2007 - 2008 Contract - 5 hrs per week - liaising with members and government bodies re setting up meetings; research on behalf of organisation and attending and taking minutes at quarterly UK meetings

2004 � 2008 Regional Co-ordinator, North West Region
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales

Supporting the Regional Manager and 3 Regional Executives in the delivery of regional service plans and organisation of local events, attending events as required; including:

� building and maintaining a pro-active relationship with local District Societies and Institute members and being the key contact for the Region
� providing a bookkeeping service to the District Societies, including month and year end reports for committee meetings and year end account preparation.
� preparation and distribution of monthly regional newsletters
� updating the regional website and assisting in the testing of a new on line booking system
� training of new Regional Co-ordinators in other regions.
� providing a full administration and secretarial service to the regional team including minute taking at key meetings.

1999 � 2004 Personal Assistant to Plant Manager and WW Director HSE & F
Honeywell Garrett Engine Boosting Systems

Providing the Plant Manager and WW Director of HSE&F with an efficient, reliable and confidential PA service and supporting the Operations Team, including:

� presentation and report preparation and production
� minute taking at key meetings
� travel and accommodation bookings
� company car management
� debit note preparation
� preparation and distribution of weekly newsletter

1995 � 1999 - Business Administrator
Iron Trades Insurance Group

Personal Assistant to the Regional Manager and head of the Administration Team, duties included:

� management, recruitment and training of administrative staff ensuring that an efficient and effective administration service was provided to the region.
� facilities management, including setting up contracts with, and monitoring the performance of, maintenance contractors
� monitoring and reporting on the regional budget, processing staff expenses and petty cash control
� preparation and production of monthly regional reports

1992 � 1995 Secretary/Office Manager
Balfour Kilpatrick (based at their site office in Aldermaston)

� PA/secretarial services to the Site Manager
� ordering of electrical equipment for site use
� maintenance of Quality Assurance and health records
� time sheet preparation

1990 � 1992 Secretary/receptionist (job share)
Balfour Beatty Construction (based at their site office in Aldermaston)

Reception duties and providing secretarial service to the Site Manager and team

1980 � 1984 Secretary to Legal Executive
Amery-Parkes & Co, Solicitors

1977 � 1980 Typist
HM Customs & Excise VAT Office

1974 � 1977 Secretary to Partner
Blease Lloyd & Co, Chartered Accountants