Preethi Kulkarni
Harrow Weald,Middlesex
Summary
Specialise in administrative support with focus on organisation and customer service. Can streamline office operations, ensuring smooth workflow and optimising productivity. Unique skills in time management and multitasking combined with aptitude for problem-solving make it possible to meet and exceed business objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Retail Assistant Sundays Only
Primark
Harrow
2023.01 - 2026.02
- Deliver exceptional customer service thriving in a vibrant retail environment. Adaptable and reliable, ensure an enjoyable shopping experience through a friendly approach. Work efficiently both independently and within a team meeting deadlines. Manage multiple tasks effectively, consistently exceeding daily goals, ready to take on additional duties as and when required with a willingness to support the team.
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for diverse customers.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency.
- Utilised problem-solving skills to address customer inquiries swiftly.
- Assisted customers in fitting rooms by suggesting suitable alternatives or additional items for purchase.
Receptionist
Pinner View Medical Centre
Harrow
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Managed high volume of incoming and outgoing calls with a clear and polite telephone manner, maintaining composure under pressure booking appointments using EMIS GP package system. Greeted patients warmly, directing them efficiently while handling various administrative tasks. Conducted accurate data entry and file management using Excel. Completed patient registrations with high accuracy, ensuring accountability and high attention to detail.
- Handled over 100 calls daily, demonstrating effective multitasking skills.
- Achieved administrative targets consistently through efficient task management.
Administrative Assistant
RD Law UK Ltd
Stanmore
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Managed high volume of outgoing calls, ensuring accurate message delivery. Organised documentation via Word for land registry and visa applications, collaborating with management for necessary signatures. Handled various office tasks, including scanning, photocopying, and filing. Facilitated data entry and maintained confidentiality while coordinating sensitive information.
- Typed dictations and drafted letters with precision.
- Managed outgoing post and ensured timely delivery.
- Executed data entry tasks using Excel efficiently.
Administration Assistant
Somak Travel
Harrow
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Managed office filing system and outgoing post. Welcomed clients, maintained a tidy reception area. Modified and printed documents using Word. Coordinated with departments via Microsoft Outlook. Ensured accurate data entry and confirmed bookings on the internal system.
- Packaged and dispatched brochures and tickets daily.
- Scanned and photocopied documents efficiently.
- Handled incoming/outgoing calls, redirecting as necessary.
- Provided refreshments during meetings and supported additional company duties.
Sales Assistant
Lakeland
Brent Cross
2006.01 - 2008.01
- Processed transactions at the till and addressed customer inquiries in-person and via phone. Ensured a positive shopping experience through effective communication and support.
Sales Assistant
Blands of Wembley
2005.01 - 2006.01
- Processed transactions at the till and ensured accurate cash handling. Assisted customers by displaying curtains and providing expert measurements for nets.
Education
Bachelors of Science -
Hyderabad, IndiaSkills
- Confident communicator
- Result-Oriented focus
- Data Entry
- Attention to Detail
- Word processing
- Multitasking mastery
- Organisational proficiency
- Prioritising tasks
- Post distribution
Accomplishments
- Successfully ran a home based food business of making traditional homemade sweets and sold them.
- Creatively produced self-taught home based global and Indian ethnic dressmaking projects from pattern cutting to construction of finished garments, and ethnic accessories from conception through to execution having a profound interest in art.
Voluntary Work
Age UK, Harrow, 2016-12, 2017-01, Volunteered in the Administration department for Harrow Communities Click at Age UK, Harrow.
IT Courses
- OCR Level 1 for IT Users (New CLAIT) Spreadsheets, London, UK, 2005
- Professional Diploma in Software Technology and Systems Management - Hyderabad, India, 1999
Career Break
Parental career break taken to raise family
Maternity Leave
2010 - 2011
Affiliations
- Dressmaking
- Eating healthy
- Costume handcrafted jewellery making
- Interiors
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Timeline
Receptionist
Pinner View Medical Centre
2024.01 - 2024.06
Retail Assistant Sundays Only
Primark
2023.01 - 2026.02
Administrative Assistant
RD Law UK Ltd
2021.01 - 2023.01
Administration Assistant
Somak Travel
2008.01 - 2010.01
Sales Assistant
Lakeland
2006.01 - 2008.01
Sales Assistant
Blands of Wembley
2005.01 - 2006.01