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Deborah Lawrence

Clacton-on-Sea,Essex

Summary

Committed and motivated Administrative Assistant with exceptional customer service and decision-making skills. Strong work ethic, professional demeanour and great initiative.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Administration assistant

ESNEFT - Colchester Hospital
Colchester, Essex
2013.01 - 2025.10

Assisted with office operations by managing patient and staff enquiries and complaints through email, phone, and in person.
Handled parking issues and queries as lead for parking, responding to enquiries from Colchester Hospital, Ipswich Hospital, and surrounding areas, while managing cancellation of penalty charge notices.
Facilitated sales of discounted bus tickets for staff and processed travel reimbursements for patients.
Produced and issued staff ID badges, managed rail warrants, and processed payments for private patient procedures.
Oversaw invoicing and parking payments, ensuring proper banking of office income and charitable funds.
Managed daily petty cash and cash reconciliation, maintained secure storage, ensured accurate record-keeping for audit purposes, and supported general office duties including data entry, filing, and document handling. I provided cover at the main reception welcome desk.

Bar supervisor

The Ship
Chelmsford, Essex
2005.03 - 2012.12

Supervising and training staff, cashiering and taking payments for rooms above the pub, banking and cashing up at the end of the shift and providing a float throughout the day , ordering stock for the bar and in the kitchen, waitressing and table service, cooking and assisting the chef in the kitchen if staff shortages, cleaning and locking up the pub

Organised stock inventory to prevent shortages during peak hours.

Checked identification of customers to enforce age restriction laws on alcohol consumption.

Scheduled shifts for staff members for efficient operation of the bar.

Education

A-Levels - Psychology

Adult learning College
Witham, Essex
2011.09 - 2012.07

NVQ Level 1 - Business Administration

Adult Learning Centre
Chelmsford, Essex
1997.02 - 1997.10

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration

Adult Learning College
Chelmsford, Essex
1998.01 - 1998.05

GCSEs - English Literature and Language

Plume School
Maldon, Essex
1990.09 - 1996.07

GCSEs - Maths

Plume School
Maldon, Essex
1990.09 - 1996.07

GCSEs - Geography

Plume School
Maldon, Essex
1990.09 - 1996.07

Skills

  • Competent with Microsoft Office and other basic IT Systems
  • Strong team spirit and excellent communication skills
  • The ability to stay calm, focused and organised under pressure
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Adaptable and quick to learn

Timeline

Administration assistant

ESNEFT - Colchester Hospital
2013.01 - 2025.10

A-Levels - Psychology

Adult learning College
2011.09 - 2012.07

Bar supervisor

The Ship
2005.03 - 2012.12

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration

Adult Learning College
1998.01 - 1998.05

NVQ Level 1 - Business Administration

Adult Learning Centre
1997.02 - 1997.10

GCSEs - English Literature and Language

Plume School
1990.09 - 1996.07

GCSEs - Maths

Plume School
1990.09 - 1996.07

GCSEs - Geography

Plume School
1990.09 - 1996.07
Deborah Lawrence