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Moira Dodd

Senior Administrator
Sheffield

Summary

Dedicated with over 15 years experience within the higher education sector. Highly effective in undertaking administrative and programme management tasks. Manages complex data with excellent organisation skills. Well versed in strong communication and problem solving.

Adept at multi tasking and always willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15

Years experience in higher education

16
16

Years experience in event management

Work history

Service Access Lead

The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2021.11 - Current
  • The University Health Service is an NHS GP practice which supports the health needs of the students of The University of Sheffield.
  • Facilitated management of clinical appointments to enhance patient access to necessary health services.
  • Coordinated clinical sessions by managing and updating schedules within clinical systems for over 40 clinical staff.
  • Support clinical requests through various channels; in-person communications, email, and telephone.
  • Maintain weekly room planner to allocate clinical rooms for clinicians and multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Update practice diary with closure days, meetings, and organised training and away days for staff.
  • Keep locum bookings current to ensure adequate clinical coverage within budget constraints.
  • Co-ordinate monthly on-call rotas for clinical staff to ensure fair distribution of duties.
  • Plan annual leave strategically to maintain continuous clinical coverage.
  • Source, book, and organise clinical forums for staff to stay informed on student health matters.

  • Assist patients with enquiries via telephone, face-to-face interactions, and email correspondence.
    Scheduled appointments efficiently to ensure optimal patient flow.
    Provide guidance and signposted patients to appropriate services where necessary.

Events Officer

Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2010.04 - 2021.11

Events Officer at the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, a non-profit supporting university career professionals, with responsibility for planning and delivering conferences, training sessions, and professional events. Key contributions included sourcing venues and negotiating supplier contracts, ensuring health and safety compliance, coordinating event logistics and AV setup, and providing on-the-day support to delegates and speakers. Also managed sponsor and exhibitor relations by promoting opportunities, creating marketing materials, meeting revenue targets, and supporting exhibition delivery. Additionally gathered and analysed post-event feedback to inform continuous improvement and enhance future events.

Events Manager April 03 -09/Sales Executive 91-03

Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
1991.11 - 2009.07

Supported sales initiatives by selling advertising space through telephone and face-to-face interactions to achieve sales targets from 1991 to 2003.

Facilitated event management efforts at Sheffield Newspapers by assisting in the planning and execution of various events to improve brand visibility and audience engagement.

Collaborated with team members in the delivery of award ceremonies and exhibitions, promoting teamwork and creative ideas.

Office Junior/Legal Secretary

Keeble Hawson
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
1988.09 - 1991.11

Assisted in daily operations of legal practice by performing photocopying, deliveries, and errands. Supported legal team as a secretary by managing diary schedules and answering calls.
Facilitated communication through audio typing of letters and documents.

Education

GCSEs -

Jordanthorpe Secondary School
Sheffield

Skills

  • Higher education experience
  • Organisational skills
  • Process and workload management
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service excellence
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Service Access Lead

The University of Sheffield
2021.11 - Current

Events Officer

Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services
2010.04 - 2021.11

Events Manager April 03 -09/Sales Executive 91-03

Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
1991.11 - 2009.07

Office Junior/Legal Secretary

Keeble Hawson
1988.09 - 1991.11

GCSEs -

Jordanthorpe Secondary School
Moira DoddSenior Administrator