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Julie Thompson

Wrexham,United Kingdom

Summary

A highly adaptable professional with exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to remain calm under pressure. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, alongside a strong understanding of Microsoft Teams. Skilled in administrative services, setting priorities, and fostering positive interpersonal relations. Committed to empathetic engagement and effective conflict resolution, aiming to leverage these competencies towards achieving organisational goals.

Hard-working Administrative Officer with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Administrative officer

HMPS
Wrexham, Wrexham
01.2025 - Current
  • Responded to telephone enquiries proficiently, securing customer satisfaction.
  • Administered confidential documents securely, maintaining discretion at all times.
  • Optimised office efficiency through effective management of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Provided extensive assistance to senior management team, optimising decision-making effectiveness.
  • Ensured timely and accurate fulfilment of administrative responsibilities.
  • Managed digital databases and physical file systems.

• Undertake filing on a daily basis to provide effective record keeping in line with local procedures

• Request and receive information/records from other establishments

• Store records appropriately / forward the back record or abscond record to the requesting establishment in a timely manner

• Send, collect and distribute faxes to appropriate staff

• Maintain the filing system of the previous year’s files so they are moved to archive and the oldest archive years files are sent for destruction in accordance with required standards (e.g. data protection)

• Maintain accurate filing system for area of work

• Respond to queries relating to area of work, redirecting where required


OSG

HMPS
Wrexham, Wrexham
02.2018 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.

Relief support worker

HMPPS
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
04.2006 - 04.2018
  • Documented daily progress notes, maintaining accurate records.
  • Assisted clients in managing budgets to encourage financial independence.
  • Managed challenging behaviour with de-escalation techniques, reducing potential harm risk.
  • Offered empathetic listening during crises, providing immediate psychological relief.
  • Monitored medication use for compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Provided emotional support to clients, enhancing their overall wellbeing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology

The Open University
Milton Keynes
10.2019 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminology/Psychology

University of Chester
Chester
10.2006 - 07.2009

Skills

  • Communication skills
    Interpersonal relations
    Active listening
    Conflict resolution
  • Adaptability in crises
  • Calm under pressure
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Teams
  • Administrative services
  • Positive attitude
  • Setting priorities


Affiliations

  • Walking the dogs
  • Campervan Holidays
  • Reading/Craft/Studying

Timeline

Administrative officer

HMPS
01.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology

The Open University
10.2019 - 07.2025

OSG

HMPS
02.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Criminology/Psychology

University of Chester
10.2006 - 07.2009

Relief support worker

HMPPS
04.2006 - 04.2018
Julie Thompson