Sarah Damon
Bedford,Bedfordshire
Summary
A highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in communication, flexibility, and reliability. Possesses a clean driving licence and is PC literate, demonstrating hard work and conscientiousness in all tasks. Maintains a high standard of numeracy and literacy, with the ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure. A team player who excels in both collaborative environments and individual projects.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Co-Founder
Bowmon Legal Costs
Bedford, United Kingdom
07.2012 - 04.2025
- Following being made redundant, a colleague and I decided to set up our own Cost Drafting business
- We have successfully worked with numerous clients in the Bedford and surrounding areas
- When we first established the business, we were handling a mix of public law, private law, and civil cases
- However, as time has passed, we have found that we are now almost exclusively dealing with public law matters
- Boosted company reputation by ensuring exceptional customer service delivery.
Costs Draftsman
Borneos Solicitors
Bedford
01.2000 - 07.2012
- I returned to work following maternity leave and worked part-time
- During this time, I was given the opportunity to train to become a Costs Draftsman
- Initially, I dealt with legal help returns and completion of Claim 1s in all aspects of legal work
- I soon began dealing with larger cases to include all aspects of public law; private law; civil law and criminal law
- I qualified as a Costs Draftsman in 2007
- Unfortunately, the Firm was taken over by a larger organisation and the decision was made to close the Bedford office
- I was therefore made redundant
Personal Assistant
Borneos Solicitors
Bedford
08.1989 - 06.1999
- I was a P.A. to one of the Senior Partners in the Firm
- We dealt with high value divorce and financial cases as well as dealing with public law cases
- Liaised with clients for effective relationship management.
- Coordinated daily schedules with meticulous attention to detail.
- Organised meetings, improved communication within the team.
- Managed invoice processing tasks accurately and efficiently.
Education
Association of Costs Lawyers
London 09.2004 - 09.2007
GCSEs - 8 'O' levels including Maths and English
Sharnbrook Upper School
BedfordSkills
- Good Communicator
- Flexible and Reliable
- Clean Driving Licence
- PC Literate
- Hard working and conscientious
- High standard of numeracy and literacy
- Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Team Player and able to work on individual projects
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
- Travelling and exploring new places
- Walking and exercising my dog
- Reading and socialising
- Keeping fit and regularly visiting the gym
Timeline
Co-Founder
Bowmon Legal Costs
07.2012 - 04.2025
Association of Costs Lawyers
09.2004 - 09.2007
Costs Draftsman
Borneos Solicitors
01.2000 - 07.2012
Personal Assistant
Borneos Solicitors
08.1989 - 06.1999
GCSEs - 8 'O' levels including Maths and English
Sharnbrook Upper School
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