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Samantha Harris

Cheam,Sutton

Summary

Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in administration, data management and customer service. Proficient in using many systems including all of the Microsoft Office applications and Xero Accounting Software. Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills, problem resolution abilities, and a detail-oriented approach. Known for a friendly nature and strong commitment to delivering excellent service. Now looking to return to administration work as soon as possible and available immediately due to zero hours contract.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Waitress. (While studying)

June8 Cafe & Bistro
03.2024 - Current
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Prepared tables for guests and reset tables between customers.
  • Kept tables clear of used crockery, glassware and cutlery.
  • Totalled bills for customers and processed payments via electronic till system

Admin and Finance Clerk

Hendra Consultancy Ltd
Sutton
11.2020 - 08.2023
  • Filing and all document management
  • Kept up-to-date and accurate transactional records in Xero system
  • Managed calendars for Director through effective use of Microsoft Outlook.
  • Oversaw database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
  • Effectively managed incoming and outgoing mail to maximise office efficiency.
  • Uploaded invoices using Xero after verifying data..
  • Calculated bills owed by customers, prepared invoices and distributed statements.
  • Managed financial transactions by recording charges, refunds, payments and purchases.
  • Reconciled financial discrepancies with diligent review of financial records.

Trading Assistant

J Sainsbury Plc. (Part-time role while studying)
Sutton, London
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Delivered outstanding in-store experience through positive and attentive customer service.
  • Continually replenished stock in line with sales records, keeping well-maintained, presentable item displays.
  • Received stock deliveries, accurately completing paperwork and updating system records and verified deliveries and sales against order documentation and stock levels.
  • Analysed financial information to identify discrepancies.
  • Carried out sales floor cleaning, maintaining impeccably high store presentation and hygiene standards.
  • Designed visual merchandising and aisle and plinth displays to ensure efficient use of stock at all times
  • Worked closely with management to train new team members, supporting optimal sales productivity.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.

Patient Bookings & Charges Administrator

Nuffield Health - Work Experience
Epsom, Surrey
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Filed health records and sorted documents for easy retrieval.
  • Updated patient records and bookings and inputted data into hospital patient information systems to keep all information up to date.
  • Kept to strict patient confidentiality policies regarding patient records and information.
  • Booked patient appointments, following up to confirm or change date and time.
  • Created and despatched patient invoices, where applicable, for NHS services provided.
  • Interacted with customers professionally by phone and email to provide accurate booking information.

Work Experience

Barclays Plc,
HQ, Canary Wharf
07.2018 - 07.2018

I was lucky enough to carry out some work experience working for some of the directors of Barclays Bank in the International Cash Transactions team.

Part of the work that I carried out was to check documents for accuracy and to report any discrepancies or errors.

Barclays provided very positive feedback on how well I worked as part of the team, how accurate my work was and how my work was subsequently used by one of the Managing Directors as part of a presentation.

I am able to provide several references for this work experience, if required.

  • Compared proofs of texts with original material with close attention to detail.
  • Fact-checked source documents to guarantee accuracy of written information.
  • Designed insightful and attractive Powerpoint presentations.
  • Helped senior clerical staff complete daily workloads.

Education

GCSEs -

Cheam High
Sutton

Diploma - Office Administration and Reception

1Training
London

Diploma Level 3 - General Data Protection Regulations

Training Academy
04.2001 -

Access to Higher Education - Healthcare

Open Study College
United Kingdom
01.2024 -

Skills

  • Organisational skills
  • Customer Service
  • Data management & security
  • TM2 patient software
  • PIMS hospital patient software
  • Dentally software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Xero Accounting Software
  • Problem Resolution
  • Detail-orientated
  • Friendly nature
  • Resilient under pressure

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Motorsports
  • Theatre

Timeline

Waitress. (While studying)

June8 Cafe & Bistro
03.2024 - Current

Access to Higher Education - Healthcare

Open Study College
01.2024 -

Trading Assistant

J Sainsbury Plc. (Part-time role while studying)
06.2022 - 11.2022

Admin and Finance Clerk

Hendra Consultancy Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2023

Patient Bookings & Charges Administrator

Nuffield Health - Work Experience
07.2019 - 08.2019

Work Experience

Barclays Plc,
07.2018 - 07.2018

Diploma Level 3 - General Data Protection Regulations

Training Academy
04.2001 -

GCSEs -

Cheam High

Diploma - Office Administration and Reception

1Training
Samantha Harris