Natasha Ward
Summary
A resourceful, hardworking and reliable individual with a strong passion of the outdoors and caring for nature and animals. I have excellent communication skills and work well both independently and as part of a team. I am used to working in a busy environment, often under pressure and working to deadlines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Self Employed
- 2022 to present
2022.04 - 2026.02
Post Lady
Royal Mail
2019.02 - 2022.04
- General sorting and postal duties.
Casework Officer - Criminal Justice Unit
Hampshire Constabulary
2005.01 - 2019.02
- Home Office approved Awareness Training in equality, diversity and fairness.
- Management of cases being heard at both Magistrates and Crown Courts.
- Gate keeper between Officers and the Crown Prosecution Service, liaising with other agencies and departments.
- Maintaining accurate records of enquiries raised by the Crown Prosecution Service, victims and witnesses, together with other agencies.
- Hampshire Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing the counties of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in South East England.
Temporary Admin Assistant
Basingstoke College of Technology
2004.11 - 2004.12
- Inputting student details and retrieving information from the student information system.
- Filing documents and dealing with telephone enquiries.
Temporary Clerical Assistant
Barkers Employment Agency
2004.09 - 2004.11
- Submit orders and restock stationary.
Part time General Assistant
Sainsbury's
2002.09 - 2004.09
- Greeting customers and completing tasks on the shop floor and Warehouse, replenishing stock and supporting my colleagues.
Education
A level - Photography, Media, Sociology
Queen Mary's College
2002.09 - 2004.06
GCSE's - undefined
Richard Aldworth School
1998.09 - 2002.06
Skills
- Recording and maintaining information
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Time management skills
- Professional communication
- Flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Independent work
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sickness record
- UK driving licence
Custom Section
- Currently volunteer at a farm sanctuary, caring for an array of animals including chickens, ducks and geese.
- Volunteered in August 2018 for two weeks in Adana, Turkey, caring for stray dogs and cats., Feeding of the animals, Bathing animals, Transporting animals to a veterinary clinic should medical attention be required, Cleaning of the shelter, Showing them love and kindness
- Successfully completed the Global Corporate Running Challenge where I came 3rd place within Hampshire Constabulary.
- Received a 'Monkey Award' after being nominated by colleagues and staff for my friendly nature and willingness to help others.
References
Available upon request
Interests
- I enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle, frequently hiking where I can connect with nature.
- I enjoy caring for animals and the environment.
- I value meditation to maintain a healthy balance and outlook on life.
Timeline
Self Employed
- 2022 to present
2022.04 - 2026.02
Post Lady
Royal Mail
2019.02 - 2022.04
Casework Officer - Criminal Justice Unit
Hampshire Constabulary
2005.01 - 2019.02
Temporary Admin Assistant
Basingstoke College of Technology
2004.11 - 2004.12
Temporary Clerical Assistant
Barkers Employment Agency
2004.09 - 2004.11
Part time General Assistant
Sainsbury's
2002.09 - 2004.09
A level - Photography, Media, Sociology
Queen Mary's College
2002.09 - 2004.06
GCSE's - undefined
Richard Aldworth School
1998.09 - 2002.06