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LAWRENCE BROWN

Portsmouth

Summary

I am seeking a position which will enable me to utilise my existing skills and IT knowledge. I am computer literate and work well in a team environment. I am flexible, dedicated and self-motivated. I strive to seek out better and smarter solutions to resolve any technical or process issues. I have a keen eye for detail and always act with integrity. I have a proven track record of working in a customer focussed pressurised environment, adhering to strict timelines, whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and professionalism at all times. I am a reliable, determined and adaptable individual who positively seeks new challenges.

Work history

Self-employed parcel delivery

Amazon Flex
- 12.2025

Parts Recycling

Silverlake Automotive Recycling
Southampton
09.2024 - 07.2025
  • Working as part of a team preparing recycled vehicle parts for re-sale:
  • Dismantle vehicle components for re-sale
  • Clean and inspect parts for quality and usability
  • Use forklift to transfer retail ready components to storage sheds
  • Log parts on company database for listing
  • Perform quality checks to ensure parts are described and imaged correctly and damage marked is accurate

Accounts Administrator

Alto Handling Ltd
Portsmouth
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Reporting directly to the company accountant, administrating all functions of the accounts process.
  • Responsible for purchase ledger (50 Invoices Daily)
  • Maintaining high levels of accuracy for P&L Reporting
  • Lead all invoice queries (Internal & External)
  • Responsible for receipt process + VAT processing
  • Reconciling payments through ERP System & Excel Spreadsheets
  • Reporting All Errors to accountant
  • Archiving all relevant documents in accounts & Operations
  • Supporting accountant during audits

Customer Service Advisor

The Verity Centre
Havant
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Customer Service and data entry role, making contact with businesses, care and educational facilities who have a defib-machine to ensure it is registered accurately on the national database;
  • Making initial contact via phone and emailing of registration link and process
  • Providing education and support to customers
  • Timely follow-ups to ensure accurate registration.

Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Scheme Processor

Mercer Ltd
Chichester
09.2015 - 10.2018
  • Working as part of a team, within the Pensions Wealth business, processing bulk and individual DC transactions on behalf of pension fund Trustees and their membership;
  • Time critical role, adhering to strict service level agreements (SLAs) across hundreds of clients
  • Investing contributions with external fund managers
  • Allocating and reconciling units between member records and fund manager totals
  • Reconciling the cash flow in and out of clients bank accounts
  • Switching members assets from one investment manager to another
  • Closing and realising a members assets in readiness to settle benefits
  • Liaising on a daily basis with Administrators, Clients and Fund Managers to settle members benefits, showing clear and accurate written and verbal communication
  • I have gained a good understanding of DC pension administration and maintained an average 97% accuracy rating. I constantly demonstrate mathematical and analytical skills within my day-to-day job. I utilise a full range of applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and internally developed workflow systems and databases.

Fulfilment Team Administrator

Mercer Ltd
Chichester
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Working as part of the in-house Fulfilment team managing inbound/outbound mail for the Wealth Administration business in line with digitalisation procedures;
  • Handling sensitive documents (age verification) ensuring zero day turnaround
  • Using internal systems to scan and index inbound mail to support a paperless office
  • Creating work cases in work management system ensuring accurate allocation of; member, process and indexed documentation, and assigning task to relevant administration team
  • Print and fulfilment production of outbound documents from both onshore / offshore sources

General assistant

Fratton Park Cars
Portsmouth
09.2010 - 07.2012

Weekend position;

  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided information about services offered
  • Research, general clerical duties and appointment bookings
  • Money handling and car valeting

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills

Education

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - IT (Networking and Systems Support) (QCF)

Highbury College
Portsmouth
09.2010 - 07.2012

BTEC First Diploma - Music Performance and Technology

Southdowns College
Portsmouth
09.2007 - 07.2009

GCSEs - English, Science, Music

City of Portsmouth Boys School
Portsmouth
09.2001 - 07.2007

REFEREES

  • Ryan, Davis, ryan.davis@altohandling.co.uk, 023 92695475, Alto Handling, East Building, Portsmouth, PO3 5NH, Recruitment Consultant
  • Lynsey, Hall, lhall@wildrecruitment.co.uk, 02392 851111, Wild Recruitment, 46-48 Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO19 3HF, Recruitment Consultant

INTERESTS

I have always seen technology as an outlet to creativity; I create and record music digitally and have numerous postings online. I have a keen interest in IT systems, i.e. building PCs from scratch and fixing technical issues. I also have an avid interest in online gaming.

LAWRENCE BROWN