Karina Dearman
Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in project coordination, account management, sales, marketing, and administrative support. Demonstrates expertise in time management, task prioritisation, and multitasking. Proven success in remote work environments, showcasing strong written and verbal communication skills. Committed to delivering high-quality results and enhancing operational processes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
UK/EU & USA Review Specialist
iFi Audio
01.2014 - 04.2026
- Assisting reviewers worldwide by ensuring suitable products are dispatched for evaluation.
Facilitating the completion of reviews and coordination of the return of products if required.
Vetting and contacting potential reviewers for upcoming product assessments.
Stay at home parent
01.2005 - 01.2014
Project Manager (Contractor)
Nokia
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Assisted in managing new prototypes within research & development department.
Supported coordination of 50-70 technical personnel.
Facilitated communication between teams to ensure project alignment.
Medical Equipment Rep. (Contractor)
Boston Scientific
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Delivered medical equipment solutions to hospitals in both field and office settings, ensuring optimal supply chain management.
Assistant Practice Manager
The Lodge Surgery
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Assisting efficient operation of surgery by coordinating activities of GPs and staff.
Account Manager
Mailings Direct
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Assisted existing customers by addressing needs effectively.
Encouraged increased purchases of additional services through tailored suggestions.
Supported customer retention efforts by ensuring satisfaction with current offerings.
Field Sales Rep.
Café Bar
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Drive sales of drink machines to enhance customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
Field Sales Merchandiser
Santoro Graphics
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Engage with customers in the field to ensure adequate stock levels and foster new business relationships.
Casino croupier
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Dealing blackjack, poker, roulette and dice games within onboard casino.
- Supported croupiers in delivering excellent customer service during gaming sessions.
- Monitored gameplay to ensure adherence to rules and regulations.
Office Supervisor
Norwich Union
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Supervise administrative assistants to ensure efficient daily operations of the branch.
Bank Cashier/Admin/Data Entry/Supervisor
Barclays Bank
St Albans, Hertfordshire
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Input debits and credits to ensure accurate daily balances.
- Assisted customers with banking transactions as a cashier.
- Supervised data entry clerks to maintain daily till balances.
- Front of bank Customer Service.
- Sub Branch Supervisor.
Education
9 'O' Levels -
Loreto College
St Albans, HertfordshireSkills
- Organisation & Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Project Coordination
- Administrative Support
- Remote Working & Self-Management
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Task Prioritisation & Multitasking
Timeline
UK/EU & USA Review Specialist
iFi Audio
01.2014 - 04.2026
Stay at home parent
01.2005 - 01.2014
Project Manager (Contractor)
Nokia
01.2003 - 01.2005
Medical Equipment Rep. (Contractor)
Boston Scientific
01.2002 - 01.2003
Assistant Practice Manager
The Lodge Surgery
01.2000 - 01.2002
Account Manager
Mailings Direct
01.1999 - 01.2000
Field Sales Rep.
Café Bar
01.1998 - 01.1999
Field Sales Merchandiser
Santoro Graphics
01.1996 - 01.1998
Casino croupier
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.1992 - 01.1996
Office Supervisor
Norwich Union
01.1990 - 01.1992
Bank Cashier/Admin/Data Entry/Supervisor
Barclays Bank
01.1987 - 01.1990
9 'O' Levels -
Loreto College