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Emma Curnow

Torpoint,Cornwall

Summary

I consider myself a values-driven and dedicated person with over a decade of experience in customer service and management, I am passionate about ensuring my personal ethos aligns with organisational values. In my current role, I am committed to improving outcomes and enabling service users to develop and create opportunities for positive change, principles I am immensely proud of and gain a huge sense of personal satisfaction from. My background includes ten years as front of house in a busy reception environment, followed by progression into management, where I have supervised teams to deliver exceptional service to clients and stakeholders. I excel under pressure, consistently meeting strict deadlines, adapting to change, and solving problems efficiently. My experience managing budgets and business expenses across multiple authorities has honed my organisational and financial skills. As a business support team manager, I foster an inclusive, open working environment, conducting regular supervision sessions, facilitating team meetings, and handling challenging conversations with professionalism. I am committed to supporting the development of others, mentoring staff, and encouraging continuous learning and attaining qualifications. I also prioritise my own growth, seeking feedback and learning from best practices, while maintaining self-awareness and respect for my limits. I feel I have numerous transferable skills and experience and I am eager to bring my passion for service excellence to the IPSA Account Manager role, contributing to the values of Staying Connected, Seeing the Bigger Picture, Being Open and Doing the Right Thing. Experienced professional with focus on administrative and operational support. Delivers streamlined processes and enhanced organisational efficiency through strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
14102
14102
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Data & Insight Officer/Business Support Lead

Action for Children
11.2014 - 12.2025
  • Conducted monthly financial forecasting and budgeting for two local councils using numerous financial systems.
  • Generated quarterly and ad hoc data reports for own organisation, commissioners, and the Department of Education.
  • Executed accurate data entry and monitored team data submissions for quality assurance.
  • Managed accounts payable duties, including raising and processing invoices efficiently.
  • Presented comprehensive financial and data reports to stakeholders within organisation.
  • Oversaw management and approval of procurement card expenses and staff reimbursements.
  • Collaborated with Senior Leadership Team members to meet operational targets effectively.
  • Ensured compliance with GDPR regulations and followed appropriate reporting processes for breaches.

Business Support Officer 2

Action for Children
08.2014 - 10.2014
  • Served as initial contact for customer inquiries via telephone and email.
  • Data entry to maintain accurate records.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Processed finance tasks by raising purchase order numbers.

Business Support Assistant

Action for Children
07.2014 - 08.2014
  • Served as first point of contact for customer inquiries via telephone and email.
  • Data entry tasks to maintain accurate customer records.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the workplace.
  • Organised and maintained filing systems

Family Support Administrator

Keystone Children’s Centres
01.2013 - 06.2014
  • Answered telephone queries and emails to address customer inquiries efficiently
  • Data entry of referral information to maintain accurate records.


Receptionist

Keystone Children’s Centre
01.2004 - 01.2013
  • Enhanced customer service at front of house through effective telephone and email response.
  • Data entry tasks to maintain accurate records and streamline operations.

Technical Officer

Derriford Hospital/Combined Laboratories
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Facilitated telephone communications with public, relaying medical results to doctors and GP surgeries.
  • Accurate data entry of medical results to maintain comprehensive records.

Financial Data Researcher

Data Quest
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Conducted data research through cold calling financial institutions.
  • Performed data entry to maintain accurate records.

Education

Higher Apprenticeship - Management

Achievement Training
04.2001 - /2021

NCFE Level 4 Diploma - Management

Achievement Training
Plymouth

NCFE Level 4 Certificate - Leadership

Achievement Training
Plymouth

Certificate of Higher Education - Open

The Open University

NVQ 3 IT - ITQ Apprenticeship

Achievement Training

NVQ 3 Apprenticeship - Business and Admin.

Achievement Training
Plymouth

Certificate - Social Sciences

The Open University

Certificate - Forensic Science

University of Central Lancashire

Skills

  • Organisational skills
  • Communication proficiency
  • Analytical thinking
  • Financial reporting
  • Microsoft applications proficient
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Attention to detail

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Data & Insight Officer/Business Support Lead

Action for Children
11.2014 - 12.2025

Business Support Officer 2

Action for Children
08.2014 - 10.2014

Business Support Assistant

Action for Children
07.2014 - 08.2014

Family Support Administrator

Keystone Children’s Centres
01.2013 - 06.2014

Receptionist

Keystone Children’s Centre
01.2004 - 01.2013

Higher Apprenticeship - Management

Achievement Training
04.2001 - /2021

Technical Officer

Derriford Hospital/Combined Laboratories
01.2001 - 01.2004

Financial Data Researcher

Data Quest
01.2000 - 01.2001

NCFE Level 4 Diploma - Management

Achievement Training

NCFE Level 4 Certificate - Leadership

Achievement Training

Certificate of Higher Education - Open

The Open University

NVQ 3 IT - ITQ Apprenticeship

Achievement Training

NVQ 3 Apprenticeship - Business and Admin.

Achievement Training

Certificate - Social Sciences

The Open University

Certificate - Forensic Science

University of Central Lancashire
Emma Curnow