Katie Bellars
Coventry
Summary
I am a passionate, hardworking individual with a wealth of experience across the public sector and large organisations of back-office functions. I am always looking for ways to develop myself and graduated in 2024 achieving First Class Honours in my Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship in Management and Leadership at Coventry University. Outside of work, I enjoy sport and exercise, particularly running and yoga.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4035
4035
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Personal Assistant
Coventry University
08.2024 - 12.2025
- PA to the Dean of College of Business & Law, and PA to the Academic Director for the School of Heath & Care.
- Provide leadership and coordination across two administrative teams for the College of Business & Law, and the School of Health & Care.
- Key achievements: Finalist in the “Newcomer of the Year Award” at the West Midlands PA Awards 2025.
Management Support Officer
Coventry University
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Team leader for the Management Support Team for the College of Business and Law - to provide efficient administrative support to the Deanery, the School Senior Leadership Teams across 4 Schools.
- Diary Management for the Academic Dean.
- Key achievements: Graduated with 1st class BA honours in Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship in Management and Leadership.
Senior Management Support Administrator
Coventry University
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring Lead on graduation event planning.
- Key achievements: Nominated for the Apprenticeship Recognition Award – Chartered Manager Degree in Management & Leadership (June 2022)
Management Support Administrator
Coventry University
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Work as part of a team to support one of the Schools within the Faculty of Business and Law; working on various projects and organising events.
- Key achievements: Awarded the "People's Choice" School of Economics, Finance & Accounting Award for "The Most Supportive Professional Service Team" in 2019 and 2020.
Clerical Assistant
Coventry University
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided administrative support as part of the Faculty Support office
- Key achievements: Successfully secured a 12 months temporary position for the role of Management Support Administrator (maternity leave cover) in March 2017 and secured a permanent position in December 2017.
Customer Services Advisor
Severn Trent Water
Coventry
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Key achievements: Through an application process, became a member of the Severn Trent Digital Media Web-chat team via a live online chat platform.
- Head Office, Coventry
Booking Support Assistant
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW)
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Administration support to the Radiology Bookings office
- Key achievements: Secured a 3-month secondment promotion.
Parking Appeals & Processing Officer
Coventry City Council
Coventry
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Responding to formal customer appeals and enquiries
- Key achievements: Secured a promotional permanent position following successful completion of apprenticeship.
Business Administration Apprentice
Coventry City Council
Coventry
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Provided administration assistance to the Parking Services Team
- Key achievements: Through completion of the apprenticeship, achieved NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Business Administration.
Education
BA (Hons) Management and Leadership – First Class - Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
Coventry University
Apprenticeship in Business Administration – NVQ Levels 2 & 3 - undefined
CWT Chamber Training
A-Levels - Psychology (C), Religious Education (D), AS Sociology (B)
GCSEs -
Cardinal Wiseman
CoventrySkills
- PA Support & Diary Management
- Team Collaboration
- Project & Event Coordination
- Stakeholder Communication
- Process Improvement & Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), OneDrive, MS Bookings
- Time Management & Prioritisation
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Coventry University
08.2024 - 12.2025
Management Support Officer
Coventry University
08.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Management Support Administrator
Coventry University
06.2021 - 08.2022
Management Support Administrator
Coventry University
03.2017 - 06.2021
Clerical Assistant
Coventry University
08.2016 - 03.2017
Customer Services Advisor
Severn Trent Water
11.2015 - 08.2016
Booking Support Assistant
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW)
11.2014 - 10.2015
Parking Appeals & Processing Officer
Coventry City Council
10.2012 - 10.2014
Business Administration Apprentice
Coventry City Council
10.2010 - 10.2012
Apprenticeship in Business Administration – NVQ Levels 2 & 3 - undefined
CWT Chamber Training
A-Levels - Psychology (C), Religious Education (D), AS Sociology (B)
BA (Hons) Management and Leadership – First Class - Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
Coventry University
GCSEs -
Cardinal Wiseman