Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
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Oma Sasan

Oma Sasan

Finance Officer
Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

Organised and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic with ability to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Energetic, results-oriented team-player eager to bring strong administrative skills to growing company in need of top-level support.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work history

Administrative/Finance officer

Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, West Midlands
04.2005 - Current
  • Recording payments received via ParentPay, managing school finances, and ensuring consent for trips.
  • Offered excellent customer service to colleagues and external representatives, maintaining company reputation.
  • Managed queries in person, by phone and via email with exceptional customer care.
  • Facilitated and processed incoming calls and emails, distributing relevant information to necessary departments.
  • Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping.
  • Established warm, welcoming reception areas to provide positive first impressions.
  • Managed and maintained comprehensive school and staff diaries.
  • Recorded student attendance and escalated concerns regarding repeat absences.
  • Sourced and ordered office supplies within allocated budget.

Administrative officer

Queensbridge Secondary School Job Title: [Specify
Birmingham
03.2004 - 02.2005
  • Offered excellent customer service to colleagues and external representatives, maintaining company reputation.
  • Managed queries in person, by phone and via email with exceptional customer care.
  • Organised meetings and events guaranteeing professional results.
  • Provided dependable administrative support to senior staff, enabling them to freely handle high-importance tasks.
  • Facilitated and processed incoming calls and emails, distributing relevant information to necessary departments.
  • Handled diary management for smooth-running administration processes.
  • Took minutes and thorough notes in meetings for distribution.
  • Organised filing system for important and confidential office documents.
  • Monitored office inventory supplies, re-ordering for service provisions.

Optical receptionist

Opticare Opticians
Birmingham, West Midlands
02.2003 - 02.2004
  • Answered and helped resolve enquiries from clients, vendors and general public.
  • Answered telephone calls daily, compiling detailed notes and promptly forwarding as required.
  • Managed bookings using Booker software to schedule, cancel and re-arrange [Timeframe] appointments.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
  • Collected and distributed incoming mail, employing strict confidentiality throughout.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive impression of the company.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Acted as first point of contact for wide range of personnel.
  • Reduced waiting times through effective time and resource management.
  • Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.

Receptionist in GP surgery

St George’s Surgery
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.1997 - 04.1998
  • Scheduled patient appointments using a booking system.
  • Completed start and end of day procedures for busy GP practice.
  • Maintained meticulous appearance of practice through ongoing cleaning and organisation of lobby and waiting areas.
  • Managed digital and manual filing systems.
  • Maintained timely check-in services, noting patient arrivals for efficient appointment running.
  • Implemented appointment reminder system in MJog, reducing missed appointments by [Number]%.
  • Responded calmly and compassionately in emergency situations.
  • Welcomed patients with kindness to enhance checking in processes.
  • Offered advice on additional services to best meet patient needs.

Optical assistant

Opticare Opticians
Birmingham, West Midlands
08.1992 - 07.1996
  • Advised customers on spectacle and sunglass choices based on prescription, style and budget.
  • Processed customer payments and provided receipts for services and purchases.
  • Educated customers on lens and frame requirements to assist in decision-making.
  • Safeguarded sensitive data with strict adherence to privacy protocols.
  • Helped customers try on spectacles and deciphered needs and preferences to make recommendations.
  • Answered inbound calls and enquiries to provide top-level service.
  • Prepared patients, rooms and equipment to support eye exam needs.
  • Coordinated optical appointments and sent client reminders for upcoming bookings.
  • Centred lenses according to optical axis and cemented to optical frame.

Education

First Aid

Safe Aid
Birmingham

GCSEs -

Sir Jonathan North College
Leicester

Skills

  • Meticulous multitasker
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication
  • Well-organised
  • Exceptional literacy and numeracy
  • Relationship building
  • Excellent time management
  • Adept in clerical duties
  • Staff motivation
  • Sensitive material handling
  • Answering incoming calls
  • Office cleanliness

Languages

English
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Timeline

Administrative/Finance officer

Birmingham City Council
04.2005 - Current

Administrative officer

Queensbridge Secondary School Job Title: [Specify
03.2004 - 02.2005

Optical receptionist

Opticare Opticians
02.2003 - 02.2004

Receptionist in GP surgery

St George’s Surgery
01.1997 - 04.1998

Optical assistant

Opticare Opticians
08.1992 - 07.1996

First Aid

Safe Aid

GCSEs -

Sir Jonathan North College
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