Fiona Higgins
Matlock
Summary
Motivated and adaptable team player with various administrative skills, currently looking for a new challenge.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Team Admin Assistant
Blue Mountain Homes
Derby, Derbyshire
2019.06 - Current
- Provision and organisation of accurate costings in relation to building projects.
- Weekly reporting.
- Responsibility for all record keeping and appropriate office administration for the development team.
- Liaising with different departments and outside bodies.
- Sourcing and ordering materials.
- Property search's for potential development projects.
Housekeeper
Landal, Darwin Forest Holiday Park
Matlock, Derbyshire
2013.09 - 2020.12
- Part of a team with responsibility to prepare lodges to a high standard and to timescale.
- Assisted in training of new housekeeping employees.
- Maintained accurate records of cleaning.
- Reported maintenance issues to management.
Administrative Assistant
Matlock Property Services
Matlock, Derbyshire
2004.09 - 2010.06
- In partnership for the family property business.
- Provided friendly, attentive service by promptly responding to customer enquiries.
- Preparation of quotes and invoices.
- Banking, record keeping and all related administration tasks.
Nursery Partner
The Bakewell Day Nursery
Bakewell, Derbyshire
1998.10 - 2005.02
- Founding partner of the Bakewell Day Nursery with shared responsibility for all set up costs and appropriate legal compliance.
- Maintained stringent child safeguarding measures, ensuring unwavering care for safety, welfare and wellbeing.
- Built compassionate, caring relationships with children and families, enhancing nursery popularity through word-of-mouth recommendations.
- Ensured company policies, procedures and operational practices were followed and processed and managed all activities regarding background checks on candidates applying for jobs.
Nursery Officer
The Busy Bee Day Nursey
, Derbyshire
1990.08 - 1998.09
Education
NNEB (National Nursery Exam Board) - Childcare
Aberdeen College
Aberdeen, ABE 2024.09 - 2024.06
O Levels - English, Arithmetic, Biology, Art, Secretarial Studies, Food and Nutrition.
Mackie Academy
Stonehaven, ABDSkills
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
Proven ability to work as part of a team
Effective communicator both written and verbal
Solution-oriented person
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel and Word
Clean UK driving licence
Timeline
NNEB (National Nursery Exam Board) - Childcare
Aberdeen College
2024.09 - 2024.06
Development Team Admin Assistant
Blue Mountain Homes
2019.06 - Current
Housekeeper
Landal, Darwin Forest Holiday Park
2013.09 - 2020.12
Administrative Assistant
Matlock Property Services
2004.09 - 2010.06
Nursery Partner
The Bakewell Day Nursery
1998.10 - 2005.02
Nursery Officer
The Busy Bee Day Nursey
1990.08 - 1998.09
O Levels - English, Arithmetic, Biology, Art, Secretarial Studies, Food and Nutrition.
Mackie Academy