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Megan Ray

Tadworth,Surrey

Summary

I am a hardworking individual who brings proven success in overseeing administrative areas. I am knowledgeable about best methods for managing resources, schedules and personnel to achieve objectives. I am confident with technology and understand how to use all office 365 appliances like excel, outlook, word ect, and always looking for improvement opportunities. I am methodological with attention to detail and strong software skills. I have high experience in office environments and I am adaptable to changing policies, procedures and requirements. I always seek for opportunities to improve workflows and eliminate recurring problems. I would say I am a responsible HR Assistant with strong knowledge of office administration and common human resources operations. I overall have an In-depth understanding of customer service, data entry and file management. I am highly skilled in reviewing policies and suggesting actionable improvements aligned with industry best practices.


Lastly, I am time efficient and enjoy working under pressure to meet deadlines. I also enjoy working within a team in order to seek advice upon my personal development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

HR Executive formally HR Assistant Executive

B2W Group
City of London, London
03.2022 - Current
  • Approved travel expenses and reimbursement requests submitted by employees.
  • Coordinated events and conferences, offering support with set-up and resources to guarantee smooth operations.
  • Maintained databases and filing systems to boost team efficiency.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence, facilitating positive communication for enhanced business processes.
  • Managed 1-2-1's.
  • Managed employee benefits submissions.
  • Maintained HR inbox.
  • On-boarding process.
  • Leaver Process.
  • Researched and compiled data to prepare documents for directors to present during meetings.
  • Replenished snacks, paper and other office supplies.
  • Attended meetings on behalf of executives, taking notes and recording minutes.
  • Managed petty cash reimbursements and reconciliation.
  • Prepared financial statements, invoices and other financial documents.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between CEO and members of staff.
  • Made travel arrangements and booked accommodation for executives.
  • Filed and retrieved corporate records, documents and reports.
  • Collaborated with admin teams, human resources and finance department on special projects.

PA to CEO

Chelsea Timber Merchants
Croydon, Surrey
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Managed CEO's daily calendar using Outlook Calendar since [Year], scheduling strategically to facilitate maximise productivity and efficiency.
  • Acted as point of contact for [Number] executives, [Number] employees and [Number] clients.
  • Relieved CEO's burden of administrative duties including taking minutes, actioning follow-ups and composing general correspondence.
  • Exercised sound judgement to ensure smooth execution of daily engagements, [Timeframe] [Type] meetings and travel itineraries.
  • Delivered comprehensive support to CEO through itinerary planning, conflict deescalation and managing correspondence.
  • Proactively anticipated and catered to CEO's needs in advance of meetings, conferences and travel.
  • Organised [Number] annual international trips, arranging appropriate transport, visas and accommodation.
  • Scheduled all in-person and virtual meetings using Calendly, regularly updating calendar to eliminate discrepancies.
  • Planned [Number] corporate training events annually, focussing on current departmental needs to close skills gap across workforce.
  • Anticipated needs of CEO and offered practical solutions to resolve variety of issues with high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Liaised effectively with internal departments and external organisations on behalf of CEO.

HR Assistant

Ward Williams HR
Weybridge, Surrey
05.2021 - 01.2022

Sales Assistant

JR Hoarding and Fencing Ltd
Tadworth, Surrey
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments using POS systems.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Cultivated loyal, profitable customer relationships, asking open-ended questions to assess and cater to individual needs.
  • Worked energetically to maintain efficient operations during peak trading hours.
  • Received and processed product returns.
  • Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial profit increases.
  • Shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing, organised displays to engage customers.
  • Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programmes and provided details about key benefits.
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.

Park Assistant

Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington, Surrey
10.2019 - 11.2019

- Showed customers around the park and acted as general help and assistance.

- This was a temp role whilst I was completing my A-Level studies.

Children's Party Organiser

Better Gym
Epsom, Surrey
12.2018 - 10.2019
  • Created bespoke packages for clients based on event requirements.
  • Managed large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.
  • Supervised external contractors to achieve successful events.
  • Obtained best prices for external services through research, building relationships and negotiation.

Education

GCSEs -

Glenthorne High School
Sutton
09.2014 - 07.2019

A-Levels -

Glenthorne Sixth Form
Sutton
09.2019 - 06.2021

HR Support - CIPD Level 3 - HR

Just IT Training Ltd
London
03.2022 - 09.2023

Training -

Just IT Training (Part of the B2W Group)
London
03.2022 - 10.2023

Skills

  • Thorough minute-keeping
  • Business administration
  • Project budgeting
  • Fast typing speed
  • Incoming and outgoing mail management
  • Document transcription
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Grammar expertise

Timeline

HR Executive formally HR Assistant Executive

B2W Group
03.2022 - Current

HR Support - CIPD Level 3 - HR

Just IT Training Ltd
03.2022 - 09.2023

Training -

Just IT Training (Part of the B2W Group)
03.2022 - 10.2023

HR Assistant

Ward Williams HR
05.2021 - 01.2022

Park Assistant

Chessington World of Adventures
10.2019 - 11.2019

A-Levels -

Glenthorne Sixth Form
09.2019 - 06.2021

Sales Assistant

JR Hoarding and Fencing Ltd
01.2019 - 05.2021

Children's Party Organiser

Better Gym
12.2018 - 10.2019

PA to CEO

Chelsea Timber Merchants
09.2018 - 02.2022

GCSEs -

Glenthorne High School
09.2014 - 07.2019
Megan Ray