Dawn Dixon
Bexley,Kent
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Administrative Officer
Ministry of Defence
London, UK
06.1990 - Current
- Acquired expertise in various functions over 35 years at Ministry of Defence.
- Demonstrated effective teamwork and ability to operate with limited supervision.
- Utilised IT skills across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ORACLE EBS, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
- Exhibited excellent communication and interpersonal skills in diverse settings.
- Maintained high motivation and organisation under tight deadlines and changing requirements.
- Engaged professionally with partners and customers to manage expectations effectively.
- Displayed reliability and discretion while holding government security clearance.
- Fostered supportive team dynamics and established rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
Retail Worker, Hospitality Worker, Bar Worker
Woolworths Safeway Charrington Brewery Harvester
Bexleyheath Area, Kent
06.1986 - 06.1996
- Secured first job at Woolworths in Bexleyheath at age 15
- Worked part-time for Safeway in Blackfen while attending Bexley College from age 17
- Held various part-time roles in pubs and bars alongside full-time positions for Bass Carrington, Harvester and Marlowe Rooms from 1991 to 1996.
Education
BTEC - Business Studies
Erith College
Erith 09.1987 - 06.1989
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, History and Geography
Dartford West Secondary School for Girls
Dartford 09.1982 - 06.1987
Skills
- I have gained expertise in range of functions over the past 35 years working for the Ministry of Defence An effective team player, who can also work with limited supervision
- I engage professionally and politely with partners and customers to understand and manage expectations in the provision of services
- I am a competent IT user: Word, Excel, Internet, ORACLE EBS, Microsoft Office and Outlook I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills I am highly motivated and well organised, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and fast changing requirements I am a supportive and cooperative team member
- I am reliable and discreet holding government clearance
- I am fit and healthy and have held a clean driving license since 1989 with no endorsements
Timeline
Administrative Officer
Ministry of Defence
06.1990 - Current
BTEC - Business Studies
Erith College
09.1987 - 06.1989
Retail Worker, Hospitality Worker, Bar Worker
Woolworths Safeway Charrington Brewery Harvester
06.1986 - 06.1996
GCSEs - Maths, English Language, English Literature, History and Geography
Dartford West Secondary School for Girls
09.1982 - 06.1987