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Helen Norris

Housewife

Summary

In all my previous roles teamwork has been essential and I am able to adapt to the current situation. I enjoy meeting people and helping where I can. I am friendly, sociable and approachable, which I have found all vital in my customer facing roles. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Midday Assistant

Essex County Council, Brightside Primary School
Billericay , Essex
10.2020 - 03.2022

Within this role I ensured pupils were directed to the dining hall and presented with specific lanyards as per their dietary requirement. Whilst in the hall I ensured every pupil had either a school meal or packed lunch from home. I assisted pupils that required help and made sure everyone was behaving as per the school policies.

Once their lunch was finished they proceeded to the playground where I ensured pupils were safe and happy. I administered first aid when needed, recorded them in a ledger and reported any safeguarding issues to the Head. When all pupils were back in class, I then assisted in clearing the dining hall.

Customer Service Assistant

Marks and Spencer
Brentwood , Essex
09.2019 - 01.2020

In this role I worked in the food hall. I ensured products on the shelves were within date and reduced those that were nearing sell by date. I replenished the shelves with new items and made sure each shelf was tidy, all within a strict timeframe. Whilst the store was open I assisted any customers to locate products, order goods and operated the tills.

Customer Service Assistant

Marks and Spencer
Greenhithe, Kent
08.2011 - 10.2011

I worked within the Womenswear department, assisting customers. Ensuring the shop floor was clean and tidy. Processing items through the till. Promoting company store cards. Manning the changing rooms.

Assistant Manager

Royal Bank of Canada
London, ENG
02.2008 - 05.2011

Supervise and assist Manager in the process of foreign exchange transactions, money market trades and agree confirmations between our company and others Banks. Compile reports and record statistics. Liaise with traders to rectify any trade differences. Ensure all roles within in the department run smoothly and on a timely basis.

Project Team Member

Merrill Lynch
London, ENG
09.2007 - 02.2008

Assist in setting up a new back office system. Compile procedures in written format to enable each process runs smoothly and within company standards and FSA requirement.

Settlements Senior Clerk

Bank of New York
Canary Wharf, TWH
02.2005 - 09.2007

Process and settle foreign exchange and money market transactions. Ensure payments are made within deadlines. Reconcile bank accounts. Check confirmations are correct and complete. Update standard settlements instruction within the company system. Liaise with customers to rectify any trades differences. Converse traders to resolve any trade errors.

Temporary Investigations Clerk

HSBC
Canary Wharf, TWH
02.2004 - 02.2005

Working within the foreign exchange and money market investigations department I investigated any payment discrepancies. Liaising with customers and traders to rectify any issues and send relevant costs to counterparty at fault.

Settlements Clerk

BankGesselshaft AG
London, ENG
02.2002 - 02.2004

Within the settlements department I ensure trades were correct and paid within deadlines. Liaised with counter parties and traders to resolve any issues.

Settlements Clerk

Helaba
London, ENG
02.1996 - 12.2002

Working within the Foreign Exchange and Money Market settlement department I processed trades via an internal system, checked trade confirmations, collated trade positions for traders to square, investigated any payment discrepancies, reconciled bank accounts and general duties within the settlements department.

Settlements Clerk/ Traders Assistant

Mitsui Trust and Banking
London, ENG
06.1986 - 08.1995

Within the settlements department I moved on to every desk in the back office to cover all roles.

Trade positions

Payments

Trade confirmations

Investigations

From back office I was promoted to the trading floor as a traders assistant. I took details of trades from brokers and covered positions for small currencies by trading in the money market. I liaised with our back office to ensure all our bank account were flat.

Education

I don't have a degree -

Redden Court Secondary School
Harold Wood, HAV

Skills

    Dependable and Responsible

Hard working

Attention to Detail

Good Telephone Etiquette

Additional Information

During the time I was not working I volunteered at a local Church run toddler group. I love being around children and started by helping out in the class, to eventually running the group. Both of which I enjoyed immensely.

Hobbies

In my spare time I enjoy going out with my family to the cinema, theatre and walks/bike rides in the countryside.

Timeline

Midday Assistant

Essex County Council, Brightside Primary School
10.2020 - 03.2022

Customer Service Assistant

Marks and Spencer
09.2019 - 01.2020

Customer Service Assistant

Marks and Spencer
08.2011 - 10.2011

Assistant Manager

Royal Bank of Canada
02.2008 - 05.2011

Project Team Member

Merrill Lynch
09.2007 - 02.2008

Settlements Senior Clerk

Bank of New York
02.2005 - 09.2007

Temporary Investigations Clerk

HSBC
02.2004 - 02.2005

Settlements Clerk

BankGesselshaft AG
02.2002 - 02.2004

Settlements Clerk

Helaba
02.1996 - 12.2002

Settlements Clerk/ Traders Assistant

Mitsui Trust and Banking
06.1986 - 08.1995

I don't have a degree -

Redden Court Secondary School
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