Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Treasurer to local Scouts Group
Timeline
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Geraldine Harris

Teynham,Kent

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in floor cleaning, restroom upkeep, and proper waste disposal. Demonstrates strong work ethic and proficiency in deep-cleaning techniques, surface sterilization, and hoovering. Skilled in operating floor buffers and maintaining hygiene standards while respecting confidentiality. Committed to delivering high-quality results independently with a keen awareness of surroundings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Finance clerk

Teynham Community Preschool
Teynham, Kent
09.2009 - Current
  • Updated spreadsheets containing business transaction details, maintaining accuracy at all times.
  • Supported senior finance staff during year-end audit; ensured successful completion within deadline.
  • Facilitated smooth office operations through meticulous record keeping and data management.
  • Promptly addressed queries relating to finance from both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Reconciled financial discrepancies with diligent review of financial records.
  • Ensured accurate data entry for accounting systems.
  • Maintained confidentiality whilst handling sensitive financial documents and information.

LSA

Teynham Primary School
Teynham, Kent
04.2007 - Current
  • Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
  • Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
  • Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

Cleaner at Luddenham primary School

Luddenham
Luddenham, Kent
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed waste properly to promote environmental sustainability.
  • Ensured cleanliness by regularly sweeping and mopping school corridors.
  • Abided by health and safety regulations, ensured safer environment for all pupils and staff members.
  • Replenished supplies in washrooms timely for uninterrupted usage by students and staff members alike.
  • Responded quickly to spills or accidents; ensured immediate resolution reducing potential hazards.
  • Checked stock levels regularly; avoided shortage of necessary cleaning supplies.
  • Carried out deep cleaning tasks during holidays to ensure readiness before new term commencement.
  • Kept outdoor spaces clean by regular litter pickup from playgrounds and sports fields-contributed towards a pleasant external environment.
  • Maintained hygiene for a healthier student environment by disinfecting classrooms and washrooms.
  • Kept premises tidy to enhance students' learning experience.
  • Shared responsibilities, improved teamwork amongst janitorial staff.
  • Achieved fresher atmosphere with diligent dusting of furniture, equipment, and fixtures.
  • Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
  • Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
  • Emptied and cleaned trash cans following procedures.
  • Spot cleaned and sanitized high-touch areas.
  • Used vacuum cleaners and associated accessories to clean various floor surfaces to customer specifications.
  • Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
  • Scrubbed and sanitized toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.
  • Ensured proper, compliant handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials, upholding excellent safety records.
  • Restocked, refreshed and sanitized bathroom facilities.
  • Mopped and polished nine corridors and classrooms.
  • Reported breakages to supervisor.
  • Cleaned and dried windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.
  • Operated and maintained floor polisher and buffer machine.
  • Dusted countertops, ceilings and furniture for pristine environment.
  • Kept cleaning equipment to optimal standards to reduce cleaning inefficiencies.
  • Sanitized two toilet blocks daily.
  • Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped hard floors.
  • Kept floors clean with regular sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
  • Cleaned surfaces to preserve professional standards and minimize infection risks.
  • Wiped down fixtures to remove built-up dust and maintain appearance.

Education

GCSEs -

Vauxhall Manor School
London
09.1972 - 06.1978

Skills

  • Floor cleaning
  • Restroom upkeep
  • Bin emptying
  • Awareness of surroundings
  • Proper waste disposal
  • Dusting techniques
  • Hygiene standards awareness
  • Hoovering proficiency
  • Compliant with instructions
  • Deep-Cleaning expertise
  • Surface sterilization
  • Respect for confidentiality
  • Strong work ethic
  • Floor buffer operation
  • Works well independently

Affiliations

  • Reading, Running and looking after our pet dog, also look after the grandchildren.

Treasurer to local Scouts Group

I volunteered up until two years ago at the local Scouts Group.

I looked after the finance side of things but also camped, cooked and got involved with the Scouts, Cubs and Beaver groups.

Timeline

Cleaner at Luddenham primary School

Luddenham
09.2017 - 03.2020

Finance clerk

Teynham Community Preschool
09.2009 - Current

LSA

Teynham Primary School
04.2007 - Current

GCSEs -

Vauxhall Manor School
09.1972 - 06.1978
Geraldine Harris