SARAH ELIZABETH NORTON
Abbots Langley,Herts
Summary
I am an individual possessing excellent communication skills and a dedicated commitment to hard work. Professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional organisational skills, adept at fostering team collaboration while also thriving independently, I can adapt to many different types of situation. Known for my friendly, loyal, caring, resilient and empathetic nature, complemented by customer service skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Part-time Accounts and Bookkeeping
DJN Services
Abbots Langley, Herts
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Supported daily operations of family business.
Coordinated diaries and schedules to optimise time management.
Executed basic bookkeeping and administrative tasks as required.
Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor
Tanners Wood JMI School
Abbots Langley, Herts
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted in providing one-to-one support for a child with special educational needs.
- Supported nursery and Key Stage 1 staff in classroom activities.
- Helped during lunch hours in both nursery and main school, supervising children aged 4 to 11.
- Encouraged independence, kindness, and caring behaviour among students.
- Fostered good communication between children and adults, promoting respectful interactions.
Clinic Manager
Abbots Langley Osteopathic & Sports Injury Clinic
Abbots Langley, Herts
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Facilitated communication with private health insurers for effective invoicing.
- Managed practitioner invoicing and practice supply procurement.
- Coordinated patient account management, payments, and appointment bookings.
- Supported general administrative functions and addressed practice enquiries.
- Assisted principal osteopath/owner with various operational tasks.
- Oversaw daily practice operations to ensure patient satisfaction.
Buyer/Adminstrator
Computacenter
Watford & Hatfield, Hertfordshire
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Supported purchasing department with software licensing and boxed products.
- Assisted in acquiring large licence coverage for clients and companies.
- Coordinated product returns with suppliers and manufacturers to enhance satisfaction.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff; ensured correct storage of goods.
- Assessed potential suppliers, ensuring quality and reliability.
- Streamlined inventory control with regular stock checks and updates.
- Collaborated with sales team for accurate forecasting of product needs.
- Effectual system maintenance for new and existing products.
- Invested in continuous professional development to stay abreast of industry changes.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge and complied with purchasing and contracting regulations.
Education
John Cleveland College
Hinckley, Leicestershire 01.1989 - 01.1992
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Organizational skills
- Friendly, adaptable and resilient
- Team collaboration/act on own initiative
- Customer service expertise
- Microsoft Excel and Word
Certification
- Completion of STEPS and Safeguarding Training 2019, 2020 and 2021.
- Trained First Aider
Timeline
Part-time Accounts and Bookkeeping
DJN Services
01.2021 - 01.2026
Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor
Tanners Wood JMI School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Clinic Manager
Abbots Langley Osteopathic & Sports Injury Clinic
01.2003 - 01.2014
Buyer/Adminstrator
Computacenter
01.1993 - 01.2003
John Cleveland College
01.1989 - 01.1992