Samantha Limburn
Chalkwell,Essex
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in time management, organisational skills, and negotiation.
Creative and innovative with strong administrative background. Proactive and resourceful team player, committed to improving efficiency and productivity. Combined with keen attention to detail and proactive approach. Experienced in training and mentoring staff.
Knowledgeable about managing schedules, handling correspondence, and coordinating meetings. Ready to use my experience in a challenging new role.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3989
3989
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Part-time Sales Assistant
Waitrose Southend- John Lewis Partnership
Southend, UK
09.2010 - 02.2025
- General merchandiser - Home Department at Waitrose Food & Home Southend
- Stock replenishment, layouts and displays, stock management, reductions, auditing, and reconciliation
- Work in customer facing role, on the Welcome Desk dealing with all manner of customer needs from orders, returns, refunds, complaints, dry cleaning etc
- Payment supervisor overseeing till trained operatives and running self checkouts.
- Work on Deliveroo and Uber Eats, undertake food reductions, and grocery delivery administration
Career Break
Stay at home mother
07.2008 - 09.2010
Environmental Specialist – Europe
Chevron
Canary Wharf, UK
05.2004 - 07.2008
- A large multinational oil company
- Provided specialist environmental guidance to operations, maintenance, technical and other staff groups
- Kept abreast of legislation and associated risks and liaised with my counterparts in other regions to ensure a standardised approach to our activities
- Reviewed data, prepared routine permit applications, reports and documents eg. waste management plans
- Wrote manuals, procedures and associated training for use throughout the business units
HES Coordinator
Chevron
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Assisted subject matter experts and provided guidance on HES matters
- Collaborated on development of HES manual and associated training
- Gathered, administered and reported accident statistics for European operations.
Site Services Coordinator
Chevron
05.2000 - 09.2003
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring consistency in quality and service delivery.
- Assisted in budget preparation and financial planning procedures.
- Answered phone calls and responded to emails from clients.
- Coordinated project meetings, documenting key action items and decisions.
- Handled contract and budget negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet stakeholder needs.
Location Services Coordinator and Project Administrator
Johnson Controls Ltd
10.1997 - 04.2000
- Client sites - Ford, GEC Marconi, and Barclays Bank
- Handled administrative tasks, freeing up time for senior staff members.
- Maintained all project documentation, guaranteeing accuracy and accessibility.
- Oversaw daily outsourced contractor operations ensuring consistency in quality and service delivery.
- Addressed client complaints and resolved issues.
Education
BSc Hons - Environmental Studies
University of East London
London 09.1993 - 06.1996
BSc Hons - Environmental Sciences
University of Michigan
Michigan, USABA - Business Studies
Oakland Community College
Michigan, USAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Farmington HIgh School
Eight GCSE pass marks - undefined
Sweyne School
Rayleigh, EssexSkills
- Excellent Time Management
- Organisational Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Customer relations
- Multi-Tasking efficiency
- Performance monitoring
Accomplishments
NEBOSH Environmental Diploma
NEBOSH General Certificate Health and Safety
References
- Ben Shepperd, Branch Manager, Waitrose, 01702 603403
- Walter Gorre, Chevron, wgorre@chevron.com, 0207 719 3000
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Pilates
- Decorating and furniture upcycling
Timeline
Part-time Sales Assistant
Waitrose Southend- John Lewis Partnership
09.2010 - 02.2025
Career Break
Stay at home mother
07.2008 - 09.2010
Environmental Specialist – Europe
Chevron
05.2004 - 07.2008
HES Coordinator
Chevron
09.2003 - 05.2004
Site Services Coordinator
Chevron
05.2000 - 09.2003
Location Services Coordinator and Project Administrator
Johnson Controls Ltd
10.1997 - 04.2000
BSc Hons - Environmental Studies
University of East London
09.1993 - 06.1996
High School Diploma - undefined
Farmington HIgh School
Eight GCSE pass marks - undefined
Sweyne School
BSc Hons - Environmental Sciences
University of Michigan
BA - Business Studies
Oakland Community College
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