Overview
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Education
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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
10.2016 - 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
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • 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
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • 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
12.2010 - 01.2014
  • 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
08.2007 - 08.2010
  • 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
07.2000 - 07.2010
  • 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
01.2025 - 05.2025

SQA Level 4 - Business in Action

West College Scotland
Paisley
08.2024 - 12.2024

Post Graduate - Public Relations

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09.2006 - 07.2007

BA Hons - European Studies

Paisley University
Paisley
09.2004 - 06.2006

Politics and Economics

Strathclyde University
Glasgow
09.2001 - 06.2003

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
01.2025 - 05.2025

SQA Level 4 - Business in Action

West College Scotland
08.2024 - 12.2024

House Coordinator

Family of 5
10.2016 - Current

Client Coordinator

Brightwork
10.2015 - 08.2016

HR Advisor

Sainsburys Bank
01.2014 - 09.2015

HR Coordinator

Sainsburys
12.2010 - 01.2014

PR and Sales Executive

Oceanic Consulting
08.2007 - 08.2010

Post Graduate - Public Relations

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2006 - 07.2007

BA Hons - European Studies

Paisley University
09.2004 - 06.2006

Politics and Economics

Strathclyde University
09.2001 - 06.2003

Sales Assistant

Glenside Store (Family Business)
07.2000 - 07.2010
Raksana Arshed