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Joanne Glaister

Carlisle ,Cumbria

Summary

From working in administration I am able to work independently, as well as collaboratively within team environments. I can prioritise tasks and have a good attention to detail and communication. I have a proactive and organised approach with an enthusiastic attitude towards new challenges that may occur.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Assistant/Welcome Host

Cumberland Building Society
Carlisle, Cumbria
05.2023 - 02.2025

Main Responsibilities as a Administration Assistant:

- Daily processing and scanning of documentation, this included the sorting of external post to be scanned to the correct work queues. Also internal documents on the straight through indexing, achieved by account number look up to check the details matched with the document

- Daily processing of customer CTT slips, passbook updates and the production of large print and duplicate statements as required.

- Printing and enveloping high volumes of customer documentation for all areas of Operations to be mailed out.

- Over seeing of document destruction.

- Administration of Utility readings across the business checking and highlighting any anomalies.

- Checking and processing invoices for payment.

- Continual review and update of the procedure manual for Operations.


Main Responsibilities as the Welcome Host:

- General reception duties.

- Management of the electronic and manual diary.

- Providing assistant in the booking of meeting rooms, desks and car parking spaces.

- Overseeing the production, issue and administration of security fobs and ID badges at Head Office.

- Providing support to Office Services and other teams as required.

- Administration of eye test and flu vouchers, and continually updating data bases for various work procedures.


Customer Assistant

Tesco Stores Ltd
Carlisle , Cumbria
07.1994 - 05.2023

- Completing cash handling procedure, this included refunds, exchanges, till checks and card referral.

- Stock control procedure.

- Invoicing.

- Delivering a high standard of customer service.

- Working to compliance standards for Health and Safety, Data Protection, Weights and Measures, Price and Labelling, Age Restriction and Consumer Protection.

Administration Assistant

Tesco Recruitment Centre
Carlisle , Cumbria
05.1994 - 07.1994

Helping set up the new store, this included reception duties and organising and inviting candidates to interview.

Student Cashier

Tesco Stores Ltd
Carlisle, Cumbria
10.1989 - 05.1994
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Northumbria
Carlisle, Cumbria
09/1995 - 07/1996

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Northumbria
Carlisle, Cumbria
09/1993 - 05/1994

Higher National Diploma - Business and Finance

Carlisle College
Carlisle, Cumbria
09/1991 - 06/1993

Skills

  • Ability to work on my own initiative, as well as part of a team
  • Able to work to tight deadlines
  • Enjoys the challenge of new experiences
  • Attention to detail
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Ability to prioritise work


Affiliations

  • Crafting and a love of Vintage Fashion

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Administration Assistant/Welcome Host

Cumberland Building Society
05.2023 - 02.2025

Customer Assistant

Tesco Stores Ltd
07.1994 - 05.2023

Administration Assistant

Tesco Recruitment Centre
05.1994 - 07.1994

Student Cashier

Tesco Stores Ltd
10.1989 - 05.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Northumbria
09/1995 - 07/1996

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Northumbria
09/1993 - 05/1994

Higher National Diploma - Business and Finance

Carlisle College
09/1991 - 06/1993
Joanne Glaister