Katherine Finlayson

• Assist in the intake, cataloguing, and photography of auction items.
• Maintain accurate records of items including descriptions, provenance, and condition reports.
• Support auction day activities, including lot management, client check-in, and bidding assistance.
• Handle client inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Help manage pre-auction viewings, ensuring items are displayed securely and attractively.
• Coordinate shipping and logistics for purchased or consigned items.
• Input data into auction software systems and maintain online listings.
• Ensure auction rooms and storage areas are clean, organized, and secure.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all company policies and industry regulations.
• Input client payments.

• Oversee financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
• Initiated business development activities, expanded client base.
• Instituted cost control measures, mitigated financial risk.
• Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency.
• Inputting data into Quickbooks
• Carrying out Payroll Tasks
• Insuring VAT returns and PAYE payments are submitted on time.
• Carry out customer invoicing & collate payments.
• Refined operational procedures, reduced overhead costs significantly.

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• Engage in fundraising events and conferences, raising awareness for the trust's causes.
• Collaborate with other trustees to ensure good governance and compliance.
• Identified opportunities for partnerships that aligned with our objectives.
• Liaise with NHS regarding support for parents and carers.
• Support and offer advice to newly diagnosed Parents/Carers
• Increased user engagement with daily management of all social media channels.

• Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

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• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
• Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative procedures.
• Improved record keeping system with attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Oversaw database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
• Taking meeting minutes and organising staff training and rotas.