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Paige Jacob

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Highly efficient, meticulous administrator excellent at juggling multiple tasks, delivering outstanding and high quality of client services, while managing all facets of office-related functions within challenging environment. Analytical problem solver and organised planner seeking a growth-orientated position.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Coordinator/PA – Finance (6-month FTC)

Allwyn/Camelot
Watford, United Kingdom
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided specialised administrative assistance and resolved diverse individual queries.
  • Managed procurement of office resources, ensuring consistent availability.
  • Extensive Director diary management across different time zones and work patterns.
  • Raised purchase orders in SAP and ensured that they were goods receipted.
  • Travel management, including flights, trains, taxis and accommodation in UK and Europe.
  • Processed high/mid-tier prizes Chaps forms/printing cheques – a key step to ensure compliance with the National Lottery licence.
  • Processed travel and expense claims through Concur for expense management.
  • Organised and managed meeting room logistics and catering services.
  • Acted as first point of contact, met and greeted visitors and provided refreshments.
  • Organised bi-weekly meetings to improve team collaboration and communication.
  • Liaised with other coordinators to streamline inter-departmental initiatives.
  • Managed team schedules, ensuring smooth operation of daily tasks.
  • Coordinated internal and external company events, boosting employee morale and engagement.

Team Coordinator – Climate and Sustainability Services

Arup
London, United Kingdom
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Supported team of 123 in Climate and Sustainability Services.
  • Provided on-floor support for new starters and transfers into the division: account setup, desk and locker allocation, provision of office space access.
  • Proactively supported colleagues in winning work, producing quality deliverables.
  • Coordinated with HR for recruitment and onboarding new team members, including performing in person right-to-work checks.
  • Attended and took minutes for meetings as requested, capturing actions, and proactively ensuring actions were completed.
  • Managed space including maintenance of desk and locker allocations, monitoring capacity and escalating issues as needed, supporting divisional moves.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meeting room bookings for internal/external meetings.
  • Planned and executed internal and external events.
  • Demonstrated resilience and composure under pressure for successful project outcomes.
  • Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping.
  • Met budgetary goals by managing financial processes and verifying appropriate approvals.
  • Adapted to unforeseen challenges with proactive, flexible approach.
  • Liaised comfortably and confidently with all levels of staff using appropriate tact and diplomacy.
  • Compiled detailed reports from CRM for performance improvement.
  • Acted as first point of contact, meeting and greeting visitors and provided refreshments.

Claims Advisor

Camelot
Watford, United Kingdom
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw thorough investigation and management of low to mid-level prize claims.
  • Safeguarded sensitive player data during precise prize allocations, adhering to strict data protection laws.
  • Handled yearly volume of 75,000 claims, making decisions within guidelines and policies to ensure compliance with licence conditions within a team of 7.
  • Collaborated with other departments for seamless claim management.
  • Anticipated customer needs by assessing requirements and identifying new solutions.
  • Applied best practices and knowledge of internal/external business challenges to improve products, processes, or services.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively to achieve set KPIs.
  • Drafted precise written communications.
  • Recorded detailed, accurate claim particulars for reliable case notes on SAP.
  • Performed general administrative duties including photocopying, filing, archiving and distributing mail.

Inbound Contact Centre Agent

Camelot
Watford, United Kingdom
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Provided inbound contact centre assistance, adhering to gambling commission standards.
  • Developed rapport with players and retailers to resolve complaints effectively.
  • Impeccably executed complex diagnostics on technical, financial and payment related disputes and discrepancies, provided support until resolution.
  • Managed and processed winner claims, ensuring secure transfer of confidential information.
  • Provided business feedback from translated customer surveys to enhance systems and service.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve targets and supported management with training of staff.
  • Adapted swiftly to new software tools to enhance productivity.
  • Maintained accurate knowledge of current services to provide informative customer advice.
  • Problem solved by selecting from a range of well-defined solutions.
  • Managed all correspondence via CISCO and SAP systems.

Education

A-Levels - BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3

West Herts College
09/2012 - 07/2014

GCSEs -

Haydon School
09/2008 - 07/2012

Skills

  • Stakeholder communication
  • Data analysis
  • Microsoft office suite
  • Deadline management
  • Event planning and delivery
  • CRM, Concur and SAP proficiency
  • Email inbox management
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Resource allocation
  • Scheduling proficiency
  • Productivity improvement

Additional Experience

Supermarket Assistant, Waitrose & Partners - Sunningdale, Windsor (Part time 10/2023 to Present)

Nursery Assistant, Northwood Day Nursery - Northwood, Greater London (07/2015 to 06/2019)

Sales Assistant, Sports Direct - Greenford, Greater London (Part time 08/2014-07/2015)

Timeline

Team Coordinator/PA – Finance (6-month FTC)

Allwyn/Camelot
03.2024 - 09.2024

Team Coordinator – Climate and Sustainability Services

Arup
08.2022 - 03.2024

Claims Advisor

Camelot
07.2021 - 08.2022

Inbound Contact Centre Agent

Camelot
07.2019 - 07.2021

A-Levels - BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3

West Herts College
09/2012 - 07/2014

GCSEs -

Haydon School
09/2008 - 07/2012
Paige Jacob