Mia Harding
Chatham,England
Summary
Resourceful professional with motivational approach, eager to transition into managerial role. Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving skills, coupled with keen ability to drive team performance and foster collaboration. Poised to deliver impactful results, enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Officer-Education and SEND
Medway Council
Medway , Kent
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained high level of accuracy whilst processing payments for improved financial operation.
- Developed comprehensive budget forecasts to improve cost efficiency within Medway Council.
- Prepared accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for processing daily, ensuring meticulous attention to detail to reduce errors.
- Provided financial performance reports to senior management as part of monthly and weekly reporting, including information to review employee performance, outstanding debt and high value revenue streams.
- Processed journals and compiled supporting documentation to review to maintain quality control standards.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Function Manager
The Rochester Corn Exchange
Rochester
04.2025 - Current
- Managed event logistics, ensuring smooth running of multiple events.
- Handled client queries promptly delivering superior customer service.
- Organised diverse team members, fostering collaborative work environments.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations during event planning and execution.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Ensured accurate cash handling and till reconciliation, reducing discrepancies.
Business Apprentice- Child Health Comissioning
Medway Council
Medway , Kent
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Led on event planning for children and professionals to broaden knowledge of mental health support across Kent and Medway.
- Held responsibility for updating presentations for Community of Practices.
- Updated and analysed data centred around mental health and SEND performance in Medway used to strengthen service delivery
Social Media Account Coordinator
LH Architectural
Chatham, Kent
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Produced photo and video content with excellent editing skills.
- Adapted social media plan based on market research and customer data.
- Brainstormed to generate original online campaign ideas, innovative social engagement strategies and compelling digital content.
- Analysed competitor activity, identifying ways to diversify, expand and engage with target audience.
- Identified areas for content improvement by monitoring competitor social media activity and trends.
Business Admin Work experience
First Steps Housing Kent
Rochester , Medway
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Used Microsoft packages regularly, including advanced tools.
- Dealt with routine enquiries at reception or by telephone and referred more complex matters to appropriate members of staff.
- Typed and proofread documents produced by other staff members.
- Provided printing, photocopying scanning support to colleagues.
- Screened incoming phone calls and relayed detailed messages.
- Engaged with contractors, councils and tenants via telephone and in some cases in person.
Bar Operative
The Corn Exchange
Rochester, Medway
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
- Reconciled financial accounts before and after shift for audit purposes.
- Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
- Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
- Interacted with audiences of mixed demographics in pressured environments with audiences up to 400 people.
- Worked in teams of up to 6 people along with line managers adjusting strategies with precise attention to detail to enable successful delivery of bar service within events.
Stable Hand
Rye Street Farm Equestrian Centre
Cliffe, Medway
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Kept records to monitor horse welfare.
- Fed, groomed and exercised 5 horses daily.
- Built strong working relationships with fellow stable hands and riders for team collaboration.
- Adapted to inclement weather and flexible shift schedule.
- Greeting customers and answering general enquiries regarding business operations.
Education
City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration
Medway Council
Medway 08-2025
A-Levels -
Holcombe Grammar School
Chatham 09.2021 - 06.2023
GCSEs - GCSE
Chatham Grammar School For Girls
Chatham 09.2016 - 05.2021
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification - Introduction to Project Management
Associate Project Management
Chatham 01.2026 - 01.2026
Manual Handling Training - The Corn Exchange
Medway Council
Rochester 10.2023 -
Conflict Management Training - The Corn Exchange
Medway Council
Rochester 09.2023 -
First Aid Qualification - The Corn Exchange
Medway Council
Rochester 10.2022 -
Skills
- Adaptability
- Strong computer skills with competent use of most Microsoft packages on Mac and PC
- Self Motivator- Attend to tasks at hand with open mindedness and little supervision in addition to being confident in leading teams of small numbers
- Critical Thinking- Ability to evaluate and interpret various information and come to decisions where needed
- Interpersonal skills- Hold interactions with people of various demographics and cultural backgrounds and being respectful to their needs and beliefs
Timeline
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification - Introduction to Project Management
Associate Project Management
01.2026 - 01.2026
Function Manager
The Rochester Corn Exchange
04.2025 - Current
Finance Officer-Education and SEND
Medway Council
01.2025 - Current
Business Apprentice- Child Health Comissioning
Medway Council
11.2023 - 11.2024
Manual Handling Training - The Corn Exchange
Medway Council
10.2023 -
Conflict Management Training - The Corn Exchange
Medway Council
09.2023 -
Social Media Account Coordinator
LH Architectural
06.2023 - 11.2023
Business Admin Work experience
First Steps Housing Kent
02.2023 - 02.2023
First Aid Qualification - The Corn Exchange
Medway Council
10.2022 -
Bar Operative
The Corn Exchange
09.2021 - Current
Stable Hand
Rye Street Farm Equestrian Centre
09.2021 - 09.2022
A-Levels -
Holcombe Grammar School
09.2021 - 06.2023
GCSEs - GCSE
Chatham Grammar School For Girls
09.2016 - 05.2021
City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration
Medway Council