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Natalie Drury

Natalie Drury

Ashton-u-Lyne,Greater Manchester

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong foundation in diplomacy tact and emotional intelligence, excelling in communication skills and time optimisation. Known for punctuality and reliability, consistently delivering results while remaining calm under pressure. Adept at multitasking and working well both independently and within a team, fostering a compassionate and friendly environment. Committed to leveraging these skills to achieve organisational goals and drive success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Nursery cook

Kids Zone Nursery Group Ltd
Dukinfield, Greater Manchester
01.2016 - Current
  • Developing creative & healthy menu options adhering to Government guidelines.
  • Maintaining an allergy-free environment by carefully considering ingredient choices.
  • Ensuring safe food handling procedures by strictly following hygiene and cleanliness guidelines.
  • Managing stock inventory, resulting in reduced wastage.
  • Staying in touch with parents to ensure personal preferences and needs are catered for.
  • Prepare nutritious meals for children, promoting healthy eating habits.
  • Completing daily opening and closing duties.
  • Keep accurate records of children's food allergies, reducing risk of adverse reactions.

Courier

Hermes
Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
04.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provided dedicated customer service that led to increased client retention rate.
  • Established efficient routes for minimised fuel consumption.
  • Adhered to traffic rules consistently, ensuring safe driving practices.
  • Sorted packages according to their destination zones efficiently increasing productivity.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with timely and courteous parcel deliveries.

Bookkeeper / Secretary

Timothy Madeley Painting & Decorating
Stalybridge, Greater Manchester
08.2003 - 04.2015
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding their accounts or any outstanding payments.
  • Managed financial records by meticulously entering and updating data.
  • Ensured tax compliance by preparing accurate tax returns on time.
  • Maintained accurate books for clear financial visibility.
  • Managed stock of painting & decorating supplies, eliminating unnecessary expenditure.
  • Prioritised workload to meet tight deadlines.
  • Provided administrative support for projects; project completion rates improved significantly as a result.

Nursery cook

Chatterbox Nursery
Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
10.1996 - 08.2003
  • Upheld strict adherence to child-safe cooking methods, providing secure mealtime environments.
  • Worked efficiently under pressure during peak hours whilst maintaining high-quality output.


Private nanny

Ms Hayes
Grasscroft, Oldham, Lancashire
11.1995 - 10.1996
  • Managed challenging behaviours calmly, promoting emotional maturity in children.
  • Ensured child safety by monitoring their activities and whereabouts at all times.
  • Coordinated family travel logistics during holidays-ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment with engaging, age-appropriate activities.

Live-In nanny

Mr M Socco
Vercelli, Italy
10.1995 - 11.1995
  • Promoted emotional well-being by establishing a nurturing atmosphere.
  • Assisted with bedtime routine to promote good sleep hygiene practices in children.
  • Offered comfort during distressing times, providing emotional support.
  • Maintained a clean and healthy environment for the family by performing light housekeeping duties.

Education

Level 1 & 2 Manual and Computerised Bookkeeping - Bookkeeping

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Greater Manchester
09.2013 - 09.2015

BTEC National Diploma - Hotel, Catering & Institutional Operations

Tameside College
Ashton-under-Lyne
09.1993 - 07.1995

GCSEs - 7 GCSE's awarded at grade C or above

Saddleworth School
Oldham
09.1988 - 07.1993

Skills

  • Diplomacy tact
  • Time optimisation
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Compassionate and friendly
  • Work well alone and within a team
  • Calm under pressure
  • Communication skills
  • Multi tasking
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Dietary adjustments knowledge
  • Food service protocol understanding

Affiliations

  • Geocaching, Baking, Crafting, Walking, Nutrition & Health, Dog Enthusiast

Certification

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene for Supervisors.

Allergy Awareness Training

Safeguarding Children


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nursery cook

Kids Zone Nursery Group Ltd
01.2016 - Current

Courier

Hermes
04.2015 - 01.2016

Level 1 & 2 Manual and Computerised Bookkeeping - Bookkeeping

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
09.2013 - 09.2015

Bookkeeper / Secretary

Timothy Madeley Painting & Decorating
08.2003 - 04.2015

Nursery cook

Chatterbox Nursery
10.1996 - 08.2003

Private nanny

Ms Hayes
11.1995 - 10.1996

Live-In nanny

Mr M Socco
10.1995 - 11.1995

BTEC National Diploma - Hotel, Catering & Institutional Operations

Tameside College
09.1993 - 07.1995

GCSEs - 7 GCSE's awarded at grade C or above

Saddleworth School
09.1988 - 07.1993

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