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Kendal Walworth

Leeds,West Yorkshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong commitment to customer care and satisfaction with excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates flexibility in task handling and the ability to organise the smooth running of a working environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other IT applications, with a proven ability to work independently or as part of a team. Enthusiastic and committed to delivering exceptional service, aiming to contribute effectively to organisational success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Administrative Assistant

Leeds City Council
Leeds, West Yorkshire
12.2012 - Current
  • Lead in first point of contact for setting visitors – this includes
    operation of front of house reception, incoming calls and emails
  • Coordinate and manage childcare fees
  • Management of raising orders and handling invoices both internal and external
  • Work with setting manager and senior leadership team to carry out any PA related work as needed
  • Control of setting stationery and cleaning orders
  • Management and collation of setting data using both spreadsheets and in-house management systems
  • Responsibility for minute taking in management and setting team meetings
  • Maintain filing systems and ensure accurate record-keeping for easy retrieval
  • Demonstrate and encourage an atmosphere of trust, openness and communication, and and attitude based on working together towards shared objectives
  • Handle sensitive information discreetly maintaining a high level confidentiality at all times
  • Lead for the setting Facebook page

Legal Administrative Assistant

West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive
Leeds, West Yorkshire
12.2011 - 11.2012
  • Ensured all employees driving documents were up to date
  • Updated legal documentation per legislative updates
  • Filing responsibilities and creation of new files
  • Archiving and retrieval of documentation as requested
  • Distribution of post and deliveries
  • Control of stationery orders

Administrative Assistant

Wakefield College
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
12.2010 - 05.2011

This position was a six month contract which was part of a programme through the government to support high school graduates gain experience for future employment. During my time at Wakefield College I assisted the head of the Travel and Tourism department in the effective running of the college’s in-house travel agency, assisting with all administrative tasks such as answering calls and taking messages, filing and archiving, ensuring displays and offers were tidy and up to date and booking travel for internal and external partners, ranging from rail and air travel and accommodation.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration

Leeds City College
Leeds
12.2012 - 12.2014

A-Levels - Business Studies

Royds Specialist Language College
Leeds
/2009 - /2011

A-Levels - Media Studies

Royds Specialist Language College
Leeds
/2009 - /2011

A-Levels - Health and Social Care

Royds Specialist Language College
Leeds
/2009 - /2011

NVQ Level 2 - Business and Administration

Joseph Priestley College
Leeds
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - English Language

Royds Specialist Language College
Leeds
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - English Literature

Royds Specialist Language College
Leeds
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - Maths

Royds Specialist Language College
Leeds
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - Applied Science

Royds Specialist Language College
Leeds
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - ICT

Royds Specialist Language College
Leeds
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - Religious Studies

Royds Specialist Language
Leeds
/2006 - /2008

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Able to use own initiative and work as part of a team
  • Able to organise the smooth running of a working environment
  • Strong commitment to customer care, service and satisfaction
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Enthusiastic and committed
  • Flexibility in task handling


Affiliations

  • I enjoy many interests and passions including following a variety of sports, visits to the theatre, reading and quality time with family and friends.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Leeds City Council
12.2012 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration

Leeds City College
12.2012 - 12.2014

Legal Administrative Assistant

West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive
12.2011 - 11.2012

Administrative Assistant

Wakefield College
12.2010 - 05.2011

A-Levels - Business Studies

Royds Specialist Language College
/2009 - /2011

A-Levels - Media Studies

Royds Specialist Language College
/2009 - /2011

A-Levels - Health and Social Care

Royds Specialist Language College
/2009 - /2011

NVQ Level 2 - Business and Administration

Joseph Priestley College
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - English Language

Royds Specialist Language College
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - English Literature

Royds Specialist Language College
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - Maths

Royds Specialist Language College
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - Applied Science

Royds Specialist Language College
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - ICT

Royds Specialist Language College
/2006 - /2008

GCSEs - Religious Studies

Royds Specialist Language
/2006 - /2008
Kendal Walworth