Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Catherine Walker

Darlington,Durham

Summary

Dedicated professional especially in customer service, also confidentiality maintenance, demonstrating a strong understanding of GDPR compliance, Ensuring adherence to hygiene regulations and health and safety standards. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining high levels of customer Service, Consider myself a friendly and welcoming person with experience dealing and serving the community during career,

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Administrative Assistant

St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Darlington, Durham
2013.09 - Current
  • Maintained stock levels to avoid shortages in office supplies.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
  • Managed front desk duties to ensure smooth operation of reception area.
  • Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
  • Communicate confidential information from phone calls or emails which are passed to headteacher or relevant staff members, this may include arranging/organising meetings,
  • Welcoming and greeting visitors to school,
  • Administering medication and dealing with first aid incidents and accidents,
  • Ensuring safeguarding is carried out at all times.
  • Health and Safety procedure in and around work place,
  • Fire safety
  • Attendance of children logged daily, communication with local authority,
  • Organise gifts,donations from local stores in area via community champions,
  • Arrange transport for events
  • Ensure cook/kitchen staff informed of meals required for children and staff on daily basis

Breakfast club and Lunchtime supervisor

St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Darlington, Durham
2009.11 - 2013.09
  • Organised fun activities for enhancement of children's social skills.
  • Facilitated efficient student flow within dinner hall,minimised congestion during meal times
  • Ensured that pupils washed their hands before eating as part of promoting hygiene standards.
  • Monitored playground during breaks, ensured secure play environment for children.
  • Supervised pupils during lunchtime and Breakfast times, ensuring good behaviour.
  • Administered first aid, ensured child safety.
  • Conducted regular checks of eating areas for possible hazards or cleanliness issues.
  • Reported any significant behavioural issues to relevant teacher or Head Teacher.
  • Responded quickly to accidents or incidents on playground.

Kitchen staff member

Compass Group ( St Bede's primary school)
Darlington, Durham
2002.09 - 2004.07
  • Ensured smooth service with effective communication skills.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines, ensuring safe work environment.
  • Managed time effectively during busy periods for optimal productivity.
  • Demonstrated teamwork by assisting fellow staff during peak hours.
  • Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
  • Organising table and chairs for service also clear tables and chairs for storage, Ensure Preparation completed for following day,
  • Relevant meal potion served for children and staff members,
  • Preparation for coffee mornings and events within school.

Shop Assistant/ Shop Manager

Bertie Quality Clothing
Darlington, Durham
1996.08 - 2001.08
  • Facilitated smooth checkouts with efficient bagging and wrapping practices.
  • Managed stock levels on shop floor for continuous product availability.
  • Built rapport with frequent shoppers to foster loyal customer base.
  • Directed customers towards fitting rooms when needed for convenient try-on experience.
  • Promoted sales and special promotions to increase store revenue.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and handling complaints professionally.
  • Updated window displays regularly for fresh store appeal.
  • Greeted every customer warmly, promoting friendly atmosphere.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Ensure cash/cheques balance at end of day,End of day takings are securely locked away.
  • Property locked and safely secured via alarm each day

Shop assistant (included concession manager)

River Island
Darlington, Darlington
1990.06 - 1996.08
  • Greeted every guest /customer warmly, promoting friendly atmosphere.
  • Handled queries regarding products, providing detailed information as necessary.
  • Ensure satisfaction by providing attentive service and handling complaints professionally.
  • Coordinated closely with management on shop floor layouts and visual merchandising.
  • Maintained clean, appealing shop environment for comfortable shopping experience.
  • Handled cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions.
  • Stockroom control transfer of stock to and from the store,
  • Distribution of surplus stock
  • Prepared products for sales floor, steaming and presenting items immaculately for appealing displays.
  • Customer service and training to a high standard
  • Inspected products for damages before processing refunds.
  • Relevant paperwork completed to a time scale

Waitress / Housekeeping

The Kings Head Hotel
Darlington, Durham
1985.07 - 1990.11

Waitressing Duties

  • Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations through effective cleaning practices in dining area.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere,Greet and escorted guests to tables
  • Informed kitchen staff regarding special order requirements.
  • Prepared tables for guests and reset tables between customers.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.

Housekeeping Duties

  • Delivered high standard of cleanliness by meticulous management of housekeeping duties.
  • Conducted housekeeping duties to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Working to time scale ensuring health and safety carried out during work duties.

Education

GCSEs -

Carmel College
Darlington
1980.09 - 1985.06

Skills

  • Calendar scheduling
  • Knowledge of GDPR compliance
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Restaurant etiquette familiarity
  • Hygiene regulations compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Customer service

Affiliations

  • I have an interest in baking,love to bake cakes for family and friends

Certification

I do have certificates for some online training via Ihasco

Health and safety

Safeguarding

GPDR

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

St Bede's Catholic Primary School
2013.09 - Current

Breakfast club and Lunchtime supervisor

St Bede's Catholic Primary School
2009.11 - 2013.09

Kitchen staff member

Compass Group ( St Bede's primary school)
2002.09 - 2004.07

Shop Assistant/ Shop Manager

Bertie Quality Clothing
1996.08 - 2001.08

Shop assistant (included concession manager)

River Island
1990.06 - 1996.08

Waitress / Housekeeping

The Kings Head Hotel
1985.07 - 1990.11

GCSEs -

Carmel College
1980.09 - 1985.06
Catherine Walker