Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
HOBBIES
FURTHER DETAILS
Timeline
Receptionist
Vanda Jones

Vanda Jones

Administrator
St Georges,Weston super Mare

Summary

Organised and innovative professional with strong administrative background. Proactive and resourceful team player, committed to improving efficiency and productivity of administrative team.

Strong experience in office management, customer service and database management. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of GDPR and relevant regulations to maintain accurate and compliant records. Creative problem-solver keeps office running smoothly.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Temporary Administrator

North Somerset Council
Weston super Mare, North Somerset
01.2026 - 02.2026
  • Assisted residents with inquiries on new garden waste subscriptions.
  • Facilitated processing of payments for garden waste subscriptions.
  • Updated and maintained relevant spreadsheets for accurate record-keeping.
  • Resolved complaints regarding missed garden waste collections.
  • Coordinated scheduling of bookings for waste recycling centre with residents.
  • Managed 50+ calls per day

Temporary Administrator

North Somerset Council
Weston super Mare, North Somerset
08.2025 - 09.2025
  • Facilitated management of email requests for van permits.
  • Assisted with updating and issuing van permits for waste recycling centre.
  • Maintained relevant spreadsheets accurately.
  • Reached out to patients discharged from hospital.
  • Scheduled alarm pendant technician appointments for patients.
  • Refreshed relevant spreadsheets.
  • Managed 30+ calls per day

Property Administration Assistant

Alexander Faulkner Partnership
Weston super Mare, North Somerset
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with property maintenance in housing sector.
  • Supported management of real estate portfolios and addressed tenant needs.
  • Managed 50+ calls per day
  • Participated in meetings with property managers and board members.
  • Coordinated building maintenance arrangements.
  • Reviewed property maintenance contracts and insurance policies.
  • Communicated with residents, tenants, owners, and contractors via phone and email.
  • Fostered positive relationships with tenants, owners, and contractors.
  • Created and distributed health and safety and marketing materials.
  • Received positive feedback from board members and tenants.
  • Retained contracts through effective conflict resolution.

Temporary Receptionist

Costain Technology Centre
Weston super Mare, North Somerset
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Facilitate visitors and staff interactions through welcoming activities.
  • Guide individuals to appropriate locations within facility.
  • Support secure visitor registration processes and manage security passes.
  • Respond to and route incoming calls using Teams.
  • Reserve meeting rooms and organise catering for hot desks and parking spaces.
  • Compile weekly timesheet reports.
  • Oversee and increase timesheet submissions via Teams and Outlook.
  • Procure stationery and catering supplies.
  • Coordinate communication with cleaning and building maintenance teams.
  • Assist admin and finance departments with various requests.

Enforcement & Compliance Officer

North Somerset Court House
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
11.2018 - 10.2021
  • Assisted in inputting case details and preparing paperwork.
  • Supported processing of court documents and paperwork.
  • Facilitated communication with defendants, employers, and courts via various channels.
  • Participated in morning meetings and recorded minutes.
  • Helped organise daily work and operational reports.
  • Adhered to data protection regulations while managing information.
  • Provided training and mentorship to new staff members.
  • Conducted audits to meet quality standards.

Temporary Enrolment Administrator

Forward Futures Weston College
Weston super Mare, North Somerset
08.2018 - 09.2018

Assisted team in enrolling students for new academic year.

Greeted students and allocated chaperones for orientation.

Verified payment status, processed transactions, and issued invoices.

Captured students' photographs for identification.

Scanned academic results and consent forms for records.

Reviewed enrollment information with students before finalising and distributing lanyards.

Business Support Co-Ordinator

Which Trusted Traders
Bristol, Bristol
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Assisted with data collection and upload to CRM systems.
  • Sent follow-up emails to prospective customers to encourage applications.
  • Conducted outbound calls to prospective customers.
  • Dispatched pro forma invoices for application payments and made follow-up calls.
  • Supported franchise and indirect applications by sending invoices, uploading data, processing payments, and coordinating with the endorsement team on administration tasks.
  • Uploaded sales advisor calls to the call quality monitoring system.
  • Produced telephony reports for the sales director and team.
  • Collaborated with marketing and information teams regarding new campaigns and offers.
  • Oversaw the referral process to ensure all stages were completed.
  • Communicated with the partnerships team to keep campaigns up to date and circulated to relevant teams.

Receptionist Administrator

Which? Mortgage Advisors
Bristol, Bristol
08.2014 - 10.2017

Facilitated call handling on switchboard and ensured accurate message taking.

Supported management of visitor book and distribution of passes.

Processed all deliveries to the office and notified relevant parties of arrivals.

Maintained tidiness of reception area and other communal office spaces.

Assisted in managing key accounts and supplier relationships.

Oversaw weekly management of car park rota.

  • Administered stock supply for core areas including stationery and facilities.
  • Organised company-sponsored events, including lunches and meeting room setups.
  • Ensured efficient diary management for scheduling.
  • Fostered effective communication within all departments and branches.
  • Operated within the framework of the Financial Services Authority.

Education

A-Levels Equivalent -

Damelin College
Johannesburg South Africa
01.1984 - 12.1987

Diploma - Pattern making and design

Leggatts Fashion Design College
Johannesburg South Africa
01.1988 - 12.1989

Diploma of Higher Education - Pastoral Management and Counselling

RBTC
Johannesburg South Africa
01.1997 - 12.2000

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Organizational and time management
  • Team collaboration and support
  • Willingness to learn
  • IT literacy
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Project Management
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Database administration
  • Highly organised
  • Maintaining office records
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Business correspondence
  • Time efficiency
  • Communication proficiency

LANGUAGES

English: Fluent

HOBBIES

Interior decorating, Weekly volunteering at church, Theology

FURTHER DETAILS

  • Availability: Immediately and willing to work flexibly as the role demands
  • References available on request

Timeline

Temporary Administrator

North Somerset Council
01.2026 - 02.2026

Temporary Administrator

North Somerset Council
08.2025 - 09.2025

Property Administration Assistant

Alexander Faulkner Partnership
07.2023 - 08.2023

Temporary Receptionist

Costain Technology Centre
07.2022 - 01.2023

Enforcement & Compliance Officer

North Somerset Court House
11.2018 - 10.2021

Temporary Enrolment Administrator

Forward Futures Weston College
08.2018 - 09.2018

Business Support Co-Ordinator

Which Trusted Traders
10.2017 - 04.2018

Receptionist Administrator

Which? Mortgage Advisors
08.2014 - 10.2017

Diploma of Higher Education - Pastoral Management and Counselling

RBTC
01.1997 - 12.2000

Diploma - Pattern making and design

Leggatts Fashion Design College
01.1988 - 12.1989

A-Levels Equivalent -

Damelin College
01.1984 - 12.1987
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