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NATASHIA BARKER

Nottingham

Summary

I am an energetic, motivated administrator with over 20 years experience. I am highly organised and skilled at balancing the needs of clients in both personal and professional capacities.

I am an accurate, assertive and adaptable individual who can effectively multi-task and meet deadlines in challenging situations whilst staying calm and confident.

Learning and self development is something that I find motivating. As part of my development I had the opportunity to supervise a small team of administrative assistants, this gave an insight into the importance of processes and building good relationships with peers.

I have excellent communication and organisation skills and can build a good rapport with peers and stakeholders.

I am extremely efficient in all MS applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams and PowerPoint. I also have experience with in-house systems and can grasp new applications quickly.

I am looking for a role that has more interaction with others and has the opportunity to not only utilise the skills I already have but enable me to learn new skills and develop my career.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Personal Secretary and Administrator

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Nottingham
01.2009 - Current
  • Updating executive diaries with daily appointments, set reminders, and meeting requests
  • Organising and documenting management meetings to the highest standard
  • Producing regular reports for management to show how the team are meeting KPIs and highlight any concerns
  • Assisting in the recruitment and induction of staff
  • Management of staff pay, sickness, annual leave and travel claims
  • Coordinating clinics and waiting lists for the clinicians
  • Promoting and distributing feedback questionnaires' to service users
  • Organising team meetings, events and training sessions
  • Coordinating and delivering the national child measurement programme in schools
  • Working closely with multi agencies building a good rapport both face to face and remotely
  • Maintaining a variety of spreadsheets for tracking and reporting
  • Completing data entry projects whilst ensuring a high standard of accuracy
  • Collaborating with different departments to maintain positive rapport and smooth workflow
  • Managing office supplies, performing stocktake duties and ordering additional supplies to meet staff needs
  • Raising purchase orders and processing invoices as requested
  • Performing a range of ad-hoc duties as required

Achievements: I was given the task of creating a small project that could be implemented within the workplace. I worked closely with service users and colleagues to create a variety of short videos which showed service users what to expect during their appointments. This was then shared across social media to educate service users on the role of the Healthy Family Team. This project gave me an opportunity to build on my marketing skills and improve relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Retail sales assistant

Next Plc
Nottingham
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills
  • Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers
  • Processed deliveries quickly and accurately and ensured transferring of stock in and out of the store was done to the highest standard
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor
  • Helped customers obtain specialised help for refunds and exchanges

COVID Vaccination Team Support Assistant

Sherwood Forest Hospitals
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Prepared clinical areas and completed health & safety checks
  • Greeted and checked in patients on the booking system
  • Supported and cared for vulnerable and anxious patients
  • Updated patient health records whilst maintaining accuracy
  • Attended care homes to support clinical staff in the delivery of COVID vaccinations

Achievements : I was also involved in the housebound programme. This involved visiting homes of the most vulnerable people across the county and supporting clinicians with the delivery and recording of the vaccination.

Trainee Teaching Assistant

Dovedale Primary School
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small intervention groups to improve learning
  • Supported the teacher in managing class behaviour
  • Supervised pupils during lunchtimes and educational visits
  • Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts
  • Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability
  • Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings
  • Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons
  • Planned and arranged classrooms to promote learning and student achievement

Achievements : This was a volunteer role and during this time I gained a Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning

Business Education & Training Administrator

East Midlands Ambulance Service
Nottingham
04.2008 - 11.2008
  • Personal Assistant to the Business Development Manager
  • Organised, marketed and co-ordinated clinical training across East Midlands
  • Administration of training courses and management of trainers
  • Researched possible venues across East Midlands while keeping costs under the budget
  • Assisted the development team with marketing and advertising ideas
  • Produced monthly finance and sales reports for management
  • Issued and processed invoices for training events to users
  • Implemented research findings and client feedback to improve programme material and delivery
  • Ordered training supplies and resources to facilitate programme delivery

Sales Assistant

Arcadia Group
Milton Keynes
04.1997 - 07.2000
  • Working across the Arcadia group including Dorothy Perkins, Topshop, Burtons and Evans
  • Provided a high standard of service to customers
  • Processed returned or exchanged items and provided refunds to customers
  • Designed visually pleasing in-store and window displays
  • Promoted customer loyalty scheme at checkout
  • Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management

South Nottingham College
Nottingham
09.2022 - 11.2023

NVQ Level 3 - NCFE Cache Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools

Stephenson College Coalville
Coalville
09.2016 - 07.2017

NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration

Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes
09.1999 - 11.2000

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes
09.1999 - 11.2000

BTEC - Travel & Hospitality Diploma

Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes
09.1996 - 07.1997

GCSEs -

St Paul's Catholic School
Milton Keynes
09.1993 - 09.1997

Skills

  • Strong Customer Service & Administration skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent eye for detail
  • Works well under pressure and thrives on challenges
  • Strong organisation and time management skills
  • Excellent knowledge in all MS Applications
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Over 15 years NHS experience

Affiliations

  • In my spare time I enjoy going for walks in the country with my family. I also have an eye for interior design and love to update my home and upcycle furniture.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail sales assistant

Next Plc
06.2023 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management

South Nottingham College
09.2022 - 11.2023

COVID Vaccination Team Support Assistant

Sherwood Forest Hospitals
01.2021 - 01.2022

NVQ Level 3 - NCFE Cache Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools

Stephenson College Coalville
09.2016 - 07.2017

Trainee Teaching Assistant

Dovedale Primary School
09.2016 - 07.2017

Personal Secretary and Administrator

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
01.2009 - Current

Business Education & Training Administrator

East Midlands Ambulance Service
04.2008 - 11.2008

NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration

Milton Keynes College
09.1999 - 11.2000

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

Milton Keynes College
09.1999 - 11.2000

Sales Assistant

Arcadia Group
04.1997 - 07.2000

BTEC - Travel & Hospitality Diploma

Milton Keynes College
09.1996 - 07.1997

GCSEs -

St Paul's Catholic School
09.1993 - 09.1997
NATASHIA BARKER