Valentina Richard
Croydon,United Kingdom
Summary
Final-year Business and Accounting student with strong experience working with financial data, administrative processes, and cross-functional teams. Proven ability to manage large datasets, maintain accuracy, and support structured workflows in fast-paced environments. Experienced in coordinating processes, handling sensitive information, and communicating with stakeholders across different levels. Highly detail-oriented, organised, and proactive, with a strong interest in supporting both finance and legal operations within a growing business.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer
Kingston University
Kingston Upon Thames
2024.08 - 2024.09
- Supported process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and enhancing reporting workflows
- Delivered a structured 10-minute presentation to incoming students on employability strategy and internship preparation
- Mentored first-year students, providing guidance on presentations and university transition
- Balanced preparation alongside internships and relocation, demonstrating strong time management
Project Control Warships
BAE Systems
Portsmouth
2024.06 - 2024.09
- Managed and reconciled large volumes of financial data using SAP, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting processes
- Produced weekly reports tracking cost performance, highlighting discrepancies and supporting decision-making
- Maintained structured financial records and improved data accuracy through validation and reconciliation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support operational processes in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Developed Excel and Tableau dashboards to track KPIs and improve visibility of performance data
Discharge Administration
Croydon
2022.08 - 2022.09
- Supported high-volume administrative workflows, ensuring accurate and timely processing of patient discharge documentation
- Maintained and updated sensitive records with a high level of attention to detail and confidentiality
- Communicated with internal teams to coordinate discharge processes efficiently
- Adapted quickly to internal systems and processes, improving workflow efficiency
- Recognised for reliability, organisation, and strong communication in a high-pressure environment
Education
BSc. - Business Management and Accounting
Kingston University
Kingston Upon Thames, EnglandA levels - undefined
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Croydon, EnglandGCSE - undefined
Coloma Convent Girls School
Skills
- Data entry & reconciliation
- Process coordination & documentation
- Stakeholder communication
- Handling sensitive/confidential information
- Workflow organisation in fast-paced environments
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reporting automation)
- SAP (data reconciliation)
- Tableau (KPI dashboards)
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinarichard/
Timeline
Volunteer
Kingston University
2024.08 - 2024.09
Project Control Warships
BAE Systems
2024.06 - 2024.09
Discharge Administration
2022.08 - 2022.09
A levels - undefined
Coloma Convent Girls' School
GCSE - undefined
Coloma Convent Girls School
BSc. - Business Management and Accounting
Kingston University