Kate Booker

• Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
• Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
• Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
• Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
• Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
• Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
• Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
• Led classes during teacher absences, fulfilling agreed learning schemes.
• Maximised student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
• Oversaw safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
• Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
• Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
• Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
• Accompanied students on educational trips, helping to broaden subject appeal.
• Managed student behaviour to uphold positive, productive classroom environments.

• Led classes during teacher absences, fulfilling agreed learning schemes.
• Maximised student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
• Oversaw safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
• Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
• Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
• Invigilated exams, maintaining strict adherence with agreed protocols.
• Registered student attendance and reported regular absences for investigation.
• Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits.
• Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
• Recorded student progress and escalated concerns to limit learning disruption.
• Accompanied students on educational trips, helping to broaden subject appeal.
• Managed student behaviour to uphold positive, productive classroom environments.
• Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
• Supervised work already set and assigned new projects to enable continued learning.
• Invigilated tests and exams with excellent planning and procedural knowledge.
• Collected and marked completed work, enabling grade and attainment monitoring.
• Modernised instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
• Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
• Extended assistance to students with learning disabilities or English as second language.
• Enforced fair and equitable disciplinary code to protect students and staff.
• Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
• Coordinated administrative operations to maintain compliance and accuracy across recordkeeping and financial areas.
• Elevated school profile to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.
• Developed resources and learning materials to increase student engagement.
• Stayed current on applicable codes and guidelines to maintain compliant programme operations.
• Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost programme outreach.
• Analysed programme trends to identify areas of improvement and recommended corrective actions.
• Established and optimised programme schedules to cover planned needs.
• Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting programme success.
• Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
• Recruited and hired qualified staff to build successful education team.
• Optimised student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
• Recommended additional materials and resources to improve student skills.
• Supported multiple subject areas, building knowledge in each to offer helpful student guidance.

• Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff.
• Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
• Approached new tasks and projects with enthusiasm and passion, increasing employee motivation and morale.
• Managed team of 65 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
• Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
• Optimised sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.
• Analysed sales reports to identify trends and update strategies.
• Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
• Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environments for customers.
• Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures, increasing team performance.
• Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
• Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
• Drove revenue increases and team morale .
• Evaluated sales and service processes to generate targeted improvement strategies and increase revenue opportunities.
• Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
• Customised promotional strategies to meet needs of different clients, products and services.
• Brought in exceptional candidates to boost team productivity and operational efficiency.
• Conducted regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes.
• Developed pricing structures based on historical and current trends, competitor activities and supply chain data.
• Managed inventory through detailed monitoring of daily operations and stock.
• Oversaw operations of a multi establishment organisation, including budget planning, strategy development, community outreach, forecasting and payroll.
• Sanitised tools and equipment to maintain hygiene and safety protocols.
• Managed appointments and schedules to smooth workflow.
• Coloured hair using permanent, semi-permanent and natural dyes to suit client needs.
• Maintained spotlessly clean salon workstations and tools.
• Built successful, long-standing client relationships, increasing repeat and referral business.
• Trimmed, cut and shaped hair based on exact customer preferences.
• Developed strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services.
• Set up workstations and treatment rooms with necessary products, equipment and supplies.
• Maintained knowledge of latest hair trends to deliver fresh styles aligned with clients needs and preferences.
• Styled hair using optimum cutting and scissoring techniques.
• Maintained clean and safe salon environments, ensuring consistent compliance with COSSH regulations.
• Advised clients on aftercare products to maximise style and colour longevity.
• Updated customer files with colour notes, preferences and services delivered.
• Pre-booked returning client appointments to foster continued loyalty.
• Processed and recorded customer payments accurately.
• Registered new clients and updated information of existing clients on logbook.
• Kept detailed records of customer information and services provided, maintaining continuity of provisions between stylists.
• Shampooed, conditioned and treated hair using salon-exclusive products, promoting increased retail sales.
• Booked customer appointments using online booking systems.
• Promoted and sold additional services and products, increasing salon revenue.
• Provided detailed instructions and treatment procedures to clients.
• Used conditioning treatments and products for enhanced client hair health.
• Purchased supplies to maintain full stock and inventory.
• Permed and straightened hair to achieve desired client looks.
• Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to identify appropriate services.
• Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and complexion.
• Trained junior stylists to create high-performing salon teams.
• Created traditional and contemporary hair styles for men and women.
• Introduced new hair and beauty treatments to enhance salon offerings.
• Handled manual and computerised scheduling, bookkeeping and inventory management procedures to facilitate smooth daily operations.
• Expertly trimmed and styled hair for weddings and other special occasions.
• Supervised staff performance in absence of management, maintaining faultless salon services.
• Created memorable customer experiences with services such as head and neck massages.
• Improved appearance of beards and moustaches using suitable shaving and clipping techniques.
• Balanced cashier drawers at end of shifts and logged any discrepancies.
• Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
• Managed store opening and closing, taking key holder responsibilities seriously to uphold robust security.
• Logged transaction reports for up-to-date sales records.
• Acted as point of contact and motivation for employees.
• Built positive supplier relationships for cost-effective stock sourcing.
• Delegated tasks to staff to meet daily service requirements.
• Led daily operations to maintain smooth store running.
• Handled grievances professionally to maintain staff satisfaction levels.

As Part of my Position within the school I have been a long term Art Cover teacher on and off since I started. This involved all aspects of teaching, preparing and adapting the lessons to suit the level of class I had. creating reports and meeting with parents. Keeping my classroom prepared and clean and ready. including looking after all supplies and ensuring I had enough. Also helping with projects for KS4, giving them ideas and direction.