Raksana Arshed
Elderslie
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
House Coordinator
Family of 5
Elderslie
2016.10 - Current
- Managed and coordinated daily operations for a family of 5, demonstrating organisational and time management skills.
- Developed and maintained a flexible, efficient system for scheduling, budgeting ad family time.
- Effectively handled day-to-day operations.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Client Coordinator
Brightwork
Glasgow
2015.10 - 2016.08
- Managed Client account, ensuring exceptional service and maintaining positive relationships.
- Ran end-to-end recruitment for assigned Client, from job posting, offer preparation and Induction for new starters.
- Coordinated interviews, both on-site and off-site, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- Processed new starter documents and linked candidates to HR/Payroll systems.
- Handled administrative tasks, contributing to the overall efficiency of the recruitment team.
HR Advisor
Sainsburys Bank
Edinburgh
2014.01 - 2015.09
- Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.
- Assessed new staff eligibility through rigorous reference and right-to-work checks.
- Updated and created key HR documents, including contracts, policies and maternity plans.
- Administer payroll and maintain accurate records.
- Handled sensitive matter, including redundancies, exit interviews, salary inquiries and reference requests.
HR Coordinator
Sainsburys
Manchester
2010.12 - 2014.01
- First point of contact for HR queries, providing clear guidance of HR policies and procedures to employees and HR support teams.
- Managing the recruitment process, by creating job descriptions, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.
- Coordinated reference and background checks for compliance with right-to-work guidelines.
- Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits.
- Handled administrative duties such as updating records and managing correspondence improving overall team efficiency.
PR and Sales Executive
Oceanic Consulting
Glasgow
2007.08 - 2010.08
- Organised and managed events, including budgets to ensure cost effective delivery.
- Collaborated with Accounts team to develop and implement strategic PR Campaigns.
- Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales.
- Attended business, social and other functions to promote organisation.
- Effectively handled daily customer meetings, sales calls and account management tasks, improving sales team efficiency.
Sales Assistant
Glenside Store (Family Business)
Dumbarton
2000.07 - 2010.07
- Operating cash register, handling payments and ensuring accurate accounting at the end of the night.
- Restocking shelves, coolers and displays with merchandise.
- Keeping the store clean and tidy at all times.
- Receiving and verifying deliveries.
- Complying with health and sanitation regulations.
Education
SQA Level 4 - Communications in Administration (Computing)
West College Scotland
Paisley 2025.01 - 2025.05
SQA Level 4 - Business in Action
West College Scotland
Paisley 2024.08 - 2024.12
Post Graduate - Public Relations
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2006.09 - 2007.07
BA Hons - European Studies
Paisley University
Paisley 2004.09 - 2006.06
Politics and Economics
Strathclyde University
Glasgow 2001.09 - 2003.06
Skills
- Great organisational and time management skills
- Full UK driving License with own vehicle
- Computer literate and quick to adapt to new systems and processes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Multilingual
Timeline
SQA Level 4 - Communications in Administration (Computing)
West College Scotland
2025.01 - 2025.05
SQA Level 4 - Business in Action
West College Scotland
2024.08 - 2024.12
House Coordinator
Family of 5
2016.10 - Current
Client Coordinator
Brightwork
2015.10 - 2016.08
HR Advisor
Sainsburys Bank
2014.01 - 2015.09
HR Coordinator
Sainsburys
2010.12 - 2014.01
PR and Sales Executive
Oceanic Consulting
2007.08 - 2010.08
Post Graduate - Public Relations
Manchester Metropolitan University
2006.09 - 2007.07
BA Hons - European Studies
Paisley University
2004.09 - 2006.06
Politics and Economics
Strathclyde University
2001.09 - 2003.06
Sales Assistant
Glenside Store (Family Business)
2000.07 - 2010.07