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SALLY WADE

Canterbury,Kent
SALLY WADE

Summary

I'm a highly skilled administrator with over 20 years experience in a variety of settings. I adapt well to new environments, using my strong digital skills to learn new systems quickly.


My ranging abilities allow me to take on any task required - from typing (70wpm), minute taking & diary management to more specialised departmental skills. I'm an Analytical problem solver with a talent for thinking outside the box and enjoy the challenge of finding more efficient ways of doing things.


I am most energised working in event management where my organisational and people skills can flourish as well as my ability to excel under pressure. I'm a fun yet professional team member and can work well using my own initiative. I'm looking for meaningful work where I can continue to grow my skills.


Overview

24
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Treat Trunk Healthy Snack Boxes
Canterbury, Kent

Owner
06.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Using advanced Excel & Word methods to run the business as efficiently as possible
  • Maintaining the website via WordPress, Elementor & multiple plugins
  • Arranging collaborations & maintaining relationships as well as negotiating with brands either in person or via video/phone call
  • Digital Marketing - graphics, social media, SEO, ads, email
  • Data collection and analysis - surveys, analytics software
  • Research, accounting and customer service
  • Buying supplies then packing and sending orders
  • Management of VAs

The Transcription Agency
Remote

Audio Typist
10.2014 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Audio typing for a range of industries, including very sensitive & confidential data

HKR Architects
London

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
07.2010 - 10.2011

Job overview

  • Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
  • Dealt with routine enquiries at reception or by telephone and referred more complex matters to appropriate members of staff.
  • Assisted managers in compiling and organising materials for meetings.
  • Coordinated and facilitated company social outings and lunches, showing up to event venues in advance to make preparations.
  • Made travel arrangements and booked accommodation for staff members.
  • Received, sorted and distributed incoming mail.
  • Researched, analysed and summarised data for research.
  • Handled scheduling of meetings and calendar management for senior staff.
  • Typed and proofread documents produced by other staff members.
  • Called maintenance team to perform repairs and inspections on office equipment.
  • Prepared, reviewed and submitted team expense reports.
  • Provided printing, photocopying scanning support to colleagues.
  • Booked flights and hotels for domestic and international meetings.
  • Administration - including HR, project and office management duties

Yorkshire Housing
York

Development Administration Officer, PA
12.2009 - 07.2010

Job overview

  • Management of Audit documents
  • Copy Writing and Proof Reading
  • Minute taking
  • Document Control and Database Management
  • Re-structure and maintenance of complex filing system - paper and electronic

Tribal Education York

Regional Sales Administrator, PA
08.2009 - 11.2009

Job overview

  • Supporting 4 consultants based in other locations.
  • Organising conferences.
  • Writing letters, management of spreadsheets

May Gurney
York

Receptionist/Administrator
06.2009 - 08.2009

Job overview

  • Greeting guests and taking phone calls
  • Document Control & Database Management
  • HR support

Lighthouse Project
Liverpool

HR Assistant
06.2007 - 09.2007

Job overview

  • Minute Taking at disciplinary hearings and team meetings.
  • Contributing to a rework of their Equality & Diversity policy.
  • Copy/Audio Typing
  • Staff Timesheets, holiday & sickness via Sage

Penton Media Europe Ltd
London

Marketing Assistant
01.2002 - 09.2004

Job overview

  • Marketing B2B Exhibitions
  • Working with the media, booking adverts and inserts, organisation of contra deals
  • Budget management, invoicing, raising purchase orders
  • Proof reading, copy writing, design
  • Web design & online event management using HTML script
  • Production of the publicity guide - design, content, printing and binding
  • Design, content and mail-out of electronic version of exhibitor guides
  • Full equipment/service ordering for exhibitions and dealing with suppliers
  • Management of visitors from start to finish, including visa requests
  • Weekly mailings
  • Onsite organisation of exhibition and market research
  • Management of press cuttings

Penton Media Europe Ltd
London

Operations Assistant
01.2001 - 01.2002

Job overview

  • Production and mail-out of hardcopy Exhibitor Guide
  • Amendments and administration of the floor-plan
  • Dealing with exhibitor enquiries
  • Onsite event management during the exhibitions

WesternGeco UK Ltd
London

Secretary
08.1999 - 12.2000

Job overview

  • Drafted and distributed professional business letters and email correspondence for 4 directors.
  • Screened and directed department phone calls and distributed correspondence effectively.
  • Assisted with getting bids ready on time and arranging delivery, often very last minute.
  • Updated files and records with precise system navigation.

Education

University of Liverpool

Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy
09.2004 - 06.2008

University overview

BA (Hons): 2:2

Brentford School For Girls

GCSEs
09.1990 - 06.1995

University overview

English Literature (B) Mathematics (C)English Language (C) Business Studies (B)

Skills

  • Advanced Word, Excel & Outlook
  • Event Organisation
  • Copy & Audio Typing - 70wpm
  • Minute Taking
  • Diary Management
  • Electronic file management
  • Strong IT skills
  • HR

Interests

I'm passionate about health and wellbeing and try to keep up with current information. I enjoy spending time with my children, listening to audiobooks and film. Having children has made me more conscious of our impact on society and I would like my career to fall inline with my personal values of compassion and progression.

Timeline

Owner

Treat Trunk Healthy Snack Boxes
06.2018 - Current

Audio Typist

The Transcription Agency
10.2014 - 12.2015

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

HKR Architects
07.2010 - 10.2011

Development Administration Officer, PA

Yorkshire Housing
12.2009 - 07.2010

Regional Sales Administrator, PA

Tribal Education York
08.2009 - 11.2009

Receptionist/Administrator

May Gurney
06.2009 - 08.2009

HR Assistant

Lighthouse Project
06.2007 - 09.2007

University of Liverpool

Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy
09.2004 - 06.2008

Marketing Assistant

Penton Media Europe Ltd
01.2002 - 09.2004

Operations Assistant

Penton Media Europe Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2002

Secretary

WesternGeco UK Ltd
08.1999 - 12.2000

Brentford School For Girls

GCSEs
09.1990 - 06.1995
SALLY WADE