Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Natalie  Horsfield

Natalie Horsfield

York,North Yorkshire

Summary

Collaborative professional with demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to enhancing team dynamics. Organized and adaptable, consistently pursuing opportunities for skill development. Background in caregiving fosters empathy and patience in all interactions. Proven experience in sales roles, showcasing a proactive approach and readiness to tackle new challenges.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
10050
10050
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales and Administration Director

HMCA Solutions Ltd
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
2023.06 - Current

Specialising in providing administration management along with print and mail fulfilment specifically for associations and not for profit organisations.

  • Assisted in negotiations with clients to secure contracts.
  • Established relationships with clients meeting in person and online.
  • Support and work with team to deliver good customer service.
  • Created marketing campaigns through social media, e-shots and cold call letters to enhance brand image.
  • Oversaw daily operations within administration, print and mailing facility.
  • Accounts management for external print clients providing estimates and invoicing using Workflow Max.
  • Organising daily workloads for print and mailing.
  • Managed processes for enrolling new members and distributing membership cards.
  • Collected subscriptions via direct debit (Access Paysuite) and card (Square) initiated renewals, and followed up on lapsed subscriptions.
  • Providing invoicing and utilising QuickBooks and using internal systems.
  • Handled inbox management and telephone lines (Telephone lines answered on behalf of relevant client.)
  • Supported and attended board/council meetings including AGMs and quarterly sessions, organising meeting venues, and online, providing board packs and taking minutes.
  • Participated in trade shows and networking events.

Estate Manager

HMCA plc Ltd
Knaresborough , North Yorkshire
2021.09 - 2023.06
  • Managed estate and staff. (Ground staff x5 Support staff x15)
  • Estate consisted of 20 acres of woodland and manicured gardens and also managed woodland in Lake District. Organised workloads/ booked accommodation and offsite management.
  • Set up security system to manage property.
  • Worked together with financial team to ensure invoices were paid in a timely manner.
  • Ensured ground workers were adhering to health and safety measures.
  • Ensured equipment was serviced and in safe working order. (Organised servicing/repairs of equipment.)
  • Ensured fleet of vehicles were insured, MOT'd, taxed, serviced and clean.
  • Built two teams responsible for supporting shareholders.
  • Managed complex staff rotas to ensure seamless 24/7 coverage and zero gaps for both clients one elderly male and one with dementia in separate properties.
  • Managed DBS checks for all employed staff.
  • Administered medication, ensuring adhering to controlled drug measures.
  • Drove fleet cars for shareholders appointments, meetings, social trips.
  • Ensuring good repair of properties, buildings and gardens.
  • Liaising with external contractors on and off site. (Compiling quotes for projects)
  • Project managing for the shareholder (Construction, Charity, Property, Events)

Administration Manager

Harland Garden Machinery
York, North Yorkshire
2019.06 - 2021.09
  • Answered telephone enquiries and processed customer orders.
  • Assisted customers in person by providing guidance on machines, bookings repairs and handling payments.
  • Sales of new and old machinery.
  • Utilised CRM system for tracking customer interactions, orders placed and customer contacts.
  • Monitored and responded to email communications promptly.
  • Providing estimations and invoicing.
  • Conducted on-site installations of robotic mowers for customers.
  • Delivery of machines using company van. (When necessary)

House Keeper / Home help

Self employed
York, North Yorkshire
2015.06 - 2020.06

Established a profitable business, working around my children that were young at the time, working with some high end clients.

  • General Housekeeping.
  • Cooking breakfast, batch cooking, preparing meals.
  • Assisting with dinner parties.
  • Dog walking.
  • Personal care for elderly clients.
  • Companionship.

Senior care assistant

Belmont House
Starbeck, North Yorkshire
2006.09 - 2015.06

Shift lead, in a care home setting mainly working on dementia, nursing but also residential when needed.

  • Gained trust from families by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
  • Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
  • Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
  • Contributed to the preparation of meals, following specific dietary requirements of each resident.
  • Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
  • Demonstrated empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviours or emotional distress from residents.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Health and Social Care

Edexcel

Application of number - Level 2

Edexcel

Protection of Vulnerable Adults

NCFE

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

City and Guilds

Level 2 Certificate in Safe Handling of Medication

NCFE

GCSEs -

Boroughbridge High School
York
2002.09 - 2004.09

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Management expertise
  • Administrative skills
  • Sales negotiation
  • Role adaptability
  • Eagerness to learn

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my family and our dog.
  • Cooking is a passion, I love to entertain for friends.
  • Travelling the world

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales and Administration Director

HMCA Solutions Ltd
2023.06 - Current

Estate Manager

HMCA plc Ltd
2021.09 - 2023.06

Administration Manager

Harland Garden Machinery
2019.06 - 2021.09

House Keeper / Home help

Self employed
2015.06 - 2020.06

Senior care assistant

Belmont House
2006.09 - 2015.06

GCSEs -

Boroughbridge High School
2002.09 - 2004.09

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Health and Social Care

Edexcel

Application of number - Level 2

Edexcel

Protection of Vulnerable Adults

NCFE

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

City and Guilds

Level 2 Certificate in Safe Handling of Medication

NCFE
Natalie Horsfield