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Helen White

Dollar,Perth and Kinross

Summary

A dedicated professional with expertise in quality assurance and diary management, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and resourcefulness. Known for maintaining high-level confidentiality and discretion, consistently calm under pressure while effectively solving problems. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve organisational goals and enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Managing Holiday Cottage

Self employed
Blackford, Perth and Kinross
09.2018 - Current
  • Managing, promoting, and marketing holiday cottage
  • Maintaining finances
  • Maintaining the cottage
  • Adhering to all legislation
  • Preparing cottage for guests
  • Demonstrated willingness to help wherever possible
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving any issues in a timely manner

Childcare

Childcare
Dunning Glen, Perth and Kinross
02.2014 - 09.2018

Stay at home mother to our son. He is now at high school.

PA to the Chief Executive

FirstGroup Plc
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
03.2009 - 02.2014

FirstGroup is a footsie 200 plc which had, during the duration of employment, employees across the whole of the UK, USA and Canada.

  • Full responsibility for the smooth running of the Chief Executive's office
  • First point of contact for the office of the Chief Executive and handled all incoming and outgoing emails and mail
  • Liaised between the CEO and direct reports
  • Organised all internal and external meetings and managed a complex diary
  • Organised all accommodation and travel arrangements
  • Point of liaison between the Board and the Chief Executive
  • Proofread documents, such as speeches, before passing them to the Chief Executive
  • Managed an assistant


HR coordinator/PA to 3 Heads of Departments

Freelance World/Acumen
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
06.2007 - 03.2009

At Acumen

  • Responsible for the smooth running of the diaries and correspondence of the Heads of HR, Marketing and Business Development
  • Liaised between managers and their direct reports
  • Responsible for double checking payroll


Was promoted to HR Coordinator and was put through my CIPD diploma at Robert Gordon's University. Duties included:

  • Maintained HR files and records
  • Liaised with recruitment companies
  • Conducted exit interviews to gain insights into improving employee experience
  • Prepared annual review paperwork
  • Assisted with HR policies and procedures


PA to the Chief Executive

Scottish Youth Hostels Association
Stirling, Stirling
04.2004 - 06.2007
  • Ensured the smooth running of the Chief Executive's office
  • Full responsibility for all incoming and outgoing mail and emails
  • Organised all meetings and travel arrangements
  • Liaised with the Board of Trustees, organised Board meetings, collated and circulated the Board papers, and took and Board meeting minutes, before preparing them for the Chairman in a timely manner
  • Managed the team of office administrators


Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Stirling
Stirling
08.1993 - 05.1997

Highers - English - B, French - C

Kilgraston School
Bridge of Earn, Perth and Kinross
08.1990 - 06.1991

Highers - Biology - A, Chemistry - C, Physics - C and 9 O Grades

Alva Academy
Alva, Clackmannanshire
08.1985 - 06.1990

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Resourcefulness
  • Quality Assurance
  • High-Level confidentiality
  • Discretion
  • Diary management

Affiliations

  • I enjoy a variety of sports, with skiing and horse riding being favourites
  • I have always had a love of animals and now have quite a menagerie, which I enjoy caring for
  • I also love garden
  • I enjoy travelling with my family and experiencing new cultures

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Managing Holiday Cottage

Self employed
09.2018 - Current

Childcare

Childcare
02.2014 - 09.2018

PA to the Chief Executive

FirstGroup Plc
03.2009 - 02.2014

HR coordinator/PA to 3 Heads of Departments

Freelance World/Acumen
06.2007 - 03.2009

PA to the Chief Executive

Scottish Youth Hostels Association
04.2004 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Stirling
08.1993 - 05.1997

Highers - English - B, French - C

Kilgraston School
08.1990 - 06.1991

Highers - Biology - A, Chemistry - C, Physics - C and 9 O Grades

Alva Academy
08.1985 - 06.1990
Helen White