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Maria Bailey

Ivybridge,Devon

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in coaching, leadership, and people management. Demonstrates strong skills in data entry, payroll processing, and invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Proven track record in recruitment, training, and people development, fostering a productive work environment. Committed to meeting deadlines and enhancing team performance through effective management strategies.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Finance Assistant

Moorsway Federation
Ivybridge, Devon
09.2018 - Current

-Processed invoices for timely payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

-Liaised with creditors to resolve outstanding issues efficiently.

-Raised invoices for third-party letting, maintaining clear records.

-Managed petty cash transactions to support daily operations.

-Assisted with recruitment processes, including reference requests and DBS checks.

-Handled payroll processing, managing new starters, leavers, contract changes, and overtime entries on iTrent.

-Covered front office duties as needed, providing administrative support.

Coordinated setup and utilisation of school-parent communication systems.

Administrator

Stowford School
Ivybridge, Devon
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Managed administrative tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Maintained accurate records and databases to support operational needs.
  • Resolved administrative issues by liaising with relevant stakeholders effectively.
  • Facilitated internal communications with clear and concise memos and bulletins.
  • Sorted incoming mail promptly, reducing clutter and improving organisation in the workplace.

Customer Assistant - Personnel Manager

Tesco Stores Ltd
Various, Devon
01.2003 - 03.2018
  • Progressed to People Manager through management training programme in jobshare role.
  • Assisted with recruitment by screening applications and conducting initial interviews.
  • Developed training materials and facilitated onboarding sessions for new team members.
  • Coordinated employee schedules to ensure optimal staffing across departments.
  • Implemented staff engagement initiatives to improve workplace morale and productivity.
  • Maintained accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Collaborated with management to identify training needs and formulate development plans.
  • Resolved employee queries regarding policies, fostering a supportive work environment.

Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel
Devon
09.2003 - 05.2004
  • Demonstrated flexibility by successfully covering for absent teachers in multiple subjects.
  • Delivered engaging lessons to diverse groups of students across various subjects.

Education

PGCE - Primary Education

College of St Mark and St John
Plymouth
09.2003 - 05.2004

BA Honours - Business and Accounting

University of Exeter
09.1999 - 05.2002

A levels - English Literature A, Economics B, General Studies B, Maths C

Ivybridge Community College
01.1992 - 01.1999

Skills

  • Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Data Entry
  • Payroll processing
  • Deadline awareness
  • People Management Skills
  • Recruitment
  • Training
  • People Development
  • Invoice processing

Affiliations

  • I spend my spare time supporting my son's football matches, I love trying out new recipes on my family and working with my husband and family at our little flower farm in Ivybridge.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Finance Assistant

Moorsway Federation
09.2018 - Current

Administrator

Stowford School
05.2018 - 07.2018

PGCE - Primary Education

College of St Mark and St John
09.2003 - 05.2004

Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel
09.2003 - 05.2004

Customer Assistant - Personnel Manager

Tesco Stores Ltd
01.2003 - 03.2018

BA Honours - Business and Accounting

University of Exeter
09.1999 - 05.2002

A levels - English Literature A, Economics B, General Studies B, Maths C

Ivybridge Community College
01.1992 - 01.1999
Maria Bailey