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PPH Certified
Self Certified
Speed typing > 60 WPM
15+ Years
About Me
I currently live in Greece for 9 months of the year where I had been working via the internet as a virtual assistant and researcher for a large International Company from which unfortunately I was made redundant. Working from a distance as a virtual assistant never caused any problems as skype and internet manager systems enabled easy communication.
My remit was: To locate and catalogue international media information for the International team via internet search and other means, and cascade to relevant stakeholders. Ensure all relevant information re local authorities and competitors obtained was uploaded onto the company database and to maintain the information as up to date as possible. Collate and disseminate information on International tenders and bids taking into account the differences between countries and territories. Support Executive Team as required including collating databases, spreadsheets, information searches, data requirement, proof reading and any other administrative work necessary. Work on scoping area specific information as required by International team for new business ventures and produce documentspowerpoint presentations required to support. Source and analyse information as required by company, produce in relevant format and distribute to the relevant stakeholders. As a Researcher for the company I had to ensure that the information I obtained was up to date and accurate and contained all the necessary requirements for the job in hand.
Having previously worked as a PA for the same company I supported the CEO and directors with
Agenda preparation
Audio Typing
Confidential documentation
Copy Typing
Coordinating purchases and deliveries
Customer & Contact Database Management
Database Compliance
Diary Management
Dictation
Document Proof Reading and Editing
Email Administration
Excel database and charts
Event Management
General Correspondence
Gift buying
Health and Safety compliance
Information sourcing - Source and analyse information as required by company, produce in relevant format and distribute to the relevant stakeholders.
Library Cataloguing
Preparation of Job descriptions
Powerpoint presentations prepared
Meeting Coordination
Minutes taken, prepared and distributed
Office AdministrationManagement
PDP's
Restaurant and theatre bookings
Secretarial Support
Supervisions
Transportation bookings
Web research - Work on scoping area specific information as required for new business ventures and produce documentspowerpoint presentations
Word Processing
Areas covered: Worldwide
Portfolio
Skills
PPH Certified
Self Certified
Job Reviews on PPH
by Ann O on 17 May 2012
I am very happy with the work undertaken by Linda. She completed the task accurately and in good time. I believe her to be an honest freelancer and would recommend her work.
by Natalie A on 11 May 2012
Linda has been a pleasure to work with, extremely efficient and resourceful. I highly recommend Linda and hope I get the opportunity to work with her again.
Work Experience
I started working for Birmingham Public Libraries straight from leaving school, working for them for 10 years leaving only when I had my second child. In the time I worked for them I rose to the position of Deputy Librarian.
During a period of part time work whilst I looked after my children I worked for Worcestershire Libraries working in the Library of the local women’s prison.
When I felt it was appropriate to look for a full time position during the day I then gained a position with an International Fostering Association working first as Administrator then Resource/Support Manager then PA to executive director. I was also asked by the executive director to work on an individual project for the company for a number of months. After 10 years working for the company my husband and I relocated to Greece for approximately 9 months of the year and was fortunate enough to be asked to continue work for the company on a part time basis as a knowledge manager sourcing and cascading information required by the directors and business managers via the internet.
Jan 2011 to Present
Virtual PA/Research at Freelance Administration
I am a PA (recently made redundant) although as well as administration duties my remit also covered International Research.
I currently freelance for anyone who needs excellent support with administration or research.
I cover
Agenda preparation
Audio Typing
Confidential documentation
Copy Typing
Coordinating purchases and deliveries
Customer & Contact Database Management
Database Compliance
Diary Management
Dictation
Document Proof Reading and Editing
Email Administration
Excel database and charts
Event Management
General Correspondence
Gift buying
Health and Safety compliance
Information sourcing - Source and analyse information as required by company, produce in relevant format and distribute to the relevant stakeholders.
Library Cataloguing
Preparation of Job descriptions
Powerpoint presentations prepared
Meeting Coordination
Minutes taken, prepared and distributed
Office Administration/Management
PDP's
Restaurant and theatre bookings
Secretarial Support
Supervisions
Transportation bookings
Web research - Work on scoping area specific information as required for new business ventures and produce documents/powerpoint presentations
Word Processing
Using Office Manager and Skype has proved that working from home produces work at a cheaper cost to the company/individual but to the same high standards.
Education
EDUCATION
HND/HNC or equivalent, Social Work Practice Teacher,
2006 - 2007
Coventry University | Coventry
In 2007 I became a social work practice teacher which enabled me to mentor students in the workplace ensuring that they covered all knowledge requriements and practice issues that were requried by their university.
HND/HNC or equivalent, Management Diploma
2005 - 2006
Bordesley College- Management | Redditch, Midlands
I took NVQ 4 Management in 2005/06 as I was managing a Resource /Support team of 15 full time and up to 20 casual workers at any one time
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CERTIFICATION
NVQ 4 Management
September 2006
Bordesley College
Social Work Practice Teachers Award
September 2007
Coventry University
Certification enabled me to supervise and assess social work students in the workplace environment
GCE A level – 1
GCE O level or equivalent – 10
CSE – 2
RSA – numerous covering office requirements ie typing most with distinction
CLAIT
Others – I have many certifications too numerous to mention here. However I always feel that experience will out weigh all academic qualifications.
HND/HNC or equivalent, Social Work Practice Teacher,
2006 - 2007
Coventry University | Coventry
In 2007 I became a social work practice teacher which enabled me to mentor students in the workplace ensuring that they covered all knowledge requriements and practice issues that were requried by their university.
HND/HNC or equivalent, Management Diploma
2005 - 2006
Bordesley College- Management | Redditch, Midlands
I took NVQ 4 Management in 2005/06 as I was managing a Resource /Support team of 15 full time and up to 20 casual workers at any one time
________________________________________
CERTIFICATION
NVQ 4 Management
September 2006
Bordesley College
Social Work Practice Teachers Award
September 2007
Coventry University
Certification enabled me to supervise and assess social work students in the workplace environment
GCE A level – 1
GCE O level or equivalent – 10
CSE – 2
RSA – numerous covering office requirements ie typing most with distinction
CLAIT
Others – I have many certifications too numerous to mention here. However I always feel that experience will out weigh all academic qualifications.
