Debbie Lazarus
Ifield Green,Crawley
Summary
Dedicated clerical assistant with 23 years experience working in a busy department within the NHS.
I am a hard working, reliable and responsible person. respectful and punctual strong in time management, multitasking and organisation.
I am looking for a new challenge and feel that the skills and experience I have gained over the years are transferable to a new role.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work history
Clerical Assistant
NHS
Epsom and St Helier trust
2000.01 - Current
- Supported Doctors and office staff by managing operational workflow.
- Maintained tidy reception area to provide visitors with positive first impression.
- Received and screened high-volume internal and external communications, calls and email.
- Enhanced productivity by coordinating itineraries and scheduling appointments.
- Maintained detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Ran reception areas by greeting patients and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Responded to telephone enquiries from Doctors, Gp's and members of public.
Sales Assistant
Erskins stores
Sutton, Surrey
1995.09 - 1999.12
- Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
Sales Assistant
Comit electrical retailer
Carshalton, Sutton
1990.06 - 1995.08
- Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
- Managed till operations by promptly and precisely scanning items, processing payments and issuing receipts.
- Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card.
- Maintained impeccably high standards store presentation.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
Telephonist
British Telecommunications
Croydon
1980.07 - 1986.01
- Used excellent phone etiquette to deliver messages to recipients with accuracy.
- answered 999 emergency calls and contacted to correct services
- answered 100 operator calls.
- Maintained up-to-date switchboard directory to facilitate smooth operations.
Education
CSE - English, maths, child care, home economics, religious studies,
Gaynesford high school
Carshalton, Sutton 07/1974 - 07/1979
Skills
- Dedicated team player
- Flexible
- Telephone skills
- Professional and smart presentation
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and prioritisation
- Organised and reliable
- Punctual
Timeline
Clerical Assistant
NHS
2000.01 - Current
Sales Assistant
Erskins stores
1995.09 - 1999.12
Sales Assistant
Comit electrical retailer
1990.06 - 1995.08
Telephonist
British Telecommunications
1980.07 - 1986.01
CSE - English, maths, child care, home economics, religious studies,
Gaynesford high school
07/1974 - 07/1979