, and final print creation.
- Managed marketing, logistics, staff, and financial accounts.
Accounts Administrator
Southerly Park Estate
Stratford-upon-Avon
06.2012 - 03.2023
- Managed all financial operations for my father’s animal feed business and our family farm.
- Maintained accurate financial records including accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and payroll.
Art Gallery Owner
The Barge Gallery
Stratford-upon-Avon
01.2001 - 12.2007
- Alongside my partner I established and ran an art gallery on a narrow boat in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Setting up involved business planning, sourcing suppliers and overseeing gallery design and fit-out.
- Handled retail sales and customer service interactions.
- Oversaw staff management, marketing and financial tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering and Management
Cardiff University
Cardiff 09/1996 - 06/2020
A-Levels - Chemistry, Physics, Food and Nutritional Science
Shottery Grammar School
Stratford-upon-AvonSkills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Multitasking effectiveness
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Financial management
- Xero accounting software
Affiliations
- Photography
- Interior design
- Netball
- Property develpment
Timeline
Accounts Administrator
Southerly Park Estate
06.2012 - 03.2023
Small Business Owner
Purple Fine Art
01.2005 - 12.2025
Art Gallery Owner
The Barge Gallery
01.2001 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Engineering and Management
Cardiff University
09/1996 - 06/2020
A-Levels - Chemistry, Physics, Food and Nutritional Science
Shottery Grammar School