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Dawn Fountaine

Summary

I am efficient, organised and have the ability to learn new things quickly and adapt to changing priorities. I possess good commercial awareness and have a strong background in commercial, finance and purchasing administration. I am a skilled problem solver who is equally as home working as part of a team or individually to meet an objective. I can communicate effectively at all levels.




Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
8052
8052
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Commercial assistant

Legal & General Modular Homes
02.2022 - Current

Verified and uploaded supplier invoices, matching them with purchase orders and GRNs.

Oversaw purchase order processes and approvals to ensure compliance.

Managed commercial administration and construction purchasing tasks effectively.

Addressed supplier invoice queries to maintain positive supplier relationships.

Maintained an up-to-date approved supplier list for procurement efficiency.

Facilitated onboarding of new suppliers to expand operational capacity.

Monitored drawdown purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.

Processed same-day payments and reconciled customer statements promptly.

Team coordinator

Legal & General Modular Homes
05.2017 - 02.2022

Managed multiple mailboxes, directing emails to appropriate recipients.

Coordinated travel bookings to ensure efficient scheduling.

Planned events to meet organisational objectives and requirements.

Ordered uniforms, maintaining inventory and delivery schedules.

Performed PA/EA duties to support senior management effectively.

Took minutes during meetings for accurate record-keeping.

Managed visitor PPE to ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Oversaw diary management.

Membership Executive

Leeds, York and North Yorks Chamber of Commerce
08.2008 - 09.2011

Managed a portfolio of businesses within Chamber of Commerce membership.

Handled member enquiries via phone, letter, and email.

Attended events to engage members and discuss membership benefits.

Updated in-house CRM system while utilising Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Resolved member complaints through effective communication via telephone and email.

Engaged non-member companies to articulate benefits of membership.

Ensured timely receipt of renewal payments and pursued outstanding payments.

Senior Negotiator

Halifax Estate Agents
12.2002 - 06.2008

Managed large caseload of properties from marketing to sale completion.

Executed property marketing campaigns across local press and Rightmove website.

Coordinated viewings and gathered feedback to enhance sales strategies.

Negotiated offers on properties to maximise client satisfaction.

Facilitated sales progression through to exchange of contracts.

Performed general administration tasks and reception duties efficiently.

Identified sales opportunities for referral to other business units.

Customer Service Advisor - Mortgages

Halifax Plc
05.2000 - 12.2002

Handled administrative tasks and telephone inquiries for mortgage accounts.

Answered customer queries via telephone, ensuring prompt resolution.

Provided written responses to customer queries and complaints in a timely manner.

Identified and referred sales leads to relevant departments to enhance business opportunities.

Consistently met deadlines and achieved sales targets.

Education

GCSEs -

Boston Spa Comprehensive School
09.1989 - 06.1994

RSA Typing level 2 (Distinction) -

Park Lane College

NAEA Technical Award in Residential Property Sales -

NAEA

NCFFE Level 3 Certificate Supporting Teaching & Le -

Selby College

CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement a -

Aspire Training

AAT Level 2 -

Kaplan

Skills

Highly organised

Adaptability

Time management

Purchasing

administration skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to communicate at all levels

Can do attitude

Highly motivated and able to work on own initiative

Problem solving skills

Affiliations

  • I enjoy spending time with my family and friends going to the theatre, concerts and on holidays.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Commercial assistant

Legal & General Modular Homes
02.2022 - Current

Team coordinator

Legal & General Modular Homes
05.2017 - 02.2022

Membership Executive

Leeds, York and North Yorks Chamber of Commerce
08.2008 - 09.2011

Senior Negotiator

Halifax Estate Agents
12.2002 - 06.2008

Customer Service Advisor - Mortgages

Halifax Plc
05.2000 - 12.2002

GCSEs -

Boston Spa Comprehensive School
09.1989 - 06.1994

RSA Typing level 2 (Distinction) -

Park Lane College

NAEA Technical Award in Residential Property Sales -

NAEA

NCFFE Level 3 Certificate Supporting Teaching & Le -

Selby College

CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement a -

Aspire Training

AAT Level 2 -

Kaplan
Dawn Fountaine