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Lisa Walker

Lisa Walker

Astley,Greater Manchester

Summary

Ambitious planner and organizer with drive for professional and corporate success. Works collaboratively to align logistics with objectives. Strong deadline management and coordination skills. Organized simultaneous office functions and direct administrative personnel to meet needs of real estate professionals. Performance-oriented and driven with in-depth understanding of budgets and office organization needs. Skillfully coordinate resources and administrative support to keep operations smooth and boost team productivity. Focused Office Coordinator enthusiastically pursuing a Office Manager role within a well-established company. Energetic and structured with an unwavering work ethic. Highly skilled in optimising administrative processes to increase productivity and efficiency. Astute professional offers strong background in operations coordination. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and high-level business acumen. Excels in detail-focused environments, leveraging industry knowledge and superior organisation skills. Organized and equipped with skillful management of complex task loads. Coordinates workflow and monitors follow-through to maintain organisational targets and is a collaborative communicator with excellent conflict-resolution skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Office coordinator

Bruntwood
Manchester, Lancashire
02.2018 - Current
  • Created files and platforms for ease of access and faster processing for colleague information and managed the database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
  • Streamlined operations, resulting in increased office productivity.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative staff and oversaw completion when needed, working collaboratively to ensure smooth office functioning and trained and assigned tasks to team members.
  • Handled inventory control for office stationery & refreshment supplies, reordering low stock items and controlled purchasing activities to achieve budgetary targets.
  • Kept focused on critical components of operations to drive guest and colleague satisfaction aligning to the culture and brand.
  • Generated data office reports and feedback for department managers.
  • Monitored meeting room tech status information with the IT team.
  • Encouraged mutual trust, respect and cooperation among a diverse team within the guidelines of the equality structure of the business.
  • Communicated and researched diversified practices for the HR department within the equality structure, giving ongoing feedback on the results and requirements needed within the office.
  • Communicated with suppliers on a daily basis via phone calls and responding to emails promptly.
  • Continuous reactive support to all departments in the business, handling high -volume email and correspondence/enquiries to 300+ employees.
  • Prevented overspending by constantly monitoring budgets and records.
  • Prepared occupancy forecasting to efficiently manage cash flow within the office expenditure.
  • Performed daily risk inspection reports of public areas, coordinated maintenance and repairs of office facilities and equipment. Logged improvements to appropriate departments via internal FM systems to reach regulatory compliance and promote staff health and safety.
  • Registered visitors, guests and contractors upon arrival, providing access passes and updating the Net 2 system.
  • Hosted and organised office corporate events for all colleagues across the business.
  • Produced and distributed monthly access reports using Excel knowledge, enabling improved business analysis.
  • Created expense reports with matching receipts.
  • Supervised office team and maintained impressive office organisation to keep facilities efficient, organised and professional.
  • Drafted purchase orders and quotes for different departments.
  • Tracked expenses in Soldo & ITESoft, met budget targets and uploaded receipts and files.
  • Photocopied and printed presentations and reports for meetings and copied and scanned documents to assigned recipients.
  • Oversaw office budget to responsibly allocate equipment and resources.
  • Enhanced productivity of managers by providing administrative support.
  • Handled conflicts and complaints with strong problem-solving and mediation skills.
  • Stocktake duties for teams and ordering additional supplies to meet staff needs.
  • Collaborated with different departments to maintain positive rapport and smooth workflow.
  • Coordinated work of 3 team members to consistently meet office needs and resolved any issues that arose.
  • Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping.
  • Coordinated staff calendars with up-to-date availability information.
  • Prepared conference rooms with required equipment and refreshments for smooth-running meetings.
  • Arranged staff Pool car bookings and communicated clear, accurate itineraries.
  • Monitored office safety to best protect staff and clients.
  • Ordered food and refreshments for client meetings within specified budgets.
  • Welcomed visitors with warmth and professionalism for positive first impressions.
  • Booked couriers and maintained inbound and outbound business post.
  • Responded to company enquiries quickly and professionally.
  • Tested and set up audio-visual equipment ahead of meetings.
  • Followed up on telephone and verbal enquiries to verify prompt and polite responses.
  • Coordinated complex calendar diaries and organised meetings.
  • Handled employee enquiries and complaints, escalating issues to managers when needed.
  • Understood importance of strict confidentiality at all times and handled confidential personal information.
  • Communicated courteously, confidently and clearly at all levels across organisation, managing internal communications through email and memos to deliver announcements.
  • Coordinated and assisted with HSE risk management processes in house risk team.
  • Organised personal and professional calendars, supplying timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
  • Prepared meeting rooms and event spaces to achieve successful client engagements.
  • Professionally greeted clients and delivered friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Applied best business practices and etiquette to comply with guidelines and procedures.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing parcels and correspondence for staff.
  • Maintained updated spreadsheets with metrics for tracking and reporting.
  • Kept office spaces organised and workflows streamlined for team success against challenging daily objectives.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - English

FutureSkills
Manchester
01.2013 - 06.2015

NVQ Level 2 - Food Catering, Cookery and Hospitality

FutureSkills
Manchester
01.2013 - 06.2015

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration

Start Training
Manchester
01.2000 - 01.2003

NVQ Level 2 - Mathematics

FutureSkills
Manchester
01.2013 - 06.2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Food Safety

FutureSkills
Manchester
01.2013 - 06.2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Holchem Hygiene Products COSH

FutureSkills
Manchester
01.2013 - 06.2015

NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing

Worsley college
Manchester
01.2008 - 07.2010

GCSEs - 9 Obtained A-B

St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
Manchester
09.1993 - 07.1998

Skills

  • Expense reporting
  • Business administration
  • Process improvement
  • Technical support
  • Office coordination
  • Office administration
  • Meeting coordination
  • Records management
  • Problem resolution
  • Anticipation planning
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Expense management
  • Training staff
  • Excel proficiency
  • Diary management
  • Staff relations
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Office budgeting
  • Vendor relations
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • High accuracy
  • Purchase Order (PO) processing
  • Organisational skills
  • Invoice processing
  • On-site health and safety
  • Policy and procedure modification
  • Deadline driven
  • Relationship building
  • Mail handling
  • Administrative support
  • Workflow planning
  • Email inbox management
  • Task delegation
  • On-site event management
  • Budget tracking and reporting
  • Events requirements gathering
  • Team mentorship
  • Methodical multitasking
  • Google product suite
  • Strategic scheduling
  • Memorisation and recall
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Organisation and efficiency
  • Office supply management
  • Office equipment operations
  • Business operations
  • Access control
  • Calendar management
  • Event coordination
  • Strategic planning

Timeline

Office coordinator

Bruntwood
02.2018 - Current

NVQ Level 2 - English

FutureSkills
01.2013 - 06.2015

NVQ Level 2 - Food Catering, Cookery and Hospitality

FutureSkills
01.2013 - 06.2015

NVQ Level 2 - Mathematics

FutureSkills
01.2013 - 06.2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Food Safety

FutureSkills
01.2013 - 06.2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Holchem Hygiene Products COSH

FutureSkills
01.2013 - 06.2015

NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing

Worsley college
01.2008 - 07.2010

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration

Start Training
01.2000 - 01.2003

GCSEs - 9 Obtained A-B

St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
09.1993 - 07.1998
Lisa Walker