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Kirsty Brewster

Chertsey,Surrey

Summary

I am a hardworking person who has a lot of experience in Administration in various roles.

I am work well as part of a team as well as alone.

I work well under pressure and have good experience at handling difficult situations.

I would offer excellent organisational skills and good knowledge of IT and Office packages.

I feel a have an extra understanding for this role as I have alot of experience with various SEND departments as I have a child with SEND needs.

I feel this would be a good quality as I have an understanding of what is needed and what needs to be achieved

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Data and Exams Administrator

Thamesmead School
Shepperton
11.2022 - Current

My role involves preparing and maintaining data reports, maintaining spreadsheets, managing incoming and outgoing emails and general office tasks.

I also do everything involved with setting up exams for all year groups, especially everything involved with GCSE's.

I also use a number of databases to maintain updated records and accuracy.

Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training for the invigilation team for exams.

My role also includes general office tasks such as emails, writing letters and corresponding with parents and colleagues.

Maternity support worker

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Performed and documented clinical observations such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
  • Guided new mothers in practical infant care related to nappy changing, top and tailing and cord care.
  • Prepared equipment, set up instruments and assisted during procedures.
  • Provided additional care to newborn babies where mothers were unable to, under close midwife supervision.
  • Monitored and supported women and newborns following childbirth.
  • Advised on potential feeding methods and baby-friendly standards.
  • Assisted with labour and delivery in collaboration with physicians and midwifery professionals.

Nursery Admininstrator

Pyrcroft Grange Primary School
Chertsey
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Interacted with parents professionally by phone, email and in-person to deliver accurate service information.
  • Helped parents with daily enquiries and addressed incoming correspondence to maintain timely responses.
  • Effectively managed incoming and outgoing mail to maximise office efficiency.
  • Oversaw database to maintain updated records and accuracy.

Nursery Assistant

Shepperton Pre-School
Shepperton
10.2013 - 02.2015
  • Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
  • Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.

Income Support Officer

Surrey County Council
Kingston upon Thames
05.2008 - 04.2013
  • Contacted customers about overdue payments by phone, letter and email.
  • Tracked outstanding debtor balances and collected incoming cash on accounts whilst maintaining good customer relationships.
  • Monitored outstanding balances and followed up payments.
  • Monitored and responded immediately to messages and phone calls regarding credit control issues.
  • Informed customers of potential legal action and required remediation to avoid escalation.
  • Negotiated terms and conditions, payment plans and settlements.
  • Escalated serious issues and concerns immediately to supervisor.
  • Maintained impeccable records of payments and documentation of transactions.

Education

GNVQ - Business

Strodes College
Egham
09.1997 - 07.1999

GCSEs - English

Thamesmead School
Shepperton
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - Maths

Thamesmead School
Shepperton, Surrey
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - Geography

Thamesmead School
Shepperton
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - Science

Thamesmead School
Shepperton
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - Food Technology

Thamesmead School
Shepperton
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - French

Thamesmead School
Shepperton
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - Spanish

Thamesmead School
Shepperton
09.1993 - 07.1997

Skills

  • Good knowledge of SEND practices as I have a child with SEND needs so understand what is needed/required
  • Work well in a team as well as on my own
  • Communicate well with colleagues as well as parents/carers
  • Knowledge of working in education and aware of safeguarding practices
  • Good at maintaining records and databases
  • Experience in raising reports, providing supporting information and translating this to relevant parties
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent administration skills and knowledge of IT and MS Office packages
  • Always looking to develop new skills
  • Work well under pressure and confident in handling difficult and challenging situations
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Customer relationship building
  • Outstanding customer service

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Data and Exams Administrator

Thamesmead School
11.2022 - Current

Maternity support worker

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
03.2021 - 10.2022

Nursery Admininstrator

Pyrcroft Grange Primary School
09.2019 - 12.2020

Nursery Assistant

Shepperton Pre-School
10.2013 - 02.2015

Income Support Officer

Surrey County Council
05.2008 - 04.2013

GNVQ - Business

Strodes College
09.1997 - 07.1999

GCSEs - English

Thamesmead School
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - Maths

Thamesmead School
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - Geography

Thamesmead School
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - Science

Thamesmead School
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - Food Technology

Thamesmead School
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - French

Thamesmead School
09.1993 - 07.1997

GCSEs - Spanish

Thamesmead School
09.1993 - 07.1997
Kirsty Brewster