Sarah King
West Wickham,Kent
Summary
Professional with extensive administrative experience, skilled in multitasking and maintaining high levels of organisation. Effective team contributor and specialist in image sourcing and photo editing with a strong understanding of copyright law.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Church Administrator & Bookings Coordinator
St John's Church Beckenham
Beckenham, Kent
2022.03 - Current
- Facilitate seamless operation of day-to-day church office activities.
- Enhance community engagement with regular communication initiatives; designing flyers, posters and promotional materials.
- Streamline communication with the congregation through weekly newsletters.
- Conduct detailed verification of identification for church volunteers, implementing DBS checks to safeguard vulnerable adults and children effectively.
- Maintain and organise church member database using a comprehensive CMS system.
- Handle confidential correspondence with discretion and professionalism.
- Coordinate volunteer rotas.
- Optimise use of facilities on site, Handle all on site hall and room bookings and billing for 50+ regular weekly hires, external one-off hires and various church groups.
- Compile payment reports and pursue overdue hire fees.
- Help organise special large scale events to foster stronger community links with Beckenham residents.
- Manage an efficient filing system for church records and documents.
Deputy Picture Editor
Hearst UK
London
2018.03 - 2022.03
- Worked under very tight deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Enhanced visual storytelling by selecting and editing compelling images for publication in three national weekly magazines.
- Briefed photographers on desired style and content for specific assignments. Coordinated with photographers to ensure timely delivery of required photos.
- Conducted thorough image research for high-quality visual content. Sourced compelling visuals from stock libraries when needed.
- Achieved brand consistency with meticulous attention to detail in picture selection.
- Worked with news and photo outlets to acquire exclusive imagery and negotiated fees to keep within strict budgets.
- Handled image rights negotiations, ensured compliance with copyright laws.
- Coordinated efforts with art, features and subs teams to streamline workflow leading to press.
- Assisted junior members of the team in their tasks to foster a supportive work environment.
- Managed photo archive for easy retrieval and usage.
Freelance Picture Researcher
Future PLC, Hearst UK
London
2017.08 - 2018.03
- Conducted comprehensive research of celebrity and lifestyle stock imagery for national weekly publications.
- Edited raw images using Adobe Photoshop.
- Supported brand consistency by meticulously selecting appropriate images.
- Operated various CMS platforms including Desk Net, Elvis, and Censhare.
Senior Picture Researcher, Real Life Group
TI Media
London
2007.01 - 2016.08
- Executed commissioning and coordination of photo shoots for two national weekly magazine titles.
- Sourced a wide range of stock imagery to support each feature.
- Contributed content to a spin-off website by creating and uploading unique features and picture content.
Picture Desk Assistant
IPC Media
London, London
2005.03 - 2007.01
- Facilitated smooth running of operations on the picture desk of a national magazine through efficient task management.
- Processed all picture related invoices
- Archived photos and shoots
- Overall responsibility for picture desk accounts
PA to Editor
The Sun TV Magazine
London
2003.03 - 2005.03
- Executed daily office administration tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Handled incoming mail, email, and phone enquiries effectively.
- Facilitated prompt responses to emails to improve communication flow.
- Organised TV magazine editor's complex diary.
- Optimised office processes to enhance overall efficiency.
- Processed staff business expenses in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Leicester
Leicester 09/1997 - 07/2000
Certificate in Publishing - Picture Research
London School of Publishing
London 01/2004 - 04/2024
A-Levels - English, French, Biology
Newstead Wood School for Girls
Orpington 09/1995 - 09/1997
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Science, RE, French, German, Art
Newstead Wood School for Girls
Orpington 09/1994 - 06/1995
Skills
- Highly organised
- Attention to Detail
- MS office suite proficiency
- Photo editing skills
- Copyright law knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Church Administrator & Bookings Coordinator
St John's Church Beckenham
2022.03 - Current
Deputy Picture Editor
Hearst UK
2018.03 - 2022.03
Freelance Picture Researcher
Future PLC, Hearst UK
2017.08 - 2018.03
Senior Picture Researcher, Real Life Group
TI Media
2007.01 - 2016.08
Picture Desk Assistant
IPC Media
2005.03 - 2007.01
PA to Editor
The Sun TV Magazine
2003.03 - 2005.03
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Leicester
09/1997 - 07/2000
Certificate in Publishing - Picture Research
London School of Publishing
01/2004 - 04/2024
A-Levels - English, French, Biology
Newstead Wood School for Girls
09/1995 - 09/1997
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Science, RE, French, German, Art
Newstead Wood School for Girls
09/1994 - 06/1995