Clare Elliott
Kirkby in Ashfield,Nottinghamshire
Summary
A polished and highly organised professional with extensive experience in client-facing roles. With a strong background in service management and interpersonal communication, I excel at being the first point of contact for a business.
After a period of dedicated family management, I am returning to the workforce with refined multitasking abilities, a friendly but professional demeanour, and a commitment to providing exceptional administrative support. I am eager to bring my 'client first' mindset to a professional office or reception team.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Professional Experience
Career Break
Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
01.2014 - Current
Managed all administrative and financial aspects of a busy household, including budgeting, scheduling, and long term planning.
Developed high level patience, problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Senior hair stylist
Definition Hair & Beauty Suite
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
03.2011 - 01.2014
Managed all aspects of hairdressing including reception, stock management, mentoring, financial handling and general housekeeping.
Senior hair stylist
Barnet's
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
05.2009 - 03.2011
Led a team of hairdressers and apprentices, overseeing daily salon operations and training junior members. Skilled in all aspects of cutting, colouring, styling and barbering.
Senior hair stylist
Wyman & Wyman
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
10.2000 - 04.2009
Operated an independent business within a salon by renting a chair.
Hair stylist
Kevin Joseph Hairdressing
Hayes, Hillingdon
06.1999 - 05.2000
Stylist specialised in cutting, colouring and perming. Provided reception services.
Catering assistant
A Quality Caterers
Stockley Park, Hillingdon
09.1997 - 05.1999
Food preparation and service, hygiene and cleaning, customer service and health and safety compliance.
Apprentice hairdresser
Mark Thorpe Hairdressing
Hayes, Hillingdon
09.1995 - 08.1997
In salon training with one day a week at college to learn hairdressing.
Cleaning, reception, shampooing and assisting senior stylists.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - English
EDI Functional skills
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire 10.2012 - 10.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Maths
EDI Functional skills
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire 10.2012 - 10.2013
NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing
In salon training
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire 10.2012 - 10.2013
NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing
East Berkshire College
Langley,Berkshire 09.1995 - 04.1997
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, IT, Sports Science
Uxbridge High School
Uxbridge, Hillingdon 09.1990 - 09.1995
Skills
Front of House : Expert at greeting visitors, managing arrivals and creating a welcoming, professional first impression
Diary and Appointment Management : 20 years of experience managing complex booking systems and coordinating schedules to ensure smooth daily operations
Communication : Highly skilled in both face-to-face and telephone communication, with a proven ability to handle inquires and resolve issues tactfully
Financial Handling : Proficient in processing payments, daily cashing up, and basic record keeping
Organisation and Multitasking: Capable of managing a busy reception desk while handling administrative tasks, emails, and incoming calls simultaneously
Timeline
Professional Experience
Career Break
01.2014 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - English
EDI Functional skills
10.2012 - 10.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Maths
EDI Functional skills
10.2012 - 10.2013
NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing
In salon training
10.2012 - 10.2013
Senior hair stylist
Definition Hair & Beauty Suite
03.2011 - 01.2014
Senior hair stylist
Barnet's
05.2009 - 03.2011
Senior hair stylist
Wyman & Wyman
10.2000 - 04.2009
Hair stylist
Kevin Joseph Hairdressing
06.1999 - 05.2000
Catering assistant
A Quality Caterers
09.1997 - 05.1999
Apprentice hairdresser
Mark Thorpe Hairdressing
09.1995 - 08.1997
NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing
East Berkshire College
09.1995 - 04.1997
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, IT, Sports Science
Uxbridge High School
09.1990 - 09.1995